Le Blaireau

'Eat well, laugh often and love much' at New Forest brasserie and bar Le Blaireau. Situated in the grounds of Careys Manor Hotel and Spa, Le Blaireau provides a relaxed enjoyable atmosphere offering high quality authentic French cuisine and an all french wine list.

Opening Times

Lunch - Friday, Saturday and Sunday (12pm - 2.30pm - last orders at 2pm).

Dinner - Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 6pm to 10pm (Last sitting at 8:30pm. The restaurant will close at 10pm)

Please note: In accordance with government instruction, all our restaurants and bars will be closed between 10pm - 5am. We will still be able to provide food and drink through room service if you are a hotel resident as long as it is ordered by phone or online.

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Mangez bien

Sample some of the best French cuisine in Hampshire, with a delicious menu inspired by regional French cooking, a selection of fine wines and a vibrant informal atmosphere. Our expert staff are on hand to recommend the perfect wine to accompany your meal.

Dishes change frequently to reflect the availability of local seasonal produce.

Sunday Lunch - 25% Off

2 COURSES Was £18.50, Now £13.87

3 COURSES Was £24.50, Now £18.37

Soupe Du Jour (Veg, Nf)

Homemade Soup Of The Day

Chevre Chaud (V, Nf, Can Be Gf)

Goats Cheese Bruchetta, Tomato Chutney, Balsamic

Pate De Campagne (Nf, Can Be Gf)

Coarse Pork Pate, Onion Chutney, Toasted Baguette

Assiette De Cruditees (Veg) (Gf)

Assorted Raw Vegetables, French Dressing

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Le Poulet Chasseur (Gf) (Nf)

Pan Fried Free Range Chicken Breast, White Wine, Chicken Jus, Onion, Lardons And Baby Potatoes

L’agneau

Roast Rump Of Lamb, Red Wine And Thyme Jus, Sauteed Potatoes

Le Saumon

Pan Fried Organic Salmon, Lemon Butter Sauce, Baby Potatoes

Poivron Farci (V) (Gf) (Nf)

Stuffed Pepper With Vegetable Ratatouille & Feta Cheese, Light Tomato Coulis

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Medley De Fruits (Nf) (Gf)

Minted Fresh Fruits With Pineapple Sorbet

Crème Brulee (Nf)

Vanilla Crème Brulee, Lemon Shortbread Biscuit

Selection De Fromages

Brie, Roquefort And Tomme De Savoie

Duo Of Ice Cream

Vanilla, Cherry, Strawberry, Chocolate, Salted Caramel, Mint Chocolate, Sorbet Mango, Raspberry, Pineapple

Light Bites

Bread & Butter £2

Garlic Baguette £2.50 (Nf)

Garlic Baguette & Cheese £3.50 (Nf)

Mixed Olives £3.50 (Nf)

Pretzels £2.50

Garlic & Herb Mini Grissini £2.50

Baguettes £8.50

(Served With French Fries)

Ham & Emmental Cheese (Nf)

Roasted Vegetables And Goats Cheese (Nf) (V)

Prawn Cocktail & Salad (Nf)

Croque Monsieur - Ham & Cheese Toasted With Bechamel Sauce & Emmental Cheese Topping £7.25 (Nf)

Croque Tomate - Tomato & Cheese Toasted With Bechamel Sauce & Emmental Cheese Topping £7.25 (V) (Nf)

Free Range Egg Omelette £6.50

(Served With French Fries)

Add Ham / Chives / Mushroom / Cheese / Tomato 55p Each (Nf) (Gf)

A La Carte

Sample Menu

Starters

Soupe du jour £6 (veg)

Chevre chaud £7.50 (v) (available gluten free)

Goats cheese bruchetta, tomato chutney, balsamic glaze

Champignon farci £7.50 (veg) (gf)

Portobello mushroom stuffed with corail lentils, garlic and tomatoes, red wine jus

Terrine de legumes £6.95 (v) (gf)

(available for vegan without mayonnaise)

(vegetable terrine served with a pesto mayonnaise)

Vol au vent aux champignons et courge £7.50 (v)

(puff pastry filled with a ragout of mushroom and squash, garlic cream)

Assiette du charcuterie £9.95/£14.25

Cured meat, pate platter, cocktail gherkins, mixed salad and croutons

Salade nicoise £8.50/£16.50 (gf) (nf)

Grilled salmon, beans, potatoes, tomato, egg, anchovies, peppers and olives salad

Camembert chaud £7.95 (v) (nf)

Breaded baked camembert, onion chutney

Les Plats Principaux

Le poulet chasseur £17.95 (gf) (nf)

Pan fried free range chicken breast, white wine, chicken jus, onion, tomato, mushroom, lardons and baby potatoes

Matured sirloin steak £20.00 (gf)

Served with french fries and grilled tomato, salad

Green peppercorn sauce £2.50

Blue cheese sauce £2.50

Garlic butter £1.50

Canard confit £18.95

Confit of duck leg, cherry sauce, sauteed potatoes

Filet de bar provencal £20.00

Pan fried filet of seabass with tomato, pepper and olive, baby potatoes

Filet de cabillaud frit £14.50 (nf)

Tempura battered fish, tartare sauce, french fries, salad

Tian de legumes £13.95 (veg) (nf)

Tian of courgette, tomato and onion served with a tomato coulis, parmesan crisp

Crepe farcie £14.95 (v) (nf)

Pancake filled with spinach, squash and ricotta cheese, tomato coulis

Les Garnitures £3.50

Vegetable Of The Day (Gf)

Buttered Baby Potatoes, Sautéed Potatoes (Gf)

French Fries (Gf)

Green Salad / Mixed Salad/ Tomato And Shallots Salad (Gf)

Les Desserts

Trio d’ananas £6.50 (Nf) (Gf) (Veg)

Carpaccio, Roasted, Sorbet

Crème Brulee £6.50 (Nf)

Vanilla Crème Brulee, Lemon Shortbread Biscuit

Tarte Tatin Au Pommes £7.50 (Nf)

Warm Upside Down Apple Tart, Vanilla Ice Cream

Fondant Au Chocolat £7.50 (10mn)

Dark Chocolat Fondant, Salted Caramel Ice Cream

Selection De Fromages £8.50

(Brie, Blue And Tomme De Savoie)

Purbeck Award Winning Dorset Ice Cream £2.00 Per Scoop (Nf)

Vanilla, Cherry, Strawberry, Chocolate, Salted Caramel, Mint Chocolate, Sorbet Mango, Raspberry, Pineapple

Contain Nuts (N) Vegetarian (V) Gluten Free (Gf) Vegan (Veg) Nut Free (Nf)

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