Pub and Restaurant Guide 2017

GUIDE

A Newbury News Ltd publication

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Welcome to our Pub & Restaurant Guide 2017!

West Berkshire is blessed with some fantastic pubs and restaurants, all with their own character and variety. We live in a beautiful part of the country, and you get a really good feel for the place when you visit our eateries and inns. The quality of food and drink is high. Look at any feedback forums and you get a sense of how lucky we are to have such great places to eat & drink on our doorstep. Whether you are looking for a lovely lunch in a rural setting, a glass of wine in a beautiful garden or even just

a coffee-break in town, then this guide has some great recommendations on where to go. And if you have never been to some of the pubs and restaurants in this guide then we urge you to give them a try! This year, to help you get a better feel for a new place to eat or drink, we have also created our Pub & Restaurant Guide online. Here, you can find out more about the destination, and in most cases, take a virtual tour and see inside. You can find our online guide at: http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/pubsandrestaurants So please pay a visit to your local pub or restaurant. You will not be disappointed.

Index

Arigato – Newbury

20/21

Furze Bush Inn, The – Ball Hill

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Bladebone, The – Bucklebury

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Lusso – Newbury

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Blandy’s at Inglewood – Kintbury

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Monument, The – Newbury

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Buon Gusto, – Newbury

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Newbury, The – Newbury

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Crab & Boar – Chieveley

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Royal Oak, The – Ecchinswell

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Donnington Grove Hotel – Newbury

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Spice Valley – Hungerford

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Donnington Valley – Donnington

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Travellers Friend, – Crookham Common

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Esseborne Manor – Hurstbourne Tarrant

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Vineyard, The – Stockcross

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Fox & Hounds, The – Donnington

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Voucher offers

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Fox Inn, The – Hermitage

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White Horse, The – Hermitage

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Experience 5 Star Dining

Always special but not always a special occasion… at The Vineyard we are ever evolving, and our Head Chef, Robby Jenks, has devised a special seasonal menu. Three courses - £69 per person Please call us on 01635 528770 www.the-vineyard.co.uk The Vineyard | Stockcross | Newbury | Berkshire | RG20 8JU

The Story Continues... Award winning, 17th century country Pub with a Mammoth Tail! Beautiful Garden with Terrace Dining AMAZING FOOD, REAL ALES, STUNNINGWINE & SERVICE Daily fish and seasonal specials alongside our award wining menus Open every day from 12noon - 11pm

FOOD SERVED

Tuesday - Saturday 12noon - 2.30 / 6pm - 9.30

Sundays 12noon - 6pm

t: 01189 714 000 e: hello@thebladebone.com w: www.thebladebone.com The Bladebone @thebladebone @bladebonepub

“come see what everyone is still talking about!!”

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THE MONUMENT LIVE MUSIC BAR BILLIARDS CASK ALES BT SPORTS

Welcome to the Monument Home of live music, cask ales & sports We have Bar Billiards & a pool table plus BT Sports for all the latest sporting action

PLUS

Thursday: Open Mic Fridays: LIVE Acoustic Artists Saturday: LIVE Bands Video Juke Box.

NO GOOD SONS

Regular acts including: Gaz Bookfield No Good Sons Straw Dogs Iron Lotus Dusk Til Dawn Gary Myles Nailed Syn City Rockers 13 Lies Beatle Juice 57 Northbrook Street Newbury 01635 41964 Find us on Facebook @TheMonumentRocks

THE MONUMENT

BEER GARDEN

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Steak Night

Tuesday- Thursday evenings 2x

Sirloin steaks and a bottle of house wine. All for £39.95 2x Rump steaks and a bottle of house wine. All for £29.95 Food served 12-9

Tuesday - Saturday

The Fox & Hounds, Old Oxford Road, Donnington, Newbury, RG14 3AP Just past the Donnington Valley Hotel t: 01635 40540 www.foxandhoundsnewbury.co.uk email: info@foxandhounds.co.uk

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CRAB & BOAR

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� Seasonal Food � 2xAA Rossette Menu � Al fresco dining

