The Cobblers Restaurant Colyton Devon

Situated in the heart of Colyton in Devon,
near Lyme Regis,

The Cobblers Restaurant

is licensed and offers dinner prepared from fresh local sea food and produce.

THE COBBLERS RESTAURANT

The restaurant is open from 12noon for lunch. The lunch menu is served from Monday to Saturday. At lunchtime we offer a range of dishes, including sandwiches, jacket potatoes with fillings, light lunches and main dishes all made to order. On Sunday the restaurant offers a traditional Sunday lunch carvery.	\| Lunch menu \| Dinner menu \| The restaurant was originally a cobbler's workshop dating back to the 1600's.
In the evening from 7pm the restaurant offers an a la carte menu. Our aim is to serve a range of classic and modern international cuisine. We have a small menu so that we are able to use only fresh ingredients. We purchase the best quality meat, fish, fruit and vegetables from local suppliers. The menu is changed at the beginning of each month.

YOUR HOSTS
Russel Porter and Caroline Galt

Russel studied catering at Cassio College, Watford from 1974 to 1976. He then began his career at the Au Jardin des Gourmets restaurant in Greek street, Soho, London. After six months he moved to its sister restaurant, Lafayette in the St. James area of London. After another six months Russel began his eleven-year association with Trusthouse Forte, starting with the Café Royal in Regent Street. Then moving to the Fairmile Restaurant in Cobham, Surrey and then the City Yacht, Moorgate, London. Russel's next position was as sous chef in his first hotel, the Queen's Hotel in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
The Queen's hotel is where Russel and Caroline met. Caroline had been at the Queen's since leaving Cheltenham College in 1980. In 1983 Russel and Caroline transferred to the White Hart Hotel, Salisbury, Wiltshire. Russel as head chef and Caroline as deputy head waiter. After a year at Salisbury they moved to the White Horse Hotel, Hertingfordbury, Hertfordshire as head chef and bars manager.
After four years at the White Horse, Russel and Caroline felt it was time to start their own restaurant so in April 1988 they moved into the Polly Victoria restaurant on Marine Parade in Lyme Regis. After 12 years at the Polly Victoria Russel and Caroline moved to the Old Monmouth Restaurant in Church Street, Lyme Regis in September of 2000. In August 2002 Russel and Caroline purchased the Cobblers Restaurant.

ACCOMMODATION at the Cobblers

The Cobblers has three double en-suite bed and breakfast rooms. One of the rooms can be used as a twin or a family room with one child. The rooms have televisions and tea and coffee making facilities. There is a small lounge to relax in.

The Cobblers is a non-smoking establishment. The Cobblers is situated very close to the centre of Colyton and is an ideal base for walking holidays or visiting the world heritage coast. There are many interesting places to visit within a small distance, like Lyme Regis, Beer, Sidmouth, Honiton or Seaton, which can be reached using the tramway.
There is car parking available 50 yards along the road - 70p for 24 hours.

There is a guest lounge with a bar.

Tariff 2005

Double room en-suite with breakfast from £26 per person per night	Twin room en-suite with breakfast from £26 per person per night
Family room (with one child) en-suite with breakfast from £26 per adult per night and £12 per child.	Single room en-suite with breakfast from £26 per person per night

COLYTON

Colyton is a small and beautiful east Devon town situated where the river valleys of the Coly and Axe meet. A medieval town steeped in history. There are many interesting building including the chamber of feoffees and Saint Andrew's Church with its unusual lantern tower. Enjoy the friendly atmosphere as you walk around the circular street pattern of Saxon design. The centre is a conservation area with a variety of architectural gems from little stone cottages to substantial houses.
Good walking country with the East Devon Way and the Axe Valley walk (8 miles long).
The 100 mile buzzard cycling route passes through the Axw Valley.

The historic resort of Lyme Regis, Dorset, UK
The Lyme Regis activities, fishing, accommodation
and the Lyme Regis tourist information guide.

Russel and Caroline welcome you to their restaurant. Our aim is to bring you classic and modern international cuisine. We have a small menu so that we are able to use only fresh ingredients. We purchase the best quality meat, fish, fruit and vegetables from local suppliers. We change the menu at the beginning of each month. All dishes are prepared to order. Please allow a little time when the restaurant is busy. If there is any ingredient you do not like Russel can leave them out when he is cooking the dish.

TYPICAL DINNER MENU
A full wine list is available.

STARTERS

CRAB COCKTAIL £4.30
Crab served on a bed of shredded lettuce and coated with Marie Rose sauce.

