A royal romance
The king who was barred?
Edward, Prince of Wales met Wallis Simpson at nearby Burrough Court around 1930. Village legend says he was later barred from this pub. No record confirms it — which is rather the charm of it.
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Burrough on the Hill · LE14 2JQ
A fresh chapter.
A warm welcome.
Your village pub.
The Stag & Hounds is open. Beautifully refurbished and full of life, we’re delighted to welcome you back to the heart of Burrough on the Hill.
- Families welcome
- Dogs welcome
- Muddy boots welcome
- Parish ales at the source
- Sunday roasts
Now open
Welcome to The Stag & Hounds
A much-loved village pub in Burrough on the Hill, with a proud history and a wonderful setting beside the Parish Brewery, The Stag & Hounds has long been part of the local community. Now, as the sister pub of The Berkeley Arms in Wymondham, a new chapter is beginning.
We’ve lovingly refurbished the pub while keeping the character and charm that made it special in the first place. Expect proper food, well-kept ales, a warm welcome and a relaxed atmosphere — whether you’re joining us for a pint at the bar, a family meal, a catch-up with friends or simply popping in after a country walk.
Just like The Berkeley Arms, our philosophy is simple: a great village pub should be for everyone, not just a few.
Our menus
Proper food, freshly cooked
The menus shown here are samples, as we change our dishes regularly to reflect the seasons and the best ingredients available. Please contact us for our latest menu and daily specials.
See the menus
Eat Well for Less
Two courses for £20
or three courses for £25
Available on selected menu items
- Lunch: Wednesday to Saturday, 12 noon – 2.45 pm.
- Evening: Wednesday and Thursday, 5.30 pm – 8.45 pm.
Every Tuesday
£10 Tuesday
Evening
A standing weekly fixture. Ask us, or book ahead.
Join us every Tuesday from 5.30 pm for our £10 dinner special. Book ahead to secure your table.
Made here
We make it ourselves
Pastry, sausages, remoulade, the lot. Nothing pretentious — just honest cooking, done properly, a few steps from where you’re sitting.
Room by room
Have a look around
A pint at the bar, a table by the fire, or the dining room when you want to settle in properly. Families, walkers and dogs are all welcome in every one of them.
Parish Brewery & The Stag & Hounds
The strongest beer in the world was brewed next door
Founded by Baz Parish in 1983, Parish Brewery has been producing traditional, award-winning cask ales for more than 40 years — today from its historic 400-year-old building here in Burrough on the Hill, right beside the pub.
As The Stag & Hounds begins its next chapter, this special relationship will remain firmly at its heart. Parish Brewery beers will continue to have a proud place behind our bar.
We also plan to offer brewery experiences beginning and ending at The Stag & Hounds — a chance to see how these celebrated beers are made before returning to the pub for a well-earned pint.
Local beer, remarkable history and a proper village pub — the perfect partnership.
The brewery’s story1983
Founded by Baz Parish
23%
Baz’s Super Brew, 1997 — a Guinness World Record
12%
Bonce Blower, still brewed today
400
Year-old brewery building, beside the pub
A pub steeped in history
These walls have witnessed rather more than village life
Remembered within our walls
Myles & Pam
In January 1944, a newly married Captain Myles Henry and his wife Pamela made their first home in a room upstairs. He was killed at Arnhem that September, aged 23. Their story is framed inside the pub.
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A life in village pubs
Kumar & Rani
From Mayfair to Haddenham to Wymondham, and now here. Two country pubs, one simple philosophy: honest food, genuine hospitality and a village pub for all.
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Continuing the story
For a period the pub traded as Grant’s Free House. In 2019 it returned to its historic name, reconnecting the pub with its roots. We warmly invite you to become part of its next chapter.
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Discover Burrough on the Hill
Walk the hill. Discover the history. Enjoy the view. Then join us at the pub.
Burrough Hill rises to 210 metres and is crowned by one of Leicestershire’s best-preserved Iron Age hillforts, its banks and ramparts standing above the landscape for more than 2,000 years. A shorter circuit around the hillfort runs about 1.2 miles; the park adjoins the 100-mile Leicestershire Round.
Some paths are uneven and can become muddy, so walking boots are recommended. After exploring the hill, you and your dog will be equally welcome here.
Plan your walk
210m
Summit
1.2mi
Hillfort circuit
2,000
Years of ramparts
Loyalty Club
Join, visit, and watch your rewards grow
At The Stag & Hounds, we believe our loyal customers deserve to be rewarded. There is no complicated process — simply join, visit the pub, and the more often you come, the more we can reward you.
Loyalty points and credit have no cash value and cannot be exchanged, transferred or withdrawn as cash. Full loyalty terms
50
complimentary welcome points when you join
1 = £1
point for every £1 you spend, added automatically
100
points collected earns you £10 in loyalty credit
£10
towards food or drinks on any future visit
Reviews
What our customers say about us
4.5/5 stars from 193 Google reviews
The roast dinner could not have been better. Fairly priced, delicious puddings, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff.
★★★★★
Meera Lawrence
Google review
Really good bar staff — nice and polite. Food was amazing, and the atmosphere was cosy and chilled.
★★★★★
Aom Aomm
Google review
A pub with top credentials.
★★★★☆
Guys Who Dine
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Find us
4 Main Street, Burrough on the Hill
In the heart of Burrough on the Hill, beside Parish Brewery and surrounded by beautiful Leicestershire countryside. Your village pub for good food, a friendly pint and a warm welcome.
Melton Mowbray, LE14 2JQ
