Merrie Harriers Christmas 2013

Christmas Parties
Our Christmas Party Menu is available from 1st December to the 30th December for lunch and dinner (excluding Christmas Day and Boxing Day). It is generally available for parties of 4 or more, but please do contact us if your party is smaller and we will try to accommodate your booking.

Our Function room overlooking our beautiful beer garden is available for free for all Christmas parties and if you require a party after your meal, we will be happy to help you plan your night.

See our Christmas Party menu

Christmas Day
Spend Christmas Day with us, roaring fires, sumptious food, fine service and great company.Our Christmas Day Lunch commences at 12.30pm with a glass of Sparkling Wine on arrival...
See our Christmas Day Menu


Boxing Day
Join us on Boxing Day for lunch as we offer our full seasonal A La Carte Menu including our Sharing Boards of Cold Cuts of Meat with Pickles Cheese, Dips and Bubble & Squeak

New Years Eve
Our New Years Eve Dinner will be served between 6pm and 9pm. We will be offering a special A La Carte menu. Party music will commence at 10pm and will continue to the early hours as we see the New Year in....
See our sample New Years Eve Menuwww.merrieharriers.co.uk/menus/NewYearsEve_2013

Bonfire and Fireworks Display - Friday 25th October

The Merrie Harriers Bonfire Society will be holding its annual Bonfire and Fireworks display on Friday 25th October in Cowbeech village.

The gate opens at 6.30pm, the bonfire will be lit at 7.15pm and the fireworks display starts at 8pm.

A Hog Roast, Barbecue and the Beer Tent, with Harvey's and hot mulled wine on offer are available from 6.30pm.

Entrance is £5.00, children under 11's are free with a paying adult

Children's Fancy Dress and Pumpkin Lantern competitions will be held at 6pm, outside the Pub, with judging at 6.30pm - Free Entry

Seafood Night - Saturday 5th October

Join us for dinner on Saturday 5th October for our renowned Seafood Night.

To make a reservation call 01323 833018 or email info@merrieharriers.co.uk

Merrie Harriers Seafood Night

Saturday 5^th October

Starters

Mussels, Steamed in Cider with Chorizo and Sour Dough                                   £6.50

Roast Smoked Salmon Fishcake, Spinach, Poached Organic Egg 

and Beurre Blanc                                                                                                         £5.95

Grilled King Prawns with Spinach and Spicy Tomato Sauce                               £8.50

Dressed Eastbourne Crab, Bread, Salad and Aioli                                                 £9.50

Mains

Pan Fried Wild Sea Bass Fillet Crushed Herb Potatoes,                               

Fine Beans and Sauce Choron                                                                                   £14.50

Merrie Harriers Seafood Paella  (For 2 People)                                                        £26.00

                                                           

Seared Eastbourne Scallops, Pea and Mint Puree with Boudan Noir 

and Crispy Bacon and Tomato Salad                                                                       £14.95

Lobster and Crab Linguini with Tarragon, Chilli and Lemon Oil                         £15.50

Monkfish Wrapped in Parma Ham with Risotto Nero and

Baby Squid                                                                                                       £16.95

28 Day Aged Sussex Pure Bred Rib Eye Steak, Dauphinoise Potatoes,

Fine Beans, Grilled Tiger Prawns with Garlic and Herb Butter                                   £18.95

Pudding

Selection of Ice Cream or Sorbets                                                                             £4.50

Merrie Harriers Eton Mess                                                                                            £5.95

Glazed Lemon Tart with Clotted Cream                                                                     £5.95

Baked Chocolate Fudge Tart with Walnuts and

Salted Toffee Ice Cream                                                                                      £6.50

British Cheese Board with Crackers, Grapes and Chutney                                    £7.50

Beer and Music Festival - Bank Holiday Weekend - Saturday 24th August to Monday 26th August

We will be holding our FREE beer and music festival in marquees in our beautiful beer garden from the evening of Saturday 24th through to Sunday 25th and Monday 26th August.

There will be an array of Real Ales, local Ciders and Wines to try from. Just some of the Real Ales on offer will be:

Landlord - Timothy Taylor Brewery

Bombadier - Wells Brewery

Ginger Tosser - Skinners Brewery

Village Idiot - White Horse Brewery

Hop Head - Dark Star Brewery

Loads more Real Ales, Ciders and taster notes will be available over the weekend.    

Saturday 24th August - Opening Night

We will open the festivities with a 3 Course 
Set Price Menu on Saturday Night at £17.50 per person.

Dishes include:
Twice Cooked Sussex Pork, Cowbeech Venison and Chargrilled Swordfish Steak

See set menu here


 We will also be offering 1/3 pint glasses of the Real Ale and Cider to accompany your meal.

Sunday 25th August  - Band Day

Beer Tent is open from 12pm and the Bands start playing from 1pm.