RESTAURANT

14 Rooms 5 Hot Tubs

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� Dog Friendly Rooms

� Corporate Meetings

Weddings Anniversaries

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RG20 8UE Tel: 01635 247550 www.crabandboar.com

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Donnington Grove Hotel & Country Club, Grove Road, Newbury, RG14 2LA Tel: 01635 581000 ~ Email: enquiries@donnington-grove.com www.donnington-grove.com Accommodation in the main house or lodges on the estate Available for private functions, weddings, christenings, wakes, Christmas parties,NewYear’s Eve celebrations and prom nights. All function rooms licensed forwedding ceremonies Free WiFi throughout Our chefs work from whole raw ingredients using the finest and freshest produce. Donnington Grove Offers simply an amazing setting to relax with fine food & wine and real Ales. Set in over 500 acres the stunning estate encourages members and non members alike to enjoy the facilities on offer. Restaurant and bar or dining outside. Free parking

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THE FOX INN AT H E R M I TA G E

Tel: 01635 200772 THE FOX INN High Street Hermitage Newbury RG149RB www.thefoxhermitage.com

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I N D E P E N D E N T L Y

RUN & OWNED

“I am very passionate about what we do here, and what I’ve created. This is what I love.” Pete Lumber Owner

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At the Newbury we choose to keep it simple.

We focus on great food and drink, the rest will take care of itself. We’re committed to creating a sublime atmosphere behind our chefs passion for locally sourced, British ingredients, paired with a large selection of beers and hand picked wines. Nothing more than that!

Come and visit The Secret Roof Terrace. The roof terrace comes alive during the long summer evenings. A casual atmosphere is created, with delicious cocktails mixed at the bar. A state of the art oven has been installed, to provide mouth watering pizza, and smokey tasting meats. The warmth and generosity at The Newbury reminds guests of the ambience they could get in cosy, snug pubs known only to locals. The Newbury sees a return to the tradition of public houses, where friends could relax and drink, yet with a modern twist. The exceptional food, as well as the company is one of the real draws for friends of The Newbury. The Newbury also welcomes all corporate events and bookings. For more information... Call 01635 49000 email bar@thenewburypub.co.uk or visit our website www.thenewburypub.co.uk The Newbury, 137 Bartholomew Street, New- bury, West Berkshire RG14 5HB

Multi award winning, The Newbury gastro pub is no longer one of the town’s best kept secrets – word of the delicious food which is served, has reached the rest of the UK and beyond. The independent pub opened its doors in 2012 and the town welcomed owner, Pete Lumber. The Newbury welcomes back head chef Darren Booker Wilson, who has received Michelin recommendations AA Rosette awards, brings his flair and passion to complement the team. Darren is well known throughout West Berkshire and surrounding counties. Working with Pete, Darren ensures the menu stays fresh, boasting seasonal food with guaran- teed provenance. Quality meats, including grass fed Ruby Red Devon, and Gloucestershire Old Spot Pork, are sourced from around Berkshire, and the south west. Pete explained: “I am very passionate about what we do here, and what I’ve created. This is what I love.” The interior of the pub has its own theme and design, and this adds to the quality of the gastro experience.

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“Well that was absolutely delicious!! Tried a new dish and loved it. Same again next week ” (Colin, June 2017)

Welcome to

Restaurant & Takeaway

“Delicious food great service” (Claire, June 2017)

At Spice Valley we are specialists in Spices. Using our expertise to create authentic Indian flavours in our vibrant dishes. Come in and try an old favourite or something new, we are sure you will love it!

£5 OFF your meal with this voucher

5 Course Meal Every Sunday £11.95 PER PERSON

OPENING HOURS: Mon/Sat 5:00pm - 11:00pm / Sun 12:00pm - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 10:00pm Telephone: 01488 670 001 View our menu online: www.spicevalleyonline.com

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simply great food and drink Newbury Road, Hermitage Village, Thatcham, Newbury RG18 9TB T: 01635 741141 E: info@whitehorsehermitage.com

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THE T RAVELLERS F RIEND TRADITIONAL PUB / RESTAURANT / CARVERY THE TRAVELLERS FRIEND, CROOKHAM COMMON ROAD, THATCHAM RG19 8EA

