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Welcome to The Kings Arms, MontacuteNestling in the shadows of the village church and literally just a stone's throw away from the National Trust's Montacute House, the 17th century Kings Arms Inn has an idyllic setting with a bar, lots of comfy sofas, a restaurant and 15 letting rooms.Steve and Sue are the new landlords at The Kings Arms Inn and are already making great improvements. Steve says The Kings Arms is rather an imposing building with a reputation for being a hotel. I am eager to ... Moreensure that we are seen as a Country Inn rather than just a hotel as this can sometimes put people off from just popping in but rest assured, everyone is welcome whether it's for morning coffee, a relaxing drink or to dine'. Steve has engaged the talents of an imaginative and passionate chef who has created some exciting new menus. The through restaurant with its polished tables and linen napkins can seat around 70 diners - it is relaxed and airy with exposed walls and a beautiful old fireplace with double aspect real fire.The Kings Arms Inn is open from 7.30am for breakfast. There is a dedicated meeting room available for business conferences - local clubs and organizations are also very welcome. Morning coffee is served with delicious homemade biscuits, just one of the personal touches that has been introduced and the welcoming lounge area with its soft leather sofas is the ideal place to relax. The Kings Arms is suitable for any occasion, from light lunches and business meetings through to celebration meals and wedding breakfasts. Steve and Sue and their team look forward to welcoming customers old and new and hope you enjoy the newly rebranded Kings Arms Inn at Montacute. The Kings Arms Montacute Food and DrinkSteve has engaged the talents of an imaginative and passionate chef who has created some exciting new menus to tempt. The ever changing menus currently offer starters such as Wild mushroom and Dorset blue vinny pannacotta with a Montacute' beetroot and apple salad £5.50 and Pigeon with roasted hazelnuts and an endive salad £5.95. Main dishes include Pan fried sea bass with pesto mash and confit tomatoes and a ginger buerre blanc £15.50, or perhaps a delicious Pan fried Gressingham duck breast with a potato and chorizo ragout and a duck jus £16.50.Whatever your choice don't forget to leave room for a scrummy homemade dessert such as Raspberry cheesecake, with white chocolate mousse and fresh blackberries, or maybe the Dark chocolate and grand marnier torte with orange sorbet. There is also a lunchtime menu which includes pub classics such as traditional fish and chips, local pork sausages and mash and a selection of freshly cut sandwiches. Vegetarian options are always available and there is a comprehensive wine list to complement your meal. A Traditional Sunday Roast Lunch is served from £9.50, bookings advised The BarThe Inn has a cosy bar and lounge that offers bar meals and drinks at traditional pub prices. The open log fire and informal seating area make this a great place to unwind with a pint or glass of wineto help wash down some traditional pub grub. The inn also has a large beer garden that offers guests the opprotunity to enjoy food and drinks outdoors; weather permitting of course!The bar at the inn is popular with the locals and you will be sure to meet a few memorable characters who will be happy to give you a few pointers on your trip and let you know all about Montacute's fascinating history.The RestaurantThe resaturant at the inn was refurbished in May 2008 and offers a beautiful dinner setting for both guestas and residents. The restaurant serves food every day between 12pm - 3pm and evenings between 6pm - 9pm. On Friday and Saturday evenings till 9.30pm. Sunday is spent as all Sundays should be with a Carvery Roast lunch available from 12pm through to 3pm with both meat and vegetarian options available. As with all our other meals the restaurant food is prepared with fresh ingredients daily on the premises. Less

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