New Inn, Halse, Taunton, Somerset

EAT

Last updated 0800 Monday 17th May2021

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.​

SPRING MENU TUESDAYS TO SATURDAYS

Serving food and drink both inside and out.  Items marked with * are available for takeaways 

SNACKS / NIBBLES

  • Pork pie, spicy tomato chutney £4
  • Halloumi fries, chilli jam £4
  • Whitebait, tartare sauce £4
  • Fries/chips £2.5
  • Cheesy chips £3

STARTERS / LIGHTER BITES

  • Roasted red pepper and smoked aubergine soup, toasted ciabatta £6 df
  • Brixham Bay crab cakes, mango dressing, watercress £7 df
  • Ham hock terrine, piccalilli, crostini £7 df
  • Chargrilled asparagus, ricotta, pomegranate, preserved lemon dressing £6.5 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
  • Pan roasted Lamb rump, basil gnocchi, peas, shallot and gerkin dressing £19
  • Halibut fillet, paprika potatoes, chorizo crumb, tomato coulis, pak choi £18
  • Pork tenderloin, hassle back potatoes, cider braised chicory, fine beans, hazelnut beurre noisette £16 gf
  • Marinated artichoke hearts, crispy polenta, broad beans, sauce vierge £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

  • Tabouleh £13 df

    Bulgar wheat, beetroot, mint, asparagus, sunblushed tomatoes, leaves

Desserts

  • Sticky toffee pudding, butterscotch sauce, vanilla ice cream £6
  • Strawberry bavarois, macerated strawberry, granola, elderflower coulis £7 gf
  • Chocolate Delice, pecan brittle, griottine cherries, cherry and amaretto ice cream £7
  • West Country cheese board, artisan cheese biscuits, apple and chutney £9
  • Callestick farm Cornish ice cream and sorbet £2 per scoop

Teas Coffes & 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
Children – Starters and Mains charged at half price (12 & Under)

How To Order Take-away food

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

Our Frozen Ready Meals (serving 2)

Extended Range (all available now)

All £8 each, discounted to £7 when buying 5 or more.

  • Shepherds pie
  • Fish Pie
  • Sausage, Cider and Leek Casserole
  • Chicken and Mushroom hotpot
  • Mixed Vegetable Curry
  • Macaroni & Broccoli Bake

How To Order

Order by email [email protected] or phone 01823 432352 to our managerr. Minimum order £25 for free delivery within 5 miles. Delivery charge of 50p per mile for any deliveries over 5 miles, including first 5 miles. For deliveries, payment must be made on order.