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Walking routes to build a thirst Take a trip around Jersey’s finest pubs and experience iconic landmarks, picturesque countryside and fabulous sea views on these carefully planned walking routes. This guide will accompany you along the way, giving an insightful glimpse into the Jersey history that has shaped its unique character. Of course, you’ll have the opportunity to savour some of Jersey’s fine Ales and Wines along the way. As you visit each pub, simply ask a member of staff to stamp your guide when you enjoy a drink*. Once you’ve collected all eight stamps simply fill out a form at your final venue to receive a t-shirt as a memento of your journey around this fabulous Island.

Ale Trails: The Routes

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Walk 1 The Town Trail Walk 2 St Mary’s Country Inn Walk 3 The Trinity Arms Walk 4 The Victoria in the Valley Walk 5 The Rozel Bay Walk 6 Le Hocq Inn Ale Trail Pub Information

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Walk 1

The Town Trail

Mileage: 1 Mile Time: 30 minutes Difficulty: Easy Full details of the pubs on this trail are shown on pages 20-21

The Town trail starts at The Cock and Bottle (1A) in the Royal Square. Leave the pub and walk out into the Royal Square, go straight ahead then bear right to walk up Library Place. The Royal Square This square was named the Royal Square, in honour of King George II, following the unveiling of the statue in 1751. Before that it was simply called Le Marchi; the market place. It remained the market place until 1804, when the noise and dirt that emanated from it proved to be too much for the Court Officials, who were also there on Saturdays: market day. A new market was proposed on the corner of what is now called Beresford Street and Halkett Place, on land that was purchased by the States in 1796. For many people, the most important event that took place here in the square was a 15-minute skirmish that became known as the Battle of Jersey. This was the last occasion that the French attempted to wrestle Jersey from the clutches of Great Britain, and they nearly managed it! The Governor, Moyse Corbett, had been coercised into signing the capitulation and had it not been for the young, untried, Major Francis Peirson, together with two companies of Scottish and English 2

troops, and 3,000 men of the Jersey Militia, The Baron de Rullecourt and his 600 men might have bluffed their way into the history books. One could spend a whole morning in the Royal Square, but here are just a few of the interesting things that are around the area. The plaque that is on the corner of Gallichan the Jeweller, the oldest established jeweller in the town, is a fire mark. Before St Helier had a municipal fire brigade, each insurance company had their own fire fighters. On the fire mark is the symbol of the insurance company and the building’s policy number. If you hadn’t paid your premium, they didn’t put the fire out. On the wall of the Picket House is a sun dial made by Elie Le Gros. It runs about four minutes ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. Le Gros was a talented man; he was a schoolmaster, a watchmaker, a cartographer and an engineer. The horse chestnut trees around the square were planted in 1894.

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The Central Market As mentioned earlier, the market in the Royal Square had become untenable due to the noise and smell, and a new site was bought by the States in 1796 from a Mr. Le Maistre. The original market on this site was modelled closely on the market in Bath, and funded with the proceeds of seven lotteries. When it opened in 1803, three sides of the market were roofed over, underneath were stalls selling eggs, butter, flowers and vegetables. In the middle stood butchersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; stalls which also had a roof over them. Close by was a fish market and a cattle market.

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After almost 80 years the market had become too small. It was knocked down in 1881, and a new covered market was built which opened in September 1882. It was designed by Mr. T. W. Helliwell, of Helliwell and Bellamy, of Brighouse in Yorkshire who had won the contract in an architectural competition. This new market was double the size; it had granite walls, cast iron railings and 37 cast iron columns that held up the roof. There was a 15-foot high, three-tiered fountain as its centrepiece. This was cast at the Glasgow Sun Works foundry of George Smith, and installed by Abraham Viel a local builder.

Walk 2

St Mary’s Country Inn

Mileage: 3 Miles Time: 1 hour 15 Minutes Difficulty: Medium Wear stout shoes – Might be slippery Full details of St Mary‘s Country Inn are shown on pages 20-21

Leave The St Mary’s Country Inn and turn right, then right again to pass the pub car park. At the crossroads walk straight on into La Route de L’Eglise. As the lane turns right, notice the cross sitting on the column ahead; this is almost certainly the remnants of a wayside cross taken down during the Reformation. After the bend, we find ourselves in La Rue de la Grange. Continue on and at the junction turn right. In a short distance we reach Le Marais, a private house where the founder of Methodism, John Wesley, preached when he visited Jersey in 1787.

