New Inn, Halse, Taunton, Somerset

EAT

Last updated 1400 Thur 8th July 2021

We are pleased to announce the pub and restaurant have reopened both inside and in the garden/patio area for wining and dining.

We are fully open with table service (Maximum of 6) and look forward to welcoming you. To book, please call us now on 01823 432352.​

SUMMER MENU TUESDAYS TO SATURDAYS

Serving food and drink both inside and out.  

Lunches

SNACKS / NIBBLES

  • Halloumi fries, chilli jam £4
  • Whitebait, tartare sauce £4
  • Fries/chips £2.5
  • Cheesy chips £3

Mains

  • Beer battered fish and chips, posh mushy peas, tartare sauce £13 df
  • New Inn beef burger, Ogleshield, streaky bacon, chutney, fries £13
  • Dry aged 9oz rump steak, confit tomato, Portobello mushroom, chips, watercress £20 gf df
  • Lambs Liver and Bacon, mash potato, buttered greens, pan gravy £13
  • Fish Pie, mustard mash, buttered greens £14
  • Heirloom tomato risotto, gazpacho, goats curd, rocket pesto £14 gf

Salads

  • Classic Ceasar £14

    Corn fed chicken, little gem leaves, croutons, pancetta, anchovies, parmesan, Caesar dressing

  • Tuna Nicoise £15 gf/df

    Chargrilled tuna steak, new potatoes, fine beans, olives, sunblushed tomatoes, soft boiled egg, leaves

  • Smoked Salmon £14 gf/df

    Avocado, pomegranate, artichokes, mixed leaves, Sumak

  

Evenings

SNACKS / NIBBLES

  • Halloumi fries, chilli jam £4
  • Whitebait, tartare sauce £4
  • Fries/chips £2.5
  • Cheesy chips £3

STARTERS / LIGHTER BITES

  • Roasted Beetroot, lime and coconut soup, croutons £6 gf
  • Pan seared scallops, caramelized cauliflower, hog’s pudding, apple blossom £10 gf
  • Ham hock terrine, piccalilli, crostini £7 df
  • Charred tenderstem broccoli, duck egg dressing, pickled chard, parmesan crumb £6.50
  • Charcuterie board – selection of cured meats, pickles, olives, roasted garlic, toast, dressed leaves £9.00 df

Mains

  • Beer battered fish and chips, posh mushy peas, tartare sauce £13 df
  • New Inn beef burger, Ogleshield, streaky bacon, chutney, fries £13
  • Dry aged 9oz rump steak, confit tomato, Portobello mushroom, chips, watercress £20 gf df
  • Pan roasted duck breast, duck leg hash, potato gratin, baby beetroot, jus £19 gf
  • Tandoori monkfish, saag aloo, samphire, prawn bhaji, saffron crème fraiche £20
  • Guinea fowl supreme, fondant potato, charred roscoff onion, braised fennel, cep and Madeira sauce £18 gf
  • Heirloom tomato risotto, gazpacho, goats curd, rocket pesto £14 gf

Salads

  • Classic Ceasar £14

    Corn fed chicken, little gem leaves, croutons, pancetta, anchovies, parmesan, Caesar dressing

  • Tuna Nicoise £15 gf/df

    Chargrilled tuna steak, new potatoes, fine beans, olives, sunblushed tomatoes, soft boiled egg, leaves

  • Smoked Salmon £14 gf/df

    Avocado, pomegranate, artichokes, mixed leaves, Sumak

Desserts

  • White chocolate and raspberry cheesecake, raspberry and Chambord compote, raspberry sorbet £7
  • Iced Amaretto parfait, compressed peaches, pistachio ice cream £7 gf
  • Brown butter duck egg custard tart, gooseberry compote, clotted cream ice cream £7
  • West Country cheese board, artisan cheese biscuits, apple and chutney £9
  • Callestick farm Cornish ice cream and sorbet £2 per scoop

Childrens Menu

  • Fish, Chips and Peas £7
  • Cheeseburger, Fries, dressed leaves £7
  • Cheese and tomato pasta £7
  • Chicken goujons, Fries, Peas £7

Teas Coffees & infusions

Teapigs tea – Everyday Brew, Peppermint, Earl Grey   –  £2 
Espresso £2.50, Flat white £3, Cappuccino £3, Latte £3
Liqueur Coffee  –  £7

gf/df – indicate that the dish can be prepared free of these allergens on request.

Note that all our food is prepared in a kitchen where nuts, cereals containing gluten and other allergens are present and our menu descriptions do not include all ingredients. If you have a food allergy or intolerance, please let us know before ordering.

Sunday Lunch

  • Main course £12
  • 2 courses £16
  • 3 courses £21

SUNDAY SAMPLE STARTERS

  • Spring Pea and ham soup, toasted ciabatta
  • Tempura squid, chilli jam, watercress
  • Chicken liver parfait, crostini, dressed leaves
  • Marinated heirloom tomatoes, burrata mozzarella, dressed rocket

Sunday Sample Mains

  • Roast Striploin of beef, goose fat potatoes, glazed baby carrots, braised red cabbage, buttered greens, Yorkshire pudding, gravy
  • Roasted leg of spring lamb, goose fat potatoes, glazed baby carrots, braised red cabbage, buttered greens, Yorkshire pudding, gravy
  • Pan fried Bream fillet, sauté potatoes, mustard velouté, pea and radish salad
  • Pea and shallot tortellini, radish, baby carrots, vanilla beurre blanc

Sunday Sample Desserts

  • Sticky toffee pudding, butterscotch sauce, vanilla ice cream
  • Strawberry and prosecco Crumble, vanilla custard
  • Dark chocolate and cherry mousse, cherry coulis, cherry and amaretto ice cream
  • West country cheese board, artisan cheese biscuits, apple, chutney (£2 supplement)
  • Callestick farm Cornish ice cream and sorbet

Plus weekend specials

Delivered meals for special occasions

If you cannot go out for your birthday or wedding anniversary we will come to you with a perfectly prepared meal and drinks.
Just ask Tom or Jake.

Celebration cakes

Let Jake make your perfect celebration / Birthday cake. Call to find out what is possible. Don’t leave it late as Jake will need at least a week’s notice!​

How To Order

  • Call 01823 432352 or email [email protected]
  • Please give our chef as much warning as possible as he may need to order specific ingredients