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Crunchy Bat!

Saturday Gig – Doors 5.30, starts at 6pm

This Saturday come and enjoy live music from local band, Crunchy Bat! Doors at 5.30, fully stocked bar and Fungi fusions from the kitchen, brought to you by Robbie of Basils Fungi Farm. Intrigued? The event is free entry, but a small donation would be welcomed…

Sunday Roast 12.30-4ish

  • Local leg of lamb, wood fired
  • Nut Roast, squash puree, celeriac (v) & (ve)

Each served with Yorkshire pudding, roasties, seasonal vegetables and a home brewed gravy.

  • From the Sea; Parmesan topped baked cod, creamed spinach, garlic roast tomatoes and roasties.

Desserts this week are local apple crumble or chocolate and almond cake

beaconhastings@gmail.com 431 305

Seasons Changes

So guys, as the season is changing, so are we.

Wild Tales have ventured on (look them up for any catering you need for larger events!) and we are no longer open as we did through the summer months.

BUT, its not the end! We will still be open every SUNDAY for a home cooked ROAST!

PLUS! Between now and Christmas we have a calendar or events and pop ups to see us through the winter. Our space is also available for private hire, see HERE for more info on that…

SO, for this week!

SUNDAY ROAST 12.30-4ish

  • Locally sourced, slow roast pork, locally grown apple sauce
  • Beacon Best Nut Roast, squash puree, celeriac steak (v) & (ve)

Each comes with Yorkshire pudding, roasties, seasonal vegetables and home brewed gravy.

  • Sussex Smokie; smoked haddock in a creamy cheese sauce topped with a crispy crumb, garlic roast tomatoes, roasties and seasonal greens

Dessert this week is our fave Banoffee Pie or locally grown apple crumble (can be vegan), classic!

To book beaconhastings@gmail.com 431 305

Coming UP!

Here’s a current list of whats booked in here over the next few weeks, we’ll add more as and when we know. But also, our weekly ramblings on here will continue so you’ll be kept in the loop of whats happening, when, week by week…

SEPTEMBER

  • 23rd – Crunchy Bat Gig
  • 30th – Sappho Supper Club

OCTOBER

  • 7th – Home Ground Kitchen Supper Club
  • 12th – Live music, tbc
  • 14th – Halloween special The Others Market
  • 18th – Taste of India
  • 28th – Sappho Supper Club

NOVEMBER

  • 5th – Bonfire Night
  • 18th – Home Ground Kitchen Supper Club
  • 24th – Live music, tbc

DECEMBER

  • 2nd – Sappho Supper Club
  • 16th – Necessary Animals Gig

You can also visit our websites events page HERE

A Comedy Night! Plus, What’s On Our Plates…

Its a bit of a mix this week but its how we roll sometimes!

Thursday 7th – House Delights

Judy (Lady of the House) will be treating us for another week with home made falafel, koftas, salads and more. Also, freshly made drinks using hand picked fruits from the land – YUM

Friday 8th – Comedy Night (7pm)/Wild Tales (4-9pm)

So, firstly, a night of Comedy, hooray! We’ve enjoyed several evenings with Kamikaze Komedy in other lovely local venues so are very pleased to host one right here in our place. Tickets are available now and from HERE, we highly recommend booking. As this is a ticketed event, please note the back garden will be for eating and drinking only and the remainder of the venue will be saved for Kamikaze. You may, of course, do both just perhaps time it so you don’t miss any of the show. Cheers.

So, moving on (sorry this is long winded), its our final weekend with Wild Tales providing the grub and we’re excited to share their menu for the weekend…

Nocerella Olives £4

Pork & bacon terrine , house pickles, sourdough £8

Courgette Frito, vegan aoli £6 (vg) 

Padron peppers £6 —————————————————————

Wood roasted Salmon, ruby grapefruit, avocado & rocket salad – Salmon cooked over an open fire on a cedar board. 

Small £12/ large £18

Wild Mushroom schnitzel, fennel & kohlrabi slaw, damson & ginger compote £14 (vg)

Half wood roasted Jerk chicken, charred little gem, grilled corn, parmentier potatoes £29 (for 2 to share) 

Wild Tales burger -free range local beef, bacon & onion Jam, American cheese, iceberg, sesame bun £12

Bavette steak, parmentier potatoes, watercress, beef reduction £21.

Wood roast free range Pork shoulder with a radicchio, endive, apple & pickled walnut salad £16

Daily specials will also be added on each day…

Saturday 9th – Wild Tales Final Day

Come and enjoy the Wild Tales team providing great food (menu above) cooked in our Garden Kitchen for the final weekend! Serving from lunchtime right through to the evening, plus music from 6 by local DJ James Endeacott!

Sunday Lunch 12.30- 4ish

  • Local roast beef, fresh Horseradish
  • Our Best Nut Roast (v) & (ve)

Each served with Yorkshire puds (even vegan ones), roasties, seasonal vegetables and gravy.

  • Sussex Smokie; smoked haddock in a creamy cheese sauce, topped with a crispy crumb, garlic roast tomatoes, roasties and seasonal greens.

