Review on The Moody Mare

Formerly The Beeches, it has now relaunched as The Moody Mare, occupying an 18th century farmhouse in the small village of Mereworth, near the town of Maidstone in Kent. Now a relaxed pub and dining area, it boasts exposed brickwork and beams, oak flooring and candlelit tables. Cast iron wood burners ensure a cosy atmosphere during colder months and there's also al fresco dining and a children's play area.

The kitchen emphasises quality ingredients sourced locally where possible with everything cooked fresh to order. Typical dishes on the extensive menu include ham hock and mushroom aranci or king prawns in garlic butter. Main courses offer chicken and bacon or lamb with mint suet pudding served with creamed mashed potatoes Chantenay carrots, tender stem broccoli and beer gravy or whole grilled plaice, mussel mariniere, cherry tomatoes and Kentish new potatoes. Sunday lunch is a popular family affair while on Friday evenings The Moody Mare sways to the sound of live entertainment.

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Cuisine

Gastro pub / English / Seafood

Restaurant Opening Times

Breakfast: 10.00am through
Lunch: until
Dinner: 9.15pm last orders (6.30pm Sun)

Accepted credit cards

Visa, Master Card, American Express

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Facilities at The Moody Mare

  • Childrens menu
  • Alfresco dining
  • Disabled access
  • Private dining room
  • Private parties
  • Family Friendly

Parking

Private parking is possible at a location nearby

Dress Code

Smart

Address

The Moody Mare
501 Seven Mile Lane
Mereworth
Kent
ME18 5QY

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The Moody Mare Sample Menu

SAMPLE MENU

Chef's Specials
Pan-fried Tiger Prawns, Garlic & Sweet Chilli Jam, In a Filo Pastry Basket, Puff Rice £6.95

While You Wait
(v) (gf) Homemade Rustic Bread (Two person Share) - Balsamic Vinegar - Olive Oil 3.95
(v) Marinated Olives & Sundried Tomatoes 2.95
(v) Garlic Ciabatta £2.95
(v) Cheesy Garlic Ciabatta 3.95

Starters
(v) Leek & Potato Soup, Rustic Bread 5.50
(v) Oven Baked Camembert (To Share), Rosemary & Garlic, Onion Jam, Toasted Croûte 11.95
(v) Sautéed Wild Mushrooms (Optional Pancetta) Garlic, Tarragon Cream Sauce £6.95/£7.50
Salt & Pepper Calamari, Tempura Batter, Dressed Leaves, Aioli 6.95
Chicken Liver Parfait, Toasted croutes, dressed leaves 6.95
Fennel Seasoned Breaded Whitebait, Tartare Sauce, Lemon Wedge 6.95
Prawn Cocktail, Dressed Leaves, Marie Rose Sauce, Toasted Croûte £6.95
Scotch Egg, Home Made and Always With a Runny Egg! £6.95
Scottish Rope Mussels, White Wine, Garlic, Cream, Homemade Bread 6.95

Light Bites
Scottish Rope Mussels, White Wine, Garlic, Cream, Homemade Bread, French Fries 9.95
Minute Steak Ciabatta, Dijon Mustard, Chips, Mixed Salad £10.95
Chicken Salad, Mushrooms, Pancetta, Tomatoes, Leaves, New Potatoes,
Honey and Mustard Dressing 10.95
Smaller Bites for Smaller Appetites
Beer Battered Cod & Rustic Chips, Tartare Sauce, Garden Peas, Lemon Wedge 7.95
Barbeque Spare Ribs, Spring Onion & Cucumber Salad, Coleslaw, Chips 6.95
(v) Italian Tagliatelle, Garlic & Cream Tomato Sauce, Spinach, Garlic Ciabatta £6.95
Sausage & Mash, Cumberland Sausage, Creamy Mash or Chips £6.95
4oz Beef Burger, Brioche Bun, Monterey Jack Cheese, Salad, Salsa Relish, Chips or Fries £6.95

Pub Favourites
Sausage & Mash, Cumberland Sausage, Creamy Mash, Onion Gravy 11.95
8oz Beef Burger, Brioche Bun, Monterey Jack Cheese, Salad, Salsa Relish, Chips or Fries £11.95
Steak & Ale Pie, Creamy Mash or Chips, Green Beans, Gravy 12.95
Beer Battered Cod & Rustic Chips, Tartare Sauce, Garden Peas, Lemon Wedge £12.95
Barbeque Spare Ribs, Spring Onion & Cucumber Salad, Coleslaw, Chips 13.95
Char grilled Chicken Burger, Brioche Bun, Jack Cheese, Salad, Salsa Relish, Chips 11.95
(v) Char grilled Halloumi Burger, Brioche Bun, Salad, Salsa Relish, Chips 12.95
Lamb Suet Pudding, Mash or Chips, Green Beans, Vegetables, Minted Gravy 12.95

