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Bar Times
Sunday 11.30 ~ 10.30
Monday 11.30 ~ 11.00
Tuesday 11.30 ~ 11.00
Wednesday 11.30 ~ 11.00
Thursday 11.30 ~ 11.00
Friday 11.00 ~ 11.30
Saturday 11.00 ~ 11.00

Dining Times
Sunday 12.00 ~ 8.00
Mon - Sat 12.00 ~ 2.30
06.00 ~ 9.00
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Christmas Day Menu 2008

Festive Menu 2008


Our Menu
All items are subject to availablility & correct at time of publication

(Go here to get a copy of our menu in WORD)
(Or here to get an Acrobat PDF version)

See the Blackboards for Additional Starter & Main Course Specials
(For Smaller people, also see our Smaller Appetite Options)

As all our food is cooked to order, your patience during busy times will be respectfully appreciated.
Should you have any special dietary requirement, we will be happy to advise, and adapt any dish where possible.

Please be aware that our menu and specials board change regularly, but below is what is typically available.
Please note that prices may fluctuate according to supplies, but we will make every effort to maintain our value for money policy.


To Tempt the Tastebuds


Chef’s Homemade Soup £4.25
A Choice of Two Homemade Soups served with Herby Croutons & a Fresh Crusty Roll

Smoked Salmon and Crab Salad £5.45
Served with Citrus Mayonnaise and toasted Fingers of Focaccia

Fruity Prawn Salad £5.25
North Atlantic Prawns combined with Marie Rose Sauce
Topped with Succulent pieces of Tropical Fruit on a bed of Crisp Salad

Chef’s Choice of Pâté £4.95
Locally produced by The Dorset Smokery
Served with Melba Toast and a Rich Onion Relish

Optional Extras

A Basket of Rustic Rolls £2.20
Garlic Bread £2.00
Cheesy Garlic Bread £2.70
Mixed Side Salad £2.25
Additional Potatoes/Vegetables £2.25
Breaded Onion Rings £2.25


Toddlers & Tearaways

Chicken Goujons, Jumbo Cod Fish Fingers,
Chipolata Sausages, Beef burger in Bap
All served with a Choice of New Potatoes or Chips
Salad, Vegetables, Peas or Baked Beans
£3.95

For Small People see also our Smaller Appetite Options


The Main Event

Unless stated otherwise, all Main Courses are served with Seasonal Salad or Vegetables and a Choice of New, Chipped or Sautéed Potatoes should you prefer an alternative Sauce or Accompaniment with your chosen meal, please ask.

Rump Steak 284g (10oz) - £11.95

Fillet Steak 227g (8oz) - £16.95

Fillet Steaks asked to be cooked well-done, will be butterflied, alternatively allow a minimum of 30mins. cooking time

Our Steaks are seasoned before being grilled to your liking, all are served with grilled tomato, mushrooms, onion rings & fries with peas or salad

Why not try one of our Chef’s sauces to accompany your steak

Au Poivre - Madeira & Mushroom - Old English (Stilton & English Mustard)
£2.75

Traditional Gammon Steak £8.95
Char-grilled & topping with a choice of: Fried Egg, Apple & Stilton or Grilled Pineapple
accompanied by grilled Tomato, Fries & Peas or Salad

Fillet Beef & Mushroom Stroganoff £9.95 s/a £7.95
Pan-Fried strips of Beef Fillet with Button Mushrooms, seasoned & finished in
Cream & Brandy Sauce served with Long Grain & Wild Rice

Caribbean Chicken £8.95 s/a £6.95
Succulent pieces of Chicken Breast with Diced Peppers and Pineapple in a
Lightly Spiced Coconut Cream Sauce, served with Long Grain and Wild Rice

Pan-fried Liver & Bacon £8.95 s/a £7.25
Lambs Liver & Bacon Pan-Fried & served with Onion Gravy
on a bed of Spring Onion & Wholegrain Mustard Rustic Mash with grilled Tomato

Somerset Chicken £9.95
Breast of Chicken sliced & Topped with Bacon & Cheese,
Coated with a Cider, Mushroom, Apple & Sage Creamy Sauce

Mediterranean Chicken and Chorizo Salad £8.95
Chargrilled Strips of Chicken Breast, with Chorizo and Diced Potatoes, On a bed of
Salad with Pinenuts and Olives Dressed with a Garlic and Herb Olive Oil Dressing


Fishy & Veggie Options

Whole Grilled Trout £9.95
Buttered Trout Grilled until Golden & finished with
Lemon, Herb Butter & Toasted Pine Nuts

Tiger Prawn and Crayfish Red Thai Curry £10.95 s/a £8.95
Served with Steamed White Rice

Grilled Salmon Supreme £8.95
with Chargrilled Asparagus, and a Choice of:
Creamy Tomato and pesto, or Teriyaki and Ginger Sauce