FOOD SERVING Mon - Sat: 12pm - 3pm Mon - Sat: 6pm - 9pm OPENING TIMES Mon - Sat: 12pm - 11pm Sunday: 12pm - 10:30pm Sunday: 12pm - 3pm Carvery Only on Sunday T: 0118 971 3156 WWW . THETRAVELLERSFRIEND . CO . UK Our pub/function room is available to hire for any occasion including: Birthday Parties • Engagements • Small Weddings • Christenings Retirement Parties • Wakes • Business Meetings Conferences • Seminars The Travellers Friend is a well known and family friendly local pub set in Crookham Common just outside Thatcham. We are easily accessible and within short distances of the A4, A34, A339 and the M4. Julie and John offer a warm friendly welcome to their pub, stocking a good range of real ales, lagers, wines, spirits and soft drinks to cater for everyone. Outside in our Garden we have plenty of picnic tables and a great child friendly playground for the kids. Our spacious pub offers plenty of tables to sit down and enjoy a great choice of food from our menu.

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Introducing our new menu by Head Chef Kevin Barrett. Call to reserve your table on 01635 551199 www.donningtonvalley.co.uk

11 Weavers Walk, Northbrook St. Newbury RG14 1AL Tel: 01635 32128 www.lussokitchen.co.uk Book your table or order take out

Artisan Pizza, Homemade Gelato, Coffee, Milkshake & Local Ales

HOME OF GELATO & THE FREAKSHAKE

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The Christoulli family welcomes you to

NOW OPEN

INDEPENDENT FAMILY RESTAURANT FRESH, SIMPLE & DELICIOUS ITALIAN FOOD

The Christoulli family are originally from Greece, in 1998 Alex Christoulli travelled to Italy where he learned the art of authentic Italian cooking. The Christoulli family would like to invite you to enjoy fresh, simple and delicious food at Buon Gusto.

Please telephone 01635 228483 to book your table and avoid disappointment 16 Bartholomew Street Newbury RG14 5LL L UN C H ME NU STARTER MAIN COURSE ANDA GLASS OFWINE £10.95 ASK US ABOUT OUR GREEK SPECIALS 20% OFF TAKE AWAY ALL PIZZA & PASTA FRESH, DELICIOUS FAMILY DISHES

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VOUCHER OFFERS

EXPRESS LUNCH MENU 2 Courses for £16.50 3 Courses for £22.50 telephone 01635 49000 email bar@thenewburypub.co.uk www.thenewburypub.co.uk The Newbury, 137 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, West Berkshire RG14 5HB

35% OFF

7 Course tasting dinner for 2 people ~ £70 Sunday ~ Thursday (Subject to availbility) T: 01264 736444 www.esseborne-manor.co.uk

£ 5 OFF your meal with this voucher 01488 670 001 www.spicevalleyonline.com

STARTER MAIN COURSE ANDA GLASS OFWINE £10.95 01635 228483 16 Bartholomew Street Newbury RG14 5LL

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Real Ales I Real Food I Real Atmosphere

NEW SUMMER MENU

Tel: 01635 297 355 www.royaloakecchinswell.co.uk Email: info@royaloak-ecchinswell.co.uk ROYAL OAK ECCHINSWELL RG20 4UH

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The Furze Bush Inn offers freshly prepared food, cask ales, ciders, wines and barista coffee every day of the week. Our extensive gardens, spacious restaurant and bars, situated in the beau�ful North Wessex Downs, provide the perfect se�ng for any occasion Only three miles outside the busy town of Newbury, our rural village loca�on feels a million miles away from the hubbub, whilst being conveniently located.

i Complimentary Free WiFi i Sunday Lunch including group bookings i All celebra�ons catered for i 9 En-suite Air-condi�oned Bedrooms i Private Conference Room i Private Snooker Room (advanced bookings only)

The Furze Bush Inn, Ha� Common, Ball Hill, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 0NQ Tel: 01635 253228 Email : info@furzebushinn.co.uk Web : www.furzebushinn.co.uk Twi�er @TheFurzeBushInn Facebook TheFurzeBushInn BARS OPEN ALL DAY EVERY DAY