Star and Eagle Hotel

High Street, Goudhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN17 1AL

Telephone: 01580 211512
Fax: 01580 212444

AA 4 Stars

Welcome to the Star and Eagle Hotel

Nestling in the heart of the beautiful Kentish Weald - the Garden of England, the Star and Eagle Hotel is located in the village of Goudhurst. Standing over 400ft above sea level, there are outstanding views of the surrounding orchards and hop gardens for which the area is renowned.

Dating back to the 14th century, the Star and Eagle has played a significant role in the local history, and was once reputed to have been an ancient monastery. Relics of the vaulted stonework of the period are still visible in some parts of the building.

During the 18th century the Inn became the headquarters of the "Hawkhurst Gang", who robbed and terrorised the surrounding district, and planned smuggling raids. Today, behind its attractive timbered gables, the Star and Eagle offers all the comfort and facilities of a 20th century hotel with the charm and atmosphere of a bygone era.

Open throughout the year, the Star and Eagle is less than three miles off the main A21 road with easy access to Tonbridge Wells and Hastings. It is the perfect location for a relaxing weekend break, and a refreshing alternative for the business visitor seeking a quieter more peaceful ambience.

Accommodation

The Star and Eagle has a total of ten bedrooms, all of the highest standard for your personal comfort, though varying considerably in style. Rooms have private bathrooms &shower, digital television and internet link/access. There's even a room with a splendidly renovated four poster bed.

Most of the rooms have lovely views overlooking the surrounding countryside or the neighbouring parish church. In the morning, you can enjoy a traditional full English or Continental breakfast if preferred. Our small team of friendly, experienced staff will help to make your stay at the Star and Eagle an enjoyable break at any time of the year.

Restaurant and Bar

The Ala Carte restaurant is the perfect setting for more formal dining with a blazing log fire in the winter months. An extensive food offering is also available from ever changing blackboards in the bar, non-smoking Refectory and the Terrace on warmer days.

The personal touch is evident in all the dishes on our constantly changing menu. Using the very best local and homegrown produce, our resident Chef creates an exciting, mouth-watering range of English and Continental dishes.

Menu

Starters/Tapas

Gambas Al Ajillo
King Prawns sautéed in garlic, chillies, white wine & parsley
starter £6.80 large to share £13.00

Deep Fried Whitebait
Sprinkled with Spanish Paprika
starter £5.80 large to share £11.00

Field Mushrooms stuffed with Bacon & Stilton
On a bed of mixed lettuce leaves
starter £6.80 large to share £13.00

Fresh Deep Fried Calamares
starter £6.80 large to share £13.00

Large Grilled Portuguese Sardines
starter £5.20 large to share £10.00

Our Homemade Soup of the Day £4.50

Smooth Chicken Liver, Smoked Bacon & Brandy Pate £5.50
Served with hot toast

Grilled Goats Cheese £5.80
Cranberry jam

King Scallops & Crispy Bacon £7.50
Pea Puree, ginger soy sauce

Freshly Baked Bread £1.50

Garlic Bread sprinkled with Fresh Rosemary £3.00

Lighter Meals & Vegetarian

Spicy Meatballs & Spaghetti £10.50

Cumberland Sausage, Mash & Gravy £10.50

Our Boiled Ham, Free Range Egg & Chips £11.50

Lasagne - layers of spicy mince, béchamel sauce & pasta topped with cheese £12.50

Venison Burger & crispy onion rings in a bun, spicy tomato salsa, salad & fries £10.50

Cannelloni Pancakes filled with Ricotta cheese & Spinach £10.50
Topped with a creamy cheese sauce

Mushroom Crepe, Salad & Fries £11.50

Paupiette of Aubergine & Roasted Red Peppers stuffed with Stilton Cheese £14.50
Saute potatoes, tomato, basil & white wine sauce

Chick Pea, Potato & Tomato Madras, Rice & Mango Chutney £9.50

Fish & Seafood

Moules Marinière £13.50
Garlic, white wine, parsley & cream sauce served with fries

Fillet of Poached Sea Bass £16.50
Sauté new potatoes, roasted fennel, cherry tomato & basil sauce

Coquilles St. Jacques £18.50
Fresh king scallops in the shell with creamed potato in a brandy, cream & cheese sauce

Poached Hake Basque Style £16.50
With prawns, mussels, new potatoes & salsa verde sauce

Fish Pie topped with Creamy Potato & Grilled Cheese £15.50
Chunks of salmon, cod & smoked haddock in a white wine & cheese sauce, creamed spinach

Salmon & Cod Fish Cakes £11.50
Spicy garlic & cherry tomato sauce, side salad

Traditional Cod & Chips £11.50
Served with tartare sauce

Additional side orders
Timbale of rice
Dauphinoise potatoes
Baby new potatoes with parsley butter
Rosemary roast potatoes
Puree potatoes with butter & cream
Sautéed new with garlic & parsley
French Fries
£2.50 each a portion

Mixed Side Salad £2.80

Roasted Fennel
Saute French Beans & Garlic
Wilted Spinach with Cream
Steamed greens
Curly Kale
£3.20 each portion

Meat & Poultry

Roast Belly Pork & Caramelised Apples £14.50
Dauphinoise potatoes, steamed greens, port, wine, cream & red wine sauce

Ginger Chicken & Rice £13.50
Strips of chicken in a pickled ginger & cream sauce

Slices of Prime Fillet Steak £18.50
French beans, sauté new potatoes & a creamy black pepper sauce

Pot Roast Shoulder of Lamb Spanish Style £16.50
Marinated in olive oil, fresh herbs, onions, garlic, peppers & wine. Baked in the oven very slowly in its own juices with carrots and roasted peppers, with rosemary roast potatoes

Fillet of Beef Wellington £23.50
Prime fillet steak coated in mushroom pate, wrapped in puff pastry, with curly kale, rosemary roast & a rich red wine sauce

Half a Crispy Roast Duckling £18.00
Wilted spinach, rosemary roast, orange marmalade & grand marnier sauce

Sauté Calves Liver, Bacon & Crispy Onions £16.50
Mash potato, butter, cream & cracked black pepper

Char grilled Mature Sirloin Steak £17.50
With grilled field mushroom, tomato & fries

Fillet of Beef Stroganoff £16.50
Strips of prime fillet, onions, mushrooms with a paprika & cream sauce & timbale of rice

Fresh Handmade Puddings £5.00

Almond Grove Noble Late Harvest Riesling, South Africa - Dessert Wine£6.50 125ml glass

Strawberry & Kiwi Pavlova
Filled with vanilla ice cream topped with whipped cream

Crepe Suzettes with Mango Ice Cream
Butter pancakes with a tangy citrus & brandy sauce

Apple, Blackberry & Hazelnut Crumble & Custard

Warm Belgian Chocolate Pudding
Moist chocolate sponge, Topped with chocolate ganache, warmed through & served with runny cream

Marinated Seville Oranges in a Whisky & Grand Marnier Sauce
Served with a scoop of ginger ice cream

Crème Brulee
With a crispy caramelized topping

Ice Cream straight from The Dairy at Ripple in Kent
Choose from Toffee & Butterscotch, mint, Pistachio, Coconut, Vanilla, Chocolate, Ginger, Mango

A Choice of Stilton, Brie or Goats Cheese £6.50
With savory biscuits and grapes

Noval Late Bottled Port £3.80 Glass
Taylors Vintage Port £4.80 Glass

Cafetiere - Coffee per person £2.10
Cappuccino, Latte £2.30, Espresso £2.10
Teas - Breakfast, Earl Grey, Camomile, Mint, Fruit £2.00