Main Courses
(v) (ve) Nepalese Vegetarian Curry, Indian Spices, Mushrooms, Coriander Rice, Bread £11.95
(v) Italian Tagliatelle, Garlic Cream Tomato Sauce, Spinach, Garlic Ciabatta 11.95
(v) Cauliflower Cheese Tart, Creamy Mash or Chips, Baton Carrots, Vegetable Gravy 10.95
Tender Braised Lamb Shank, Dauphinoise Potatoes, Baton Carrots, Minted Gravy 15.95
Spanish Chicken, Diced Potato, Chorizo, Tomato & Cream Reduction, Lime £13.95
Duck a L'orange, New Potatoes, Fine Green Beans, Orange & Sherry Sauce 15.95
(gf) 8oz Sirloin, Flat Mushroom, Roasted Tomato, Chips , Pea Shoots 18.95
(gf) 8oz Rib Eye, Flat Mushroom, Roasted Tomato, Chips , Pea Shoots £19.95
Steak Sauces - Peppercorn Sauce £3, Béarnaise Sauce £3, Garlic Butter 2

Scottish Rope Mussels, White Wine, Garlic, Cream, Homemade Bread, Rustic Chips 12.95
(gf) Smoked Haddock, Spring Onion Mash, Tenderstem Broccoli, Poached Egg, Mustard Sauce £12.95
*Nepalese Fish Curry, White fish, Spices, Mushrooms, Coriander Rice, Bread 12.95
* Lobster Platter ½ Lobster, Calamari, Mussels, Lobster Bisque, Salad £35.00
* Whole 1 1/4lb Native Lobster, Thermidor Sauce, Chips, Mixed Salad 35.00
* Surf & Turf, 1/2 Lobster, Thermidor Sauce, 6oz Sirloin Steak, Chips, Mixed Salad 35.00

Tuesday's Only - Any 2 steaks and half a bottle of wine £35.00

Side Orders
Creamed Leeks & Bacon 3.25 Battered Onion Rings (V) 3.25
Tender stem Broccoli (V) 3.50 Dressed Salad (V) 3.50
Buttered New Potatoes (V) £3.25 French Fries (V) 3.25
Rustic Chips (V) £3.25 Roasted Baton Carrots (V) £3.50
Sweet Potato Fries (V) 3.25

Ciabattas- Available 12pm until 6pm Monday to Saturday
Battered Cod Fish Fingers, Tartare Sauce 7.95
Peeled Prawns, Marie Rose Sauce £6.95
Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato, Mayonnaise 6.95
(v) Brie, Tomato & Spinach, Red Onion Jam £6.95
Brie, Bacon & Cranberry 6.95
Cajun Spiced Chicken Ciabatta 7.50
All served with a Mixed Salad and Homemade Crisps. Add Chips for 2.00

Desserts
Apple & Pear Crumble, Custard or Cream 5.95
Hazelnut Parfait, Candied Pistachio, Biscotti 5.95
Orange & Dark Chocolate Brownie, Honeycomb Ice Cream £5.95
Chocolate Brownie Sundae, Brownie, Cream, Chocolate Sauce, Ice Cream 5.95
Peach Tart, Vanilla Ice Cream, Biscotti £5.95
Sticky Toffee Pudding, Vanilla Ice Cream 5.95
(gf) Classic Italian Affagato, Vanilla Ice Cream, Espresso Shot, Amaretto Shot £7.50
(gf) Cornish Ice Creams & Sorbets - Choose 3 scoops £5.95
Ice Cream, Chocolate, Strawberry, Banoffee, Vanilla, Honeycomb, Orange & Ginger
Sorbet, Raspberry, Mango, Mandarin, Lemon
Cheeseboard, Cheddar, Brie, Stilton, Celery, Apple, Chutney, Biscuits (GF Biscuits available)7.95

Restaurant menus often vary from day to day, so the above should be treated as examples of what to expect in terms of cuisine and price.

The Moody Mare Christmas Menu

Restaurant menus often vary from day to day, so the above should be treated as examples of what to expect in terms of cuisine and price.

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