He commented on the fact that much of the produce for the menu is locally grown and sourced:

“The platters were attractively presented and the individual items were without exception excellent. The beef and the venison for the main course came from the Home Farm and were universally applauded, both very tender and very tasty.  The sea trout was equally good, a thick fillet fresh fromPoolethat morning, liberally encrusted with herbs and perfectly cooked.

The home-made desserts were first class, particularly the excellent home- churned ice cream. The generous selection of fine West Country cheeses was very well received. The service throughout was informal but efficient and the atmosphere was very friendly and welcoming. This is the third visit of the Wessex Branch and we will be sure to return. This Commendation is made with grateful thanks”.

The committee members then sat down to enjoy another exquisite lunch in The Stables Restaurant, a converted part of the original buildings, full of charm and character. Barbara can be contacted on 01258 830225.

It has 2 cosy bars to enjoy a quiet and relaxing drink, a beautiful restaurant for fine dining.

There are function rooms to hire and a skittle alley for traditional family fun and entertainment.

The setting makes it an ideal Wedding venue and the pub gardens are tranquil and lush.

Enjoy the  atmosphere here, the setting is both romantic and relaxing. There is waiter service and you are most welcome to consult with our Head Chef regarding any special arrangements or requirements.

After your meal, relax even more in our comfortable lounge with coffee and brandy.

We also have B& B Rooms and Self Catering Accommodation here on site, if you want to make a night or even weekend of it.

So if you’re looking for restaurants in or around Wimborne Call us on 01258 830225.

Find us here: Stables Restaurant, The Langton Arms, Tarrant Monkton, Dorset DT11 8RX.

Exciting news we have picked the first lettuce and spinach of the season and after the much needed rain everything is growing again. Although the farming side of the family are saying we have not had enough rain yet to make any difference but they are never happy!

Don’t forget events coming up are

On Friday 27th May the Tarrant Valley Players will be here at The Langton Arms for a medley of entertaining from all of their best perfomances. Light refreshments during the interval. For tickets contact Adrian on 01258 453399.

On the evening of Sunday 29th May we are hosting a Dinner and Disco in aid of the Dorset MS Therapy Centre. For tickets telephone Janet on 01258 453576

On the evening of Tuesday 7th June Water colour artist Sally Pinhey will give a talk & presentation on her Botanical Himalayan trek & familiar garden plants. For tickets telephone 01258 268646.

(available 12^th, 13^th & 14^th February 2011)

 STARTERS

 SEAFOOD SELECTION  £8.95/£10.95 to share

 Wonton Tiger Prawn with a Lime & chilli dip

 Oyster au Naturel

 Home-Cured Gravadlax with citrus crème fraîche

MEAT FEAST  £8.95/£10.95 to share

 Chicken Liver & Fois Gras Pate on toasted brioche 

 Smoked Duck Breast & Beetroot

Venison & Wild Boar Scotch Egg plum chutney

VEGETARIAN DELIGHTS  £7.95/£8.95 to share

 Mixed Mezze

 MAIN COURSE

FREE RANGE CHICKEN KIEV  £14.95

Stuffed with a garlic herb butter, wrapped in Parma ham & coated in panko breadcrumbs, with crushed new potatoes 

 BREAST OF PHEASANT  £14.95

 Stuffed with leeks & thyme and served with a Madeira Sauce

 SEAFOOD MEDLEY  £16.95

Sea bass, Salmon, Scallops & a Tiger prawn in a white wine velouté on a bed of black linguine with vine cherry tomatoes & green beans

 RACK OF LAMB  £17.25

Served with a mushroom & spinach gratin, boulangère potatoes & a redcurrant jus

 8oz RIB-EYE STEAK  £17.95

On a Dorset down mushroom with roasted vine cherry tomatoes, onion rings, hand-cut chips & a peppercorn sauce

 HOMEMADE RAVIOLI TRIO (V)  £12.95

Sweet potato, butternut squash & wood mushroom filled ravioli in a roasted garlic sauce with crusty bread & a side salad

