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AVAILABLE FROM 10:30 AM to 11 PM
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OLIVES
4.50
125 kcal
ve
Rustica olives
Dietary Information
Suitable for:
Vegan
This dish contains none of the listed allergens
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 125 |
| Protein (g) | 0.9 |
| Carb (g) | 0.9 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 0.3 |
| Fat (g) | 12.5 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 1.7 |
| Salt (g) | 3.0 |
OLIVES
125 kcal
ve
4.50
Rustica olives
BAGUETTE
with Netherend Farm salted butter
4.65
193 kcal
v
Dietary Information
Suitable for:
Vegetarian
Contains:
Gluten (Wheat), Milk
May contain:
Peanuts, Tree Nuts (Almond Nuts, Brazil Nuts, Cashew Nuts, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Pecan Nuts, Pistachios, Walnuts), Soya, Eggs, Sesame Seeds
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 193 |
| Protein (g) | 11.4 |
| Carb (g) | 69.0 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 1.7 |
| Fat (g) | 13.4 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 8.4 |
| Salt (g) | 2.2 |
with Netherend Farm salted butter
193 kcal
v
4.65
without butter
4.65
80 kcal
ve
Dietary Information
Suitable for:
Vegan
Contains:
Gluten (Wheat)
May contain:
Peanuts, Tree Nuts (Almond Nuts, Brazil Nuts, Cashew Nuts, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Pecan Nuts, Pistachios, Walnuts), Soya, Eggs, Milk, Sesame Seeds
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 80 |
| Protein (g) | 11.3 |
| Carb (g) | 68.6 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 1.7 |
| Fat (g) | 0.8 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 0.0 |
| Salt (g) | 2.0 |
without butter
80 kcal
ve
4.65
gluten-free bread
281 kcal
v
Dietary Information
Suitable for:
Vegetarian
Contains:
Eggs
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 281 |
| Protein (g) | 2.0 |
| Carb (g) | 56.1 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 4.3 |
| Fat (g) | 5.7 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 0.4 |
| Salt (g) | 1.7 |
gluten-free bread
281 kcal
v
DIPS
saffron rouille, olive oil & balsamic reduction, whipped goat's curd
with baguette
5.95
615 kcal
v
Dietary Information
Suitable for:
Vegetarian
Contains:
Gluten (Wheat), Eggs, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
May contain:
Peanuts, Tree Nuts (Almond Nuts, Brazil Nuts, Cashew Nuts, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Pecan Nuts, Pistachios, Walnuts), Soya, Sesame Seeds
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 615 |
| Protein (g) | 14.6 |
| Carb (g) | 76.1 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 8.4 |
| Fat (g) | 55.5 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 8.8 |
| Salt (g) | 3.0 |
with baguette
615 kcal
v
5.95
with gluten free bread
5.95
816 kcal
v
Dietary Information
Suitable for:
Vegetarian
Contains:
Eggs, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 816 |
| Protein (g) | 5.3 |
| Carb (g) | 63.6 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 11.0 |
| Fat (g) | 60.4 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 9.2 |
| Salt (g) | 2.7 |
with gluten free bread
816 kcal
v
5.95
Kettle Chips
204 kcal
please ask for flavours available
Dietary Information
Contains:
Gluten (Barley), Milk
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 204 |
| Protein (g) | 2.3 |
| Carb (g) | 20.6 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 0.2 |
| Fat (g) | 12.0 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 1.4 |
| Salt (g) | 0.4 |
Kettle Chips
204 kcal
please ask for flavours available
Starters
PEA, BROAD BEAN & FETA CROQUETTES
7.50
368 kcal
ve
spicy chipotle mayonnaise
Dietary Information
Suitable for:
Vegan
Contains:
Gluten (Wheat), Soya, Mustard
May contain:
Celery
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 368 |
| Protein (g) | 9.8 |
| Carb (g) | 33.8 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 7.1 |
| Fat (g) | 21.2 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 5.6 |
| Salt (g) | 3.0 |
PEA, BROAD BEAN & FETA CROQUETTES
368 kcal
ve
7.50
spicy chipotle mayonnaise
CHALKSTREAM TROUT GRAVADLAX
9.95
185 kcal
creme fraiche, soused cucumber
Dietary Information
Contains:
Fish, Lupin, Milk, Celery, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 185 |
| Protein (g) | 16.5 |
| Carb (g) | 10.8 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 9.6 |
| Fat (g) | 9.0 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 4.0 |
| Salt (g) | 2.8 |
CHALKSTREAM TROUT GRAVADLAX
185 kcal
9.95
creme fraiche, soused cucumber
PÂTÉ de CAMPAGNE
grain mustard mayonnaise, cornichons & watercress
WITH GARLIC CROUTON
9.95
407 kcal
Dietary Information
Contains:
