A monster challenge is being extended to food lovers in Brigg by the new couple in charge at one of the town's most historic town centre venues.
Mark Burns and Ellie Vickers have a whopping mixed grill on the menu at the Exchange Bar, on the ground floor of Brigg's only grade two star listed building, The Exchange Coach House Inn.
"It's such a big portion that surely no-one can finish it," says Mark. "You'd need two people to finish it all!"
The monster mixed grill costs £13.95p at a venue where Winston Churchill famously stayed during the Second World War, ahead of D-Day.
Anyone who manages to clear their plate will qualify to give the Prime Minister's famous 'V for Victory' salute by way of celebration!
Ellie is overseeing the food menu and offering a wide range of English and Thai dishes, including her renowned Thai green curry.
This proved particularly popular at the White Hart, on Bridge Street, Brigg, which the couple ran until very recently.
Mark and Ellie spent 20 months at the White Hart, recently sold by the brewery to a hospitality management company.
Mark is a very experienced licensee and once ran a night club in Harrogate.
At one time he had 26 pubs in his portfolio at the same time, which he leased to a team of managers.
Opening hours at the Exchange Bar - offering a range of beers, wines and ciders - are noon to 11pm , Mondays to Thursdays; noon to midnight, Fridays and Saturdays; and noon to 10.30pm on Sundays.
Food - freshly prepared and sourced from local suppliers - will be available daily from noon to 3pm and between 6pm and 9pm.
Sunday roast lunches are on offer.
Live music will be provided as an added attraction at the Exchange, with details appearing on Brigg Blog.
Among bands already signed up are local Britpop specialists The Dirty Pitchers on Saturday, September 8, from 8.30pm.
There are also plans to add another pool team, playing on the table available within the bar area.
Mark and Ellie took over at the weekend, with Brigg Blog popping by on Saturday night to take pictures of them and staff behind the bar.
The Exchange enjoys pedestrian access from Bigby Street and Wrawby Street (through the brick archway).
The food menu is now been finalised and will launch from September 5.
Good Luck Mark and Ellie!
ReplyDeleteLoved the Sunday lunches at the White Heart and Mark always kept his beer well looked after...see you soon:)
Mark,If anyone can you can.This place needs someone like you and after the great job that you did at the White Hart the only way is up. Ellie we are also looking forward to your food that we we have missing these past few weeks.
ReplyDeletePs. I LOVE THIS BAR,IT'S MY KIND OF PLACE....M&K