Le Marais Methodism was brought to the Island by two young Jerseymen; Jean Tentin and Pierre Le Sueur. Like many young men of that time, they had gone to fish for cod off Newfoundland and the Grand Banks of Nova Scotia, and while there, they had been converted to Methodism by English missionary Laurence Coughlan. In 1787, John Wesley himself came to Jersey. He arrived on Monday, August 20th, and went to the home of Robert Carr Brackenbury, a Lincolnshire man, who had been sent to Jersey to preach, because he spoke both English and French. On the following Thursday, Wesley rode out to preach at Le Marais in St Mary, the home of Mrs. Le Couteur. As no one there spoke English, he was assisted by Robert Carr Brackenbury and Mrs. Marie Arthur, who lived across the road at Les Puits. Return back to the junction with La Rue de la Grange, and walk past it towards the bend ahead. At the end of La Rue des Marais, don’t turn left, but go straight ahead into La Hougue Mauger. At the T junction, turn left into La Rue des Touettes and descend the slope. Over to the right, we can see some of the other Channel Islands in the distance, and closer to shore the reef known as the Paternosters. 5

The Paternosters In 1565, Queen Elizabeth I had granted the Seigneur of St Ouen, Helier de Carteret, the right to colonise Sark. Until then Sark had been uninhabited and, because of this, it had often been used as a base for pirates. De Carteret chose 35 Jersey families and five Guernsey families to become the first settlers. The boats carrying the young families left Grève de Lecq bound for Sorel Sark, visible a few miles away in the distance. On the way there, one of the boats struck Les Pierres des Lecq reef and many drowned, Le Fosse Vicq among them several small children. Legend has it that their frightened cries can still be heard whenever a storm approaches. This tale so affected the local fishermen that they always said The Lord’s Prayer or an Our Father when they sailed past these rocks. In Latin, ‘Our Father’ is ‘Pater Noster’, and this is how the reef got its name.

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Walk on and take the first turning on the right. This lane drops gently between houses and we emerge at the end of La Rue du Rondin. Continue uphill, to turn left into La Charrière. After a few yards, bear right into Le Hurel. Climb this slight hill. At the end of this lane turn right. We pass the new Community Centre and the Parish Hall. Where the lane meets the main road, turn left and walk past ottleofstthe road where St Mary’s Primary School. Cross to the other nd Bside am ka p St Mary’s there is a narrow verge. At the crossroads, oc turn right, The Country Inn is ahead on the left.

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The Trinity Arms

Mileage: 4 Miles Time: 1 hour 45 Minutes Difficulty: Hard/Medium Wear stout shoes – Might be slippery Full details of The Trinity Arms are shown on pages 20-21

Leave The Trinity Arms by the rear door, closest to the children’s play ground. Walk past the playground and descend the steps. On reaching the road turn left, then continue along the left hand-side of this busy road. Take the first left into La Rue du Mont Pellier. Across the meadow on our right, we see the double-arched entrance to Howard Davis Farm. Howard Davis Farm This experimental farm was one of many gifts given to the Island by Jerseyman T. B. Davis. Davis went to sea as a boy; settled in South Africa and made his fortune in stevedoring and lighterage. He eventually controlled all the port facilities between Port Elizabeth and Dar-es-Salaam, and became well-known in both South Africa and Jersey for his generosity. T. B. Davis gave the farm, originally called Parkfield, to the Island in 1928. Like many of his other gifts, it is named after his youngest son, Howard, who fell on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. Carry on down this gentle incline, passing Rue du Travers on the left. Bear left when a lane comes in from the right. A little further on, we see another double-arched entrance at Mont Pellier. At the end of the lane, turn sharp left and climb Ruelle ès Biches. This ancient footpath is often thought to be the entrance to the vast earthwork known as Le Chastel Sedement, a castle of refuge that was said to offer security to several thousand people in times of attack. When the track emerges on tarmac again, go to the yellow line on the left, and turn right. Walk on for a few yards then turn left onto a muddy track: La Rue du Pouillier - the Trinity Millennium Walk. 8

At the end of the Millennium Walk turn left. At the junction at the top of the slope, notice the mounting block and the holy water stoop in the wall of Les Catieaux. The stoop was no doubt taken from a local church during the Reformation, when reformers destroyed the opulence of the Catholic Church; breaking stained glass windows, beheading statues and turning the churches into much more austere places. Here turn right then immediately left. Some distance along this lane is a tall mound on the right hand-side of the lane; this is all that remains of the keep of Le Chastel Sedement earthwork.