Hope you managed to keep up with all that. To book please email beaconhastings@gmail.com or call 431 305. Thanks!

Live Music Thursday, Wild Tales and a Decent Roast

So potential thunder storms incoming (whats new?) but we’ve got some lovely ideas for you, including a roof over your head, some live music and a lovingly cooked meal brought to you at your table. Here’s what…

Thursday – Bear & I

Plus, the lady of the house will be taking care of the evenings menu…

£10 supper is homemade tahini & hummus & falafel, griddled courgettes, salad & pitta bread

£12 supper is lamb koftas, cucumber & yoghurt dip, butter beans, salad and griddled courgettes

£12 home-cured salmon smorgasbord, with smoked mackerel pate, homemade pickled dill cucumber & potato salad

Also on the menu are the delicious fresh garden fruit cocktails – £7 with vodka, £5 with soda water.

Friday 4-9 & Saturday 1-9 Wild Tales

Last weeks fab menu continues and this is the start of the last few evenings that we have Wild Tales here so if you’ve yet to try it out, now’s your chance!

Sunday Lunch 12.30-4ish Roast

  • Roast chicken, herby stuffing
  • Beacon best Nut Roast, celeriac steak, squash puree (vegan option)

Each served with Yorkshire pudding (unless vegan), roasties, seasonal vegetables and a home brewed gravy.

  • Sussex Smokie (its back!); Smoked haddock in a creamy cheese sauce, topped with a grilled crumb. Served with garlic roast tomatoes, roasties and fresh greens.

Desserts this week are a dark chocolate torte or a vegan Eve’s pud

beaconhastings@gmail.com 431 305

Last Of The Summer Vibes?

We hope not – but with a spot of rain potentially coming in tomorrow, we’re not put off…and neither should you be! So, here’s whats happening with us up here on the hill…

Thursday 24th – Judy’s Late Summer Lounge 4-9

With the braziers blazing at sundown, come and snuggle up in her collection of sofas.

Drink: jewel-like intense flavoured fruit cordials from the garden (mulberry, blackberry, plum) in a spirit of your choice (£7) or non-alcohol choice of iced sparkling water (£5) 

Eat: Tasty Balls! Falafel, pork, beef, lamb, fish, served with the last of the Wilderness courgettes, griddled, home grown tomato salad, green salad or tomato sauce.

With music from local musician, Bear.

Garden & bar open at 4, food 5-9pm.

Friday (4-9) & Saturday (12-9) Wild Tales

They’re here for only another few weeks so now’s your chance to enjoy some of what they have to offer…

This week…

Nocerella Olives £4

Pork & chicken liver pate, house pickles, sourdough £8

Courgette Frito, vegan aoli £6 (vg) 

Whole wood roast camembert, garlic, thyme & honey, house pickles & sourdough £12

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Free range pork schnitzel, fennel & kohlrabi slaw, berry & ginger compote £16 

Wild Mushroom schnitzel, fennel & kohlrabi slaw, berry & ginger compote £14 (vg)

Half wood roasted Jerk chicken, charred little gem, grilled corn, triple cooked chips £29 (for 2 to share) 

Wild Tales burger -free range local beef, bacon & onion Jam, American cheese, iceberg, sesame bun £12

Wood roasted Salmon, ruby grapefruit, avocado & rocket salad £12 – Salmon cooked over an open fire on a cedar board.

Bavette, triple cooked chips, salad, chimichurri £20.

Sunday Lunch 12.30-4ish

Book your table now for one of our Sunday Roasts…

  • Wood fired leg of local lamb, minted redcurrant
  • Beacon Best Nut Roast (v) or (ve), celeriac steak, squash puree

Each served with Yorkshire pudding, roasties, seasonal vegetables and a home brewed gravy.

From the Sea Platter; home cured salmon, smoked mackerel pate, brown shrimp, house pickles, homegrown potato salad and freshly baked bread

Dessert this week is a seasonal fruit crumble or a dark chocolate torte.

beaconhastings@gmail.com 431 305

Thanks to The Others & This Week

Last weekend we saw the second edition of The Others market, a space for weird and wonderful creators, it was just as successful as the first so thanks to those involved. And thanks also if you came along, we appreciate the support.

Now, to this weekend…

Thursday & Friday 5-9pm Saturday 12-9 Wild Tales

Wild Tales are back again this weekend, expect freshly cooked seasonal produce over the fires. Meat, fish and veggies…

Plus, bar, music and good vibes!

Sunday Lunch 12.30-4.30ish ROAST

  • Local pork, home made apple sauce
  • Beacon best Nut Roast, squash puree, celeriac steak (ve)

Each served with roasties, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables and a home brewed gravy.

Seasonal Platters:

From the Sea- Home cured salmon, smoked mackerel pate, brown shrimp, house pickles

Allotment- courgette fritters, fresh pesto, vine tomato & beetroot

Each platter comes with an array of fresh (and mostly home grown!) salads, potatoes and freshly baked bread

Dessert this week is a choice of Banoffee Pie or a seasonal fruit crumble (vegan option available)

beaconhastings@gmail.com 431 305

HGK Are Back! Plus The Return of The Others…

WOAH! What a weekend we have coming up!

