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The Willow Snug

Uppingham, Rutland
Est. 1642 • Traditional British Snug & Feast Hall

Cozy Corners & Grand Banquets in Rutland

Welcome to Uppingham's hidden sanctuary. From intimate, fireside cask ale gatherings to magnificent exclusive garden and hall feasts, we host memorable British celebrations with authentic Rutland hospitality.

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Cask Ales 6 Rotating Taps
Location Uppingham Market Place
Capacity 12 to 85 Guests
Interactive Planning

The Feast & Snug Hire Desk

Select your historic room, choose your bespoke traditional British banquet level, add your desired beverage options, and watch your immediate estimate update live. Send the desk your configuration to secure your date.

Bespoke Booking Specs

Configure your gathering details below for an instant estimated invoice.

Desk Estimate

The Willow Snug Booking Summary

Estimated Venue & Feast Cost
£1,550
*Includes VAT. Subject to date availability & final innkeeper review.
  • Space Base Rate: £300
  • Feast Package: £38.00 per guest
  • Drinks Package: £12.00 per guest
  • Total Guest Count: 25 Guests
Need help? Call the Snug Desk directly at 01572 822550
Gathering Prep

The Host's Preparation Checklist

Planning an event in our historic quarters should be as seamless as enjoying a perfectly poured pint. Tick off your essential host preparation tasks below as you align your plans with our innkeeping guidelines.

"Good planning prevents dry glasses and cold roasts." — Innkeeper Arthur

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Historic Quarters

Our Private Hire Snugs & Feast Halls

Choose the backdrop that suits your celebration. Each corner of our 17th-century public house carries centuries of warmth, seasoned oak beams, and roaring stone hearths.

The Hearth Snug Intimate

The Hearth Snug

Tucked beside our massive primary stone fireplace. Perfect for cozy birthdays, legacy ale tastings, and close gatherings under ancient oak rafters.

Capacity: 12-20 Base: £150
The Willow Walled Garden Indoor/Outdoor

The Walled Garden

Enclosed with historic brickwork, crawling ivy, and climbing hops. Includes dedicated firepits, ambient garden lights, and wooden banquet seating.

Capacity: 20-45 Base: £300
The Great Oak Feast Hall Grand Hire

The Great Oak Hall

Our expansive dining chamber. Ideal for grand Rutland weddings, multi-course feast banquets, and large corporate pub takeover weekends.

Capacity: 45-85 Base: £500
Historic interior of The Willow Snug pub
Rutland Heritage

A 17th-Century Public House with a Pure Heart

First licensed as a coaching house in 1642, The Willow Snug has served the good folk of Uppingham and weary travellers of Rutland for nearly four centuries.

Our pub stands as a monument to traditional English hospitality. Built from warm local limestone and seasoned with generations of laughter, we serve honest, rich, local ingredients sourced directly from the farms that surround our historic market town.

Local Sourcing

Rutland beef, Leicestershire cheeses, and game from neighboring estate lands.

Real Ale Heritage

Proudly recognized by local ale societies for cellaring and pouring excellence.

Local Praise

What the Locals Say

"We hired the Hearth Snug for my father's 70th birthday feast. The roast venison pie was outstanding, and the selection of local bitter was perfect."

Alastair Montgomery

Oakham Patron

"The Willow Walled Garden is Uppingham's finest kept secret. We had our autumn wedding banquet here and our guests are still talking about the crackling fires."

Eleanor Vance-Greene

Uppingham Local

"Simple, authentic, and delightfully historic. If you want real British food cooked with respect and a snug to drink pint after pint, look no further."

Chef Ronald Birch

Rutland Food Review