Le Chastel Sedement This was an earthwork of around ten acres, guarded by a high embankment and a moat, with a keep at its centre. It is thought that this was one of five castles of refuge in the Island. The others were Mont Orgueil, Grosnez Castle, Le Câtel above Rozel and Le Câtel at Grève de Lecq. These sites would offer safety to islanders, together with their animals and other possessions, during raids on the Island. Le Chastel Sedement is mentioned in an account of a raid by Castilian corsair Pero Nino and Breton knight Hector de Pontbriand. Having successfully defeated a force of 3,000 Jerseymen on the sands at West Park, Nino and his cohorts advanced on Le Chastel Sedement. He saw that an attack on the earthwork could prove costly, but before returning home, he managed to extract a ransom of 10,000 gold crowns, the release of all French prisoners, and he took four rich Jerseymen as hostages. When we pass Rue du Câtel on the left, turn around, and you should be able to see the sea in St Aubin’s Bay. A little further on we can see France over to the right. At the end of Rue de la Falaise using care, cross straight over. Cross straight over the next junction. When the road bends left, walk down the track ahead, to pass the splendid granite ‘No Dumping’ sign. At the end of the track, continue straight on down a muddy bridle path, towards the trees. Leave the bridle path and carry on through a gate to reach a small footbridge that crosses the stream on the right. Bouley Bay This deep-water anchorage has been used in the past for the disembarkation of troops; in July 1549, French soldiers, fresh from capturing Sark, landed here and fought a pitched battle with the Jersey Militia on Jardin D’Olivet. Consequently, we find the bay well defended. To the east, there is L’Etacquerel Fort, built in 1835 to replace a defence that was sited further up the cliff, and to the west, Fort Leicester. Fort Leicester began as a simple defensive position with one single cannon in 1549, and evolved into what we see today; a Napoleonic fortification with positions for five guns, supplemented by concrete gun emplacements that date from the Second World War. 9

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Walk 4

The Victoria in the Valley

Mileage: 4 Miles Time: 1 hour 30 Minutes Difficulty: Hard/Medium Wear stout shoes – Might be slippery Full details of The Victoria in the Valley are shown on pages 20-21

Leave The Victoria in the Valley, turn left, then bear left up La Route De L’Aleval. Walk along the verge and then take the first left into La Rue du Panigot. Climb the hill as it rises through woodland. Once past the houses, the lane levels out, at the far right hand bend take a moment to look back; in the gap ahead, we can see the sea and just make out Elizabeth Castle. After a hundred yards or so, turn left into La Ruette de Coin Varin. At the corner we can see a bunker in the field on the right, notice the chimney stack and the chimney pots built into the bunker in an attempt to disguise it. Infantry Command Bunker This bunker is one of three command bunkers and two communication bunkers that are in the immediate vicinity. What we can see here is only the top half of the bunker the rest of it is below ground. The bunker in front of us is the command bunker of the 582 Infantry Regiment. About half a mile further north, is the Artillery Commander’s bunker which is now incorporated into a house, whilst the Fortress Commander’s bunker is only a few yards away in what is now the ‘Living Legend’. These three buildings were the heart of the German defensive system that was linked by radio and field telephone to all the key defensive positions around the Island.

Turn right into La Rue Vazon, and follow the lane as it becomes a cart track. Where the track joins another track, turn left and continue along it as it Ronez La Houle descends intoSorel the valley. This is one of the Le Island’s Fosse most natural Green Lanes;Vicq an almost Islandwide network of scenic speedrestricted roads, which grew from an initiative that started here in St Peter in 1994.

