The Old Ship Aground: Open for bookings!

 

 

Here at The Old Ship Aground food is very much a part of what we do.  We LOVE TO COOK and is very much ‘River Cottage’ in style – if we cannot raise it or grow it, you can be sure it’s locally sourced, from home raised Mutton to oven fired hams you can be assured it’s the very best of quality..

With our small farm on the hills of Exmoor we have a real connection with traditional farming and understand the true importance of good produce to make good food.

We run with a Bar Classic’s menu which has everything you would expect to find as well as a varied and interesting restaurant menu Our daily specials black boards also give us a chance to show off a little. Seafood always has a big presence after all we are by the sea. Be assured its seasonal, Fresh and Local       

With the addition of our very own smoker we cure and smoke such things as bacon, fish and meats, which is always a great way to enhance our offering.

You can enjoy good food and atmosphere in our relaxed Pub area, in the Courtyard Restaurant or you may decide to dine alfresco and enjoy the wonderful views.

The Old Ship Aground, built in 1911 and formally known as The Pier Hotel, (they took the pier down in the war so thought it prudent to change the name) is an historic listed Edwardian pub located on the old harbour area in Minehead. With some of the best views in Minehead across the harbour to the Quantocks and Wales, the location is idyllic.

We fell in love with her and bought back in May 2013. Since then we sorted the old girl out and refitted almost everything from top to bottom. Now with 12 new bedrooms offering a variety of single, double, twin and super king sizes there is a room for everyone, with all the little extras you’d expect – flat screen tv’s, tea, coffee & biscuits, bathroom sets and free wifi etc.

We offer great old fashioned hospitality, and doing a good job of it, is very important to us. You don’t have to just take our word for it, please check out our reviews, both on Google and Trip Adviser.

Hope to see you soon.

Julian and crew

Exmoor Food Fest offer:
Two courses for £12.50 for Lunch
Mon to Friday only throughout February. 
Menu will change weekly.

Website:             theoldshipaground.com

Facebook:        /The-Old-Ship-Aground-Minehead-Harbour
Telephone:       01643 703516

Address:
Quay Street
TA24 5UL Minehead

Thomas Carr’s new restaurant, Seafood & Grill, is open for bookings!

Thomas Carr Seafood & Grill is a brand new restaurant, opening February 14th 2018.  After huge success with ‘The Olive Room’ – Thomas Carr wants to bring great food to the masses with this new, larger venue.

Thomas has brought in head chef Chris Essex (The Coach House, Watersmeet Hotel) to head up a kitchen team providing a 3 course a la carte menu.
The restaurant keeps Thomas’ seafood influences at heart, but will also offer plenty for the meat eaters and vegetarians.
A successful crowdfunding campaign was instrumental in the launch of the new venue.

Exmoor Food Fest offer:
Two courses for £15 or three courses for £20 lunchtimes
Thursday – Sunday
12pm – 2:30pm from 9th Feb

High Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9QB

About Thomas:

Thomas Carr prides himself on producing food of a consistently high standard, establishing a passionate, dynamic and creative dining/kitchen environment. Always experimenting with ingredients, flavours and techniques to push the boundaries of food and exceed the expectations of each customer.

Thomas has always been driven by a fundamental love of cooking and food, always seeking to learn and grow as a chef.

His journey started when he was employed as head chef in 2002 at the Beachcomber Café in Woolacombe, Devon – his hometown. From here Thomas moved to the Watersmeet Hotel, again in Woolacombe, where he was Chef De Partie for 5 years between 2004 and 2009.

In March 2009 Thomas went to work under renowned chef Nathan Outlaw at his Seafood and Grill Restaurant @ The St Enodoc Hotel in Cornwall. Originally taken on by Nathan Outlaw as a Sous chef, Thomas’ potential was quickly noticed and in February 2010 he was appointed as Head Chef at the brand new ‘Restaurant Nathan Outlaw’. Under Thomas the restaurant received two Michelin stars within a year of opening, along with numerous other accolades and awards within the hospitality industry. As well as the day to day running of the restaurant, Thomas also participated in outside events linked to the restaurant and Nathan Outlaw; including a ‘pop up’ restaurant in London and several food festivals/events.

In 2013 Thomas returned to North Devon to take up a role as executive chef at The Coach House, Kentisbury Grange, allowing him another opportunity to work with a renowned chef in Michael Caines MBE. Thomas built a full team from scratch and achieved 2 AA Rosettes within 6 months of opening as well as a full entry into the 2014 Trencherman’s Guide.

In the spring of 2014 Thomas was presented with an opportunity to fulfil a lifetime dream of owning his own restaurant in the harbour town of Ilfracombe, North Devon. The mixture of a bustling, up and coming area and fresh line caught fish delivered to restaurant on an almost daily basis has made for a hugely successful start in business.

And it was at the end of September in 2016, that Thomas received a call so many chefs can only dream of. A call from the Editor of the Michelin Guide, asking him to attend the first ever live presentation of the guide on October 3rd.

Extra date at The Olive Room tomorrow!

