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09/01/12
Come Celebrate Valentine's Day 2012 at The Merry Harriers
I am pleased to announce that The Merry Harriers will be serving a delicious 4 course meal on the Evening of 14th February for all you lovebirds out there! The Menu on offer is shown below:
Starters
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* (v) Home Made Wild Mushroom and Garlic Soup
* Home Made Chicken Liver and Cognac Pate served with Home Made Chutney
* Warm Salmon and Spinach Tart served with Mixed Leaves and a Pesto dressing
* Smoked Duck Breast and Mixed Leaf Salad with a Pomegranate and Lemon Thyme dressing
* Pan Fried Fillet of Sea Bass served on a Sun Blushed Tomato Mash with a Balsamic dressing
Main Courses
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* Pan Fried Fillets of Black Bream served on Wild Mushrooms, Sauteed Leeks and Fine Beans
* Prime Local 8oz Ribeye Steak served on a bed of Green Beans with a Red Onion Potato Cake and a Red Wine Jus
* (v) Tagliatelle of Roasted Butternut Squash, Thyme and Garlic served with a Seasonal Salad
* Pan Roasted Supreme of West Country Guinea Fowl served on a bed of Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables with a rich Gravy
* Minted Shoulder of Lamb served on Wilted Spinach and Creamy Mash with a rich Jus
Desserts
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* Mini Chocolate Fondue - a warm Chocolate sauce served with Strawberries, Marshmallows and Chocolate Brownies
* Coffee and Walnut Cheesecake served with Devon Pouring Cream or Clotted Cream
* Strawberry and Vanilla Creme Brulee
* Lemon Tart served with Fresh Raspberries and Pouring Cream
* A Trio of West Country Cheeses served with Apple and Crackers
To Follow
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Fresh Filter Coffee or Tea with Mint Chocolates
The cost per head is the same as in 2010 and 2011 i.e. £25
We very much hope that you will be able to join us for a truly romantic evening.
14/10/11
2011 Christmas and New Year Opening Times
As we fast approach the Festive Sesaon, I just wanted to make sure that you were all aware of our opening times around the Christmas/New Year period.
We shall be open as normal throughout December until:
Christmas Eve Open For Lunch Only
Christmas Day and Boxing Day Closed
December 27th Closed All Day (as it is a Bank Holiday)
December 28th, 29th and 30th Open For Lunch and Dinner as per usual
New Year's Eve Closed For Lunch (so we can prepare for the Evening) but Open in the Evening (see separate note)
New Year's Day Open For Lunch Only (as it is a Sunday)
January 2nd, 3rd and 4th Closed All Day (so we can give the Staff a little time off)
January 5th Open For Lunch and Dinner as usual
January 6th onwards BACK TO NORMAL
Hope this helps you with your planning!
Kind regards
Peter
12/10/11
Come Celebrate New Year's Eve 2011/2012 at The Merry Harriers!
I am pleased to announce the release of our 2011/2012 New Year's Eve Menu.
As before, the evening will feature a sumptuous 4 course dinner with Tea, Coffee, Mints and a glass of Champagne at Midnight. The price has been held again at £28.00 per head.
