Menu

This year we are doing things slightly different, we won't be having a set Christmas menu as such but instead having lots of yummy festive specials on our every day menu throughout December for you to choose from.

To start to get you in the Christmas mood we thought we'd tease you with our special festive dishes that will be appearing on our menu come December alongside your pub favourites:

Starters

Prawn & crayfish cocktail, Lollo Biondi, crushed avocado with red pepper & cayenne dressing and baked Barra Gallega bread 10.75
Pancetta, cheddar & cranberry croquettes with watercress salad and orange & redcurrant glaze 8.50
Wild boar, chicken, pistachio & apricot terrine wrapped in streaky bacon served with spiced beetroot & orange chutney and crusty bread 9.20
Smoked salmon, dill and cream cheese parcels with fennel &walnut salad, croutons and lemon dressing 9.75
Spiced sweet potato & kale bhajis with chutney, cucumber and lime & mint riata 7.85

Mains

Traditional roast turkey crown, pigs in blanket, duck fat potatoes, wild boar & cranberry stuffing, honey roasted parsnips, braised red cabbage, shredded sprouts with crispy bacon & shallots & turkey gravy 20.95
Sea bass paupiette with a crab, dill and lemon mousse, seared prawns, lobster & white wine sauce and crushed new potatoes with green beans 25.00
Braised shin of beef with polenta & garlic mash, green beans and a rich red wine and wild mushroom sauce 22.50
Venison sausage & Yorkshire pudding, red wine, rosemary & juniper reduction, roasted shallots, kale, parsnip, potato & thyme mash 18.50
Roasted root vegetable & lentil crumble with a savoury almond crust, tomato and red wine sauce, roasted new potatoes & tenderstem broccoli 18.50
Pan seared lambs’ liver, chestnut mushrooms, bacon & Madeira cream sauce, chive & crème fraiche
crushed new potatoes, with sauteed green beans and shallots 18.75
Barley risotto with wild & chestnut mushrooms, butternut squash, parmesan cheese, garlic bruschetta and chopped parsley (v) 19.75

Desserts

Luxury Christmas pudding with creamy rum sauce 8.25
Lemon, lime & vanilla cheesecake with lime jelly & lemon curd 8.25
Salted caramel and chocolate torte with chocolate truffle & cookie dough ice cream 8.75
White chocolate & raspberry tiramisu: layered with sponge fingers, coffee, mascarpone 8.95
Mango & passion fruit pavlova, meringue nest, whipped passion fruit cream, mango compôte and fresh passion fruit (gf) 8.25
Treacle tart with salted caramel ice cream and dark syrup glaze (v)(vg) 8.25

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(v) - suitable for vegetarians (vg) - suitable for vegans (vgo) - vegan option (gf) - gluten free (gfo) - gluten free option (df) - dairy free (dfo) - dairy free option

Large Party Bookings

Our online booking system will allow bookings for a maximum of 8 people. If you would like to book for more than this then please give the pub a call on 0151 648 7685 to discuss your requirements.

For parties over 12 people we request a pre order and a £10 per head deposit.

Wines & Champagnes

We will happily suggest some options for wines and champagnes if you would like to organise these in advance of your party, please just ask if you want some help choosing!

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Christmas Opening Hours

Monday 23rd December – BAR 11.30am-11.30pm / FOOD 12-9pm

Tuesday 24th December (Xmas Eve) – BAR 11.30am-12.30am / FOOD 12-9pm

Wednesday 25th December (Xmas Day) – BAR 11:30am-1.30pm / NO FOOD

Thursday 26th December (Boxing Day) – BAR 12-9pm / FOOD 12-8pm

Friday 27th to Monday 30th December – OPEN AS USUAL

Tuesday 31st December (New Years Eve) – BAR 12-12.30am / FOOD 12-9pm

Wednesday 1st January 2025 – BAR 12-9pm / FOOD 12-8pm

Thursday 2nd January 2025 – BAR 11.30am-11.30pm / FOOD 12-9pm

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