The Butchers Bar and Steakhouse in Long Eaton, Derbyshire

Still regularly pinching myself when I get to tell people that I’m a travel, lifestyle and FOOD blogger (never complaining though)

I very recently stopped by at one of my most favourite eateries The Butchers Bar and Steakhouse in Long Eaton to photograph their amazing new Spring menu. I also got to sit down and have a chat with head chef Danny Holloway about what is fundamental to him when creating his dishes and also why his oven is the Daddy Mack!

Now obviously I took a lot of photos. I’ve collated a small selection of some of my favourite fayres from the day just to give you a bit of a teaser……..

So whilst meat is obviously a big old factor here at The Butchers Bar and Steakhouse, both vegetarians and vegans are also catered for. In fact the honey glazed halloumi and the field soup (leek, onion and potato) were actually two of my favourite starters. For the more carnivorous folk amongst us, The Butchers are pretty sure you won’t find a better steak out there. They are a steakhouse after all; we’d expect nothing less. Head chef Danny spoke to me about the importance of locally sourcing his meat. He also then grills it in his smoking hot charcoal-fuelled Josper Oven. The Josper can reach up to temperatures of 450°c which allows the meat to cook quicker and therefore have longer resting times. All of this helps to guarantee a better tasting steak, and I can happily tell you, because I got to taste it all, that they ain’t lying!! On this new menu there is also an opportunity to try some lesser know cuts of steak such as the Denver and Bavette. You can even order a steak flight to share between two, meaning three different steaks, mac n cheese and hand cut chips. Not for the faint hearted or small stomached! And if steak really isn’t for you there are still plenty of other options from Burgers to Belly Pork, from Cod to Confit Duck.

But remember to save yourself some room because the sweet menu is not to be sniffed at. Personally I would describe the dessert offerings as classic but with a twist, there’s also something quite comforting and cosy about all of the dishes; which to me, is what a pudding should be. I was sad to see the back of one of my old favourites – The Butchers banana bread and I was actually so sure that I wasn’t going to like the carrot cake replacement, but GOOD LORD, I was converted. I actually sat all by myself in the restaurant and finished the entire piece like a woman possessed. I had never had carrot cake before in my life but I know for sure I’ll be ordering it now again and again.