The Menu this year comprises the following dishes:
Starters
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* Slow Roasted Belly of Somerset Pork served with Crushed Root Vegetables and Apple Puree
* Oven Roasted Fillet of Smoked Haddock served on a Spring Onion Potato Cake with a Wholegrain Mustard Cream sauce
* Smoked Duck Breast and Mixed Leaf Salad with a Pomegranate and Lemon Thyme dressing
* Pan Seared Lyme Bay Scallops served on Roasted Celeriac Puree with Crispy Pancetta and Balsamic dressed leaves
* (v) Warm Caramelised Onion, Goat's Cheese and Fig Tart served with Honey and Rosemary dressed leaves
Palate Cleanser
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* Lovington's Fruit Sorbet
Main Courses
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* 8oz Devon Ruby Red Ribeye Steak served on Pan Fried Wild Mushrooms, Green Beans and New Potatoes
* Pan Fried Fillet of Salmon served on a bed of Roasted Fennel, Tomatoes and Olives with a drizzle of Thyme Oil
* Prime Local 8oz Venison Steak served on Wilted Spinach and Creamy Mash with a rich Gravy
* Pan Roasted Supreme of Guinea Fowl served on Sweet Potato Mash with Caramelised Shallots and a rich Gravy
* (v) Tagliatelle of Roasted Butternut Squash, Thyme and Garlic served with a Seasonal Salad
Desserts
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* Rhubarb and Stem Ginger Creme Brulee
* Somerset Pears Poached in Mulled Wine and served with a Mascarpone Cream
* Dark Chocolate and Orange Cheesecake served with Devon Pouring Cream or Clotted Cream
* Chocolate Mousse served with Hazelnut Biscuits
* Warm Spiced Plum Tart served with Vanilla Cream Custard
* A Trio of West Country Cheeses served with Apple and Crackers
Bookings can be made in the usual way i.e. by telephone on 01823-421270 or by using the online reservation facility at this Website.
Happy New Year to one and all!
06/10/11
The Merry Harriers is named Devon Dining Pub of the Year 2012
I am delighted to announce that The Merry Harriers has been named The Good Pub Guide 2012 Devon Dining Pub of the Year for the second year in a row. This prestigious award has apparently never before been won by the same Pub in Devon two years on the trot.
We are all delighted and humbled and will do all we can to further enhance your visit to our establishment. My personal thanks go to all of our staff, customers, suppliers and well wishers.
The Good Pub Guide's Awards are known as the "Oscars" of the Pub trade. Nominations to appear in the Guide itself can only be made by customers and it is their input that ultimately decides the destination of each Award. The Good Pub Guide is therefore widely respected by readers and publicans alike.
Stop Press
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As a footnote, Angela and myself were also nominated as one of the Top 10 Landlords in the whole of the UK. We are very grateful to receive this additional accolade.
15/09/11
The Merry Harriers to Appear in the 2012 CAMRA Good Beer Guide
Hot off the press, I am pleased to inform you that The Merry Harriers has been selected to appear in the 2012 edition of CAMRA's Good Beer Guide.
With 60,000 pubs in the UK, only 4,500 of the finest outlets for cask beer can be included in the guide each year. The competition for inclusion in Somerset is even fiercer, with room only for 60 establishments. (Note: Even though our address is Devon, The Merry Harriers is actually in Somerset).
It is CAMRA members who select each pub based predominantly upon the quality of beer served, ambiance of the establishment and value for money. The Merry Harriers is proud to be included.
13/09/11
Celebrate Christmas 2011 at The Merry Harriers!
Come celebrate Christmas 2011 at The Merry Harriers!
Our Christmas Menu for this year has just been released and it includes locally sourced produce from many Blackdown Hills suppliers with some ingredients from our own market garden!
Starters include:
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* Pan Fried Fillet of Sea Bass served on crushed New Potatoes and Olives
* Pan Fried Breasts of Somerset Partridge served on spiced Red Cabbage with a Rosemary Jus
* (v) Wild Mushroom and Chestnut Pate served with Multigrain Toasted Bread and a mixed leaf garnish
* Chef's Pork Country Terrine served with Home Made Fruit Chutney and a Wedge of Toasted Bread
* Home Made Sweet Potato and Cumin Soup served with a freshly baked baguette
Main Courses include:
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* Medium Rare Roast Rump of Devon Beef served with all the trimmings and a Red Wine gravy
* Pan Roasted Breasts of Somerset Pheasant served on sauteed Leeks and Bacon with a rich gravy
* Pan Fried Fillet of Cornish Cod served on Spring Onion Mash with a Parsley sauce
* (v) Pumpkin, Pine Nut and Rosemary Risotto served with a Seasonal Salad
* Local Turkey with Sage and Onion Stuffing, Chipolata, Roast Potatoes and Cranberry sauce
Desserts include:
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* Merry Harriers Christmas Pudding served with Home Made Brandy Cream
* Home Made Dark Chocolate Terrine served with Vanilla Ice Cream and Honeycomb pieces
* Home Made Bread and Butter Puding served with Devon Clotted Cream or Vanilla Cream Custard
* A Trio of West Country Cheeses served with Apple and Crackers
* Mixed Lovington's Ice Cream served with Cafe Curls
Pricing is £16.00 for 2 courses and £20.00 for 3 courses including Coffee or Tea, Mint Chocolates, Mince Pies and Crackers.