Sweet Potato, Cashew and Pistachio Nut Moussaka £8.95 s/a £7.25
Layered Moussaka served with Side Salad, and Crusty Bread

Mixed Pepper, Red Onion & Mushroom Stroganoff £8.95 s/a £6.95
Cooked in a traditional Brandy & Cream Sauce
served with Long Grain & Wild Rice

Tuscan Bean Pasta £8.75 s/a £6.75
Mixed Beans in a Piquant Tomato Sauce
Served on Freshly Cooked Pasta, offered with Garlic Bread Slices


Traditional Roast

Available Every Sunday Lunch & Evening
Choice of Three Meats all served with Yorkshire Pudding,
Roast & New Potatoes, Vegetables & Gravy
Regular - £7.95
Small Appetite - £5.95
Child (12 & under) - £3.95
Meat Combi (all 3 Meats) - £8.75 S/A - £6.75
Meat Free Roast (v) - £6.75 S/A £5.75


The Old Favourites

Homemade Beef Lasagne £8.25 s/a £6.25
Served with Salad & Garlic Bread

Ham, Egg & Chips £7.25 s/a £5.95
Homecooked Gammon Ham, Local Organic and Free Range Egg(s), Chips & Salad Garnish

Fish & Chips £8.75 s/a £6.95
Battered Cod with Chips, Peas & Salad

Breaded Scampi £9.95 s/a £7.95
Wholetail Scampi with Salad, Chips & Peas

*Chef’s Curry £8.95
Served with Steamed White Rice, Poppadum & Mango Chutney

Bangers’n’Mash £7.50 s/a £5.50
Butchers Pork Sausages, served with Grilled Tomato & Onion Gravy

*Pie of the Day £8.95 s/a £6.95
Served with Vegetables & a Choice of Chips or New Potatoes

8oz Beef Burger £8.50
Aberdeen Angus Steak Burger topped with Melted Cheese in a
White Bap with Chips & a Salad Garnish
(Corn or Tomato Relish or Mayo available on Request)

Chicken Burger £7.95
Char-grilled Whole Chicken Breast in a White Bap with Chips & Salad Garnish
(Corn or Tomato Relish or Mayo available on Request)

Summer Salad £8.95
A Choice of: 3 Cheese, Meat Platter, Fish Trio
(All with Buttered New Potatoes and Coleslaw)


Pure Indulgence

Our Dessert Board changes regularly and will be brought to your table
A selection of the old favourites may include

Fruit Pies & Steam Puddings
Cheesecakes & Gateaux
Ice-Cream Desserts
From £4.25

Speciality Deluxe Ice-Cream
Sorbet Selection
(See Board for Flavours)
£3.95 or Small £3.20

Cheese Board
A Selection of Cheeses served with Biscuits & Salad Garnish
£4.95

The Finalé

The perfect way to end a meal
Enjoy a Fresh Filter Coffee laced with your favourite Spirit or Liqueur
served in a goblet, topped with Cream & dusted with Chocolate

Irish - Jameson Whiskey Riviera – Cointreau
Caribbean – Dark Rum Italian – Sambuca
Calypso - Tia Maria Parisienne – Brandy
Prince Charles – Drambuie
£3.60

Fresh Filter Coffee £1.40

Floater Coffee £1.75 Cappuccino £1.75

Pot of Tea for One £1.40 Speciality Teas £1.40

Hot Chocolate with Cream £1.75



All Prices are Inclusive of V.A.T.
All items are Subject to Availability & Do Not Include Service Charge




Lunchtime Pick’n’Mix Bar Snack Menu

Available Monday-Saturday, Noon until 2:30pm.
All served with salad garnish and potato fries.

Soft Malted Grain Bap - £3.95
Farmhouse White Sandwich - £ 3.95
Warm Crusty Baguette - £5.25

Jacket Potato - £6.50
Served with Salad & Coleslaw

Ploughman’s - £7.95
Traditionally served with Crusty Bread & Pickles

Summer Salad - £7.95
Offered with Buttered New Potatoes & Coleslaw

3 Egg Omelette with Chips - £8.95
(local organic free range eggs)
Served with a Seasonal Salad
Choose Any Two Fillings from the Following:
(Additional Filling 70p)

Smoked Salmon, Cheddar Cheese
Tuna (plain or with Mayo), Brie
Prawns in Marie Rose, Stilton
Crab, Gammon Ham
Bacon, Sausage
Chicken, Fried Onion
Roast Beef, Baked Beans
Sliced Tomato, Sautéed Mushrooms


Buffet Menu

(Go here to get a copy of our menu in WORD)
(Or here to get an Acrobat PDF version)

Menu A - £4.95 per person


A Selection of Cut Sandwiches
Flaky Sausage Rolls
Mediterranean Vegetable Quiche
Assorted Crisps and Nuts

