Menu
Starters
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Cumbrian Seafood "TapasFresh sardines, king prawn tempura, mussels mariniere, shrimp cocktail.
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Seared Fresh Tuna "Steak-N-ChipsParsnip chips, watercress, green peppercorn sauce
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Grilled Fresh Mackerel FilletChorizo potato lyonaisse, parmesan cracking, balsamic syrup.
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Corn-Fed Chicken Liver and Bacon ParfaitHomemade mini brioche, fig and cinnamon chutney.
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Grilled Smoked Wood PigeonStir-fried sprouts, bacon french lentils
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Highland Salmon and Watercress FishcakePoached free-range egg, chive hollandaise.
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Morecambe Bay Shellfish "CocktailBrown shrimp, avocado, crab tartar
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Broccoli and Blue Cheese Soup
Intermediat
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Omemade Mojito Sorbet
Main Course
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Kentmere Valley Lamb TasterCutlets, haggis, confit, kebab-beetroot fondant, pea puree
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Pot-Roasted Fell Bred Beef BourguignonBacon and mushrooms, goat's cheese mash, shiraz fumet.
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Grilled Fillet of Sea BassMented pea hash, tartar sauce, fennel tempura.
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Cumbrian Fell Bred Fillet SteakWild mushroom and co c sauce, grill garnish, fondant potato.
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Roast Gressingham DuckBaked sweet potato mash, root vegetables, parsnip croquette, honey and rosemary glaze
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Roasted Salmon SupremeRranean vegetable compote, homemade rocket pesto.
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Roasted Local Chicken SupremeDauphinoise potatoes, wild forest mushrooms, fresh tarragon
Desserts
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Roasted Fresh FigsCinnamon pannacotta, port and plum syrup.
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Poached Prune and Orange Custard BraleeHomemade shortbread.
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Baked Raspberry AlaskaRaspberry coulis.
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Caramelised Banana BavaroisButterscotch sauce, honeycomb.
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Hot-Chocolate FondantVanilla ice cream. (10 to 5 minutes cooking time required)
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Coffee and Petit Fours3.54
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Roasted Orchard Plum Floating IslandHomemade custard, snow meringue caramel sauce.
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White Chocolate and Raspberry MarquiseRaspberry sauce.
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Hot Mango Toffee SouffleMango and orange sorbet (10 to 15 minutes cooking time required)
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Classic Marmalade Glazed Bread and Butter PuddingSauce anglaise.
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Local Cheese SelectionOrganic eden brie. Crofton and flakebridge selection of biscuit
Vagetarian
Starters
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Caramelised French Onion SoupWith melted cheese float
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Macaroni CheeseWilted rocket and spinach
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Roasted Potato GnocchiSauteed wild mushrooms, tarragon cream
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Tempura of Tri—Colour PaprikasOnion rings and mustard dip
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Grilled Goat's Cheese BruchettaMediterranean vegetables
Main Courses
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Sweet and Sour NoodlesAromatic vegetables and sesame
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Crofton Cheese and Grilled Vegetable TartPesto salad leaves
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Sun-Blushed Tomato and Fres Basil RisottoExtra virgin olive oil
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Mushroom and Creamed Leek CrepeWith fresh herbs
Children's
Starters
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Garlic Oeicheesy Bread3.80
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Mini Fishcakes with Tartar &Tomato Sauce3.80
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Cheese, Ham or Jam Sandwich on a Brown or White Bread3.80
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Soup of the Day or Heinz Tomato Soup3.80
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Prawn Cocktail with Marie Rose3.80
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Selection of Melon Balls3.80
Main Courses
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Homemade Mini Cheese Burger with Chips6.35
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Omelette with a Choice of Fillings6.35
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Pork Sausage with Creamy Mashed Potato and Gravy6.35
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Individual Chicken and Broccoli Pie6.35
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Pasta Carbonara with Parmesan6.35
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Fish Goujons with Chips6.35
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Individual Fish Pie Topped with Creamy Mashed Potato6.35
Side Orders
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Beans1.50
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Mixed Vegetables1.50
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Potato Wedges1.50
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Peas1.50
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Salad1.50
Desserts
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Pancakes with Banana Filling and Chocolate Sauce3.80
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Chocolate Muffin with Chocolate Sauce3.80
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Fresh Fruit Salad3.80
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Mixed Ice Cream with Chocolate and Strawberry Sauce3.80
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Jam Doughnut and Custard3.80
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A Choice of Natural Fruit Yoghurts3.80
Wine
House Wines: Whites
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Pinot Grigio Provincia Di Pavia, Collezione Marchesini Italy6.95 - 19.95Selected from the south of lombardy, this lovely buttery style is enhanced by ripe pear flavours.
