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Monthly Newsletter...
...We're Winners, let's celebrate with a Beer Festival |
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Festival Fever
In celebration of winning the Great British Pub Awards "Best Entertainment Pub of the Year" and "Best Free House Pub of the Year" in the South East, we are hosting a Beer Festival on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September.
We will celebrate all that makes a Great British Pub and that of course includes the Ale. Join us as we bring homage to our local greats as we host over 20 different Real Ales, Ciders and Pear Ciders also lovingly called Perries. All of which will be sourced from Kent and Sussex and we have a fair amount of experience when it comes to Real Ales & Ciders. In 2007 & 2008 we were very proud winners of the Mid Kent CAMRA Pub of the Year and we only missed out last year by 1 vote!
To ensure you can taste as many as possible we will be introducing our 'Festival Pint'. Each glass measures 1/3 of a pint and you'll get 3 glasses on a wooden tray. This gives you the chance to sample 3 ales, ciders and perries of your choice all for the price of 1 pint. Choose which one you like the best or come back and choose from another Festival Pint selection. Of course we will still be serving traditional pint and half pint measures. If you find something you really like you can always take it away in a 2 pint Hopper.
If you cannot decide which to sample first you can always try with a 25ml taster cup free of charge.
Whilst you are sitting back and tantalising your taste buds you can also enjoy food from our seasonal 'Festival Menu', which is all sourced from local suppliers and home cooked.
There is also live music throughout the weekend, so make a date in your diary, come along and have some fun.
Just to get your mouth watering here are some of our guests for the weekend!
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Free Function Room at The Bull at Benenden
The Dining Room is available free for your functions and with recent refurbishments it is truly a comfortable space.
Over the years we have hosted many different events and private functions including christenings, weddings, funerals, birthday parties, children's parties, private dinners, luncheons and even a 100th birthday party.
Years of experience has taught us that no 2 events are the same and we make sure that each event is given personal considerations. We will always talk to you in depth about what you would like and together we can plan the occasion to enable us to cater according to your wishes
One function may require an extravagant 3 course meal with Champagne or another may just want sausage rolls, whichever you require we are versatile and flexible. Ultimately we want you to sit back (or dance) and enjoy, whilst we do the work.
The Dinning Room can accommodate up to 50 comfortably for a sit down dinner, or for a private carvery we can seat up to 45.
Our informal fork buffets accommodate 40 seated, but if some of your guests are happy to stand, we easily have room for up to 80 and of course your guests are welcome to over spill into the bar and secret garden. For many of us it may be too early to mention Christmas, but The Dinning Room is available for private Festive Carveries and Christmas and New Year's parties. This year we are hosting Christmas drinks parties with canapés and sparkling wine and Christmas dinners or party nights with a disco. It is a busy time for everyone so if we can help take some of the burden allowing you to relax and enjoy the occasion, please give us a call on 01580 240 054 or e-mail us at functions@thebullatbenenden.co.uk |
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Wow... we are Winners
After much nail biting it is official. We are the 'Best Entertainment Pub' and the 'Best Free House' in the South East of England as voted for by the Morning Advertiser which is officially the pub trades favourite publication.
We are extremely proud and honoured to receive such a prestigious award and it is lovely to be recognised after all of our hard work over the last five years. But, it would not be possible without you our wonderful and valued customers and our superb team, all of whom go that extra mile to put The Bull at Benenden on the map.
We are excited to be invited to collect our awards at a glittering awards ceremony at the London Hilton Park Lane. Maybe Mark should accept the award as I might witter on for England and those of you who know me well enough know I am very capable of an occasional chat!
What's really exciting is that on the evening we will find out if we have won the National Award for both categories, so please keep your fingers crossed for us.
The 12th of September is looming...
As I write my dress has still not arrived, if anyone is handy with a needle and thread please let me know. Mark might have a couple of hop pockets knocking about in the cellar and I might have to use those instead!
The Bulletin
Finally I want to thank everyone who reads and interacts with The Bulletin, whether you use our vouchers, send us e-mails or talk to our staff about the articles. Please remember you can forward it to your friends so that they can join in and hear all about what's happening.
Lucy
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 Mark's curry night every Thursday is renowned throughout The Weald and has now become a well established occasion. It offers a fantastic treat and great value for money.
For £9.95 you can choose from poultry, fish or meat curries and there is always a vegetarian option. You also get two side helpings of vegetable curry dishes, naan bread and fragrant basmati rice. Plus, you can have a free glass of wine, pint of beer or soft drink to help wash it down.
Using the best ingredients we cook from scratch and work starts early in the day preparing the food and blending the spices. Mark often hot foots it up to his home town of Ilford to get the freshest okra and tamarind to create his fantastic curry feast.
If you like a curry then Thursday nights at The Bull (from 7pm) is the place to be. Often there is live music with our Music Club so you can sit back and enjoy free live entertainment as well.
