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TA_Browns_LibraryWelcome to fine dining in The Library @ Browns Hotel, Tavistock, Devon

The introduction to the Fine dining restaurant 'The Library @ Browns Hotel'

There are times when a special occasion demands extra special surroundings. Somewhere where privacy is guaranteed and where personal service is lifted to exceptional levels, with elegant and understated luxury for the ultimate dining experience, this culinary excellence is pursued by the team at Browns with passion and creativity.
Our team will create an exclusive collection of seasonal dishes just for you. Ask for your personal favourites, or leave it to them to select. Either way you'll enjoy exquisite food prepared using the very best of the seasonal produce, by a team with a passion for their craft.
The wines are paired with the menu to highlight the flavours of each season, recommended from the Browns extensive cellar, which boasts over 100 bins.

 

                                                   

 

The philosophy of the 'Library @ Browns'

Our chefs have been obsessed with food, ingredients and the 'eating out' experience for as long as they can remember, with this in mind our aim is to take you on a journey of taste, texture and temperature using classics with forward thinking techniques to create something unique and modern without forgetting key elements of flavour and seasonality, the core and heart which drives us to push that extra mile. The tasting menu will deliver a real adventure of the palate, nurturing course by course to tantalise all the senses.

We are excited by the un-expected, it could be an adaption of a timeless dish or serving ingredients in different guises that will make the meal memorable.

Ultimately, going to the Library is about fun - going on an adventure of smells, sights, tastes and textures.

Telephone: Call 01822 618 686 or email info@brownsdevon.com to book

 

Mike Palmer is from the West Country, born and bread in Princetown, Mike began his culinary career in Devon, aged 15 working in a local public house

The next five years he undertook a full five year apprenticeship for Welcome Hotels, during this period he moved to the Two Bridges Hotel – Princetown – Devon.
During a four year stint he worked his way through the ranks of the brigade to become Sous Chef. As he became an integral member of the kitchen he then gained promotion to Senior Sous Chef in 2005 and then Head Chef in 2007.

Mike was then given the opportunity to became Head Chef of Browns Hotel – Tavistock, sister property to the highly acclaimed 22 Mill Street - Chagford were he achieved within the first six months – 2 AA Rossettes.

Mikes dream is to put Tavistock onto the culinary map, through hard work and consistency.

Mikes brigade play the most important role in the day to day running and he is supported by a young energetic team of chefs. They all bring their own personalities, passion and love to the job they undertake, and with Mikes support continue to flourish and grow as part of the ever improving and developing team. Through their support, commitment and dedication, Mike truly believes that anything is achievable.

The Library is Mike’s idea - away of redefining, renewing & developing the dining experience and utilise his culinary expertise, creating a sequence of dishes designed not only to capture a delicious and exciting range of flavours, textures and aromas, but also to bring multisensory appeal, some culinary history and a sense of theatre to the dining experience.

Telephone:  Call 01822 618 686 or email info@brownsdevon.com to book

 
 
Tasting Menu

The Tasting Menu @ the Library @ Browns Hotel

A experience of something which is intended either to make you understand what it is like or to make you want more of it

Our chefs have devised the tasting menu as a celebration off the finest, most seasonal and local produce available from the market that day

Click here to view a sample Spring taster menu

Flights of wine to accompany the tasting menu is an additional £25 per person
The menu is designed to be taken by the entire table, to ensure the upmost excellence and consistency of the Library dining experience.

Bespoke Menu 

The Bespoke Menu @ the Library @ Browns Hotel
BESPOKE – Specially made for a particular person

Why not indulge in a truly Bespoke menu, specifically tailored to your favourite tastes and preferences.

Please let us know - your favourite seasonal ingredients, whether it be native lobster from Fowey in the height of summer or wild venison from the rolling hills of Exmoor on a cold winters evening.
 
We really would like you to let us know, as we truly believe that we can offer the best produce from our region, which we will then use to create your unique and personalised tasting menu.

The bespoke tasting menu from £75 per person 
Flight of wines designed to accompany the bespoke menu from £30.00 per person
All we ask is for a minimum of 72 hours notice for the ultimate gastronomic journey 

Telephone: Call 01822 618 686 or e-mail info@brownsdevon.com to book

Private dining @ The Library @ Browns Hotel

If you want to celebrate a special occasion – the Library is ideal for, intimate lunches, dinner parties, private celebrations, corporate dining, anniversary's, birthday's, or other special events with family and friends in distinctive style. We will work with you to devise a tailor-made, truly memorable experience for that special occasion .
We can create a special menu in consultation with our executive chef-  we will then personalise the dining area, table settings and floral arrangements to suit.
We will happily accommodate all kinds of entertainment to round off a remarkable celebration should you so desire.  In short, whatever your request or wishes, will be happy to make it happen, with the finest attention of our senior team.

Telephone: Call 01822 618 686 or e-mail info@brownsdevon.com to book

Opening times:
The Library @ Browns Hotel serves dinner: Tuesday – Saturday 19.00 – 21.30
 
Dress Code:
Smart casual  - No jeans or trainers

Telephone: Call 01822 618 686 or e-mail info@brownsdevon.com to book

 

I would just like to thank you and your team for making Christmas and my 40th Birthday a most memorable occasion. Everyone had the most fabulous time and the food and overall service could not be faulted. Having such a diverse list of guests aging from 5yrs to 94 yrs of age was always going to be a tall order to cater for but you all did it with both flair and ultimate consideration for all of my invited guests. I too feel that I have made good friends in Tavy and at Browns Hotel and look forward to spending many more visits with you in the coming years.

Once again thank you so much. It meant so much to me that the event was such a success.

I hope you had a great new year and all the best for 2011.

Regards,
 
Chris Little