SALMON PATE £3.90
Served with hot buttered toast and salad garnish.

MELON COCKTAIL £3.70
Balls of melon bound in yoghurt and flavoured with the zest and flesh of orange.

SAUTED MUSSELS £3.85
Cooked with shallots, garlic, Sherry, diced red peppers and tomato.

BAKED EGG £3.95
Two eggs cooked in the oven with prawns, smoked salmon and cream.

CHICKEN AND LEEK SOUP £2.50

MAIN COURSES

MONKFISH £10.00
Sauted with shallots, mushrooms, diced tomato, garlic and cream.

FILLET OF HADDOCK £8.90
Pan-fried with a lobster, brandy and cream sauce garnished with prawns.

FILLET OF PLAICE £8.75
Poached and served on a bed of spinach, coated with hollandaise sauce and glazed.

GRILLED WHOLE PLAICE £7.90
Served with parsley butter and lemon

GRILLED SIRLOIN STEAK £9.90
Cooked to your liking with grilled tomato and mushrooms.

The following sauces are available with the Sirloin steak at £2.50 extra.
1. Rossini -served on a crouton, topped with pate and coated with Madeira sauce
2. Halstock - coated with crushed peppercorns and served with a red wine sauce

LAMB CUTLETS £9.90
Grilled and served with a sauce of shallots, red wine, red current and rosemary.

ROAST GUINEA FOWL £9.80
Half a roast guinea fowl served with rich Sherry sauce.

VENISON £9.70
Pan-fried and served with a mushroom and port sauce.

MIXED BEAN CASSEROLE £7.90
A vegetarian dish of mixed beans cooked with onion, celery, garlic, herbs and tomato.

A choice of potatoes or rice and a choice of three fresh vegetables or a mixed salad accompany all main courses.

All prices as at May 2003

TYPICAL LUNCH MENU

All dishes are prepared to order so please allow a little time when the restaurant is busy.

SANDWICHES
(Made to order on white or brown bread)
Beef £2.50, Ham £2.50, Cheese £2.20, Bacon £2.50
Turkey £2.50, Prawn £3.80, Crab £3.80

TOASTED SANDWICHES
Cheese and ham £2.75, Cheese and Tomato £2.45,
Cheese and Onion £2.45, Cheese and Bacon £2.75

PLOUGHMAN
Cheddar or Stilton cheese served with a bread roll and butter, celery, Devon chutney and salad garnish. £3.95

JACKET POTATO WITH FILLINGS
Cheese £2.50, Baked beans £2.50, Tuna mayonnaise £3.20,
Prawn £3.95, Chilli con carne £3.70

STARTERS / LIGHT LUNCHES
Prawn Cocktail £3.95
Served on a bed of lettuce with Marie rose sauce and a bread roll and butter

Crab Cocktail £3.95
Served on a bed of lettuce with Marie rose sauce and a bread roll and butter

Smoked Mackerel mousse £3.50
Served with a salad garnish and hot buttered toast.

Deep-fried Whitebait £3.20
Served with salad garnish and brown bread and butter

Soup of the day £2.50
Served with a roll and butter

MAIN COURSES

Pan-fried fillet of Trout £5.20
Served with a choice of potatoes, vegetables or salad

Deep-fried Scampi £5.80
Served with a choice of potatoes, peas or salad

Chilli con Carne £6.20
Served on a bed of rice

Shepherd's pie £5.50
Served with two fresh vegetables

Locally made Faggots £5.20
Served with a choice of potato, fresh vegetables and onion gravy

Grilled Gammon Steak £6.50
Served with a choice of potatoes, peas or salad

Three local pork sausages £5.20
Served with mashed potatoes, onion gravy and peas

Pasta with a tomato and basil sauce £4.50
Served with a mixed salad

Prawn salad £6.50
Served with a mixed salad, coleslaw, bread roll and butter

Crab salad £6.50
Served with a mixed salad, coleslaw, bread roll and butter

Ham / Beef / Turkey salad £5.50
Served with a mixed salad, coleslaw, bread roll and butter

Coffee £1.00 (cup) - £1.20 (mug)
Pot of Tea 90p
Decaffeinated Coffee £1.00
Camomile or Peppermint tea 95p
Wine by the glass £1.60 - Red, White or Rose
Beer £1.30
Lager £1.30
Alcohol free lager £1.20
Sparkling Mineral water 90p
Citrus pressé £1.10
Lemonade 90p
Coke 90p
Fruit Juice 95p

A full wine list is available.

Homemade Desserts £3.50

All prices as at May 2003