Booking is essential on a Thursday night, so simply give us a call on 01580 240 054 or e-mail us at: reservations@thebullatbenenden.co.uk
Mark's curry dishes are also a staple part of our menu so if you cannot make Thursday pop in another time. You can always use the voucher at the bottom of this e-mail and receive a Free Dessert.
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Events Calendar
Don't forget our Junk 'n' Lunch this weekend an ideal opportunity to pick up some great bargains whilst enjoying a pint.
September's fantastic new event is our 'Beer Festival' in celebration of our award winning success. We look forward to a great fun and tasty weekend and we hope you can join us.
We also have a fantastic line up of live music gigs throughout September and October and more details are listed below. If you like live music or just want a great night out then these are for you.
Please scroll down to see what else we have to offer for the forthcoming months. And don't forget if you want to start thinking about those Christmas events, we will be happy to help you plan a great occasion.
Our website it currently being updated, please be patient with us whilst we finalise the details. In the meantime please contact us if you need any further information.
Special Events
August
Saturday 29th August Junk 'n' Lunch...12pm - 3pm
Pop along and find a bargain from one of the variety of table top stalls. Enjoy lunch choosing from our special homemade £5 menu, created just for the day. A real treat for ardent boot fair folk.
Sunday 30th August Live Music...4.30pm
'The Story So Far', Alex (vocals, guitar) and Tim (keyboard, vocals) are back to wow us with their fantastic versions of superb covers from the likes of Radiohead, Beatles, The Zutons and many more.
September
Saturday 5th September Live Music... 8.30pm
Vox Deluxe are a guitar vocal duo playing classic pop rock and blues from the 60's to present day. The duo's popular throughout Kent and comprise of Pat Reilly (vocals, guitar) and Alan James (guitar, vocals). Pat was the main man and songwriter in the band "Kry" who tasted success in both Europe and Asia during the 1990's. Alan performed with various bands and duos over the last twenty years being the founder of the popular two piece "The James Boys".
Pat and Alan will be singing and playing tracks form the 60's to the present day including Stones, Beatles, Kinks, Bill Withers, David Gray, James Blunt, Travis and Keen. Playing acoustic and electric guitar they will also be including some of their own compositions.
Saturday 12th September - Special Opening Hours
Limited opening hours between 12pm and 4pm as after many happy years Lucy and Mark are tying the knot... wish us luck.
Thursday September 17th The Music Club...8pm
Acts are awaiting confirmation; please join us on Facebook to find out more details. Join Facebook.
Saturday 19th September Live Music...8pm
'Hot Club of St Leonards'
1930's & 1940's Acoustic Swing in the fashion of Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli. The original Hot Club of Paris!
Featuring ...
Adrian Underhill - Guitar
Mike Hatchard - Violin / Clarinet
Chris Hinman - Double Bass
Mark Allinson - Guitar
A fantastic opportunity to see some great musicians perform some smokey hazy days of old time tunes. Not to be missed!
Friday 25th September
Butterfly Coffee Morning 9am - 11am
In aid of The Children's Hospice
 Heidi Bond a local Phoenix Trader will be holding a Butterfly coffee morning at The Bull. The event is being organised to raise money for the Children's Hospices UK, the national charity that gives voice and support to all children's hospice services. There will be a display of cards and a limited edition sparkly butterfly card, 50p from every card sold will be given to the charity. There will be other stalls and a raffle with some great prizes. So come along for your coffee, danish pastry and delicious cakes and support this very worthy cause. www.childhospice.org.uk
Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September...all day and into the night
Beer Festival
Join us for a fantastic weekend to celebrate our local ales, ciders and perries. As always, we will have our regular ales, plus a great selection of guest ales enabling you to choose from over 20 different brews. There's also a special local fine food menu prepared just for the festival. We hope that you can make a date in the diary and join us for what will be a fun weekend for any ale, cider and food connoisseur. Also entertaining you on the day we will have our local band of Morris Men and live music throughout the weekend.
Sunday 27th September...8.00pm
IT'S BACK... AND THIS TIME, IT'S CONGREGATIONAL!
Do you like Beer?
Do you like Hymns?
Imagine The Bull at Benenden. Got that? Now, imagine it full of people singing. No, I mean, really, really, full. Imagine Geoffrey Davison; knocking out traditional hymns as though his life depended on it and the very beams of the old place quivering on their corbels and popping off their purlins. If you can, then you must have been at last year's Beer and Hymns, because that's the only way you could possibly know what a great evening it was. The only thing that could possibly have improved it, would've been if there'd been an actual beer festival going on at the same time.
'What's that, you say? There is a Beer Festival, this year? Our cups (and glasses) runneth over!'
The Bull and St George's Church Benenden invite you to join us, at the Bull on Sunday September 27th at 8.00pm for an evening of Beer and Hymns.
Saturday 3rd October Live Music...8.30pm
Bernie Munroe.