HGK Thursday & Friday 4-9 Saturday 12-4.30

Also, taking place once again (it was SO popular last time!) The Others Market….Saturday 12-5 – Free Entry

Sappho Supper Club Saturday Evening – Booking Essential

A night for those of you who want to enjoy good food and hopefully really good conversation with like minded womxn. Tell yer homies…it’s time for feasting!

Sunday Lunch 12.30-4.30ish

Sunday wouldn’t be Sunday without…

  • Local roast beef, fresh Horseradish
  • Beacon Best Nut Roast, squash puree, celeriac steak (vegan)

Each served with Yorkshire pudding, roasties, seasonal vegetables and a home brewed gravy

Seasonal Platters

  • Seaside; Home cured salmon, smoked mackerel pate, brown shrimp
  • Allotment; Courgette fritters, fresh pesto, beetroot, fresh vine tomato

Each comes with homegrown potato salad, fresh greens & freshly baked bread

Desserts this week are chocolate & raspberry Pavlova or seasonal fruit crumble (can be vegan)

beaconhastings@gmail.com 431 305

This Week!

SO, come rain or shine we are here! Great food and drink, music and a friendly place to come and hang out…

Thursday & Friday 5-9PM, Saturday 12-9 WILD TALES

They’re back with us, serving up seasonal greatness from the outdoor kitchen…even if you’re seated inside!

Sunday Lunch 12.30-4.30 ish

  • Roast chicken, herby stuffing
  • Beacon best nut roast, celeriac steak, squash puree (ve)

Each served with Yorkshire pudding (unless vegan), roasties, seasonal vegetables and a home brewed gravy.

Seasonal Platters

  • home cured salmon, smoked mackerel pate, brown shrimp, home made pickles
  • homegrown courgette fritters, fresh pesto, tomatoes, beetroot

Our grazing boards are created using as much homegrown produce as possible, they may vary slightly each week due to what is available but will always have plenty of fresh salads, potatoes and freshly baked bread.

Dessert this week is a choice of homegrown apple & blackberry crumble (can be vegan) or old school classic, chocolate sponge and chocolate custard

beaconhastings@gmail.com 431 305

Read All About It!

So, whilst Wild Tales are busy opening their new venture in St Leonards, The Beacon team will be taking care of the kitchens, offering their best in home cooked menus. We have a few treats in store this week, please read on…

Thursday 20th Anthony Moore

Book your tickets now for this rare opportunity HERE

Vegan/Veg/Meat chilli & green rice available from 5pm, fully stocked bar

Friday 21st Candy’s Diner

We welcome back to the kitchen our beloved team member Candice, with her delicious veggie/vegan diner night; expect home cooked comfort food with a Mexican twist, plus music from DJ Rave Deading…

Saturday OPEN 12-6

Chilled vibes, bar open for drinks and kitchen serving up summer platters, great for sharing….or not!

Salads of tomatoes, beans, cucumbers, potatoes, pesto all from the Beacon garden served with fresh bread and a choice of falafel & hummus (vegan), courgette & feta fritters with chilli sauce, or chicken liver pate or smoked mackerel pate & pickled cucumber; Each £12

Children’s platter available – bread, sausage, cucumber & carrot sticks £5

Sunday Lunch 12.30-4ish

  • Local shoulder of pork, slow roasted, with home made apple sauce
  • Beacon best nut roast, squash puree, celeriac steak (ve)

Each served with roasties, Yorkshire pudding, vegetable medley and a home brewed gravy.

Also, seasonal platters; courgette fritters with fresh pesto or home cured salmon with smoked mackerel pate and brown shrimp. Each served alongside a grazing board of homegrown salads, potatoes, fresh greens and freshly baked bread.

Desserts this week are vegan Bakewell cake or summer berry cheesecake

beaconhastings@gmail.com 431 305

Home Ground Do Mexican!

Sorry for the late post, we’ve been ever so busy! Happening right now and up until Saturday, we are excited to have Home Ground Kitchen with us again, this time offering an amazing Mexican menu, please join us if you can!

Thursday 13th (5-9), Friday 14th 5-9 & Saturday (15th) 12-9 HGK do Mexican

ALSO, we’ll be screening the Wimbledon womens final here on Saturday, the bar will be serving up Pimms all day too!

And finally, Sunday Roast 12.30-4ish

  • Local roast beef, fresh Horseradish
  • Beacon favourite Nut Roast, squash puree, celeriac steak (ve)

Each served with roasties, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables and a home brewed gravy.

  • From the Sea Platter; home cured salmon, smoked mackerel pate, brown shrimp with homegrown potato salad and fresh salads.
  • Allotment Platter; courgette fritters, beetroot, potato salad & fresh greens, zero miles!

Desserts this week are a choice of Banoffee Pie or a vegan raspberry Bakewell cake…

beaconhastings@gmail.com 431 305