Gluten (Wheat), Eggs, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
May contain:
Fish, Peanuts, Tree Nuts (Almond Nuts, Brazil Nuts, Cashew Nuts, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Pecan Nuts, Pistachios, Walnuts), Soya, Milk, Celery, Sesame Seeds
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 407 |
| Protein (g) | 14.1 |
| Carb (g) | 15.4 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 1.9 |
| Fat (g) | 36.5 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 9.5 |
| Salt (g) | 2.3 |
WITH GARLIC CROUTON
407 kcal
9.95
with gluten free bread
9.95
188 kcal
Dietary Information
Contains:
Eggs, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
May contain:
Fish, Peanuts, Celery
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 188 |
| Protein (g) | 1.3 |
| Carb (g) | 19.9 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 2.4 |
| Fat (g) | 11.6 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 0.9 |
| Salt (g) | 1.3 |
with gluten free bread
188 kcal
9.95
Sandwiches
available 10am to 6pm
LOBSTER, PRAWN & AVOCADO ROLL
19.50
717 kcal
lime & paprika mayonaise
Dietary Information
Contains:
Gluten (Wheat), Crustaceans, Soya, Eggs, Milk, Celery
May contain:
Gluten (Barley, Oats, Rye), Tree Nuts (Walnuts), Sesame Seeds
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 717 |
| Protein (g) | 16.2 |
| Carb (g) | 34.7 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 7.1 |
| Fat (g) | 61.3 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 25.6 |
| Salt (g) | 1.9 |
LOBSTER, PRAWN & AVOCADO ROLL
717 kcal
19.50
lime & paprika mayonaise
BREADED CHICKEN SANDWICH
11.95
868 kcal
sesame brioche bun, garlic mayonnaise, mixed leaf salad
Dietary Information
Contains:
Gluten (Wheat), Soya, Eggs, Milk, Sesame Seeds
May contain:
Gluten (Barley, Oats, Rye), Tree Nuts (Walnuts)
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 868 |
| Protein (g) | 38.0 |
| Carb (g) | 84.7 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 5.7 |
| Fat (g) | 41.1 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 5.6 |
| Salt (g) | 5.3 |
BREADED CHICKEN SANDWICH
868 kcal
11.95
sesame brioche bun, garlic mayonnaise, mixed leaf salad
MINUTE-STEAK BAGUETTE
16.95
1,044 kcal
red onion marmalade, mixed leaf salad
Dietary Information
Contains:
Gluten (Wheat), Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
May contain:
Peanuts, Tree Nuts (Almond Nuts, Brazil Nuts, Cashew Nuts, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Pecan Nuts, Pistachios, Walnuts), Soya, Eggs, Sesame Seeds
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 1,044 |
| Protein (g) | 46.1 |
| Carb (g) | 133.5 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 21.7 |
| Fat (g) | 64.0 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 20.8 |
| Salt (g) | 6.9 |
MINUTE-STEAK BAGUETTE
1,044 kcal
16.95
red onion marmalade, mixed leaf salad
Mains
RUMP (8oz)
26.95
865 kcal
Dietary Information
Contains:
Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 865 |
| Protein (g) | 52.1 |
| Carb (g) | 46.1 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 2.3 |
| Fat (g) | 52.6 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 17.3 |
| Salt (g) | 7.1 |
RUMP (8oz)
865 kcal
26.95
Additions:
'Café de Paris' butter
1.95
140 kcal
Dietary Information
Contains:
Fish, Eggs, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 140 |
| Protein (g) | 0.6 |
| Carb (g) | 0.7 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 0.4 |
| Fat (g) | 14.8 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 9.3 |
| Salt (g) | 0.6 |
'Café de Paris' butter
140 kcal
1.95
Béarnaise
1.95
222 kcal
v
Dietary Information
Suitable for:
Vegetarian
Contains:
Eggs, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 222 |
| Protein (g) | 1.9 |
| Carb (g) | 0.4 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 0.3 |
| Fat (g) | 23.7 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 13.9 |
| Salt (g) | 0.3 |
Béarnaise
222 kcal
v
1.95
Roquefort
1.95
130 kcal
Dietary Information
Contains:
Gluten (Wheat), Soya, Milk
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 130 |
| Protein (g) | 2.8 |
| Carb (g) | 1.8 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 1.1 |
| Fat (g) | 12.2 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 8.0 |
| Salt (g) | 0.3 |
Roquefort
130 kcal
1.95
Peppercorn
1.95
43 kcal
v
Dietary Information
Suitable for:
Vegetarian
Contains:
Milk, Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 43 |
| Protein (g) | 2.1 |
| Carb (g) | 2.0 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 0.4 |
| Fat (g) | 3.0 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 1.9 |
| Salt (g) | 0.2 |
Peppercorn
43 kcal
v
1.95
Black garlic mayonnaise
1.95
289 kcal
