Gastropub: (n)  a "British term for a public house ('pub') which specializes in high-quality food a step above the more basic 'pub grub'. The name is a portmanteau of pub and gastronomy.  A Gastropub is similar to an Italian brasserie or French bistro."

 

The Hart & Thistle offers great food, prepared fresh, in a relaxed and comfortable ambience.  “Come for the beer….stay for the food….come back for the food.”

 

Dunnottar Room

Dunnottar Castle was built during the 13th century by Sir William Keith, the 1st Earl Marischal of Scotland.

It is a ruined medieval castle located on the north-east coast of Scotland just outside of Stonehaven. 

"Dun" means hill fort or place of strength.

 Available for:  Corporate meetings (full audio visual) * Private dinners * Cocktail receptions

* Sporting events on the 50″ plasma screen

 For Information & Bookings contact ~ manager@hartandthistle.com

 
 
 


 

MENU
 

Starters

Hart Nachos  with Cheddar & peppered cheeses, tomatoes, jalapenos, onions & Kalamata olives.  Served with lime cilantro salsa and sour cream  11
                Add Black Bean Chilli Dip   2
                Add House -Smoked Chicken   4

Proscuitto Wrapped Digby Scallops  Pecorino peashoot purée and balsamic gastrique  13

Trio of Dips  with grilled pita bread & corn tortilla  8
            Lime & Chilli Hummus

Kalamata Olive & Sundried Tomato

Chèvre & Fire-Roasted Pepper

Thistle Wings  one pound of our crispy Jamaican jerk spiced wings, with sweet and spicy mango chutney   11

 Steamed Local Scotian Blue Mussels  9
                    choice of
            Roasted Orange and Keith's White Ale
            Tomato Pesto Butter or
            Garlic, Shallots & Chardonnay

 Calamari  crisped in panko, served with a sweet chilli mayo & tomato jam  10

 Island Sweet Potato Fries  with curried mayo  9

Hand Cut Sea-Salted PEI Russets  with red pepper chèvre dip   6

Brewmaster's Garlic Fries PEI russets served spiked with garlic, parsley
and sea salt   7

House-Smoked Atlantic Salmon  with red wine pickled pearl onions, capers, peppered cream cheese & roasted garlic French toast   10

Bruschetta marinated heirloom tomatoes, olive oil & Parmesan cheese baked on artisan olive bread   9

Soups

Seafood Chowder  traditional creamy Maritime chowder   Cup 7 / Bowl 11

Black Bean Chilli  vegetarian chilli served with homemade cornbread    Cup 7 / Bowl 11

Kettley's Kettle  ask your server for today's selection   Cup 6 / Bowl 8

Salads

Smoked Chicken & Baby Pear Salad with local greens & maple bourbon gastrique  10

Caesar Salad  traditional style or Hart style:
charbroiled with zesty focaccia croutons, double smoked bacon and a white balsamic dressing   9
           add House -Smoked Chicken   4

Beet and Goat Cheese Salad
with baby spinach, pecans & balsamic fig dressing   9

Chilled Bangkok Noodle Salad with Asian style sweet soy & Hoisin dressing with orange essence  8

Caprese Salad fresh Mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes & basil with cracked pepper, sea salt, balsamic vinegar & olive oil  10

Sandwiches & Burgers

 The Clubhouse….Our way!   House-smoked chicken, bacon, provolone cheese, tomato and lettuce on toasted focaccia with lemon pesto mayonnaise   12

 Reuben  Montreal smoked beef brisket on marbled rye with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut & classic dressing, Monte Cristo style   12

 Lobster Roll fresh Nova Scotia lobster with lemon tarragon aioli  17

 BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders  smoky-BBQ'd pulled pork with sautéed sweet peppers & frizzled onions   10

Grilled Barramundi Sandwich on artisan potato chive bread with lemon basil aioli  14

Veggie Burger  made with oats, brown rice, sautéed veggies and tofu.  Topped with peppered havarti, caramelized onions, & sweet chilli mayo  10

 Hart Burger  our beef patty with smoked bacon, aged cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion and dill pickle   12

 Thistle’s Bigger Burger  our beef patty topped with a BBQ’d Sweet William's sausage, peppered havarti, lettuce, tomato, red onion and dill pickle   14

Northumberland Lamb Burger with tzatziki, rosemary carmelized onion & blue cheese   13

 Sandwiches and burgers are served with hand cut
 sea-salted PEI russet French fries

Hand Thrown Pizzas

Margherita  olive oil, pesto, roasted garlic, tomato, arugula, red onion and fresh parmesan   11

 Smoked Salmon  pesto, smoked salmon, caramelized onions, asparagus tips, artichokes and cream cheese   13

Buffalo Pepperoni & Asiago   13

 Quattro Fromaggio four cheese pizza with heirloom tomatoes and arugula   12

 Mediterranean  olive oil, roasted garlic, tomato, sweet onions, Baby Spinach, red pepper, artichoke, kalamata olives & feta   12
                add Sweet William's Italian Sausage  3

Bruschetta Pizza baked with tomatoes, garlic & fresh Parmesan  11

 

Pastas

Scallop and Shrimp Linguine local George's Bank scallops tossed in a lobster brandy cream with shrimp 7 tarragon   16

 Sweet William's Italian Sausage Penne  with creamy tomato & fennel, mushrooms and green peppercorns   14

 Chicken Penne Kalamata olives, fresh arugula, honey roasted tomato & feta  14

 Vegetable Fettucine  with arugula, roasted tomatoes, asparagus ribbons, roast garlic cream and red pepper coulis   12

Lobster Ravioli with Nova Scotia lobster & julienne vegetables in a rich dill cream   17
 

For the ‘Harty’Appetite

Maritime Seafood n’ Chips  served with hand cut fries sea salted PEI Russets & house-made tartar sauce
          Beer Battered Haddock     2 pc   12 /  3 pc   15
          Breaded Scallops   15
          Breaded Shrimp   13
          All Three   16

 16 oz Cowboy Steak charbroiled bone-in steak with fresh herb butter, Chef's warm potato salad, frizzled onions & today's vegetable    28

Spice Rubbed Atlantic Salmon with maple whiskey chilli glaze & Chef's warm potato salad   15

Mocha Broiled Chicken  with chillies, red wine peppercorn butter, sweet potato pave & today’s vegetable   14

Stir-Fried Beef Tips  in an orange ponzu sauce with coconut rice   13

Boiled Lobster  1½ lb fresh Nova Scotia lobster with melted butter, Chef's warm potato salad and today’s vegetable     market

10oz Char Broiled Center Cut Pork Chop served with banana & pear chutney, Chef's warm potato salad & today's vegetable    18

Cedar-Wrapped Atlantic Haddock with basil butter & Chef's warm potato salad & today's vegetables   16

Sides:  Chef's warm potato salad or today’s vegetable    3 each

Desserts

Decadent Brownie  9     Bread Pudding  9     Chef's Feature  9     Sampler Tile  12

Prices do not include HST
Items and prices subject to change without notice.