Recycled

Meya Rein

The Stills

Toby Clarke

Headline Act from 7pm

The Cajun Dawgs

We will be serving food from 1pm throughout the day

Paella

Chicken, Chorizo and Tiger Prawn Wraps with Salad & Garlic Mayonnaise 

 Jumbo Hot Dogs with Fried Onions

Merrie Harriers Beef Burgers with Cheese

Piri Piri Chicken Wings and Drumsticks

BBQ Vegetable Kebabs with Tomato Salsa, Salad and Garlic Mayonnaise 

Monday 26th August  - Family Fun Music Day

Beer Tent is open from 12pm and the Bands start playing from 1pm. A bouncy castle and face painting for the kids and the slippery pole challenge for both the kids and the Dads.

Bands play from 1.00pm

Gary Page

The Two Bob Band

We will be serving food from 1pm throughout the day

Jambalaya

Chicken, Chorizo and Tiger Prawn Wraps with Salad, Chilli and Garlic Mayonnaise

Jumbo Hot Dogs with Fried Onions

Merrie Harriers Beef Burgers with Cheese

Piri Piri Chicken Wings and Drumsticks

BBQ Vegetable Kebabs with Tomato Salsa, salad and Garlic Mayonnaise 

It's free entry, so come along and enjoy the fun!

Dig For Victory - Sunday 4th August 2013

The Merrie Harriers Bonfire Society who host this event in our Beer Garden and the fields beyond are a charity that raises funds for local charities and good causes, including Demelza, the organisation that works with children with life-threatening conditions

At the Dig for Victory Summer Fete, Cowbeech village looks back to the 1940's when everyone was encouraged to "Grow your Own". This was not a matter of being green, but a matter of being fed.

At our Summer fete, there will be competitive classes for the best fruit, vegetables, preserves, cakes, flower arrangements and more

Performing at the fete will be the Warbleton Brass Band and the Swingtime Sweethearts. World War II vehicles will be on display and plenty of period dress will add to the impression that the Merrie Harriers has stepped back over 60 years.

There will be a Dog Show with many different classes and plenty of sideshows including Tug of War competition, children's face painting, coconut shy, punch and Judy, maggot racing (yes really), the human fruit machine, to name a few.

Refreshments will be served to cater for all tastes - Tea and Cakes , Ice cream, Barbecue and of course the Beer Tent - serving Harvey's best and Jugs of Pimms

The Merrie Harriers will be open ALL Day and a special Dig For Victory Set Menu Dinner will be served from 7.30pm. this will follow a sing song of Wartime songs around the bar at 7pm.

In true keeping to the theme of the day, all of the vegetables that are served with Dinner will come straight from the Merrie Harriers Vegetable Garden

Click here to see the menu at a set price of £15.50 for 3 courses

Please book early to avoid disappointment - the dinner is always well attended!

Paella and Tapas Night - Saturday 27th July

By popular demand we will be hosting our traditional Paella and Tapas Night.

A choice of Tapas dishes and either Roast Vegetable, Seafood or Traditional Catalan

Paella for two to share are available

See our Paella and Tapas Menu


Please book early to avoid disappointment

Valentines Night - Thursday 14th February 2013

Join us on Valentines Night when we will be serving a Special Menu at a set price of - 2 courses £19.95 or 3 Courses £24.95.

Our renowned Sharing Boardsof Merrie Harriers Puddings will be on offer and are always a special treat

See our sample menu below, please note some dishes may change on the night

 

Starters

Roast Goat Cheese Salad with Shallots and Beetroot Marinated in

Eight Year Old Balsamic Vinegar

 Wild Boar Pate with Piccalilli and Wholegrain Toast

Hot Oak Smoked Salmon Soufflé, Pea Shoot Salad and Croutons

Pan Fried Crispy Pig Cheeks, Pickled Cabbage, Capers and Parsley

 Mussels Steamed in Garlic, White Wine and Cream

Served with a Crusty Baguette

 

Mains

 Twice Cooked Sussex Pork Belly with Mustard Mash,

Curly Kale, Apple Sauce and Gravy

 

Seared Eastbourne Scallops with Sauté Potatoes

Boudan Noir, Crispy Prosciutto with Tomato Salad and Aioli

 

Baby Spinach and Reggiano Parmesan Risotto with Lemon and

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

 

21 Day Aged Sussex Pure Bred Bavette Steak, Dauphinoise Potatoes

Roast Tomato and Mushroom, Peas and Béarnaise Sauce

 

Free Range Chicken Breast Ballotine Wrapped in Parma Ham with

Wild English Mushrooms and Red Wine Gravy

 

Pudding

A Sharing Board for Two of a Selection of Classic Merrie Harriers Puddings

 

 

To make a reservation, please email info@merrieharriers.co.uk or call
01323 833108

Burns Night 2013

Friday 25th January

We will be celebrating Burn's Night on Friday 25th January with a traditional Scottish five course supper. Our resident bagpipe player, Andrew, will pipe in our diners outside the pub at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Between courses " The address to the Laddies and the Lassies" will be performed and live bag pipe music played. And of course, the traditional "Stabbing of the Haggis' will be carried out by our chef, Ben.

See our Burn's Night Menu which is at set price of £29.95 per person
To make a reservation, please call 01323 833108, please book early to avoid disappointment