Menu
We don't have a set Christmas menu as such but instead will have 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 salad with crushed avocado, red pepper and cayenne aioli and baked Barra Gallega bread
Black pudding & pancetta croquettes with a spiced apple chutney
Panko fried smoked brie with a honey and chorizo dressing, salad leaves & paprika toasted pine nuts
Smoked salmon, feta & dill parcels with fennel & walnut salad, black pepper croutons and lemon dressing
Candied beetroot & broad bean salad with pickled shallot, cucumber & radish and sweet beetroot glaze (vg)
Mains
Traditional roast turkey crown with duck fat potatoes, pig in blanket, our homemade wild boar and festive fruit stuffing, braised red cabbage, shredded sprouts with bacon & onion and deluxe turkey gravy
Hearty winter vegetable, butterbean & harissa stew with garlic & rosemary Hasselback potatoes and steamed savoy cabbage (vg)
Slow braised shin of beef with a bubble & squeak rosti, green beans and a wild mushroom, red wine and garlic sauce
‘Salmon, spinach, mushroom & cream cheese pithivier with a lemon and dill sauce, honey glazed carrot and purple sprouting broccoli
8oz Ribeye steak with Dijon & caper butter, beer battered onion rings, garlic mushrooms, rocket & cherry tomato salad and pub chips
Desserts
Traditional luxury Christmas pudding with rum & cream sauce and cinnamon crumble topping
Baked New York cheesecake with a blueberry compôte and vanilla ice cream
Sticky toffee & date pudding with a boozy rum sauce and rum & raisin ice cream
Duo of meringue, forest fruit pavlova and lemon mousse meringue nest topped with lemon curd
Dark chocolate & pistachio tart with whipped double cream
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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.
Pre Orders
For parties of 16+ people we request a pre order and a £10 per head deposit. A pre order will be sent out to you in advance.
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
Wednesday 24th December (Xmas Eve) – BAR 11.30am-12.30am / FOOD 12-9pm
Thursday 25th December (Xmas Day) – BAR 11:30am-1.30pm / NO FOOD
Friday 26th December (Boxing Day) – BAR 12-9pm / FOOD 12-8pm
Saturday 27th to Tuesday 30th December – OPEN AS USUAL
Wednesday 31st December (New Years Eve) – BAR 12-12.30am / FOOD 12-9pm
Thursday 1st January 2026 – BAR 12-9pm / FOOD 12-8pm
Friday 2nd January 2026 – BAR 11.30am-11.30pm / FOOD 12-9pm
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