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John Brunt VC

A pub in Paddock Wood.

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The John Brunt is a great British pub at the heart of the Paddock Wood community. 

With our warm welcome and family friendly atmosphere we offer the perfect place for catching up with friends, family celebrations or just a quiet coffee. Our menu is bursting with traditional pub classics, delicious desserts and award winning kids dishes. 

Behind the bar, a great selection of beer, cider, wine and cocktails as well as a great choice of low or no alcohol options. 

Don’t forget our fantastic beer garden offers a dog friendly retreat come rain or shine and our Wifi is always free!  

24 Church Road, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6HB
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01892 338434

[email protected]

https://thejohnbrunt.co.uk

Facilities include: Live Music, Karaoke, Terrestrial TV, Cask Marque, Quiz, Spirits,

Mon - Thu: 12:00 - 22:30
Fri - Sat: 12:00 - 23:00
Sun: 12:00 - 21:00

Drinks

Drink % Brewery
Sussex Best Bitter 4.0 Harvey's Brewery

Our most famous and popular brand - it makes up over 90% of our total brewing capacity. Winner of the Champion Best Bitter of Britain title at CAMRA's Great British Beers Festival in 2005 and 2006. First brewed as recently as 1955.

Tasting Notes: A superbly balanced session bitter with a prominent hop character.

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Menu

Suitable for vegans (vg), Suitable for vegetarians (v), Contains Alcohol (*), Small bones or shell may be present (+).
Please see PDF for full allergen information.

SMALL PLATES
3 SMALL PLATES FOR £18.50 OR 5 SMALL PLATES FOR £28.00
CHILLI MANGO PRAWNS £7.90

Butterflied king prawns coated in a chilli mango jam then breadcrumbed and deep fried until golden, served with a cooling mango dip.

SAUCY WINGS (+) £6.60

Our spicy buffalo chicken wings with your choice of either Bull’s Eye Original BBQ, spicy Carolina Reaper or ginger and soy sauce.

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN GOUJONS £6.60

Topped with spicy Carolina Reaper sauce and soured cream.

HALLOUMI FRIES (V) £7.10

Halloumi cheese coated in breadcrumbs and deep fried until crispy, served with a chilli jam dip.

SHICKEN TIKKA PIECES (VG) £7.10

Shicken pieces in a tikka marinade, served on a bed of Asian slaw and drizzled with a green chilli, coriander, lime & mint dressing.

TIKKA MASALA CROQUETTES £7.30

Deep fried chicken tikka croquettes with a cooling chilli, coriander, lime & mint dip and puppodum shards.

DUCK SPRING ROLLS £7.10

Mini duck and Hoisin spring rolls, with a ginger and soy dipping sauce.

NACHOS (V) £6.90

Tortilla chips layered with melted cheese, then topped with sour cream, guacamole and a spicy cheese sauce.

CHILLI & CHEESE BITES (V) £7.10

A blend of spicy jalapenos and cheese in a crisp batter, served with a spicy tomato sauce.

COWBOY BEEF TOTS £7.00

Mini hash brown tater tots dusted in a smokey BBQ spice, topped with BBQ brisket and a spicy nacho cheese sauce.

PEPPERED STEAK TOTS (*) £7.00

Mini hash brown tater tots dusted in salt and pepper and topped with pulled beef in a creamy peppercorn sauce.

BURGERS
All served in a toasted brioche style bun with burger sauce, baby gem lettuce, tomato and red onion, with sides of burger relish and crisp skin on fries. (Excluding the Chicken Donner Burger)
CLASSIC BEEF BURGER £11.00

A grilled 6oz beef burger.

CHEESE & BACON BURGER £12.50

A grilled 6oz beef burger, topped with streaky bacon and Cheddar cheese.

RANCH REAPER BURGER £14.50

A grilled 6oz beef burger smothered with Cheddar cheese and hickory smoked beef brisket in a spicy Carolina Reaper sauce, topped with a hash brown and onion ring.

