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Bush Inn

A pub serving food and a garden in Alresford.

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The Bush Inn, Ovington once found, never forgotten.

Situated on the banks of the River Itchen in the picturesque village of Ovington this traditional 17th century pub is sure to give you a lasting memory whatever the season. Whether you are here in summer to enjoy the calmness and serenity of our riverside garden or snuggling up next to one of our log fires in winter, The Bush Inn wants to bring you the comfort of a home away from home.

Nestled alongside the River Itchen with the famous Pilgrim’s Way meandering alongside,The Bush Inn proves a delight for ramblers and dog walkers alike. Take a stroll along the tow path and work up an appetite before visiting us for a traditional lunch or dinner (or afterwards perhaps if you have been tempted by one of our delicious homemade puddings!).

Whether you are visiting us for a scrumptious meal or a friendly drink children and dogs are also welcomed with you. We serve lunch and dinner every day and are open all day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (every day in the summer holidays). Keep an eye on our website for our offers and upcoming events. We look forward to welcoming you on your first visit to us and each one after that ……

Ovington, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0RE
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01962 732764

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http://www.thebushinn.co.uk/

Facilities include: Real Ale, Outside Seating, Car Park, Restaurant, Traditional Sunday Roast, River, Garden, Traditional, Cask Marque, Lunch, Dinner,

Mon - Fri: 11:00 - 15:00, 18:00 - 23:00
Sat: 11:00 - 23:00
Sun: 12:00 - 22:30

Drinks

Drink % Brewery
6X 4.1 Wadworth Brewery

6X is our iconic ale, brewed for over 90 years with a national following of drinkers always seeking it out; it’s a beacon on the bar for many ale drinkers. 6X is the classic premium ale that has made Wadworth famous.

Tasting Notes: This hand crafted ale is a timeless amber-hued beer distinctively full bodied and eminently drinkable. The nose is malty and fruity with a balancing hoppy note. The delicious malt and fruit character emerge even more intensely on the palate with a long lingering malty finish.
Horizon 4.0 Wadworth Brewery

Wadworth’s own pale golden ale with citrus and hop aromas makes this an ideal choice especially when served cool. A great beer for those new to ale, it’s brewed with Pale Ale malt and four hop varieties.

Tasting Notes: This is an easy drinking yet full flavoured golden ale created using a blend of classic and New World hops. A great beer with food or savoured on its own. Its zesty citrus aromas overlay a heart of classic hoppiness. The zesty notes follow through on the palate backed with a light maltiness and the finish is crisp, tangy and refreshing.

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Food

We serve the following food styles:

Restaurant, Traditional Sunday Roast, Traditional

Menu

BOARDS & SALADS
Butcher’s board with honey roast ham, pâté & pork pie with chutney, piccalilli & crusty bread £12.50
Ploughman’s - please ask for our selection of British cheeses served with rustic bread, tomato, apple, pickles & chutney (v) £9.95
Smoked salmon, prawn & avocado salad with lemon & coriander dressing £9.50
STARTERS
Old Smokey - cod, tiger prawns & smoked pancetta in a smoked Applewood cheese sauce £7.50
Scottish smoked salmon on a toasted muffin with capers, sour cream & dil £6.95
Sautéed lambs’ kidneys in a brandy & mushroom cream sauce served on toast 6.50 / £9.50
Stuffed portobello mushrooms with halloumi, pesto & roasted pepper with balsamic glaze (v) 6.25 / £8.95
Homemade soup of the day with rustic bread £5.95
MAIN COURSES
Home-cooked honey glazed ham with a brace of fried duck eggs, roast tomato & chunky chips £11.95
Fish of the day in a Wadworth beer batter with chunky chips, mushy peas, lemon & tartare sauce £12.95
Cumberland sausage ring on scallion mash with braised red cabbage, crispy onions & red wine gravy £11.95
Homemade pie of the day with seasonal greens, glazed carrots & creamy mashed potato £13.95
8oz British rump steak with onion rings, grilled tomato, mushrooms, dressed leaves & chips £17.95
8oz British sirloin steak with Béarnaise sauce, dressed green beans, onion rings, slow roasted tomato & chips £19.95
Lamb & mint burger on a toasted brioche bun with goat’s cheese & red onion relish, chips & onion rings £12.95
Sea bass fillet on lemon & fennel risotto £13.95
Guinea fowl cooked two ways with fondant potato & seasonal greens £13.95
Roasted pepper, onion & spinach polenta cake, topped with goat’s cheese on a tomato sauce (v) £10.95
SMALL PLATES

Home-cooked honey glazed ham with a fried duck egg, roast tomato & chunky chips - £6.95

Cumberland sausage ring on scallion mash with braised red cabbage, crispy onions & red wine gravy - £6.95

Sautéed lambs’ kidneys in a brandy & mushroom cream sauce served on toast - £6.95

Fish goujons in a Wadworth beer batter with chips, peas, lemon & tartare sauce - £6.95

Stuffed portobello mushrooms with halloumi, pesto & roasted pepper with balsamic glaze (v) - £6.50

SIDE ORDERS £3.50 Each

Mixed marinated olives • House salad • Chips • Seasonal vegetables

SANDWICHES

Smoked salmon, cream cheese & local watercress - £8.95
Home-cooked ham & piccalilli - £7.95
Fish goujon & tartare sauce - £6.95
Cheese & chutney (v) - £6.95
Bacon, Brie & cranberry - £7.25

PUDDINGS
Dish Name £5.95 Each

Ginger sponge with honey & ginger ice cream

Baked chocolate & blood orange meringue tart

Chef’s homemade cheesecake with a berry compote

Bishop’s Tipple bread & butter pudding with vanilla pod custard

Chef’s homemade sharing plate of puddings - £12.95
Ice cream - one scoop - £1.75 • two scoops - £3.50 • three scoops - £5.25

CHEESES
Selection of British cheese with assorted biscuits, apple, grapes, celery & chutney

Please choose from the following... Black-eyed Susan • Fosseway Fleece
Wookey Hole Cave aged Cheddar • Isle of White Blue • Tuxford & Tebbutt Stilton

One cheese - £4.95 • two cheeses - £5.95 • three cheeses - £6.95 • four cheeses - £7.95

Terms & conditions. A non-returnable deposit is required for confirmation of all bookings. Deposits will be a minimum of five pounds per person for party bookings and ten pounds on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. We require payment in full prior to arrival and a pre-order is required to confirm the booking. All payments by cheque must be received at least ten working days prior to the booking. Cheque payments on the day are not accepted. Please do not send cash by post. If you for any reason have a cancellation and/or menu change due to unforeseen circumstances this can be made up to forty eight hours in advance of the booking. We reserve the right to charge in full for any cancellations or amends made after this point. Please advise well in advance of any special dietary or access requirements and we will do our best to accommodate. We reserve the right to amend these conditions without prior notice and to withhold service in compliance with health and safety and/or licensing regulations. Allergy advice - all food is prepared in our kitchen where nuts, gluten and other allergens are present. Our menu descriptions do not include all ingredients. If you have a food allergy, please let us know before ordering. Full allergen information is available upon request. All weights are approximate before cooking. Fish dishes may contain small bones. We aim to support local farmers and growers from the Assured Food Standards Association.
(v) = Suitable for vegetarians.