IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DINE WITH US
WE WOULD ALWAYS ADVISE MAKING A RESERVATION. PLEASE CALL, WHATSAPP OR EMAIL US.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU.
One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well... (Virginia Woolf)
"Inn keeping" with our surroundings our menu changes with the seasons which is built around our passion for homemade, flavoursome and freshly prepared food. Wherever possible we try to support our local suppliers many, like us are family businesses who pride themselves on customer satisfaction. Essentially buying locally stimulates the local economy ensuring sustainability of rural communities, which here at The Fortescue Arms we are very proud to support.
Our menu embraces everything that is traditional about the Great British Pub, from hearty old fashioned favourites, modern international dishes, Sunday roasts and daily "Ian Recommends" dishes (Ian is our resident Chef & proprietor). However for those guests that are unable to choose a meal from our menu, please advise us, if we have the ingredients (and the chef is not too busy) we shall try to accommodate you!
Guests may dine in either bar or restaurant (it neither looks nor feels like a typical restaurant) where you can be assured of unstuffy service and a relaxed atmosphere. We are happy to cater for groups with prior arrangement and certainly welcome families, however for the safety and comfort of all our guests, we kindly request that children remain seated at all times. For parties of six or more a pre-order will be required and would suggest contacting us for current menu.
With reasonable notice we are happy to cater for those with special dietary requirements, however we are not able to accommodate those with serious or life threatening nut allergies as we can not guarantee the provenance of every individual item in meals produced by our kitchen.
Please contact us so that we may discuss any specific requirements you may have and we will try our utmost to accommodate your needs.
Sample menu's are available to download below. Please note that during busy periods there maybe a delay as many of our dishes are freshly prepared to order!
Unfortunately due to an increase in NO-SHOWS we are having to introduce the following policy for groups of eight or above & parties during the festive period or private events. This is not a decision we have taken lightly & apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Deposit & Cancellation Policy
We're delighted you've chosen to dine or celebrate with us. To help us look after every guest properly, we ask for a deposit on certain bookings. This policy explains how deposits work, when they're refundable, and what happens if plans change.
When we take a deposit
A deposit is requested for:
- Larger dining bookings (typically 8 or more guests)
- Private events, function hire and exclusive use of any area of the pub
- Festive period bookings (typically December)
- Any pre-arranged set menu or bespoke menu booking
Deposit Amount
Our standard deposit is £5 per person, payable at the time of booking. For private events and Christmas bookings, a higher per-person deposit or set-menu pre-payment may apply, and we will confirm the exact amount with you when the booking is made.
Deposits are deducted from your final bill on the day.
Cancellation & Refunds
We understand that plans sometimes change, so we aim to be as fair as possible:
- More than 48 hours' notice — your deposit will be refunded in full, or held against a future booking, whichever you prefer.
- Between 24 and 48 hours' notice — 50% of the deposit will be refunded.
- Less than 24 hours' notice — the deposit is non-refundable.
- No-shows — the deposit is non-refundable and, for larger bookings or private events, we reserve the right to charge for any pre-ordered food or services already prepared on your behalf.
Reducing Guest Numbers
If the size of your party falls after the booking is confirmed, please let us know at least 48 hours in advance so we can adjust arrangements. Where less than 48 hours' notice is given, the per-person deposit for the reduced guests may be retained to cover food and preparation already underway.
Changing your booking
We're always happy to move a booking to another date where possible. If you let us know more than 48 hours in advance, your deposit will transfer to the new date at no extra cost. Within 48 hours, transfers are at our discretion and subject to availability.
How to Cancel or Amend
To cancel or change a booking, please contact us as early as you can:
- Telephone: 01548 521215
- WhatsApp: 07903 326520
- Email: [email protected]
Refund Method
Refunds, where due, will be made via BACS within 10 working days of cancellation being confirmed.
Our Discretion
We will always try to be reasonable in cases of genuine emergency, illness or bereavement. Please do speak with us — we'd much rather find a way forward than turn a difficult situation into a worse one.
This policy forms part of our Terms & Conditions and applies to all deposit-bearing bookings made at The Fortescue Arms, East Allington.
Please note that our Takeaway menu is for collection only, thank you.
Please call our dedicated team for further information on daily specials & children's menus.
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