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Tierra Sauvignon Blanc, Maule Valley Chile6.95 - 19.95Pale yellow with fresh fruit, citrus and mineral notes and a clean finish.
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Hardy's ‘the Riddle’ Chardonnay-Semillon, Se Australia Australia6.95 - 19.95A popular blend, combining a soft creamy texture with lime flavours and subtle oak characters that deliver a crisp dry white wine.
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Cullinan View Chenin Blanc, Robertson South Africa6.95 - 19.95Deliciously fresh and creamy with peachy fruit character. A classic south african style.
House Wines: Reds
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Tierra Merlot, Maule Valley Chile6.95 - 19.95Ripe blackberry aromas and a subtle underlay of oak with bright, ripe berry flavours and smooth tannins.
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Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, Parini Italy6.95 - 19.95Plum and cherry with notes of violet: dry, soft but well structured with a finish of dried fruits and toasted hazelnut
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Berri Estates Shiraz, Se Australia Australia6.95 - 19.95Medium-bodied and fruity with raspberry, cherry and plum, complemented by vanilla spices.
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La Campagne Cabernet Sauvignon, Vdp D'Oc France6.95 - 19.95All the classic blackcurrant aromas and flavours, balanced with a soft, tannic finish.
House Wines: Rose
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Pinot Grigio Rosato Del Veneto, Collezione Marchesini Italy6.95 - 19.95Dry and subtly flavoured raspberry and apple-scented rosé from the north-east of italy.
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Vendange White Zinfandel, California USA6.95 - 19.95A brief time with juice and skin together gives this delicate colour, delicious strawberry aroma and zingy freshness.
Half Bottle Wines: Whites
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Sancerre Les Collinettes. Joseph Mellot France14.95Stylish and crisp aromas of gooseberries and powerful fruit flavors, linked with a clean finish, from one of the finest and most dynamic producers.
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Macon-Villages Domaine De La Grange Magnien, Louis Jadot12.95Full-flavoured freshness heaped with apple ripeness giving way to a softer style, distinctive of its southern provenance
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Chablis Gloire De Chablis, J. Moreau Et Fils France14.95A traditional chablis, dry, flinty and elegant with a distinctive chardonnay character on the finish
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Luis Felipe Edwards Lot 66 Sauvignon Blanc, Rapel Valley9.95Hand harvested, gently pressed to retain the natural fruit aromas and flavour of citrus fruit, melon, pineapple and pear.
Reds
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Cotes Du Rhone Gentilhomme, a. Ogier Et Fils France12.95This specialist house creates a distinctive fuller-bodied berry style with mellow spiciness from time in oak barrels.
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Luis Felipe Edwards Lot 18 Merlot, Rapel Valley9.95Soft, smooth, approachable merlot with rounded cherries and spiced plums.
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Don Jacobo Rioja Crianza Tint0, Bodegas Corral12.95Abundant bright raspberry aromas mingle with sumptuous cherries and layered with a creamy barrique character.
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Chateau Haut Roudier, Bordeaux10.95Deep cherry red with coulis-style berry fruit. The nose shows finesse and freshness and the palate is characterised by soft berry fruit picked at optimal maturity. Soft on the palate with a fine balance and full finish.
Champagne
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Louis Dornier Et Fils Brut NV18.95 - 29.95Upfront biscuity elegance blends with a respectful ageing in lx ttle. Altogether a very stylish wine.
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Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut NV26.00 - 45.00Elaborate richness of mainly pinot noir and pinot meunier evolves an exceptional maturity laden with concentrated elegance.
