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Each day, before midday we upload the days menus, its always nice to whet your appetite before you even get to us.

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Where certain allergens are highlighted the allergen may relate to just one component of the dish, which may easily be substituted or removed. For more information please ask one of our crew.

We always advise you to mention any food allergies or intolerances when ordering. We are happy to provide allergy guidelines to support you in making your own menu choice; however, we cannot recommend or tell you what is suitable for you to eat or drink.

Allergies, Intolerances and Dietary Requirements - We actively manage the main fourteen allergens recognised by the Food Standards Agency (see below) but are unable to give information on allergens outside of this. We will, of course, do what we can to accommodate requests outside these fourteen, but these will be put through to the kitchen as a ‘request’ not an allergy order.

Cross Contamination - Our food is prepared in areas where cross contamination may also occur. This means that we can never guarantee a dish is completely free from any allergens or specific ingredients. We declare allergens if they are intentionally added to a product. Where our suppliers have indicated possible cross contamination risks, we also declare their allergen ‘may contain’ risks. If the food is served in its packaging, we advise you to refer to the manufacturer’s label. If you are concerned about possible allergen cross contamination of the food you wish to consume, please ask us for further information on our cooking methods and policies.

Gluten Free - Where we offer gluten free dishes, controls are in place to ensure that dishes contain no more than 20 parts per million gluten; however, as we handle many allergens in our busy kitchens, we therefore cannot guarantee all traces of allergens are completely removed.

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While you Wait

Aperol Spritz ~ 11.95

Pimms & Lemonade ~ 8.95

Hugo Spritz ~ 11.95


Starters and Nibbles

Parsnip and apple soup, creme fraiche , warm sourdough (v, gfa) 524 kcal 7.45
Contains: Milk / Lactose, Celery, Gluten

May contain: Soybeans, Eggs

Goats’ cheese panna cotta, pickled and roast beetroot, seeded crostini, candied walnuts (gf, v) 317 kcal 7.95
Contains: Tree Nuts, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Celery, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Peanuts, Soybeans, Mustard, Sesame

Vegan antipasto; roasted vegetables, hummus, coconut feta, croutes (vg) 293 kcal 8.95
Contains: Celery, Gluten, Sesame, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Milk / Lactose, Eggs

Smoked salmon, cucumber, grape and dill salad, salmon roe and horseradish (gf) 194 kcal 10.95
Contains: Fish, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Soybeans, Celery, Sesame

Spiced cauliflower and lentil pie, cauliflower purée, light curry sauce (vg, gf) 319 kcal 7.95
Contains: Soybeans, Celery, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Tree Nuts, Milk / Lactose, Mustard

Antipasto; chorizo, Serrano ham, salchichón, olives, chickpea hummus, focaccia 530 kcal 9.95
Contains: Gluten, Sesame

May contain: Tree Nuts, Soybeans, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Mustard

Pressed ham hock and pea terrine, apricot and carrot chutney 191 kcal 7.95
Contains: Gluten, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Soybeans, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Celery, Sesame

Sweet chilli king prawns, ciabatta 718 kcal 7.95
Contains: Crustaceans, Milk / Lactose, Gluten

May contain: Eggs, Celery, Mustard, Sesame

Halloumi fries, tomato relish (gf, v) 554 kcal 7.45
Contains: Milk / Lactose

May contain: Soybeans, Fish, Eggs, Mustard, Sesame, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

Crispy squid with sweet chilli mango 412 kcal 6.95
Contains: Molluscs, Gluten

May contain: Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

Red pepper and tomato hummus, flatbread (vg) 498 kcal 6.45
Contains: Gluten, Sesame

May contain: Soybeans, Fish, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

Sticky five spiced chicken wings (gf) 454 kcal 7.25
Contains: Soybeans

May contain: Milk / Lactose, Celery, Mustard, Sesame, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

Chicken and ginger gyoza, hoi sin 251 kcal 6.95
Contains: Soybeans, Gluten, Sesame

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites


Mains

8oz British sirloin 28 day dry aged, pepper sauce, portobello mushroom, tomato, chunky chips (gf) 1411 kcal 32.95
Contains: Milk / Lactose, Celery, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Soybeans, Sesame

Braised shoulder of lamb, minted new potatoes, seasonal vegetables, rosemary gravy (gf) 827 kcal 25.95
Contains: Soybeans, Milk / Lactose, Celery, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

Steak burger, beer onions, grilled pancetta, Monterey Jack, spiced tomato mayonnaise, fries 1382 kcal 17.45
Contains: Soybeans, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Gluten, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Celery

Add pulled black garlic beef 91 kcal 2.45
Contains: Gluten, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Soybeans