Dietary Information
Contains:
Eggs
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 289 |
| Protein (g) | 1.0 |
| Carb (g) | 1.0 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 0.3 |
| Fat (g) | 34.6 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 3.8 |
| Salt (g) | 0.6 |
Black garlic mayonnaise
289 kcal
1.95
FREE RANGE BEEF BURGER
tomato chutney, garlic mayonnaise & French fries
sesame brioche bun
16.95
1,112 kcal
Dietary Information
Contains:
Gluten (Wheat), Soya, Eggs, Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds
May contain:
Gluten (Barley, Oats, Rye), Tree Nuts (Walnuts)
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 1,112 |
| Protein (g) | 42.3 |
| Carb (g) | 87.1 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 12.8 |
| Fat (g) | 65.8 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 16.1 |
| Salt (g) | 5.8 |
sesame brioche bun
1,112 kcal
16.95
gluten free bun
16.95
1,098 kcal
Dietary Information
Contains:
Eggs, Mustard
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 1,098 |
| Protein (g) | 40.3 |
| Carb (g) | 82.1 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 12.0 |
| Fat (g) | 66.1 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 15.2 |
| Salt (g) | 5.7 |
gluten free bun
1,098 kcal
16.95
Add:
chorizo ketchup
1.50
105 kcal
Dietary Information
Contains:
Celery, Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 105 |
| Protein (g) | 3.5 |
| Carb (g) | 3.8 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 3.5 |
| Fat (g) | 5.9 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 0.6 |
| Salt (g) | 0.7 |
chorizo ketchup
105 kcal
1.50
Emmental
1.50
79 kcal
Dietary Information
Contains:
Milk
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 79 |
| Protein (g) | 6.0 |
| Carb (g) | 0.0 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 0.0 |
| Fat (g) | 6.2 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 4.1 |
| Salt (g) | 0.1 |
Emmental
79 kcal
1.50
Gorgonzola
1.50
78 kcal
Dietary Information
Contains:
Milk
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 78 |
| Protein (g) | 4.5 |
| Carb (g) | 0.0 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 0.0 |
| Fat (g) | 6.8 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 4.8 |
| Salt (g) | 0.4 |
Gorgonzola
78 kcal
1.50
Raclette
1.50
117 kcal
Dietary Information
Contains:
Milk
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 117 |
| Protein (g) | 8.3 |
| Carb (g) | 0.3 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 0.0 |
| Fat (g) | 8.3 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 5.0 |
| Salt (g) | 2.7 |
Raclette
117 kcal
1.50
bacon
2.00
109 kcal
Dietary Information
This dish contains none of the listed allergens
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 109 |
| Protein (g) | 6.3 |
| Carb (g) | 0.0 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 0.0 |
| Fat (g) | 9.4 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 3.3 |
| Salt (g) | 1.3 |
bacon
109 kcal
2.00
rich lardon gravy
2.00
213 kcal
Dietary Information
Contains:
Milk, Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 213 |
| Protein (g) | 6.2 |
| Carb (g) | 3.7 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 1.1 |
| Fat (g) | 18.3 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 3.6 |
| Salt (g) | 1.3 |
rich lardon gravy
213 kcal
2.00
PAN-FRIED SEA BREAM
19.95
704 kcal
bouillabaisse sauce, sautéed squid, confit onion, grilled artichokes, croutons
Dietary Information
Contains:
Gluten (Wheat), Crustaceans, Molluscs, Fish, Soya, Eggs, Milk, Celery, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
May contain:
Peanuts, Tree Nuts (Almond Nuts, Brazil Nuts, Cashew Nuts, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Pecan Nuts, Pistachios, Walnuts), Sesame Seeds
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 704 |
| Protein (g) | 44.0 |
| Carb (g) | 27.3 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 6.8 |
| Fat (g) | 55.8 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 7.6 |
| Salt (g) | 3.4 |
PAN-FRIED SEA BREAM
704 kcal
19.95
bouillabaisse sauce, sautéed squid, confit onion, grilled artichokes, croutons
CURRIED CAULIFLOWER STEAK
17.50
751 kcal
ve
cauliflower couscous, cauliflower puree, Jersey Royal Potatoes
Dietary Information
Suitable for:
Vegan
Contains:
Tree Nuts (Pistachios), Soya, Mustard
May contain:
Gluten (Barley, Oats, Rye, Wheat), Peanuts, Tree Nuts (Almond Nuts, Brazil Nuts, Cashew Nuts, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Pecan Nuts, Walnuts), Celery, Sesame Seeds, Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 751 |
| Protein (g) | 20.0 |
| Carb (g) | 53.6 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 20.5 |
