Why Midweek Meals Matter at a Country Pub
There’s a quiet kind of magic in the middle of the week — that sweet spot where Monday doesn’t feel quite so heavy, Tuesday brings its familiar comforts, and Wednesday gives everyone the lift they’ve been waiting for. Around here, those nights have become some of our favourites at The Courthouse.
Midweek meals aren’t just a break from cooking. They’re a ritual, a chance to reconnect, and a reminder that even the simplest weeknight can feel special when it’s enjoyed in a warm local pub.
And if you roll in a little earlier? Happy Hour runs Monday to Thursday from 4–6pm, with 25% off beers and wines — the perfect warm-up before dinner.
Steak Night Monday: A Strong Start to the Week
Mondays hit differently when there’s a steak involved.
By the time dinner rolls around, the aroma from the grill fills the pub, familiar faces settle into their usual seats, and the whole place eases into the week ahead. Pair it with a Happy Hour drink before 6pm, and suddenly Monday feels a whole lot friendlier.
Parma Night Tuesday: Loud, Cheerful & Full of Character
Tuesday is for the parma faithful.
Parma Night always brings a bit of energy — big plates, big laughter, and the comforting clatter of cutlery as the whole room digs in. It’s the kind of evening where someone spots an old mate, tables shift together, and the pub takes on the lively feel of a midweek reunion.
If you’re in early, Happy Hour makes the pre-parma beverage an easy choice.
Pizza & Pot Wednesday: The Midweek Reset
By Wednesday, everyone’s ready for something easy — and nothing does the trick like a hot wood-fired pizza and an icy cold pot.
Families, after-work crews, midweek wanderers — they all pile in for the same reason: it’s relaxed, delicious, and the perfect little reset before the tail end of the week. Grab a discounted beer or wine during Happy Hour, then roll straight into pizza mode.
Thursdays Deserve a Mention Too
Even without a food special, Thursdays are quietly one of the best days to wander in. It’s the final stretch before the weekend, the Happy Hour drinks still flow from 4–6pm, and the pub hums with that excited “one more sleep ’til Friday” energy.
More Than Specials — It’s Community
We’ve been part of Smythesdale since 1859, and midweek evenings still hold a special place in our heart. They’re slower than weekends, but warmer too — full of familiar hellos, unplanned catch-ups, and the kind of easy hospitality a country pub is built on.
Midweek nights aren’t just about deals or dinners.
They’re about connection, comfort, and the feeling of belonging to a place that remembers your drink and welcomes you by name.
So if the week’s dragging, or you just want a night where everything feels easy, we’ve got a chair, a hot meal, and a cold drink waiting for you at The Courthouse.
