Christmas Guide 2018

Newbury Weekly News

Thursday, 15 November, 2018

Raise a glass at The Fox & Hounds

THE Fox & Hounds is a traditional family-run pub on the outskirts of Newbury. It was bought in 2014 by Nick Vine, who also owns Griffins’ Butchers in Newbury, which supplies the pub with the finest cuts of meat. Nick’s daughter Steph runs the establishment with her brother Tom and sister Chloe. Steph and her team offer a warm, friendly welcome with real ales and excellent, locally-sourced seasonal food cooked fresh everyday by their professional chefs. A Christmas drink, be it pulled or poured, comes with an extra splash of seasonal cheer at The Fox & Hounds where the festive season is always cele- brated in style. So whether you want to while away the hours with a pint of real ale, a glass of wine, or dinner with family and friends, they are always pleased to see you – so do pop in and say hi. The restaurant has a double-sided log burner and there’s an open fire in the bar, to keep you warm and cosy on those chilly winter nights. Fox & Hounds opening times: Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-11pm, food served from noon to 2.30pm and 6pm-9pm (9.30pm, Friday and Saturday). Sunday, open, and food served, noon to 4pm. The Fox & Hounds, Old Oxford Road, Donnington, Newbury. Tel: (01635) 40540 The Fox & Hounds is offering you the chance to win dinner for two and a bottle of house red. To be in with a chance of winning, answer the following question and send your entry to the address on page six. Q : What year did the Vines take over at the Fox and Hounds?

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Win dinner for two and a bottle of house red at The Fox & Hounds

Restaurant Opening Times: 6.30 -10pm Monday to Friday 8-10pm Saturday 8-8pm Sunday Sunday Lunch: 12-4pm Bar Drinks & Cocktails until 11pm To help you celebrate the festive season, you can win a two-course meal for two, plus two glasses of Prosecco, at the Oxford Street Kitchen & Bar at the Chequers Hotel. To be in with a chance of winning, answer the follow- ing question and send your entry to the address on page six. Q : How many hotels make up the Hughes Hotel Group and where are they ?

HUGHES Hotels is an inde- pendent family-owned group of three and four star hotels, spa and restau- rants, located in Salisbury, Emsworth andNewbury. The Chequers Hotel is a delightful hotel, which was once an old coaching inn located in Newbury town centre. The hotel’s restaurant, the Oxford Street Kitchen & Bar, features fashionable décor, comfy seating, mood lighting and cool music – not forget- ting great food, wine and service. Chequers Hotel offers the ultimate dining experience – breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between. Formal, informal, friends, families – catering for all.

Win a meal for two in the Oxford Street Kitchen & Bar

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FOX & HOUNDS THE It may be a way off just yet, but the whisper is... ...CHRISTMAS IS COMING!

New Year's Eve

CHEQUERS HOUSE PARTY Join us to celebrate New Year’s Eve with a buffet at 9pm, glass of prosecco at midnight, disco until 1am, overnight accommodation and breakfast on New Year’s Day Rare Roast Sirloin of Beef Honey Roast Gammon Poached Salmon Homemade Goat’s Cheese & Spinach Tarts

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Selection of Salads Mixed Leaves Warm BuĴered New Potatoes Oil & Dressings Dark & White Chocolate Brownies Cheeseboard Fruit Salad £95 Per Person (Party only £70)

2 Courses - £21.95 3 Courses - £26.95 Call: 01635 40540

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The Chequers Hotel, 6-8 Oxford Street, Newbury RG14 1JB Tel: 01635 38000 Email: events@chequershotelnewbury.co.uk