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Sitting a lofty 235 meters above sea level, the White Horse in Priors Dean is Hampshire's highest pub. If that didn't make it hard enough to find, try looking for a place with absolutely no signage! Known locally as the "pub with no name" the White Horse is definitely worth taking up the challenge of its location, as I soon discovered on an Irish-Chemed Wednesday night.
St. Patrick's Day came early in Priors Dean when we received an authentically Irish menu and were seated beside the band who were just setting up. The cheerfulness of the locals and sense of festivity made for a welcoming atmosphere. To start I selected the Dublin Bay Prawn and Salmon Fishcake, served with red onion and cucumber salsa. This was certainly larger that I'd anticipated, but presented with elegance and artistic flair. The flavours were subtle, yet well mixed giving the dish taste appeal to the end.
As a main course, Eliza chose the Salmon of Fionn MacCumail. This fish was light and innocently untarnished, with added vitality from the creamy cucumber and parsley sauce. Served with new potatoes, this was the perfect
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dish for those seeking a lighter option. Throwing caution to
the win;: indulged in the Beef and Guinness Sausages. Despite being
a little heftier, this old fashioned style of cookery , 'feels'
wholesome and well balanced The full flavour of the sausages seemed
to infiltrate the accompanying mash via the rich gravy. By the time
it came to ordering desserts the Irish band were in full swing and
we enjoyed our Tilley 0 Tools Irish Cheese Cakes, surrounded by a
sea satisfied customers singing along to old favourites such as The
Wild Rover. Irish menu was just a small example of the culinary
aptitude of the kitchen at the White Horse. With menus the promise
to keep you inspired, this spring take time to seek out the pub with
no name.
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