Poacher's Bistro

Poacher's Bistro has been created by restaurateur Chris Tandy within the old 17th century Dog and Gun Inn in the delightful village of Thurlaston. The rural, but still accessible, village lies just five miles west of Leicester city centre.

To provide an idea of what is on offer on their a la carte menu, their first courses could include Giant king prawns in Cointreau cream, dolcelatte, pear and walnut salad, trio of smoked fish with homemade tartar sauce, or terrine of corn-fed chicken and baby leeks with ciabatta toast and chutney.

These could be followed by 8oz of prime beef fillet on horseradish mash with parissien vegetables and port jus, or leek, sweet potato and wild mushroom risotto glazed with truffle oil, or pan seared duck breast on steamed baby vegetables with honey and soy.

But leave room for the wonderful Poacher's rich dark chocolate torte served with pistachio ice cream, or apple and ginger crème brûlée with shortbread fingers.

Poacher's cuisine changes with the seasons - after all mother nature knows best - so the menu changes monthly. All fish is delivered fresh daily so there is never a set fish dish on the menu.
A light lunch and early evening menu is available. Mains start at £6.95, and the most expensive is £17.50.

The Poacher's also boasts a superb wine list, including 14 wines by the glass, from the House Aldridge Estate to the majestic Krug 1976 Collection. Poacher's Bistro also specializes in sporting luncheons and dinners for both corporate functions and followers alike.

If you want to organise a meeting or function, they can also offer a private conference centre with flipchart, overhead projector and executive dining suite for up to 60 guests is available at no hire charge, provided lunch/dinner and drinks are taken at the event.

"Fab lunch, brilliant service, great wine. I had a marvellous time," so said Celebrity chef James Martin on visiting Poachers Bistro for a broadcast on ITV1 on 15th December 2004.

Their comprehensive Website will provide you with far more information, including their menus, wine list and details about forthcoming events.