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The Hoops Inn is a family owned business and the restaurant is supervised by our daughter Heidi Antley. Heidi, who speaks fluent French, was trained at the 'Rive Droit', a Michelin starred restaurant in Gascony, France. So please sit back and enjoy the experience.

 


Restaurant Menu
October 2007

Pre-Starter
Handmade Breads, Virgin Olive Oil, Aged Balsamic Vinegar with Green and Black OlivesHandmade Breads, Virgin Olive Oil, Aged Balsamic Vinegar with Green and Black Olives
£2.95

Starters

Warmed Smoked Salmon, Crème Fraiche and Rocket Pesto
£7.90

Mediterranean Vegetable Terrine and a Fresh Basil Pesto
£5.75

Rough Country Pâté of Fresh Local Pork and Chicken; Toasted Brioche, Wild Rocket Salad. £5.50

Assiette of Dartmouth Smoked Fish, Smoked Salmon, Mackerel and Hot Smoked Trout, Horseradish and Marinated Cucumber
£7.90

Pan Fried Cornish Scallops, with a Lemon Grass Beurre Blanc
£8.90

New England Style Clam Chowder and Fresh Crusty Bread
£7.50

Antipasta of Continental Cooked Meats, Olives, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Olive Oil and Aged Balsamic Vinegar
£6.95

Moules Mariniere, White Wine, Coriander, Ginger, Garlic, and a hint of Chilli, Crusty Bread
Starter £7.90
Main Course £11.90

Crostini of Hot Goats Cheese, Dressed Leaves, Pine Nuts, with a Balsamic Vinegar Reduction
£5.95

Classic Prawn Cocktail served with Brown Bread
£5.50

 


Main Courses

Seasonal Specials – Meat Dishes

Supreme of Devon Chicken, Stuffed with Goats Cheese, Mixed Peppers and Thyme, served with a Poundhouse Cider Sauce, Dauphinoise Potatoes and Fresh Vegetables
£14.95

Pan Fried Fillet of North Devon Beef, with a Fresh Girolle and Madeira Sauce, Fresh Vegetables and Dauphinoise Potatoes
£19.95

A Hoops Tradition, ½ Shoulder of Woolsery Lamb, very slowly braised, finished with a Rich Port Wine, Rosemary, Caramalised Onion Jus, Fresh Rustic Vegetables and Herbed and Buttered New Potatoes
£15.95

Beef Bourguignon, Local Beef, Slow Braised in Red Wine, Garlic and Shallots, with Button Mushrooms, Baby Onions and Carrots, New Potatoes and Fresh Vegetables
£14.25


From The Char Grill ~ North Devon Beef

12 oz Local Rump Steak
£13.95

8 oz Local Fillet Steak
£18.95


The above served with Hoopmade Chips and your Choice of Vine Cherry Tomatoes and Hoopmade Onion Rings or a Mixed Salad and Salsa Verde


12 oz Devon Gammon Steak topped with Free Range Eggs or Fresh Char Grilled Pineapple and served with Hoopmade Chips
£10.50

Char Grilled Breast of Chicken. Served simple with Hoopmade Chips, Salad and our own Tangy Pickle
£9.95


Seasonal Specials – Fish and Vegetarian Dishes

Fresh Stroganoff of Wild and Cultivated Mushrooms topped with Parmesan Shavings, Wild Rice and Parsnip Crisps
£11.95

Line Caught Wild Sea Bass on a bed of Fresh Wilted Spinach, Beurre Blanc, Fresh Rustic Vegetables, Herbed and Buttered New Potatoes
£16.75

Cassoulet of Fish, Fresh Fish and Shellfish, Chorizo, White Beans, served with Aioli, Fresh Parmesan and Crusty Bread
£15.75

Goan Vegetable Curry, served with a Cucumber and Garlic Raita, Basmati Rice and a Lime Pickle
£9.95

Macaroni Cheese, made with Local Cheddar Cheese and Parmesan, Dressed Leaves and Crusty Bread
£8.90


Desserts

A constantly changing selection of Wholesome, Traditional and sometimes Retro, Puddings
and Farm House Ice Creams

• Knickerbocker Glory
£4.95
• Sticky Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce
£5.35
• Chocolate Melt
£5.95
• Eton Mess
£6.75
• Gooseberry Crumble
£5.65
• Blackcurrant Stack, Compote of Berry Fruits
£5.95
• Ice Cream, a selection of Local, Dunstaple Devon Farm Ice Cream served in a Waffle Basket
£4.75


Cheeseboard

Special Handmade Cheeses Mainly from the South West, Carefully Chosen and Matured, served with Biscuits Thins and Our Own Homemade Chutney (click here for full menu)
Cheese Board Priced at £7.95
 


Pudding Wines & Ports (70ml Glass)

Essencia Orange Muscat £3.70
Elysium Black Muscat £3.70
Muscat de Beaumes de Venise £3.90
Jurancon Moelleux £3.90
Tokaj Aszu £3.70
Maury Solera 1928 £4.10

Lay + Wheeler Special Reserve Port £4.30
Smith +Woodhouse L.B.V Port £5.10


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