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The usual Gastropub interior decor of exposed brick and chalkboards greet punters of the Butcher’s Hook, Ravenscourt. Following its rebirth from The Thatched, the building has been spruced up a little with a new porch and new wood burning fire in the back restaurant area, affording this large airy room a little more warmth and character for evening dining.
The bar has an interesting selection of wines; we plumped for a bottle of the Palliser Estate Riesling, Martinborough, New Zealand, 2011 after polishing off a welcome Sipsmith Gin and Fever Tree tonic.
Service was excellent: chatty, friendly, informative and responsive.
Chilli and Garlic King Prawns with Lemon Mayo
Chargrilled 10 oz Rib-eye Steak, Chunky Chips and Salad with Ber
By a long way my favourite dishes were the pork belly and scallops (huge, plump, delicious things they were), and the lamb two-ways. Those broad beans were gorgeous too.
Pork belly and scallops
Lamb Two Ways with Seasonal Greens
Grilled Halloumi, Courgette, Roasted Tomato and Fennel Salad
Red Fruit Crumble with Vanilla Ice cream
Red Fruit Crumble with Vanilla Ice cream
Lemonade Passionfruit and Lime and Blood Orange Sorbet