This charming village pub is found in the heart of picturesque Donnington, offering all of the usual drinks behind the bar, alongside a sophisticated menu which evolves with the seasons.
The Hartley Arms boasts its own dining room, which manages to seamlessly blend the old with the new. That means you can expect to find traditional elements such as exposed brick walls, sanded down wooden flooring and a roaring fireplace, alongside more contemporary style trends including brown leather chairs, wood panelling brushed with an a la mode dark blue hue, and a statement gold leaf mirror above the fireplace.
The food menu at The Hartley Arms is dictated by the seasons, with the kitchen making use of ingredients and produce that are best found at certain times of the year. Whatever month you decide to visit though, you can always expect to find a few pub classics on the menu - think beer battered haddock and chips with mushy peas and tartare sauce or The Hartley Arms’ signature pork pie served alongside a rocket and Stilton salad and a dollop of piccalilli. Elsewhere on the menu, you might find seasonal favourites such as pork chop with anchovy buttered sprouts or miso glazed sea bass, followed up with a helping of sticky toffee pudding.
On Fridays and Saturdays, you can head to The Hartley Arms to enjoy a spot of weekend brunch, which features both sweet and savoury delights. If you are in the mood for something really filling, opt for the hefty full English that comes with bacon, sausage, black pudding, mushrooms, tomatoes and eggs, or if you want to keep things a little lighter, instead order the smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, served atop toasted brioche. There is also the option to make your brunch boozy, with classic brunch time beverages such as a glass of Prosecco, a Bloody Mary or a seasonal Bellini.