A lighter version of the Christmas Menu is available for Children and Grown-ups with smaller appetites.
We very much hope you will be able to join us at The Merry Harriers this Christmas!
26/04/11
The Mighty Highwaymen Complete League and Cup Double
The Highwaymen Skittle Team have just completed a magnificent League and Cup Double in the Blackdown Hills Skittle League. Having won promotion from Division Two to the Premier League next season, the magnificent Highwaymen have since won the prestigious Goodman Cup.
Arsenal mad Skipper Brian Sydenham is overjoyed with the success of his boys and has invited Arsene Wenger down to take a look and learn some lessons of his own.
The Merry Harriers will be proudly displaying both Cups over the next 12 months.
Well done to The Highwaymen!
20/10/10
Le Jog Comes To The Merry Harriers on 4th December 2010
The world renowned Le Jog (Land's End to John O'Groats) Classic Car Rally will be stopping off at The Merry Harriers at around 2.30 to 3pm on Saturday 4th December 2010.
You will have the chance to see in the flesh around 50 classic cars ranging in age from the 1930s to the 1980s. As an official time checkpoint, the competitors are required to stop at The Merry Harriers and get their "stamp". Their onward journey takes them a further 1,100 miles until they reach John O'Groats by Tuesday/Wednesday.
For the very latest list of entrants, please visit www.hero.org.uk.
The Merry Harriers will stay open throughout the day, although food will only be served until 3pm.
I hope you enjoy the event!
07/10/10
The Merry Harriers Is Named The Good Pub Guide 2011 Devon Dining Pub Of The Year
Hot off the press, I am delighted to announce that The Merry Harriers has been awarded the accolade of The Good Pub Guide 2011 Devon Dining Pub Of The Year.
This is a humbling and overwhelming achievement, particuarly given the many hundreds of excellent dining pubs that exist in Devon.
The Good Pub Guide is the foremost independent insight into the very best of Britain's Pubs as it is written by customers for customers. To be selected as a main entry is very special - less than 2,500 pubs in the country are afforded this honour. To then be named as the best Dining Pub in the whole of Devon is simply fantastic and places The Merry Harriers in the Top 50 Dining Pubs in the country.
We offer our sincerest thanks and gratitude to all of our customers, suppliers, supporters and staff and look forward to continuing to consistently deliver excellence in all that we do whilst remaining a humble Country Pub.
01/10/09
The Merry Harriers is Awarded 3 Symbols By The Good Pub Guide 2010
Now that the eagerly awaited Good Pub Guide for 2010 has been published, I am very pleased to report The Merry Harriers has been awarded 3 symbols in recognition of the following:
* Food that is quite outstanding
* Wines that are particularly enjoyable by the glass
* Beer that is quite exceptional
(I am using The Good Pub Guide's own words in the desriptions above).
The Good Pub Guide also lists The Merry Harriers as one of the top 6 places to eat in the whole of Devon.
Given that only 5% of all pubs make the guide and only 5% of these have been awarded 3 symbols, I guess that makes The Merry Harriers quite special.
The Good Pub Guide itself is widely perceived to be the best guide around as it is written by customers for customers.
I have a copy available for you all to read at The Merry Harriers!
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