Formally with the hit 70's band 'Vanity Fair' Bernie plays an eclectic mix of songs to get you on your feet. With Bernie's unique vocals and his superb saxophone skills you can be sure of a good night at The Bull
Thursday 8th October The Music Club...8pm
The acts are currently being confirmed; please join us on Facebook to find out more details. Join Facebook.
Saturday 17th October Live Music ...8.30pm
Black Sheep
This band is fantastic; please check out their MySpace for a sample. The talented trio play a selection of great music including Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, Cream, The Doors and many others.
www.myspace.com/ukblacksheep
Sunday 25th October Live Music...4.30pm
The Blue Devils www.thebluedevils.co.uk
Making their debut at The Bull, The Blue Devils were formed about 11 months ago and are one of those rare bands that occasionally surface who play more than just the usual Blue's standards. They play blues, swing, cajun, soul, rock'n'roll, folk ballads, classic pop songs and good time bar room roots music... plus their own classic material. Definitely something for everyone!
Thursday October 24th The Music Club...8pm
Starring Paul Dunton & Guests with more information to follow please join us on Facebook to find out more details. Join Facebook.
10pm Son Of Kirk www.myspace.com/sonofkirk Sunday 25th October Pub Quiz...8pm
Our real pub quiz starts again in October to give you a bit of time to revise .
Saturday 31st October Live Music... 8pm
Straight 6
The outstanding Straight 6 are back by popular demand. A superb local covers band performing a constantly evolving play list. The band currently has between 50 and 60 rock, soul and R&B songs they can perform at any given gig. The list is varied and ranges from old Howlin Wolf songs to The Zutons and Valerie - all of them popular, up tempo and chosen to get the crowd going. If you are looking for an evening of upbeat music to get you on your feet, come and see Straight 6 at The Bull we can guarantee you will not be disappointed.
THE REGULARS
SENIOR CITIZEN MENU Tuesday - Saturday 12 to 2.15pm
A great way to enjoy some of our best loved dishes in smaller portions. Choose from our Steak and Ale Pie, Fish Pie, Vegetable Lasagne, Liver and Bacon to name a few.
1 Course £5.95
2 Course £7.95
3 Course £9.95
Booking is essential:
THURSDAY
CURRY NIGHT... From 7pm
£9.95 per person Booking is essential: reservations@thebullatbenenden.co.uk
Choose from a Poultry, Meat or Fish Curry. Add two side helpings of Vegetable Curry, Naan Bread and Fragrant Basmati Rice, a Glass of house wine (175ml), a pint of Beer or soft drink all for £9.95 - can't be bad!
FRIDAY
FISH & CHIPS FRIDAY... From 7pm
£9.95 per person Booking essential: reservations@thebullatbenenden.co.uk
A delicious Fresh Fillet of Sustainable Fish dipped in Harvey's Beer Batter served with Hand Cut Morghew Park Potato Chips, Mushy Peas, Homemade Tartar Sauce together with a glass of house wine (175ml), pint of beer or soft drink. All for £9.95 - excellent value!
SUNDAY
CARVERY 12.30pm & 2.30pm
£9.50 Adults £4.75 children
Choose from a mouthwatering selection of Roasted Crackling Pork, Roasted Norfolk Turkey and Roast Topside of Beef with all the trimmings you can think of! A selection of starters and delicious desserts are always available along with vegetarian and fish options.
WEEKLY LIVE MUSIC
Please note our new website is currently being updated, please contact us for further information:
01580 240 054
Watch this space as there will be lots more to come | |
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And Finally...
This month we will continue with our special sweet tooth treat with a voucher for a free dessert with any main meal. It is still any day, any night and any main meal. You can e-mail us at: reservations@thebullatbenenden.co.uk
call direct on 01580 240054, or just pop in.
Simply print the voucher and get your delicious pud for free. See below for full terms.
So we hope you enjoy your month and look forward to seeing you soon.
Lucy and Mark (soon to be wed!)
01580 240054
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PH Fish are based in Hastings Fish Market, Rock-a-Nore and supply The Bull with the fresh fish for our daily menu and of course Fish and Chip Friday. |
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Alice Dewing |
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Alice has worked at The Bull for over 2 years now.
Although she has had times away travelling and studying Alice always manages to help us out in the holidays, as most of you know she's very much part of the furniture.
Alice is currently studying English Literature at Newcastle University, so she spends most of her free time reading! She has a great love of photography and is hoping to build her career in the magazine industry.
In September Alice will be back at Uni' studying hard, but we hope she will return to us again at Christmas.
Thank you Alice for adding that special something to our great team! |
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We help the environment and support local breweries. The Bull actively reduces the miles your beer has travelled from brewery to bar...
Members of Camra Locale
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Join us on Sunday for our mouthwatering Carvery.
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Bring on the Pimms!
Relax with a jug of Pimms for only £12.50
A massive saving of £6.70.
We are Winners for...
Entertainment Pub of the Year
Free House Pub of the Year
Voted Camra Pub of the Year 2006 & 2007 (we just missed out on 2008 by one vote!) | |
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