| Fat (g) | 55.3 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 7.2 |
| Salt (g) | 3.2 |
CURRIED CAULIFLOWER STEAK
751 kcal
ve
17.50
cauliflower couscous, cauliflower puree, Jersey Royal Potatoes
PINE NUT & LEMON RICOTTA RAVIOLI
17.95
963 kcal
carrot & courgette julienne, sage & balsamic butter,pine nuts & Grana
Dietary Information
Contains:
Gluten (Wheat), Eggs, Milk, Celery, Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 963 |
| Protein (g) | 16.9 |
| Carb (g) | 12.8 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 11.6 |
| Fat (g) | 78.4 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 33.3 |
| Salt (g) | 2.7 |
PINE NUT & LEMON RICOTTA RAVIOLI
963 kcal
17.95
carrot & courgette julienne, sage & balsamic butter,pine nuts & Grana
Sides
French fries
4.50
377 kcal
v
Dietary Information
Suitable for:
Vegetarian
This dish contains none of the listed allergens
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 377 |
| Protein (g) | 4.4 |
| Carb (g) | 43.7 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 0.8 |
| Fat (g) | 20.0 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 2.1 |
| Salt (g) | 3.0 |
French fries
377 kcal
v
4.50
Mixed leaf salad
4.50
4 kcal
ve
Dietary Information
Suitable for:
Vegan
This dish contains none of the listed allergens
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 4 |
| Protein (g) | 0.6 |
| Carb (g) | 1.7 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 0.2 |
| Fat (g) | 0.1 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 0.0 |
| Salt (g) | 4.6 |
Mixed leaf salad
4 kcal
ve
4.50
Choice of dressing:
classic French dressing
236 kcal
ve
Dietary Information
Suitable for:
Vegan
Contains:
Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 236 |
| Protein (g) | 0.4 |
| Carb (g) | 0.2 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 0.1 |
| Fat (g) | 28.5 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 3.0 |
| Salt (g) | 0.6 |
classic French dressing
236 kcal
ve
balsamic with fig leaf oil
131 kcal
ve
Dietary Information
Suitable for:
Vegan
Contains:
Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 131 |
| Protein (g) | 0.1 |
| Carb (g) | 3.0 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 2.8 |
| Fat (g) | 13.5 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 1.9 |
| Salt (g) | 0.2 |
balsamic with fig leaf oil
131 kcal
ve
Desserts
✶Madagascan vanilla crème brûlée
6.95
386 kcal
v
Dietary Information
Suitable for:
Vegetarian
Contains:
Eggs, Milk
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 386 |
| Protein (g) | 8.2 |
| Carb (g) | 27.1 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 27.1 |
| Fat (g) | 26.8 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 13.8 |
| Salt (g) | 0.1 |
✶Madagascan vanilla crème brûlée
386 kcal
v
6.95
✶ CHOCOLATE & AMARENA CHERRY TORTE
7.95
829 kcal
v
sour cherry compote, Kirsch Chantilly cream
Dietary Information
Suitable for:
Vegetarian
Contains:
Peanuts, Tree Nuts (Almond Nuts, Brazil Nuts, Cashew Nuts, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Pecan Nuts, Pistachios, Walnuts), Soya, Eggs, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
May contain:
Gluten (Barley, Oats, Rye, Wheat)
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 829 |
| Protein (g) | 9.4 |
| Carb (g) | 73.3 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 67.7 |
| Fat (g) | 53.9 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 28.0 |
| Salt (g) | 0.1 |
✶ CHOCOLATE & AMARENA CHERRY TORTE
829 kcal
v
7.95
sour cherry compote, Kirsch Chantilly cream
BRITISH & FRENCH CHEESE SELECTION
Yoredale, Perl Wen, Morbier, Westcombe Red & Roquefort
with crackers & accompaniments
13.50
603 kcal
Dietary Information
Contains:
Gluten (Barley, Wheat), Tree Nuts (), Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
May contain:
Peanuts, Tree Nuts (Almond Nuts, Brazil Nuts, Cashew Nuts, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Pecan Nuts, Pistachios, Walnuts), Soya, Eggs, Sesame Seeds
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 603 |
| Protein (g) | 29.6 |
| Carb (g) | 42.3 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 18.7 |
| Fat (g) | 40.7 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 24.6 |
| Salt (g) | 2.6 |
with crackers & accompaniments
603 kcal
13.50
with gluten free bread & accompaniments
13.50
629 kcal
Dietary Information
Contains:
Eggs, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
May contain:
Peanuts
Nutrition (per portion)
| Energy (kCal) | 629 |
| Protein (g) | 25.9 |
| Carb (g) | 43.5 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 19.6 |
| Fat (g) | 40.2 |
| Sat Fat (g) | 23.9 |
| Salt (g) | 2.4 |
with gluten free bread & accompaniments
629 kcal
13.50
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