ABOUT US

AN AWARD-WINNING VILLAGE INN WITH FRIENDLY & KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF, PASSIONATE ABOUT FOOD & DRINK

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Est. 1999

The Olive Branch pub is situated in the pretty village of Clipsham, just two miles off the A1 in the tiny county of Rutland. The pub was originally three farm-labourers' cottages that were knocked together to make a pub in 1890. It had been the heart of the village community up until its closure in 1997.

With the help friends, family and villagers, Sean Hope, Ben Jones and Marcus Welford bought The Olive Branch in 1999 and spent six weeks scrubbing, cleaning, decorating and renovating to bring it back to its former glory as a traditional village pub. They added luxury accommodation in 2003 to create this wonderful village inn, with open fires, antique tables and chairs, mixed with pine kitchen tables and benches. The atmosphere is friendly and informal with chestnuts roasted on the fires in winter and homemade lemonade in the garden in summer.

A great team

Ben Jones – co-owner – Ben leads The Olive Branch team and spends his time helping to oversee the service and host the guests, planning any maintanence and refurbishment, or checking on the financial details.

Louise Williams – general manager – Louise is the team's mum, sister, best friend and boss. She keeps all the team organised and motivated, with her positive attitude and incredible energy.

Ben Fisher - head chef - Ben creates the dishes and oversees the kitchen team. With The Olive Branch ethos of using local ingredients to create traditional and innovative pub food, Ben's modern approach brings newer technics to traditional dishes.

Andy Devine - front of house GM - Andy has a passion for great service, wine, food and running. He oversees the service and hosts our guests ensuring we do our utmost to make it special for everyone who visits us.

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