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Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut65Sparkling apple and citrus flavoured, stylishly delivered bottle
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Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut NV55Reflecting the traditions of the past this is full, yet dry and has a rich, creamy style with biscuity flavours. Bottle
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Perrier-Jouet Blason Rose NV65Copper-tinged, salmon pink with redcurrants on the nose and a mineral character.Bottle
Water
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Hildon Still2.75330ml
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Hildon Sparkling2.75330ml
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Hildon Still4.75750ml
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Hildon Sparkling4.75750ml
White: Very Dry, Delicate, Light
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Chablis Gloire De Chablis, J. Moreau Et Fils France14.95 - 28.00Traditional style with time-honoured flinty elegance from one of the finest sancerre producers. These lime stone hills combined with chardonnay are in perfect harmony.
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Pinot Grigio Grave Del Friuli, Borgo Tesis, Fantinel Italy22.95Apples, peach and pear notes are all present in this refreshing flavor some pinot grigio.
White: Dry, Crisp
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Nobilo Southern Rivers Sauvignon Blanc, East Coast New Zealand22.95Fresh and crisp with classic characters of gooseberry and tropical flavors. Excellent weight and mouth feel and a thy, lingering finish.
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Pouilly-Fume Cuvee Du Troncsec, Joseph Mellot France28.50Loire sauvignon blanc at its best, classic gun flint and rich gooseberries on the nose, creamy fullness on the palate and a crisp, dry finish.
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Torres Nerola Xarel-Lo-Garnacha Catalunya Spain28.95From the xarel-lo grape noted for producing fresh citrussy flavoured wine. Brief oak-ageing for a soft vanilla finish.
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Sancerre Les Collinettes, Joseph Mellot France14.95 - 28.00Stylish and crisp aromas of gooseberries and powerful fruit flavours, linked with a clean finish, from one of the finest and most dynamic producers.
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Luis Felipe Edwards Reserva Gewurztraminer, Rapel Valley Chile22.95Perfect topography produces a classic example of this aromatic grape; big flavours of lychees, apricots, honey and warm spice.
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Leasingham Bin 7 Riesling, Clare Valley Australia26.95A mouth-watering concentration of fresh lime and citrus spices follow a delicate jasmine aroma.
Juicy, Ripe
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‘Rk’ Riesling, Reichsgraf Von Kesselstatt Germany24.95Fresh and lively, exhibiting zesty lemon and lime characters, some floral notes and a dry, crisp and fruity balanced finish
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Tierra Unoaked Chardonnay, Maule Valley Chile22.95Light yellow in colour, floral and citrus aromas and displaying ripe, fresh fruit flavors, a clean mouth feel and lively crisp acidity.
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Kleine Zalze Bush Vines Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch South Africa22.95Soft and creamy, a hint of ripe tropical fruit and a delicious vanilla sweetness.
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Terre Blanche Torbato Di Alghero, Sella and Mosca Italy28.50Pale straw-yellow with golden tones; shows a rich, elegant, minerally palate with zesty grapefruit, dried herb and flora/ aromas.
Fine Wines
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Cloudy Bay Chardonnay, Marlborough New Zealand38A subtle scent of lemon blossom and cashew nut aromas supported by a rich, yet refined palate with a minerally and creamy complexity.
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Sancerre 'Chateau De Sancerre’ Marnier-Lapostolle, Loire France39.95The chateau occupies an imposing position above the steeply sloping vineyards which surround the hilltop town of sancerre. The soils are top quality and they produce a wine of exceptional complexity, intensity and crisp, refreshing green fruit flavours.
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Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough New Zealand41.95Layers of pure striking flavours combining the distinctive grassy aromas and surprising redcurrant spiciness and fresh lemon zest.
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Chassagne-Montrachet Louis Jadot, Burgundy France68.95Together with its neighbour puligny, chassagne-montrachet is the epitome of white burgundy, this wine has the classic elegance and style for which the appellation is world-famous. Jadot are one the most respected burgundian producers with quality vineyards dotted around the area
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Nobilo Icon Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough New Zealand34.95A complex, powerful wine displaying the traditional marlborough sauvignon blanc characters of gooseberry, and nettles combined with rich herbal and tropical characters. Crisp, balanced finish.
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September Hill Chardonnay USA38.95Citrus and pineapple combined with luscious pear; backed by notes of gently toasted bread.
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Chablis 1Er Cru Vaucoupin 'Domaine Molusson' J. Moreau Et Fils, Burgundy France41.50Somewhat lesser known than some premier crus, the wines of vaucoupin nonetheless are well worth discovering. The vineyards are located on the gentle slopes to the south-east of chablis. Delicate floral aromas and the classic minerailty characterise this excellent value premier cru wine.