MENU

(£19.95)

 COCK-A-LEEKIE SOUP

Or

CULLEN SKINK

~~~~~ 

 HAGGIS NEEPS & TATTIES

 (with a wee dram)

~~~~~

TARRANT VALLEY STEAK , SCOTCH WHISKEY, CREAM & MUSHROOM PIE

Served in a puff pastry basket with mash tatties 

FENNEL CRUSTED HOT SMOKED SALMON

On a bed of creamed cabbage & a lemon butter

CHICKEN BREAST

Stuffed with leeks & thyme, served with a cream sauce

SUCCULENT BRAISED VENISON

Served with thyme dumplings

PLEASE SEE OUR SPECIAL BOARD FOR VEGETARIAN OPTIONS

TRIO OF DESSERTS

(£5.95)

SCOTCH WHISKEY TRIFLE

 CRANACHAN ICE CREAM 

SHORTBREAD BISCUIT

OR

A SELECTION OF LOCAL CHEESE & BISCUITS

FILTER COFFEE & PETIT FOURS

Mike & Janet

Windy, Ivana, Kevin & Kirsty

Mike, Kate and friends

In the light of our continued success in the Taste of the West Awards we are hosting a weekend of menus showcasing the best food that Dorset can offer.

Dorset has a wealth of fabulous food, from our rolling farm land we produce amazing meat and game, incredible fish and sea food from the beautiful Jurassic Coast and have producers of fine cheeses. Dorset can produce all that you need. With Head Chef Sebastian Paulinyi we have selected the best food that our county can offer.

Both Beer and Wine from Dorset will be on sale over the weekend

Dorset producers are among the countries finest so come along and celebrate with us our 10 year association with The Taste of the West Awards On

Friday 19^th, Saturday 20^th and Sunday 21^st November

Taste of the west awards – Gold in 2006, 2007, 2009 and silver in 2010

Speak to a member of staff for further details or to reserve a table

 TASTE OF DORSET

STARTERS

SEA FOOD TRIO ~ £9.95

 Tian of Brockhill crab bound in homemade mayonnaise

Home smoked Dorset trout with horseradish cream

    Pan seared Portland scallop sat on a pea puree

GAME TASTER ~ £8.25

Home smoked loin of venison with creamed beetroot

Pan seared wood pigeon breast on caramelised shallots & a port reduction

Dorset “scotch” bantam egg with wild boar sausage & plum chutney

  VEGETARIAN DELIGHTS ~ £7.95

 Garlic Dorset down mushrooms

Blue Vinny Bavarois

Mini garden vegetable pie

MAIN COURSE

FISH SOURCED FROM POOLE ~ £17.95

Pan fried wild sea bass, wilted spinach, white wine velouté & crushed new potatoes   

GAME FROM THE TARRANT VALLEY ~ £15.95

Pan roasted pheasant breast with confit leg, braised red cabbage, château potatoes & a cider jus  

MANOR FARM ‘TARRANT GUNVILLE’ LAMB ~ £18.95 

Herb crusted rack of lamb with roasted garlic & rosemary new potatoes & a port & redcurrant sauce

CRIB HOUSE FARM ‘STURMINSTER NEWTON’ PORK ~ £15.95

Chef’s special confit belly pork, crackling, champ mash & a grain mustard cream

HOME FARM ‘TARRANT GUNVILLE’ BEEF ~ £17.95

Famous mini Langton arms steak pie with a medallion of fillet and horseradish mash

HOME GROWN VEGETARIAN DISH ~ £12.95

Homemade butternut squash ravioli in a Dorset cheese, thyme & garlic sauce & smoked cherry tomatoes

BLANDFORD FORUM TURKEY ~ £13.95

Citrus crumbed turkey Escalopes, with Hand cut Chips, lemon wedge & dressed salad

 A SELECTION OF HOME & LOCALLY GROWN VEGETABLES WILL BE SERVED TO YOUR TABLE.

PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK IF THERE’S ANY DIETARY REQUIREMENT.