CHICKEN DONNER BURGER £14.00

Your late night favourite reimagined, American style fried chicken fillet on a bed of Asian slaw, topped with spicy chicken kebab, red onion and cooling mint sauce. Served in a toasted brioche style bun, with crisp skin on fries.

BBQ FRIED CHICKEN BURGER £13.00

Two American style fried chicken fillets with Bull’s Eye Original BBQ sauce and Cheddar cheese.

GARDEN GOURMET BURGER (VG) £11.50

Plant-based soya, beetroot, carrot and bell pepper burger, smothered with caramelised red onion chutney. (Burger sauce not included.)

WORLD FLAVOURS
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA £13.30

Chicken breast cooked in a medium spiced tikka masala sauce. Served with white and wild rice, chapati, puppodum and mango chutney.

BUTTERNUT GOBI DHANSAK (VG) £13.30

A delicious vegan curry of cauliflower florets, butternut squash, split peas and lentils in a mildly spiced curry sauce. Served with white and wild rice, chapati, puppodum and mango chutney.

SINGAPORE NOODLES (V) £10.80

Egg Noodles with red pepper, shredded carrot and spinach in a spicy oriental style sauce, topped with chillies and spring onion.

KATSU CHICKEN £12.00

Crisp, deep fried chicken fillet with a spicy curry sauce, served with white and wild rice and an Asian salad.

PIRI PIRI CHICKEN SKEWERS £13.10

Chicken breast skewers coated in a hot and spicy Piri Piri sauce, served on a bed of spiced fries, with a side of cooling Asian slaw.

BEEF & PANCETTA LASAGNE (*) £12.80

Beef and pancetta lasagne with a rich red wine ragu, served with garlic ciabatta and a dressed mixed side salad.

MARGHERITA PIZZA (V) £12.30

The classic topping of tomato sauce and grated mozzarella cheese.

PEPPERONI PIZZA £12.80

Pepperoni and grated mozzarella cheese on a traditional tomato sauce base.

BEEF BOURGUIGNON £14.30

Slow cooked diced beef featherblade in a traditional red wine sauce with mushrooms, onions and bacon. Served with creamy mashed potato, peas and carrots.

GRILLS
8OZ GAMMON STEAK £14.05

Gammon steak grilled until tender, topped with your choice of fried egg or pineapple rings. Served with chips, garden peas and half a grilled tomato. With Egg

RUMP STEAK £17.05

28 Day Aged Rump steak, served with onion rings, chips, garden peas and half a grilled tomato.

SAUCES £2.95

A choice of 2 sauces.

HOME COMFORTS
STEAK & ALE PIE (*) £12.80

Buttery shortcrust pastry with a filling of braised British beef steak in rich, dark ale. Served with creamy mashed potato and a medley of green vegetables.

CHICKEN, HAM HOCK & LEEK PIE £12.80

Shortcrust pastry pie with a filling of chicken, slow cooked ham hock and leeks in a cream sauce. Served with creamy mashed potato and a medley of green vegetables.

HALF ROAST CHICKEN COMBO (+) £13.30

Roast chicken with a choice of flavour, 2 sides and a dipping sauce.

HUNTER’S CHICKEN £13.80

Chicken breast with streaky bacon, Bull’s Eye Original BBQ sauce and melted cheese. Served with chips, onion rings and corn ribs.

SAUSAGE & MASH £12.50

Three Cumberland pork sausages, caramelised onion gravy, creamy mashed potato and garden peas.

CREAMY PEPPERCORN CHICKEN (*) £13.80

Chicken breast smothered in a creamy peppercorn sauce, served with a timbale of white and wild rice.

ALL DAY BREAKFAST £11.50

Two Cumberland pork sausages, streaky bacon, baked beans, two fried eggs, grilled tomato and chips.

MAC & CHEESE (V) £12.30

Our American-style mac and cheese, served with garlic ciabatta and a dressed mixed side salad.

