What is your favourite local business?

We asked and you responded, and the results are in.

From Oakham Market to independent shops, you love local business. Image credit: Nub News.

In July, we asked our readers: Do you have a favourite local business?

And you did not disappoint. You recommended cafés, restaurants, pubs, shops, attractions, salons and other local business and service providers.

With multiple recommendations, Warner's Traditional Sweet Shop, B Faulkner and Sons and Leeson Family Butchers were popular suggestions.

Rutland is home to a huge range of eateries and independent food and treat suppliers, from purveyors of local meats and cheeses to handmade goodies - such as Rutland fudge from Chris Warner at the Market Street sweet shop.

Find Warner's Traditional Sweet Shop on Market Street, Oakham. Image credit: Nub News.

Other food and drink establishments that got a shout out were Otters Fine Foods, The Angler, Castle Cottage Cafe and Daphne's Tea Rooms at Rutland Farm Park - a popular local attraction with families, particularly with the school holidays in full swing.

The team at Rutland Farm Park recently hosted a family fun day, raising over £1,000 for Blood Cancer UK.

The family-led team at the farm also gave a mention to The Quoin Print Co for providing great quality prints and goods and top customer service.

Rutland Farm Park can be found on Uppingham Road, Oakham. Image credit: Nub News.

Pubs and watering holes that also got a mention included Ovation Wine & Spirit Bar, The Crown Tavern and The Wheatsheaf - a top spot on Northgate for a classic plate of pub grub.

Finally on the list of pubs nominated was The Fox and Hounds in Knossington - just a short drive from Oakham. Passionate patrons praised the service, Wednesday night steak night deal and Thursday night dinner specials.

Find The Fox and Hounds at 6 Somerby Road, Knossington. Image credit: The Fox and Hounds.

It wasn't all food and drinks venues that got a mention though.

Number Three Eco Salon and Ellique Beauty were also recognised by customers. In fact, the beauticians from Ellique are getting ready to team up with the Tonnerre stylists as the Tonnerre team move from their home of 26 years into Ellique's South Street venue.

They will be opposite another popular South Street business, Peeky's Quirky Gifts. Run by a husband and wife duo, Peeky's sells gifts, furniture, homeware, trinkets and more practical home buys.

Find Peeky's Quirky Gifts at 76 South Street, Oakham. Image credit: Nub News.

Another local shop that got a shout-out was Connie Taylor Ceramics. Connie sells homewares and handmade plates, bowls mugs and more from Victoria Hall - a venue that is returning to life after the appointment of David Graham as Chairman just over a year ago.

Victoria Hall has a huge range of events, exhibitions and open days coming up. Head to our What's On page to find out more and to share your own events, fundraisers and more going on across Rutland.

Find Victoria Hall at 39 High Street, Oakham, Rutland. Image credit: Victoria Hall.

Have we missed any businesses that you think deserve a shout out? Get in touch by emailing evie,[email protected].

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