Chicken Coq au Vin suet pudding buttered mash, green vegetables, red wine gravy (gf) 1232 kcal 18.95
Contains: Milk / Lactose, Celery, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Mustard

Buttercross farm pork and leek sausages, buttered mash, onion gravy (gf) 915 kcal 17.25
Contains: Milk / Lactose, Celery, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Soybeans

Smoked salmon linguine, courgette, edamame, lemon and créme fraîche 656 kcal 16.95
Contains: Soybeans, Fish, Milk / Lactose, Celery, Gluten, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Eggs, Mustard, Sesame

Slow roasted duck leg, fondant potato, roast shallot, cherries, red wine jus (gf) 999 kcal 19.95
Contains: Milk / Lactose, Celery, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

Beer battered fish and chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce (gf) 1278 kcal 17.45
Contains: Fish, Eggs, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Celery, Mustard

Basil gnocchi, tomato sauce, roasted peppers, aubergine, toasted pumpkin seeds (vg) 551 kcal 15.95
Contains: Gluten, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Soybeans, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Celery, Mustard

Smoked haddock and salmon fishcakes, tomato, spring onion salad (gf) 848 kcal 16.95
Contains: Fish, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Soybeans, Sesame

Chicken Caesar salad, gem lettuce, herb croutons, crispy bacon, anchovies, Parmesan 998 kcal 17.95
Contains: Fish, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Gluten

May contain: Sesame

Crispy beef salad, sweet chilli sauce, roasted cashew nuts (gf) 873 kcal 16.95
Contains: Tree Nuts, Soybeans

May contain: Peanuts, Fish, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Mustard, Sesame, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

Bacon chop, fried egg, grilled pineapple, chunky chips (gf) 1000 kcal 17.95
Contains: Eggs, Mustard

Sweet potato, aubergine and spinach Malaysian curry, coconut rice, pak choi (vg, gf) 614 kcal 16.95
Contains: Soybeans

May contain: Tree Nuts, Fish, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Mustard, Sesame, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites


Light bites (served until 5pm)

Fillet steak sandwich, Dijon tarragon mayonnaise, balsamic onions, sun blush tomatoes, fries 962 kcal 15.75
Contains: Eggs, Gluten, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Milk / Lactose

Roasted marinated aubergine, roast pepper and smoked almond salad, red pepper hummus, flatbread crisps (vg) 658 kcal 12.95
Contains: Tree Nuts, Gluten, Sesame, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Peanuts, Soybeans, Fish, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Celery, Mustard

Open smoked salmon sandwich, chive cream cheese, granary bread, pickled cucumber (gfa) 363 kcal 10.95
Contains: Fish, Milk / Lactose, Gluten, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Soybeans, Eggs, Mustard, Sesame

Honey and chilli halloumi flatbread, tzatziki and pomegranate (v) 859 kcal 10.95
Contains: Milk / Lactose, Gluten, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites


Sides

Chunky chips (vg, gf) 535 kcal 4.75

Truffle parmesan fries (gf) 450 kcal 5.95
Contains: Milk / Lactose

Fries (vg, gf) 377 kcal 4.75

Onion rings (gf) 292 kcal 4.45
May contain: Celery, Mustard

Garlic bread (v) 426 kcal 4.95
Contains: Milk / Lactose, Gluten

May contain: Eggs

Buttered vegetables (gf, v) 199 kcal 4.45
Contains: Milk / Lactose, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

Mixed salad (vg, gf) 99 kcal 4.75
May contain: Soybeans, Fish, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Mustard, Sesame, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

Garlic bread, cheese (v) 621 kcal 5.45
Contains: Milk / Lactose, Gluten

May contain: Eggs

Peppercorn sauce (gf) 137 kcal 2.95
Contains: Milk / Lactose, Celery, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Soybeans, Sesame


Puddings

Triple chocolate brownie, chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream (gf, v) 899 kcal 8.45
Contains: Soybeans, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts

Hot waffle, caramelised banana, toffee sauce, honeycomb ice cream (v) 855 kcal 8.45
Contains: Soybeans, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Gluten

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts

Sticky toffee pudding, toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream (gf, v) 732 kcal 8.45
Contains: Soybeans, Milk / Lactose, Eggs

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts

Raspberry ripple Arctic slice, raspberry sauce (v) 378 kcal 8.95
Contains: Soybeans, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Gluten

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Celery, Mustard, Sesame, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

Summer pudding, berries, raspberry sorbet (vg) 299 kcal 8.95
Contains: Soybeans, Gluten