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Chardonnay ‘L Solatia’ Ruffino, Toscana Italy42.95Produced on the la solatia estate. After the initial fermentation in french oak barrels the wine rests on its ‘lees’ for 4 months. Following racking off it is further aged in french oak for 3 months. Fresh and fragrant with floral aromas, hints of grapefruit and spicy, tropical fruit notes; its rich, spicy palate exhibits citrus and exotic fruit backed by a balanced refreshing finish.
Fine Roses
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Etchart Privado Malbec Rose, Salta Argentina23.95Deliciously fruity yet dry rose with floral aromas of rose and honeysuckle and red cherry flavours.
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Sancerre Rose ‘Le Rabault' Joseph Mellot, Loire France32.95A real rarity for the area - a rose made from pinot noir, with the skins in contact with the juice for a only few hours to produce a delicate, dry, pink wine with a delicious aroma of fresh strawberries. These family owned vineyards were established over. 500 years ago and decedents still own the property today.
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Macon Rose Louis Jadot, Burgundy France25.95A most innovative development from the very traditional house of louis jadot! Made using 100% gamay grapes which have been vinified in stainless steel; with only a brief period of time on the skins sufficient to extract enough pigment to give this wine a charming deep pink colour. Dry and crisp with a delightful aroma and palate reminiscent of wild berries and raspberries.
Red Wines: Light, Delicate
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La Campagne Merlot, Pay's D’Oc France21.95A rich, powerful and juicy southern french wine using this popular variety which originated from bordeaux.
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Rare Vineyards Pinot Noir, Vin De France22.95France from the foothills of the pyrenees, soft, lightly oaked cherries and blueberries with a hint of spice. From time in oak barrels.
Juicy, Medium-Bodied
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Chianti Riserva, Piccini Italy22.95The finest fruit from the heart of the region delivers delicious warm cherry spice.
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Don Jacobo Rioja Crianza Tinto, Bodegas Corral Spain Bot12.95 - 26.95Abundant bright raspberry aromas mingle with sumptuous cherries and layered with a creamy barrique character.
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Drostdy-Hof Winemakers Collection Pinotage, Western Cape South Africa22.95Shows cherry, raspberry and a note of banana with subtle spicy oak aromas; deliciously concentrated bony flavors.
Spicy, Warming
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Cotes Du Rhone Gentilhomme, a. Ogier Et Fils France12.95 - 21.95This specialist house creates a distinctive fuller-bodied berry style with mellow spiciness
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Etchart Privado Malbec, Valle De Cafayate Argentina26Deep layers of black peppered plum richness, great intensity of character.
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Houghton the Bandit Shiraz-Tempranillo, Western Australia Australia26.95Innovative blend with vibrant primary sweet-berry fruit coupled with savoury spice and gentle oak.
Oaked, Intense
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Dry Lands Pinot Noir, Marlborough New Zealand27.95Lifted cherry and plum flavours layered with an attractive earthy, gamey character and a smooth, lingering finish.
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Robert Mondavi Wood Bridge Cabernet Sauvignon, California USA23.95Plums, black berries and a touch of vanilla; fresh fruit flavours, supported by a touch of spice.
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Portillo Malbec, Valle De Uco, Mendoza Argentina23.95Superb intensity with heady richness and ripe, delicious red berry warmth, typically earthy in character and thriving in this climate.
Fine Reds
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Errazuriz ‘Max Reserva' Shiraz, Aconcagua Valley Chile29.95The shiraz grape is ideally suited to the hot, dry climate of the aconcagua valley, where it is planted in the superb ‘max 20 vineyard. After a long maceration, the wine was aged for 12 months in french and american oak a powerful and concentrated wine.
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Barbera D'Alba ‘Sucule’ Villa Lanata, Alba Italy32.95The hand-picked barbera grapes used in this excellent new wine are grown on the lo zoccolaio estate at monforte. After traditional fermentation, aged 18 months in french oak barriques. Full-bodied and rich-flavoured.Bottled in an'antique’ piemontese bottle - if like barolo youell love this baby bi-other.
