The Old Pheasant Glaston

09/06/2026

Today, The Old Pheasant was recognised as a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Winner 2026, placing us in the top 10% of hospitality businesses worldwide.

Naturally, I am delighted.

But the award also made me reflect.

Over the last two years, I have spent countless hours worrying about costs, staffing, maintenance issues, pricing, occupancy and everything else that comes with running an independent hospitality business.

Yet guests don’t review any of those things.

They review how they felt.

This award is not a proof that we’re perfect.

Far from it.

It is a proof that hospitality is still a human business.

People remember warmth.

People remember kindness.

People remember being looked after.

People always give us a chance to be better because we will never get it 100% right for everyone, but we stay committed to make it as genuine as possible.

And that is something worth remembering in an industry that sometimes becomes obsessed with systems and processes.

A sincere thank you first of all to everyone in The Old Pheasant team, past and present who have contributed and continue to contribute to our journey and also to every guest who has supported us and taken the time to share their experience and those who gave us a chance to be better at what we do.

The work continues, thank you.

20/04/2026

The weather looks kind so far, we look forward to seeing you all so we can celebrate the arrival of Spring!

If the weather is good, we will be welcoming Bongo Rat Pack on the Patio!

See you all Friday!

Now that Spring has sprung and Summer is on the horizon, we are delighted to be returning to The Old Pheasant Glaston this Friday 24th April for an exciting evening of music. Why not pop in for a drink or enjoy a delicious meal. Be great to see you there.

15/03/2026

One day, we suddenly realise how much our mum actually did for us.

The meals that appeared on the table without us asking. The worries she carried quietly so we would not have to.

The encouragement when we doubted ourselves.
The love that was always there, even when life became busy.

So much of what mothers give happens in the background, in patience, in small sacrifices, in everyday moments that shape who we become.

Today we celebrate the mums, the grandmothers, the step-mums, and the women who held families together with strength and kindness.

And for those whose mums are no longer here, may today be a gentle reminder that the love they gave never really leaves us.

From all of us at The Old Pheasant,
Happy Mother’s Day ❤️

12/03/2026

The Old Pheasant Diaries
Chapter 2 – The First Person Through the Door

The door opened.

The first person who walked through that morning probably had no idea how important they were.

The pub had been closed for months before we arrived.

Quiet. Still. Almost forgotten.

We had been cleaning, fixing, moving furniture, painting, testing the pumps… wondering if people would ever come back.

A guest stepped inside, looked around for a moment and asked something very simple:

“Are you open?”

Those three words probably meant more than they realised.

Because in that moment the house was no longer silent.

A glass of wine was poured.
The first conversation started.

And slowly…

the old house began to breathe again.

Running a pub is not really about buildings or menus.

It is about the moment someone walks through the door and you get to say:

“Welcome.”

And sometimes that is all it takes.

The day begins, and everyone, colleagues and guests alike, has a place to belong.

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What do you remember about the first time you walked into a place that felt like home?

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📍 The Old Pheasant – County Pub & Inn

11/03/2026

Chapter 1 - The House That Woke Up Again:

The first time I walked into The Old Pheasant after taking over the lease, the silence was the first thing that struck me!

A country pub and inn should never feel silent.

It should have life in it.

The sound of glasses meeting across the bar. Conversations drifting from table to table. The quiet rhythm of a kitchen doing its thing. Guests arriving upstairs after a long journey.

But this place had been closed for almost a year before we took it over.

Chairs stacked, the kitchen cold, the rooms upstairs empty.

It did not feel like a business.

It felt like a house that had been asleep for too long.

Bringing a place like that back to life is not glamorous… (and I forgot to mention, my family never seen the pub before! Look at the pictures and imagine the look on my family’s face 🫢).

It is early mornings checking deliveries that somehow cost more every month, long conversations with suppliers trying to keep things fair for everyone.

Late evenings staring at numbers and wondering how hospitality keeps navigating wave after wave of rising costs.

Energy, Ingredients, Wages, Taxes.

Many people say hospitality has become impossible.

But complaining about the tide never stopped it rising.

The only choice is to learn how to sail!

To keep things simple, To stay generous, To welcome people properly when they walk through the door.

Because hospitality has never really been complicated.

It is just about hosting.

Welcoming people in, feeding them well, giving them a place to relax and let their guard down.

Somewhere along the way parts of our industry started chasing something else: reviews, ratings, algorithms.

But when hospitality is real, people share it naturally.

They come back, they bring friends, they talk about the place that made them feel at home.

Slowly, thanks to an incredible team and the support of our community that should never be taken for granted, this old house has started to breathe again.

For that, we are deeply grateful.

This is the beginning of The Old Pheasant Diaries, a few honest stories about bringing a country pub and inn back to life… a few months until we reach 2 amasing years at the heart of this community and a great county, The Rultand.

Out of curiosity…

What makes a place feel like home when you walk through the door?

The Old Pheasant – County Pub & Inn in the heart of Rutland

24/02/2026

Live music is back this Friday 🎷

We kept January low-key… but February needs lifting.

On Friday 27th February we welcome The Bongo Rat Pack to The Old Pheasant for our first band night of 2026.

Swing.
Classics.
Friday done properly.

Tables available for dinner — or simply join us for drinks and the music.

FridayNight

23/02/2026

Live Music Returns – Friday 27th February

We kept January quiet this year.

After Christmas, most of us are watching what we spend, and that is completely fair.

But February deserves a little life.

So this Friday we welcome The Bongo Rat Pack for our first live night of 2026.

Expect great swing, familiar classics, and that proper Friday atmosphere in a cosy country pub.

Food served as usual.
Bar open as always.
Fire on.

If you would like a table for dinner, do book ahead. Otherwise, just come along for a drink and enjoy the music.

It will be lovely to see you.

Bernard & the team
The Old Pheasant, Glaston

21/02/2026

Do you love a freshly made bed and a sparkling bathroom? So do we.

The Old Pheasant in Glaston is looking for a part-time housekeeper to help keep our 11 guest rooms looking beautiful.

This role suits someone local who:
✔️ Enjoys working mornings
✔️ Has high standards
✔️ Takes real pride in presentation
✔️ Wants to be part of a friendly countryside team

We are a small, family-run pub & inn — not a corporate hotel — and we care about our guests and our team.

Interested? Send us a message.

Please share locally 🙏

15/01/2026

Keeping things light this January? Roast or not it is your week end still at The Old Pheasant in Glaston.

We have our usual pub classics as well as our best selling pies, some more pub classics, veggie options, lighter options and a lot of Gluten Free courses and of course our Sunday Roast if only you fancy one.

Fire is on, feel at home after a good walk, we are also dog friendly, just make it yours.

Call us on just drop in.

18/12/2025

Xmas Carol Singing at The Old Pheasant around 8pm tonight. They will be starting around 6pm in the Village. See you all later