There’s something special about weeknights in a country pub. The pace is easier, the stories are longer, and the plates coming out of the kitchen are the kind that make you settle in for the night. Around here, our week kicks off with three old favourites — Steak Night Monday, Parma Night Tuesday, and Pizza & Pot Wednesday — each with its own little rhythm that locals know well.
Steak Night Monday
Mondays can be a bit tough, so we like to soften the blow with the smell of a good steak hitting the grill. You’ll usually find a steady hum through the dining room — a mix of locals kicking off the week and a few travellers discovering us for the first time.
We keep it simple: quality meat, cooked the way you like it, with sides that feel like proper pub comfort. It’s the kind of night where you end up ordering an extra jug because the conversation got a bit too good to leave early.
Parma Night Tuesday
If the Courthouse had a love language, it would probably be parmas. Tuesdays are loud, cheerful, and full of that unmistakable clatter of cutlery as everyone digs in at once.
Whether you’re loyal to the classic or you like to branch out into the loaded options, Parma Night always brings a friendly buzz. It’s the sort of evening where tables join together, someone spots an old mate across the room, and suddenly the whole place feels like a reunion.
Pizza & Pot Wednesday
By the time Wednesday rolls around, we’re all looking for something easy — and nothing says “midweek treat” like a fresh, hot pizza and an icy pot to go with it.
Our wood-fired flavours tend to draw in families, after-work crews, and a fair few folks who promise they’ll be home early (but rarely are). It’s a relaxed night, the kind where you linger over the last slice while eyeing off the dessert board.
Why Weeknights Matter to Us
These nights aren’t just about specials — they’re part of the rhythm of the Courthouse. We’ve been here since 1859, and weeknights have always been when locals gather, swap stories, and unwind after the day.
There’s a certain magic to a weekday dinner in a historic pub: simple food done well, friendly faces, and that warm feeling when someone pushes a chair out and says, “Come join us.”
So whether you’re a regular, a first-timer, or someone just passing through Smythesdale, we’d love to have you in for a night that feels like home.