Extra Date added – Friday 2nd February
Due to popular demand, Michelin Starred Thomas Carr @ The Olive Room has added a bonus evening to it’s Exmoor Food Fest menu this Friday.
With bookings filling up for Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout February, as a one off diners can also dine for the 4 courses for £35 menu this Friday.
Book now by emailing info@thomascarrdining.co.uk or calling 01271 867 831

Royal Oak Inn, Withypool: Open for Bookings!

 

 

Situated in the beautiful Exmoor village of Withypool, The Royal Oak is a traditional British country  Inn serving locally sourced food and drink. The bars reflect Exmoor’s traditional sporting activities with roaring open fire, log burner and beamed ceilings creating a warm and relaxed atmosphere. Our traditional British menu reflects the pub and location, freshly prepared from the wonderful local Exmoor and West Country produce with some modern twists.

The Royal Oak will be running the EFF18 menus:

2 course lunch menu £12.50 14th – 17th February, 21st – 24th February.

2 course dinner menu £12.50 15th – 17th February, 21st – 24th February.

3 course dinner menu £17.50 15th – 17th February, 21st – 24th February.

Please call or email Paul to book your table and quote EFF18 as places are limited on enquiries@royaloakwithypool.co.uk  or 01643 831506

The Old Station House Inn: Open for Bookings!

 

 

As the name suggests this restaurant was originally the one of the stations on the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway which closed in 1935. The Old Station is situated at the southern extremity of Exmoor National Park at the Junction of the A39 and A399 at Blackmoor Gate.

We offer an extensive menu throughout the day starting with breakfasts at 9am, morning teas, coffees and cakes. The Main Menu is available from midday and continues through to the evening without any break. Our particular forte is to cater for larger groups. We do not serve ‘fast food’ only good food as fast as we can. Every day the chefs prepares specials utilising our own or locally sourced produce where possible. Our Menu for the Exmoor Food Fest will be available Monday to Friday from noon until 7.30pm There is a 2 course menu for £10 and three courses for £15. Our menus are available on our website.

The restaurant has plenty of capacity with areas set aside for customers to bring in their dogs and children. The children are entertained by a large play area outside and colouring books to keep them occupied.

To cater for our customers, we also have a used bookstore and a small grocery shop to provide those impulse forgotten purchases. We will even provide a net of logs if you need them.

The beer garden looks down onto our field where goats, sheep, lambs, alpacas, geese and chickens compete with each other to entertain the audience who enjoy the spectacle and the spectacular view down the valley.

The Exmoor Food Fest offer:
Monday to Friday from noon until 7.30pm
There is a 2 course menu for £10 and three courses for £15. Our menus are available on our website.

The Old Station House Inn
Blackmoor Gate, Kentisbury, Devon, EX31 4NW

Phone 01598 763274
Email old.station.house@hotmail.com
Website:- www.oldstationhouseinn.com/

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Ye Olde Gobe, Berrynarbor: Now open for Bookings!

Ye Olde Globe is a traditional Village pub in the pretty award winning village of Berrynarbor, just off the A399 between Ilfracombe and Combe Martin.
The Pub was originally 3 cottages and this can be seen as you move through the cosy seating areas.
Relax on the sofas by the open log fire and enjoy Lattes and Cappuccinos with friends, Book a table in our cosy 22 seater dining room or dine in the Dog Friendly ‘Village’ Bar or the ‘Kitchen’ Bar beside our lovely warm coal fire.
Perhaps finish off with a game of pool – the table is free play throughout the Winter.
We also have a seperate, private, Function Room and can cater for parties up to 55 for aseated formal dinner, or more for abuffet with band or disco/karaoke.
Our offer for the Exmoor Food Festival is:
£10 for 2 courses – starter and main or main and dessert.
On Fridays and Saturdays (12-2 & 6-9) lunches or dinner during February, from a specific menu.
 
Please mention your voucher when booking or when ordering.
To book or enquire about any of the above please contact us on
01271 882465
Ye Olde Globe
Berrynarbor
EX34 9SG

The Rising Sun, West Bagborough: Open for bookings!

This beautiful 16th Century Inn  offers a warm welcome, creative menus, quality ales and a collection of fine vintage wines. With its flagstone floors and oak beams it offers a relaxing characterful base from which to explore the Quantock hills.
Using fresh ingredients  the Inn provides both an a la carte menu and a more causal menu at lunchtimes.
Matured Exmoor Grazed Steaks, Fresh whole fish, Cornish Mussels & Porlock Bay oysters are regularly on the menu.
Freshly grown vegetables and fruit are provided both from the Inn’s own garden and a local organic farm and orchard.
Exmoor Food Fest offer:
2 course lunch for the price of £12.50 on the following dates:-
5th  – 9th of Feb and the 19th – 23rd of Feb  both Monday to Friday Only
On 23rd of Feb we will be offering a 7 course Exmoor tasting menu in the evening at £35.00 per head.
WEST BAGBOROUGH, TAUNTON TA4 3EF
01823 432575
Booking is advisable but no vouchers are required.