Green Lanes When the idea of an Island-wide network of speed-restricted roads was first suggested to the Comité des Connétables by St Peter Constable Mac Pollard, it was flatly rejected. Mr. Pollard had felt that it would be pleasant if several quiet scenic lanes would be speed restricted, thereby allowing cyclists, walkers and horse riders to use them in relative safety, away from the threat of speeding motorists. The Comité des Connétables recommended that Mr. Pollard take Mourier the Bay scheme to the States as a Private Member’s Bill. He did this, and Belle Hougue ST. JOHN'S despite reservations in some quarters, the scheme was accepted, and Les R BAY a law was passed allowing certain roads toBONNE become speed-restricted. Frémont NUIT Giffard

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Turn left to pass the mill then turn left again to go through the second gateway in the wall on the left. Walk on beside the road, until we draw level with the start of a footpath on the far side. Cross carefully and climb this path. At the top, follow the path as it turns to the left. Then follow the welltrodden path, avoiding any paths that enter on the left, and keep to the right at any junctions. In due course, the path begins to descend, eventually meeting the road at the bottom of Mont du Rocher. Climb Mont du Rocher. The War Tunnels The tunnels here at Meadow Bank were originally intended to be used as an artillery barracks, artificersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; workshops and a munitions dump.

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Mileage: 4 Miles Time: 1 hour 30 Minutes Difficulty: Hard/Medium Wear stout shoes – Might be slippery Full details of The Rozel Bay are shown on pages 20-21

Leave The Rozel Bay and turn left to walk up the valley, passing the pub car park, as we begin to climb the gentle slope. After a short distance, on the wall on our right, we see a plaque dedicated to horticulturist, Samuel Curtis. Samuel Curtis In 1801, Curtis purchased the first of his nurseries at Walworth, and he began to publish a series of horticultural lectures that had been given by his father-in-law; William Curtis. The nursery and the book were a success, and he looked for another garden to develop. This he found at Glazenwood, near Braintree in Essex. During the 1830s, Curtis began looking for a suitable site on which to grow the subtropical species that were being grown under glass at Glazenwood and Kew. Over the next few years, Samuel Curtis searched the British Isles fruitlessly for a suitable site; that is until he arrived at Rozel in Jersey, in 1841. Here was a sunny, sheltered, almost frost-free valley, with a conglomerate soil and its own microclimate, ideal for the subtropical plants that he hoped to grow. Curtis didn’t move to La Chaire permanently until 1852. Over the following eight years, he continued to develop what became known as the Tropical Garden of La Chaire. In this garden, Samuel Curtis grew arguably the biggest range of subtropical plants ever found in a garden in the British Isles. Samuel Curtis died on January 6 1860, and he is buried in the churchyard of St Martin’s Parish Church.

La Chaire The valley still reveals much of Curtis’ work; as we go up we see numerous species of unusual plants bordering the lane. After a sharp bend, we leave the valley floor and begin a stiff climb that takes us up towards the mill. At the top of the hill, bear right at the junction, to ascend a little further. The building immediately behind the gates on the right is Rozel Mill.