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Moulin-a-Vent ‘Chateau Des Jacques’ Domaine Louis Jadot, Burgundy France35.95This is one of the most prestigious properties in the crus of beaujolais. The vineyard, comprising some 27 hectares, makes a very traditional, long-living style of wine, a portion of which is oak-matured. ‘Here's a beaujolais worthy of respect. Of course at this price it should be - but ites exceptionally impressive. Gamay has never tasted quite as interesting as it does here.’ sarah jane evans mw.
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Don Jacobo Rioja Gran Reserva, Rioja Spain38.95This great wine, produced only in classic vintages, sees 22 months in cask before a further 7 years in bottle. Made from 85% tempranillo and 15% gamacha, it is smooth and silky with enormous complexity and developed fruit flavours. International wine and spirit competition: gold medal and best in class.
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Amarone Classico 'Le Origini' Bolla, Veneto Italy65.50The name, ‘le origini' means ‘in the beginning’, a reference to bolla being the first winery to market amarone way back in 1953. made using selected bunches of corvina and corvinone grapes. After harvesting each year, the grapes are then dried on racks until february of the following year before being pressed, fermented and then aged in slovenian 5 (x) litre oak barrels for 21 months. An incredibly rich and smooth wine.
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Bethany G6 Old Vine Grenache, Barossa Valley Australia29.50Refreshing palate of cherry fruit with leafy notes and a hint of white pear.
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Durbanville Hills Merlot, Durbanville South Africa30.95Shows a blackcurrant character with hints of ginger, cream and violets on the nose. Medium-bodied and fruity with a soft and elegant palate laced with ripe fruit and creamy toffee notes.
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Barolo Siglati, S. Orsola Italy33One of the great red wines of italy, nebbiolo grapes offer powerful aromas of violets and black cherries enveloped in powerful richness.
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Veramonte Primus, Casablanca Valley Chile36.95A massive, mouth-filling wine with a smooth, rich, velvety texture. Concentrated multi-layered flavours of bright black berry and cherry. A beautiful combination of power and finesse.
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Chateau Teyssier Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux France51.95A chateau whose vineyards and wine making has been hugely upgraded under owner jonathan maltus since he acquired the property in 1994. planted with 70% merlot and 30% cabernet franc; meticulous grape selection and minimal handling is employed during the wine making: and the wine is aged for about 12 months in a mixture of new and used french oak barrels. A wine that has a deep colour, fresh fruit expression and good length and balance.
Fine Champagne
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Dom Perignon Brut150Long and satisfying on the palate with layers of yeasty, nutty flavours, superbly fat and ripe. Complex, luxury grand cru champagne made only in the best years.
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Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rose Brut79.95The briefest liaison with grape skins tantalisingly leaves this delicate colour yet exudes a floral fragrance evolving soft red berry richness.
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Duval-Leroy Femme De Champagne Brut Champagne 200699.95Superb finesse and elegance only found in grand cru vineyards. A whirl of honeysuckle blooms and roasted nuts mingle with lingering bubbles.
Fine Champagne: Sparkling Wines
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Prosecco Extra Dry, Fantinel Italy NV22Fresh, dry and fruity. A pleasant and extremely elegant bouquet with delightful, floral-based hints. A smooth, velvety and poetic flavour.
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Pinot Noir Rose Spumante, Casa Sant' Orsola if Italy NV22Fl salmon-pink rose with delicate aromas of redcurrants and raspberries, finishing dry and refreshing on the palate.
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Codorniu Brut Clasico, Cava Spain NV22Classy, day, sparkling wine, this renowned house choose to use the traditional spanish varieties of parellada, xarel-lo and macabeo.
Dessert Wines
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Campbells Rutherglen Muscat, Victoria NV 125Ml7.50Deep amber with tawny hues. Rich, fresh raisin fruit aromas, the palate is powerful and balanced with intense raisin fruit supported by mellow oak arid a luscious lingering finish.
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Concha Y Toro Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, Maule Valley 125Ml Chile3.95Sumptuous, sweet wine with ripe papaya, peach and honey aromas. Light. Fresh and fruity with a long, subtle, honeyed finish.
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Torres Moscatel Oro 125 Ml Spain NV4.95Moscatel de alejandria and moscatel de grano menudo used to produce this sweet luscious wine, the perfect accompaniment to any dessert.