Elevated bar fare
Warm up with Monty Brewing Company in Highfields
The popular brewery offers an outstanding menu of locally-sourced, handcrafted food. Sun-drenched and wonderfully cosy, even on the coldest of range-side days, Monty Brewing Company in Highfields makes for an incredible day or night out. Offering beautiful views over the valley and a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, both the brews and the food are outstanding.
The brewery features a range of tasty beers made on-site, complemented by guest craft beers over 15 taps. The wine list features a carefully curated selection of locally sourced wines and there is a selection of boutique spirits and locally produced soft drinks on offer.
And if that’s not a good enough reason to settle in for a long afternoon, Monty Brewing Company’s food offering certainly is.
There are two menus to choose from, both of which heavily feature local, seasonal produce.
“It was important for us to include as much local produce as we could,” says owner and head brewer, Nathan Semmens. “We’ve used rhubarb and blueberries from Highfields and Hampton previously and we try to incorporate our local chocolate maker Metiisto in our desserts.
“It’s not the cheapest way to source ingredients, but the quality is high and we are supporting local producers.”
For more casual fare to share with friends, the bar menu includes grazing and cheese boards, a baked brie with truffle honey and a selection of tasty handmade breads, buffalo chicken wings and a range of handcrafted sourdough pizzas.
The sophisticated main menu offers much more than your standard brewery fare and reflects the seasons beautifully. Winter menu highlights include the locally sourced Mort & Co Phoenix Wagyu Sirloin and the Hearty Pappardelle Pasta.
The pasta is handmade by Head Chef, Adam Hamilton, who is keen to keep as much of the production inhouse as possible.
“Making everything from scratch makes the food all the more special. We already make our own flatbreads and will start making our own sourdough breads soon.”
Monty’s own beers are also incorporated into the food menu with stouts a favourite in winter months.
The menu also caters for vegetarians and vegans with some delicious options including a delicious pumpkin hummus with charred onions and sesame and garlic flatbread.
“The swiss flat mushroom burger is incredible,” Nathan says. “It’s so full of flavour.”