Rozel Mill Evidence shows that there has been a mill on this site since 1219. Popinjay’s map of 1563 shows three windmills standing: Rozel Mill, St Ouen’s Mill and Grouville Mill, and at one time or another there have been 12 windmills and 38 watermills operating in the Island. Of the earlier windmills, we know that Sir George Carteret put one up at Elizabeth Castle. There were mills at Bel Royal and Mont Mado, and both Samarès Manor and Longueville Manor had their own. In medieval times the mills would have belonged to the King, the seigneur or one of the Norman abbeys that owned land in Jersey. In those days the tenants would have owed ‘suite de moulin’ to whoever owned the mill. This meant that, as well as being obliged to get their corn ground there, they had to offer cartage, labour and materials for the upkeep of the mill. One has to assume that the three windmills of Popinjay’s day must have been rebuilt or restored, as they, together with St Peter’s Mill which was built in 1837, are the only windmills still standing. At the end of Rue du Moulin, turn left. The post box, in the wall on the left, must have been installed during the last sixty years, as it carries the initials of the present monarch Elizabeth II. Walk on, and take the first right into La Rue du Blanc Pignon. This little-used lane has some fine granite properties along its length. After these traditional Jersey houses, a stand of bamboo at the foot of the hill comes as rather a surprise. As we near the yellow line, we see that this Green Lane has now become Rue de la Pallotterie. Judging by the map, the stream that passes beneath us is the dividing line between the two lanes. Turn right onto the main road, and using care, proceed along it for about half a mile. Pass Marett’s Forge and take the first left into Rue Belin. The big building on the left is St Martin’s Methodist Church. Leave the church and carry on down the lane. When the tarmac ends, follow the path on the left into the woods. At the bottom of the valley, don’t turn right, but go straight ahead up the walled path. When we emerge at the top, we can see Rosel Manor across the fields to our left. Rosel Manor This manor ranks second in importance only to St Ouen’s Manor, and it is one of the four that have the right to pay homage to the monarch when they visit the Island. When King John lost his lands in France, local knights were forced to decide who to follow. At Rosel Manor, the de Fourneaux family left Jersey to take sides with Philippe Augustus of France, their manor was escheated and, in 1247, it was granted to Drogo de Barentin, Warden of the Isles. In 1367, the de Barentins were forced to quit the Island, but before doing so Philippe de Barentin sold most of his property to his two lawyers; Raoul Lemprière and Guillaume Payn. Raoul Lemprière acquired Rosel Manor and Dielament Manor. The manor remained in Lemprière hands until 1467, when the unmarried male heir, Renaud Lemprière was killed at the siege of Mont Orgueil Castle. The manor passed through the female line to Catherine, who married Dominic Perrin. In 1625 the manor was sold to the de Carterets who owned it for over 100 years. In 1733, Charles Lemprière of Dielament Manor married Elizabeth Corbett. As Charles was a direct descendant of Raoul Lemprière, the manor returned into Lemprière ownership. It was Charles Lemprière who, in 1770, built the manor that we see today. Although he knocked down the original manor house, he left the medieval manorial chapel and the medieval colombier intact. In 1890, Philip Lemprière, Charles’ grandson, carried out extensive alterations; he covered the granite walls with cement and added the Gothic towers and crenellations. 15

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At the crossroads, continue on into Rue du Pignon, and then take the first left at the Green Lane sign. When we reach the yellow line at the top of Rue de Genestet, turn sharp right into a narrow Green Lane. This is ROYAL the BAY start of the coffin path that OFdescends to St Clement’s Church. GROUVILLE The path crosses two lanes on its way down so be aware of traffic. Just before we cross the second lane we arrive at the St Clement’s Millennium Stone.

St Clement’s Millennium Stone These stones were put up to celebrate the new Millennium, they are made from Ronez granite and the plaque in front of the stone tells us who assisted or sponsored the project. The Constable of the parish is named, Stan Le Cornu, who was in office then and the parish crest, the anchor, is highlighted. The parish crests were designed by the art master at Victoria College, Mr. R. G. Wright, and a noted historian of the day, Major N. V. L. Rybot. They chose the anchor because it’s believed that St Clement was martyred by being tied to an anchor and then thrown into the Black Sea. The crests were created especially for the visit of George V and Queen Mary in 1921. Leave the stone and walk ahead, bearing slightly right, into the footpath across the road. The view from this part of the walk is fabulous. On a clear day, the coast of France, Seymour Tower, Icho Tower and Le Hocq Tower, where we started, are all easily spotted. Descend further and we arrive at St Clement’s Church. 17

St Clementâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church In common with most parish churches in Jersey, St Clementâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church has at its heart an ancient Norman church which predates the Norman Conquest. Like other churches of the time, it sent tithes to the mother house in Normandy which, in 1090, was the Abbey of St Saveur Le Vicomte.

Cross over to the pavement at the far side of the road. Then turn left and take the first right into Rue de Jambart. Notice the marriage stone in the wall of the building that makes the corner.

The church grew during the 15th century, when a chancel and transepts were added to give the shape of the cross. At the same time the roof was raised and clad in stone, necessitating the addition of buttresses to support the extra weight. The belfry and the spire were added just before the Reformation. The church that we see at present is the product of a major restoration in the late 19th century.

