The Rutland & Derby Arms — Restaurant in England

I was really looking forward to this and it didn't disappoint. I was lucky enough to get the last portion of Brisket Poutine, we also ordered the Shroom poutine both were packed with flavour. The veal gravy, pancetta & little nuggets of red leicester with accompanying pickles and Parsley on the Brisket were a great Leicester take on the original creation of Poutine in Quebec. The Paris brown shrooms were cooked to perfection and the Cep gravy had that woodland smokey umami flavour I would expect. The accompanying marinated wild mushrooms & tarragon & shredded melting mozzarella completed another great vegetarian take on the classic Poutine.

We were greeted at the door and shown to our table in the courtyard where there are heaters & parasols incase of rain . It was good to see all staff wearing PPE & also customers wearing their masks when moving to their tables or to use the toilets. It is great to see Covid safety measures working properly something other leicester hospitality businesses could learn a lot from.

For Drinks we Ordered an Everards Sunchaser which for me was a perfect late afternoon/ early evening drink and although the sun was trying to shine on the courtyard rain clouds had other ideas. The Mojito brought back now distant memories of visits to the Balearics.

Tables are available on a first come first served basis & it really is worth queueing socially distanced to sample this outstanding new food concept from The Poutine Collective at The...

We called in here for dinner and drink’s over the weekend and were very pleased with our choice. The quality of the food being delivered to tables around us and the variety in their menu made it difficult to make a choice. However, the offer of the wings and ribs was too hard to pass up and I'm happy to say it was melt in your mouth delicious served with possibly the best chips I have ever had. My partner ordered some Poutine and everything was cooked to order and served hot and delivered with a smile from ear to ear. Our drinks were cold and delivered quickly, I ordered a Guinness that was poured to perfection so much so, we stayed late after our meal to enjoy the environment and some further drinks. A couple of chaps behind the bar Joe and Marseille were fantastic! Later in the evening I even managed to speak with the chef Sam! Although he didn’t reveal the trade secrets for the great food. Thanks for a great meal and wondaful evening this weekend. See...

I recently visited Rutland and Darby Leicester and, while I haven’t yet had the opportunity to sample the food, I was impressed by several aspects of the venue. The drinks selection is extensive, with a strong variety of beers on tap and a wine menu that appears well-curated.

At the time of my visit, the pub was pleasantly quiet, which allowed for a relaxed experience. The beer garden is a particular highlight—spacious and well-maintained, it’s clearly ideal for socialising in finer weather.

The interior is stylish and thoughtfully laid out, although the green of the bar and a section of the ceiling might not be to everyone’s taste—though that’s entirely subjective.

The staff were friendly and welcoming throughout. A special mention to Codie, who encouraged me to share this review.

I look forward to returning to try the food in future and would certainly recommend Darby and Ruth as a spot for drinks and conversation...