Citylife in Lichfield March 2024

Rustic Dining with a Twist!
By Kristen Lackajis
Alittle-known secret situated on the outskirts of Lichfield, The Meynell Ingram Arms at Hoar Cross
is so much more than just a country pub… we were delighted to be invited to take a look around
and experience the venue for ourselves!
Amongst the rolling Staffordshire countryside, The Meynell Ingram Arms combines delicious, quality food with
rustic ambience. Beautifully decorated, taking into account the original period features, the pub boasts oak beams,
luxurious furnishings, and a roaring fire – the perfect place for a spot of lunch on a chilly February afternoon!
After being seated near the window, with the winter sun blazing through, we perused the extensive menu and were delighted to find a mixture
of traditional pub classics and more modern cuisine, as well as a range of high-end steak options, such as chateaubriand for two (ideal for a special
occasion).
We opted for starters of the Asian-influenced Sticky Beef Salad served with a Thai salad consisting of sesame dressing, chilli, spring onion,
coriander and lime, along with Hummus & Flatbread made from
roasted red pepper, pomegranate pearls, toasted seeds and a warm
flatbread with oil. Not only were these both absolutely delicious,
but they whet our appetite for what was in store next – the main
course!
Being a seafood lover, and after a hearty recommendation from
the pub’s manager, I chose the Crab Linguine, and what a delight!
Shredded crab mixed with fresh pasta and lovingly enveloped in a
white wine, tomato, cream, garlic and chilli sauce – the crab taste
was subtle, but thoroughly divine and highly recommended for
those who don’t like overly fishy flavours. My partner had the more
traditional fayre of Fish & Chips and was astounded with her
whopper of a beer battered haddock, which came with chunky
chips, garden peas and tartare sauce… we also couldn’t resist the
sound of the Truffled Fries which were cooked with white truffle
oil and Old Winchester cheese! Needless to say, not a morsel was
left on our plates as we devoured the lot!
If you’ve not experienced The Meynell Ingram Arms before, you
may not know that it also serves as a venue for special occasions,
with a private dining area that is available for hire for larger parties,
featuring its own bar and kitchen area that is separate to the main
dining section of the building. A large redesigned outdoor seating
area is also available, again with its own bar, and there are several
outdoor dining ‘pods’ situated in the grounds too, for a more
intimate and cosy dining experience for you and your guests,
whatever the weather!
So, if you’re looking for somewhere to enjoy a hearty meal with
a premium twist, The Meynell Ingram Arms is certainly one to add
to your list!
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Find out more at www.meynelingram.com or visit the
pub at Abbots Bromley Road, Hoar Cross, DE13 8RB.