Menu B - £6.95 per person

A Selection of Cut Sandwiches
Flaky Sausage Rolls
Cocktail Sausages
Quiche Selection
Breaded Chicken Goujons
Spicy Potato Wedges with Salsa Dip
Vegetable Crudities with Dips
Crisps and Nuts


Hot & Cold Fork Buffet - £12.00 per person

Platters of Cold Sliced Meats including:
Beef, Turkey & Gammon Ham
Hot Buttered New Potatoes
A wide choice of Salads including:
Coleslaw, Potato Salad, Rice Salad,
Mixed Green Leaves
Dressed Tomato, Cucumber & Onion
Pickled Gherkins & Cocktail Onions
Warm Savoury Petit Crolines
Breaded Chicken Goujons
Lemon & Herb Breaded Salmon Goujons
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Spicy Potato Wedges
Dressings & Relishes
Crusty Bread & Butter



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Wine List
Prices are for 175 ml Glass and for 75cl Bottle

ROSÉ WINE

12. PINOT GRIGIO ROSÉ £3.00, £11.95 France – Clean, fresh and invigorating, with hints of summer fruits.

RED WINE

14. YVON MAU - CABERNET/MERLOT £3.00, £11.15
France – Easy drinking with a soft damson style.
15. PAARL HEIGHTS – CINSAULT/SHIRAZ £3.00, £11.15
South Africa – A medium depth fruity red.
16. DALWOOD – SHIRAZ/CABERNET £3.00, £11.75
Australia – Light fruity softer style, easy drinking.
17. MONTEPULCIANO d’ABRUZZO – CANALETTO £12.85
Italy – A light, well-balanced wine with soft fruit flavours.
18. FRASER’S BAY – PINOTAGE £13.95
South Africa – Rich and concentrated with great depth.
19. CONCHA Y TORO – CABERNET SAUVIGNON £13.55
Chile – Full fruit with medium depth, Bordeaux style, good with most meat dishes.
20. McGUIGAN BIN 2000 – SHIRAZ £16.25
Australia – Full flavoured barrel aged Aussie spice.
21. El COTO RIOJA – CRIANZA £16.25
Spain – Smooth fruity Rioja with light vanilla from oak maturation.
22. CHATEAU La CROIX BONNELLA – St EMILION £18.95
France – Classic Bordeaux, an elegant palette of soft merlot flavour, delicate & long.
23. CLOS De La CHAPELLE Des BOIS – FLEURIE £19.75
France – Full bodied Beaujolais, ripe fruit with good texture & staying power.
Prices are for 175 ml Glass and for 75cl Bottle

WHITE WINE

1. PAARL HEIGHTS £3.00, £11.15 South Africa – Clean, light fruity, just off dry.
2. CHARDONNAY, VIN dePAYS d’OC BELLEFONTAINE £3.00, £11.15
France – A crisp, dry white, nicely balanced.
3. PIESPORTER MICHELSBERG £3.00, £11.15
Germany – A medium white, fruity wine from the Mosel.
4. DALWOOD – SÉMILLION/CHARDONNAY £3.00, £11.55
Australia – Medium dry, lighter in style, clean & fresh.
5. MUSCADET De SEVRE Et MAINE ‘Sur Lie’- DOMAINE SAUPIN £13.25
France – Good upfront ripe fruit with a clean dry finish.
6. PINOT GRIGIO/GARGANEGA del VENETO, CANALETTO £13.25
Italy – A dry, delicately flavoured wine from Northern Italy.
7. MONTANA MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BLANC £15.55
New Zealand – classic, crisp, flinty white, the benchmark of New Zealand Sauvignon.
8. CHABLIS, DOMAINE THIERRY HAMELIN £17.25
France – An excellent dry white Burgundy from a family owned estate.

SPARKLING WINE

9. CAVA CUVÉE 21 BRUT NV £12.95
Spain – Dry, lively, well balanced with plenty of zest.
10. LINDAUER BRUT £16.75
New Zealand – A smooth dry sparking wine with some fullness.
CHAMPAGNE 125ml glass
11. JOSHEPH PERRIER CUVÉE ROYALÉ £4.35 £26.95
France – A stylish dry wine with soft well-developed fruit and clean flavour.
It is never released until a least 3 years old – and the benefits are clear once you taste it!
25. JOSEPH PERRIER CUVÉE ROYALE VINTAGE 1998 £31.95
France – Full of sophisticated character fitting of a fine vintage champagne

DESSERT WINE
125ml glass or ½ Bottle


24. BROWN BROTHERS LATE HARVESTED ORANGE MUSCAT & FLORA
Australia – Succulent Muscat tinged with Orange Blossom, £4.35 £12.95
leads on to a deep rich textured fruit palate. Served Chilled
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