Margot Henderson to open her first pub in Somerset

Chef Margot Henderson is set to open her very first pub with lodgings, The Three Horseshoes, in Somerset this November.

Originally from New Zealand, Henderson trained in her home country before moving to London to work at The French House in Soho, where she met her husband, Fergus Henderson, founder of St John. She later opened Rochelle Canteen on Arnold Circus, with Melanie Arnold.

Found in the countryside village of Batcombe, the 17th Century inn has been “lovingly restored” and will feature a bar, replete with wooden beams, flagstone floors, antique benches and an inglenook fireplace.

It will offer an “succinct wine list”, among local ales alongside Henderson’s bar snacks of Crisp pigs skin; Smoked cod’s roe, Potted pork; and Veal mince on toast.

Its restaurant – The Dining Room – will feature dishes like Devilled crab focaccia; Green bean, roast shallot and anchovy; or Westcombe ricotta nudi with sage and butter, Chicken and tarragon pie; Grilled brill, fennel, chard and green sauce and Lemon sole and gribiche.

Designed by Frances Penn, the property also features five bedrooms.