February 2012 News

Ale of the Month: Harvey's Kiss

Harvey's 'Kiss' is on tap at the Dorset through the month of February. This light coloured, honeyed brew is made from a special mash including malted oats.

'Kiss' was created to mark the return of Rodin's famous sculpture 'The Kiss' to Lewes in 1999, a fitting ale for St Valentine's Day. The original sculpture was commissioned in 1904 by E P Warren, a Bostonian who ran an art collecting business in Lewes. In 1914, Warren lent it to Lewes for public display but a puritan outcry meant it was eventually removed from public sight, remaining privately stored in Warren's home until 1933. It eventually ended up in the Tate and was loaned back to Lewes for a Rodin exhibition in 1999.

Sweet Valentine - 14 February

The night of romantic gestures falls on a Tuesday this year and The Dorset's Valentine menu is as special as ever, with a two or three course option available, including a glass of bubbly on arrival to start the evening. Take a look at our Menus page to view the dishes on offer, and call 01273 474 823 to book.