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‘All You Need is Love’ at Blakes Restaurant

Blakes Restaurant is preparing to wine and dine guests this Valentine’s Day with the launch of its exclusive Valentine’s menu.

Located within the award-winning Hard Days Night Hotel, the Beatles inspired venue will serve an extravagant five-course feast - ideal for those wanting an intimate meal between two.

In true Valentine’s style, the set menu will feature a wide variety of indulgent meat, fish and vegetarian dishes that have been specially selected with couples in mind.

General Manager Mike Dewey said: “Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion for couples to wine and dine, and truly spoil one another. To provide the ideal setting for romantic celebrations, we will serve only the finest dishes to ensure that every individual’s dining experience is special and memorable.”

On arrival, diners will begin their meal with an Amuse Bouche, followed by a starter of either Pressed Confit Duck with Tarragon, Pickled Mushroom, Brioche and Plum Compote; Classic Wye Valley Smoked Salmon Loin with Caper Dressing, Rocket and Lemon Oil and Crisp Vegetable Spring Rolls with a Duo of Dipping Sauces and Oriental Salad.

Main courses include Herb Studded Salt Marsh Lamb Rump with Spinach, Blanquette of Spring Vegetables and Dauphinoise Potatoes; Pan Fried Sea Bass Fillet with Crushed Potatoes, Pea Puree, Seared Scallop and Chorizo, as well as Tian of Rosary Goat’s Cheese with Field Mushroom, Tomato, Red Pepper and Warm Potato salad and Chives.

To complete their meal, couples can then choose from an assortment of desserts including Strawberry and Mascarpone Cheesecake with Peppered Strawberry Jelly; Assiette of Chocolate Desserts and Baked Camembert with Shallot Chutney and Crisp Croutes. This will be followed by after-dinner coffee and truffles.

Mike added: “To add to the romance during the Valentine’s celebrations, we will set the scene by playing Beatles love songs throughout the evening. This will create an idyllic atmosphere for lovers to relax, unwind and enjoy.”

The Valentine’s menu is available on Saturday, February 14 and is priced at £45 per person. A non-refundable £10 deposit is required when booking a table reservation.

For more information about Blakes Restaurant visit www.harddaysnighthotel.com/blakes-restaurant Reservations can be made can be made by emailing blakes@harddaysnighthotel.com or by calling 0151 236 1964.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Jack Woods .