The Bottle House Inn - Pubs In Penshurst - Country Pubs In Kent

The Bottle House Inn - Pubs In Penshurst - Country Pubs In Kent

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The Bottle House Inn - Pubs In Penshurst - Country Pubs In Kent

Originally dating from the reign of Henry VII buildings have stood on the present-day site of The Bottle House Inn since 1492. Over the years a variety of dwellings have been employed for numerous enterprises until 1806, when the property was first used for selling ales and ciders. Subsequently following the discovery of a large number of unusual bottles during a 1938 refurbishment, the present day pub was first named.

The Good Pub Guide has awarded The Bottle House Inn the title of Kent Dining Pub of the Year 2005 and not without good cause. On first entering the traditionally decorated but unfussy main bar it is immediately apparent how clean everything is, from spotless mirrors to polished work surfaces and tables; always an encouraging sign as hopefully the same effort is expended in keeping the kitchen as clean. The yellow-bulbed lamps located around the bar provide muted and cosy lighting, whilst the hop covered fireplace and wood-burning stove in the hearth complete the restful interior.

Look at Menu:

Breads and Olives

• Mixed Olives - £3.50
  
• Selection of Rusbridge Bakery Artisan Breads with Balsamic Vinegar & Oil - £3.25
  
• with Olives - £4.95
  
• Garlic Ciabatta Bread - £2.50
  
• with Cheese - £2.95
  

Starters

• Potted Shrimps with Mixed Leaves & Toast -£5.95
  
• Soup of the Day served with Rusbridge Bakery Artisan Bread - £4.25
  
• Roasted Red Pepper Galette filled with Roasted Vegetables & topped with Goat's Cheese - £5.95
  
• Pan Seared Scallops with Pancetta & Pea Puree - £7.95
  
• Pan Fried Pigeon Breast with Field Mushrooms and Port Reduction - £6.95
  
• Lamb Samosas with Minted Sour Cream - £5.50
  
• Rabbit Loin and Smoked Bacon Terrine with Toast - £5.75
  

Light Bites & Shares

• Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Stuffed Cannelloni with Salad - £4.95
  
• as main - £8.95
  
• Ploughman’s Lunch with Rustic Bread and Pickles with Home Baked Honey & Mustard Ham or Selection of English Cheeses - £7.95
  
• Cup of Soup and Half Sandwich of the Day - £5.95
  

Mains

• Steak & Kidney Short Crust Pastry Pie served with Seasonal Vegetables and Mash Potato - £11.95
  
• Venison, Rabbit and Wild Boar Casserole with Dumplings and Vegetables - £12.95
  
• Chicken Balti with Pilau Rice, Poppadoms and Mango Chutney - £10.95
  
• BBQ Chicken Topped with Smoked Bacon & Melted Mozzarella with Chunky Chips & Rocket Salad - £10.95
  
• Slow Roasted Honey and Oriental Spiced Belly of Pork served with Wilted Pak Choi and Bean Sprouts - £12.50
  
• Duck Leg Confit with a Thyme Potato Cake & Port Sauce - £12.95
  
• 21 Day Matured Chargrilled Hereford Sirloin or Ribeye Steak served with Grilled Field Mushroom, Vine Cherry Tomatoes, Chunky Chips & Choice of Diane Sauce or Garlic & Herb Butter - £17.95
  
• Home Baked Honey & Mustard Ham served with Free Range Eggs and Chips - £9.95
  
• Salmon, Spinach, & Ricotta en Croute served with New Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables - £12.95
  
• Sea Bass Fillets with Brown Shrimp and Caper Butter served with Seasonal Vegetables and New Potatoes - £13.95
  
• Larkins Traditional Beer Battered Cod with Homemade Tartar Sauce and Chunky Chips - £10.95
  
• Skate Wing a Lime and Coriander Butter served with New Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables - £13.95
  
• Natural Smoked Haddock with Bubble & Squeak, topped with a Poached Egg and Cheese Sauce - £11.95
  
• Parsnip and Blue Cheese Pithivier with a Creamy Spinach Sauce and Seasonal Vegetables - £9.95
  
• Mixed Bean Cassoulet served with Rusbridge Artisan Bread - £9.95

Side Orders

• Portion of Chips - £2.50
  
• Mashed Potatoes - £2.50
  
• Selection of Fresh Vegetables - £2.50
  
• Mixed Salad - £2.50
  
• Tomato & Red Onion Salad - £2.50
  
• Selection of Rusbridge Bakery Artisan Breads - £1.95
  

Children

• Burger and Chips - £4.95
  
• Cod and Chips - £4.95
  
• Ham, Egg and Chips - £4.95
  
• Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Cannelloni - £4.95
• All child dishes include a choice of vanilla, strawberry, or chocolate ice cream
  

With food this good it is fortunate The Bottle House Inn is located in an area excellent for hill walking, for when those guilt pangs start to bite!

The Bottle House Inn

• Coldharbour Road
  Smarts Hill
  Penshurst
  Kent, TN11 8ET
• 01892 870306

More information - www.thebottlehouseinnpenshurst.co.uk

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