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White Horse, Bridge - Restaurants In Kent
A small, up-market restaurant
set in a traditional pub in the heart of the village of Bridge. We've
reviewed the White Horse Pub &
Brasserie in our pub reviews and we finally returned to experience the
much acclaimed restaurant. The dining room has about 30 covers, which
assures attentive but not claustrophobic service. The restaurant is almost
completely separate from the rest of the inn. It's well appointed with
ample space between tables.
The menu on our Friday evening
visit included six starters and six main courses, including; meat, fish
and vegetarian options. As a prelude to the entree we were served warm
speciality bread (coriander and pepper if memory serves me correctly) with
butter and a salmon mouse.
I opted for a meat charcuterie
platter to start; a selection of excellent fine meat dishes; ham, sausage,
potted meat, many of local origin, served with a variety of
accompaniments. A brilliant starter well presented with good variety and
balance. My partner enjoyed a fragrant salmon fishcake although she was
tempted by the lobster.
After much deliberation I took
a chance on the battered Whitstable Plaice with fresh peas and chips, an
inspired choice. A typically (locally caught summer plaice are 'typically'
very good) excellent piece of local fish in a batter that was on a par
with any I have ever tasted. Throw aside the preconception about battering
flat fish. With the right batter cooked correctly it's a winner! My fellow
diner opted for a pinkish rack of lamb with a mixture of roast vegetables
which she described as "very good".
An excellent dining experience
was broadly reflected in the price; although the bill of £75 was inflated
by a bottle of Chateauneuf Du Pape at £24.50.
Some delightful food served in
a pleasant dining environment, which compares favorable with many of the
better quality restaurants in the area. A must for all local fine dining
enthusiasts, needless to say booking is advisable, particularly at
weekends, highdays and holidays.
Car parking to the side and
rear with a ramp for wheelchair access to the restaurant.
You can find The White Horse
at:
High Street
Bridge
Canterbury CT4 5LA
Telephone
number: 01227 830249
For more info visit :
www.whitehorsebridge.co.uk
Pam emailed Yourcounty to say
"We suspected that your
review had set our expectations too high, not a bit of it, a truly
excellent meal, not cheap, but we did get what we paid for"
Alfred and Theresa emailed Yourcounty to
say
"We have been to the
White Horse at Bridge twice during the same week in March 05 after reading
your review. We both liked it very much especially for the use of local
and seasonal products. These were some of the best dining experiences we
ever made in England. We will be back to the region in September and
certainly try to go there again.
Best regards
Alfred & Theresa from Zurich"
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