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  

Charcuterie Plate (large enough to share)  a locally sourced selection of cured meats, cheese, chutney, bread & pickles  15

Sweet Curry Battered Digby Scallops with a banana chutney & lime aioli  12

Sautéed Black Tiger Shrimp  tossed in a roasted garlic sherry cream  12

Steamed Local Scotian Blue Mussels   9

Fresh tomato, garlic, lemon & white wine
or
“Nashed up”  Chef pairs with our beer of the day

Lobster Poutine  Hand Cut PEI Russets topped with succulent Nova Scotia lobster morsels, cheese curd & lobster bisque -   finished with a light Béarnaise  13

Carpaccio of Beef  thinly sliced Canadian beef with shaved Asiago, crispy flash fried capers & horseradish mayo  11

Trio of Dips  with grilled pita bread & corn tortilla   9
      Lime & Chilli Hummus
      Kalamata Olive Tapanade
      Sundried Tomato & Cream Cheese

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

Calamari  panko crusted, served with sweet chilli mayo & tomato jam   12

Island Sweet Potato Fries  with curried mayo  9

Hand Cut Sea Salted PEI Russets  with sundried tomato & cream cheese dip   6

Hart Nachos  with Cheddar & mozzarella cheeses, tomatoes, jalapenos, onions & Kalamata olives. Served with lime cilantro salsa & sour cream  12
     Add  Black Bean Chilli Dip  2 
     Add  House Smoked Chicken   4

Bruschetta  tomatoes, olive oil, Kalamata tapanade & Parmesan cheese baked on artisan olive bread drizzled with balsamic gastrique  9

House Smoked Atlantic Salmon  with pickled pearl onions, capers, peppered cream cheese & garlic French toast   12

Brewmaster’s Garlic Fries  PEI Russets served spiked with garlic parsley & sea salt  7

Soups

Seafood Chowder  traditional creamy Maritime chowder       Cup 7      Bowl  11

Black Bean Chilli   vegetarian chilli served with house made jalapeno cornbread     Cup 7      Bowl  11 

Stone’s Soup  ask your server for today’s selection      
Cup 6     Bowl  8

Salads

Caesar Salad   romaine tossed in our own Caesar dressing with croutons, bacon bits & Parmesan cheese 9
 
Grilled Caesar  charbroiled romaine hearts with zesty focaccia croutons, smoked bacon, white balsamic dressing & shaved Grana Padano  9

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

Grilled Vegetable Salad with romaine hearts, red onion, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, feta, Kalamata olives, & a lemon oregano dressing  11

Warm Sweet Potato Salad fresh local greens, smoked pork belly, cashews & an apple vinaigrette   10

Add to any salad: House Smoked Chicken   4

Sandwiches & Burgers

All sandwiches and burgers are served with hand cut PEI Russets, unless otherwise specified Substitute Sweet Potato Fries, Caesar or Green Salad for $2.50


Josh’s Big Crunch Chicken Sandwich with an ancho chilli mayo on a roasted onion bun   11

H&T Sausage Sandwich topped with sauerkraut and honey mustard on a sweet potato bun  10

The Clubhouse….Our way!  House smoked chicken, bacon, Provolone cheese, tomato & lettuce on toasted focaccia with lemon pesto mayo   12

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

Grilled Canadian Peameal Backbacon Sandwich  old Canadian Cheddar, caramelized onions  & a trio of mustards  served with sweet potato fries  12

Thai Tuna Sliders seared rare with a tomato cucumber relish, on a sesame wasabi bun served with a green salad   13

Veggie Burger  made with oats, Italian short grain rice, tofu & sautéed veggies. Topped with peppered Havarti, caramelized onions & sweet chilli mayo  10

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

Thistle’s Bigger Burger our beef patty topped with a grilled Italian sausage, peppered Havarti, lettuce, tomato, red onion & dill pickle   14

Northumberland Lamb Burger with tzatziki, rosemary, caramelized onions & blue cheese   13

Hand Thrown Pizzas

Pizza of the Day  ask your server for today’s selection  13

Smoked Salmon Pizza  pesto, smoked salmon, caramelized onions, asparagus tips, artichokes and cream cheese  14

Hot Licks  capocollo, pepperoni, hot banana peppers & our own spicy marinara  12

Mediterranean  olive oil, roasted garlic, tomato, sweet onions, spinach, artichokes, Kalamata olives & feta  12

Smoked Chicken with Fontina cheese, Béchamel, spinach and pecans  13

Quattro Fromaggio  four cheese pizza with heirloom tomatoes & arugula  12

Add to any pizza:  Italian Sausage  3   House Smoked Chicken  4

Pastas

Scallop and Shrimp Linguine  local George’s Bank scallops tossed in a lobster brandy cream sauce with shrimp & tarragon   16

Italian Sausage Penne  with creamy tomato & fennel, mushrooms & green peppercorns   14

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

Vegetable Lasagna  thinly sliced garden vegetables layered between fresh pasta sheets, rich Ricotta cheese, topped with a smoky marinara, served with side Caesar salad  11

Thai Beef Noodle  beef tenderloin tossed in yellow curry, coconut milk, kaffir lime, cilantro, and julienne vegetables  15

For the ‘Harty’Appetite

Maritime Seafood n’ Chips  served with hand cut 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

Northumberland Morrocan style Lamb Chops in a sweet North African spiced demi-glaze, served with garlic smashed potato & today’s vegetable  18

Boiled Lobster  1 ½ lb fresh Nova Scotia lobster with melted butter, eggplant smashed potato & today’s vegetable     market price

Spice Rubbed Atlantic Salmon  with maple whisky chili glaze garlic smashed potato & today’s vegetable  16

Cedar Wrapped Atlantic Haddock with basil butter, garlic smashed potato & today’s vegetable  16

New York Striploin  topped with herbed steak butter,  frizzled onions, horseradish smashed potato & today’s vegetable 
         8oz  18          16oz  30

Adobe Rubbed Flat Iron Twin Steaks served with a roasted corn tomato salsa, chipotle demi-glaze, horseradish smashed potato & today’s vegetable  19

Slow Braised Beef Short Ribs  candied orange ginger demi-glaze, eggplant smashed potato & today’s vegetable   16

Chef Stone’s Jamaican Classic  curried chicken with calypso beans & rice   13

Desserts

Decadent Brownie  9     Bread Pudding  9     Chef's Feature  9     Sampler Tile  15

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