The Horns of Boningale Shropshire

Located a few miles west of Wolverhampton just into Shropshire The Horns modestly describes itself as a rustic pub serving gastropub meals. The food is imaginative, delicious and great value http://hornsboningale-albrighton.co.uk

On our most recent visit I ordered confit duck spring roll and dipping sauce followed by pancetta wrapped pork tenderloin & crispy pork belly with a tasty addition of black pudding fritter and Madeira sauce.

Confit Duck Spring Roll

Pork Two Ways

Other choices on this varied menu were equally good and the “pub classic” of cloudy lemonade battered haddock with hand cut chips outstanding.

The dining area located by the bar is spacious and airy whilst also having a cosy and inviting feel. There are plenty of round tables which are great for groups big or small. The staff are attentive and friendly.

The Horns also has plenty of original offers such as two for one on a Monday night and on a Tuesday the chance to toss a coin to potentially win a future visit voucher worth fifty percent of your meal cost.

We took advantage of early bird booking (before 6.30pm) so our delicious two course meal for three people including wine and coffee had twenty percent off giving a total bill of just over £60.

I have a number of favourite eating places on my regular visits to this area and The Horns is certainly up there with the best.

Sea Festival Fish Tacos

The first weekend in September saw the annual Bexhill Festival of the Sea two days of "food and fishing fun for all the family" https://www.bexhillseafestival.co.uk and what a perfect cloudless Sunday it was for a visit.

With a relaxed still on holiday feeling visitors wandered through the food, drink and craft stalls sampling produce along the way.

Fish was clearly a strong festival theme and a fish taco was a first for me. It was a delicious. Crispy cod in tempura batter served straight from the pan, on a corn tortilla topped with guacamole, salsa and shredded cabbage. The addition of harissa sauce, sour cream and a squeeze of lime made for a perfect and unusual brunch.

Fish taco brunch

Brighton based Olly's Fish Shack was the innovative street food stall offering this range of tasty fish dishes with a spicy twist. You can read about them here https://www.getawriggleon.com/guides/brighton/ollys-fish-shack

Street food at its best

Sizzling cod

Fish taco demonstration by Olly Dawson

Bexhill was looking stunning in the sunshine, lively with people visiting the festival and also enjoying the sea front, pavilion https://www.dlwp.com and wide variety of eateries in this smart bustling seaside town.

Sea festival site and water fountains

Colonnade cafes and kiosks

Iconic De La Warr Pavilion