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Milk / Lactose, Eggs

Dark chocolate posset, candied pistachio, raspberry sorbet (vg) 408 kcal 8.25
Contains: Tree Nuts, Soybeans

May contain: Peanuts, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Celery, Gluten, Mustard, Sesame, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites


Cheeseboard

Cheese, biscuits, quince, carrot and apricot chutney, grapes and celery, select from below (v) 474 kcal
Contains: Milk / Lactose, Celery, Gluten, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Soybeans, Eggs, Sesame

Ashlynn Goats Cheese (gf, v) 90 kcal
Contains: Milk / Lactose

Snowdonia Smoked Cheddar (gf, v) 107 kcal
Contains: Milk / Lactose

Brie (gf, v) 90 kcal
Contains: Milk / Lactose

Blacksticks Blue (gf, v) 98 kcal
Contains: Milk / Lactose

Quickes Cheddar (gf) 212 kcal
Contains: Milk / Lactose

One cheese (v) 164 kcal 4.95
Contains: Milk / Lactose, Celery, Gluten, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Soybeans, Eggs, Sesame

Three cheeses (v) 308 kcal 10.95
Contains: Milk / Lactose, Celery, Gluten, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Soybeans, Eggs, Sesame

Five cheeses (v) 474 kcal 14.95
Contains: Milk / Lactose, Celery, Gluten, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Soybeans, Eggs, Sesame


Cheshire Farm Ice Cream and Sorbet

Choose any of the below for 2.75 per scoop

Vanilla (gf, v) 125 kcal
Contains: Milk / Lactose

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts

Strawberry (gf, v) 124 kcal
Contains: Milk / Lactose

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts

Chocolate (gf, v) 127 kcal
Contains: Milk / Lactose

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts

Honeycomb (gf, v) 137 kcal
Contains: Milk / Lactose

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts

Blood orange Sorbet (vg, gf) 79 kcal
May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Milk / Lactose

Raspberry Sorbet (vg, gf) 68 kcal
May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Milk / Lactose

Lemon Sorbet (vg, gf) 74 kcal
May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Milk / Lactose

Bramley Apple Sorbet (vg) 65 kcal
May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Gluten, Mustard


Small Pudding and a Hot Drink

Choose a mini version of our most popular puddings with a tea or coffee of your choice ~ 8.95

Mini waffle, honeycomb ice cream (v) 636 kcal
Contains: Soybeans, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Gluten

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts

Triple chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce (gf, v) 583 kcal
Contains: Soybeans, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts

Raspberry ripple Arctic slice (v) 251 kcal
Contains: Soybeans, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Gluten

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Celery, Mustard, Sesame, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

Sticky toffee pudding, vanilla ice cream (gf, v) 429 kcal
Contains: Soybeans, Milk / Lactose, Eggs

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts


Hot Drinks

All of our hot drinks are served with gluten free flapjack. For a wider selection, please see our puddings menu

Selection of tea (gf, v) 24 kcal 3.95
Contains: Milk / Lactose

Cafetière of coffee (gf, v) 58 kcal 3.95
Contains: Milk / Lactose

Americano (vg, gf) 0 kcal 3.75

Double espresso (vg, gf) 0 kcal 3.75

Mocha coffee (gf, v) 197 kcal 4.45
Contains: Milk / Lactose

Flat white (gf, v) 47 kcal 4.25
Contains: Milk / Lactose

Cappuccino (gf, v) 52 kcal 4.25
Contains: Milk / Lactose

Latte (gf, v) 122 kcal 4.25
Contains: Milk / Lactose

Irish coffee (gf, v) 135 kcal 7.95
Contains: Milk / Lactose

Add a shot of syrup to your hot drink for 95p ~ salted caramel, french vanilla, roasted hazelnut

(v) - vegetarian, (vg) - vegan, (gf) - gluten free, (gfa) - gluten free adaptable, just ask

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Daily Menu
  • While you Wait
  • Starters and Nibbles
  • Mains
  • Light bites (served until 5pm)
  • Sides
  • Puddings
  • Cheeseboard
  • Cheshire Farm Ice Cream and Sorbet
  • Small Pudding and a Hot Drink
  • Hot Drinks
Sunday Menu
  • While You Wait
  • Starters and Nibbles
  • Sunday Roasts
  • Mains and Light Bites
  • Puddings and Cheese
  • Cheeseboard
  • Cheshire Farm Ice Cream and Sorbet
  • Small Pudding and a Hot Drink
  • Hot Drinks
Children's Menu
  • Nibbles
  • Mains
  • Puddings
  • Cheshire Farm Ice Cream
Chester Races Brunch Menu
  • Brunch
  • Small Plates
  • Extras £2 each
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