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The Cock & Bottle Royal Square, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 4WA Tel: 01534 722184 Opening Times: Monday – Sunday, 11am to 11pm Food Times: Monday – Saturday, 12pm to 5pm Sunday 12pm to 3pm A traditional Jersey Pub and Brasserie boasting a large al fresco dining area actually in the Royal square. Meander the day away enjoying fine food and chilled wines and beers. Using only the finest ingredients their menu incorporates classic French dishes alongside traditional pub favourites, with many of the dishes offered in two sizes to suit your mood and appetite.

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The Town House 57 New Street, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 3RA Tel: 01534 615000 Opening Times: Monday – Sunday, 10.30am to 11pm Offers a great range of real ales and wines. Thelma’s Show Lounge above The Town House is gaining a reputation as being one of the best live music venues in Jersey, bringing over legendary artists and showcasing the best of Jersey’s local talent every weekend. There is also a function room for party hire.

St Mary’s Country Inn La Rue des Buttes, St Mary, Jersey, JE3 3DS Tel: 01534 482897 Opening Times Monday – Saturday, 10am to 11pm Sunday, 11am to 11pm Food Times Lunch: Monday – Sunday, 12pm to 2.30pm Dinner: Monday – Saturday, 6pm to 9pm Sunday, 5pm to 8pm Provides a contemporary interior with modern twists, creating a comfortable, relaxed dining and drinking atmosphere on two levels, linked through a stunning open fire place. The menu offers imaginative food at reasonable prices, including traditional favourites, grills, espetadas and scrummy puddings! The alfresco area is the perfect place to eat and drink on warm sunny days, with a fire pit to ward off any early evening chill. Their games room has everything from a pool table to giant connect four and jenga!

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La Rue des Picots, Trinity, Jersey, JE3 5JX Tel: 01534 864691 Opening Times Monday – Sunday, 11am to 11pm Food Times Breakfast: Monday – S aturday, 10am to 11am Lunch: Monday – S aturday, 12pm to 2pm Sunday, 12pm to 3pm Dinner: Monday – Saturday, 6pm to 8.30pm

Rozel Bay, Trinity, Jersey, JE3 6AJ Tel: 01534 869801 Opening Times Monday – Sunday, 11am to 11pm Food Times (Summer) Lunch: Monday – Saturday, 12pm to 2.15pm Dinner: Monday – Saturday, 6pm to 9pm

The perfect place for all occasions, whether it’s a quick daytime bite or an evening meal with friends and family. Dine al fresco in the summer months on the large terrace or simply sit and enjoy a cool drink or two. There are live sports shown in the games bar and an outside play area for the kids.

The Victoria in the Valley St Peter’s Valley, St Peter, Jersey, JE3 7EG Tel: 01534 485498 Opening Times: Monday – Sunday, 11am to 11pm Food Times: (Summer) Lunch: Monday – Saturday, 12pm to 2.15pm Sunday, 12pm to 3pm Dinner: Monday – Saturday, 6pm to 9pm Everything a traditional pub should be. A wonderfully relaxing environment, with great sun-terraces in the summer and a crackling log fire in the winter. Service the way it should be, friendly and knowledgeable. Offering the best draught and cask ales, ciders and fine wines. The food is a delicious tribute to traditional specialities with a commitment to using the best produce from the British Isles and Jersey. Their seasonal dishes are freshly cooked, bringing out the best natural flavours.

A traditional pub set in the heart of the picturesque fishing bay of Rozel and lying at the foot of a beautiful wooded valley. A wood-burning stove is there for the winter months, as well as an al fresco area for outside dining and separate beer garden for those hot summer days. The food is a tribute to the best local ingredients served in a relaxed and comfortable environment, with the freshest fish and seafood direct from the local fisherman.

Le Hocq Inn La Grande Route de la Cote, St Clement, Jersey, JE2 6EP Tel: 01534 854924 Opening Times: Monday – Sunday, 11am to 11pm Food Times Lunch: Monday – Saturday, 12pm to 2pm Sunday, 12pm to 6pm Dinner: Monday – Saturday, 6pm to 9pm A traditional Jersey pub in a fabulous coastal setting boasts dishes ranging from local moules, sizzlers, homemade chips and desserts. They use the freshest local produce, including local seafood and Jersey royals. There is a newly decked al fresco area. A function room with beautiful views is also available to hire for any occasion and plenty of parking opposite the pub.

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