FISH & CHIPS (+) £13.55

Our signature hand battered fish fillet served with chips, mushy peas or garden peas and tartare sauce. With garden peas

SCAMPI & CHIPS (+) £13.05

Wholetails of Scottish scampi, coated in breadcrumbs and served with chips, mushy peas or garden peas and tartare sauce. With garden peas

LIGHTER OPTIONS
SANDWICHES

A choice of 3 breads.

RUMP STEAK MELT £9.10

Sliced rump steak topped with melted Cheddar cheese. Best served in a ciabatta.

FISH FINGER (+) £8.10

Fish fingers, baby gem lettuce and tartare sauce. Best served on white sliced loaf.

TUNA MELT £7.60

Tuna mayonnaise topped with melted cheese. Best served in a ciabatta.

SHICKEN TIKKA (VG) £8.10

Shicken Tikka on a bed of Asian slaw with a chilli, coriander, lime & mint dressing. Best served on flatbread.

SAUSAGE £8.30

Two Cumberland pork sausages with caramelised red onion chutney. Best served in a ciabatta.

ADD SOME CHIPS (VG) £1.75
SALADS

A freshly dressed salad of mixed leaves, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, peppers, grated carrot and radish topped with your choice of:

RUMP STEAK £11.80
SHICKEN TIKKA (VG) £11.80
GREEK SPICED CHICKEN £11.80
SIDES
ONION RINGS (VG) £3.25
SKIN ON FRIES (VG) £3.35
CHIPS (VG) £3.35
CREAMY MASHED POTATO (V) £3.35
DRESSED MIXED SALAD (VG) £3.35
WHITE BREAD & BUTTER (V) £1.85
GARLIC CIABATTA (VG) £3.45
GARLIC CIABATTA WITH CHEESE (V) £3.95
KIDS
INCLUDES MAIN, SIDE & DESSERT £7.30

Choice of: Mac n Cheese (V) • Beef Burger • BirdsEye Fish Fingers (4) (+) • Chicago Town Cheese Pizza (V) • Battered Chicken Chunks (6)

SIDES

Choose your sides from: Chips (VG) • Mash (V) • Rice (VG) • Garlic Ciabatta (VG) • Peas (VG) • Baked Beans (VG) • Buttered Corn Ribs (V)

DESSERT

Smarties Pop Up Ice Cream (V) • Fab Ice Lolly (V) • Rowntree’s Fruit Pastilles Ice Lolly (VG) • Strawberry Ambrosia Dessert Pot

DESSERTS
CHOCOLATE ORANGE ROULADE £7.70

Chocolate sponge layered with a dark chocolate orange ganache, served with chocolate sauce and whipped cream.

LOTUS BISCOFF DESSERT (VG) £6.90

Creamy vanilla mousse on a Lotus Biscuit base, topped with biscoff spread and crunchy crumb. Drizzled with a biscoff sauce.

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING (V) £6.40

Warm date and toffee flavoured sponge with a sticky toffee sauce, served with custard.

TRIO OF ICE CREAMS (VG) £5.90

Your choice of vanilla, strawberry or chocolate ice cream, topped with strawberry or chocolate flavour sauce.

CIDER APPLE CRUMBLE PIE (*)(V) £6.90

The best of both worlds, Bramley apple pie with a crumble topping, served with custard.

SALTED CARAMEL ROCKY ROAD (V) £7.60

Pure decadence. Brownie squares topped with dark chocolate cheesecake, brownie cubes, balls of mallow, caramel curls and chocolate sauce. Served with chocolate ice cream.

BREAD & BUTTER PUDDING (V) £7.40

A traditional pudding of sliced bread layered with rich vanilla custard, sultanas, demerara sugar and nutmeg. Served with custard.

ETON MESS £7.90

A giant choux “burger bun” layered with strawberry ice cream, strawberry mousse, a meringue “burger” and cream.

BILLIONAIRE £7.90

A giant choux “burger bun” layered with salted caramel sauce, chocolate ice cream, billionaire’s choc chip mix, a giant triple chocolate cookie “burger”, cream and chocolate flavour sauce.