Sample menu.
We are affiliated to the Dorset Seafood campaign. & also part of Dorset Food & Drink. We use Dorchester based West Country Catch for local, sustainability sourced fish ie: Weymouth Bay Grey Mullet, Poole Bay Plaice, Seabass, Abbotsbury Mackerel, Mussels from the River Axe in Devon. All the crab we use is fresh, hand picked Portland Crab from our local supplier Jeff Milner. Our meats are mainly sourced from J.Mato & Son of Blandford Forum, Dorset, & of course our Chinns' sausages from Devon. Coastal Cheddar from Ashley Chase Farm, Litton Cheney, Dorset & Dorset real ale chutney from Cherry Tree preserves of Bridport.
We use locally grown mixed salad leaves (when in season) from Tincleton salad & herbs, Nr Dorchester.
Tapas starter platters
Choose from the list below to form your tapas platter:-
Mixed bread basket , Olives , Sundried tomatoes , Garlic bread , Anchovy fillets , Roasted spicy cashew nuts , Roasted vegetables , Houmous , Falafels
Crostini
Smoked salmon and mozzarella cheese drizzled with hot chive butter and cracked black pepper on a bed of mixed leaves
Char grilled artichoke hearts and chopped tomato on a crouton topped with tomato and olive tapenade and all topped off with a deep fried poached egg Add crispy Parma ham for
Goat's cheese and red onion marmalade on a toasted crouton served on a bed of mixed leaves
Taste rarebit made with mature Dorset cheddar cheese, grain mustard and Dorset beer served with a real ale chutney
Platters
Fish Platter - Portland crab cakes, smoked salmon, potted smoked mackerel pate with horseradish mayonnaise, served with freshly baked bread
Vegetarian Platter - twice baked cheese and leek soufflé, home pickled vegetables, deep fried tempura of vegetables with a honey soy dip served with freshly baked bread
Dorset charcuterie platter - to include three locally sourced and cured meats from Bere Farm, Lychett Minister, red onion marmalade, home pickled vegetables and freshly baked bread
Main Courses
Grilled local Sirloin steak, cooked to your liking and served with home cooked chunky chips, grilled cherry tomatoes and a selection from today's salads
Portland crab cakes with a spicy crab mayonnaise served with today's salad selection
Confit duck leg on a bed of braised red cabbage with chunky home cooked chips and an apple gravy
Fresh fish - please see our special boards for today's local catch.
Linguine tossed with courgette, spinach and a light wine and garlic sauce topped with toasted almonds
Melts
Bacon, roasted onions with melting cheddar cheese
Cajun chicken, with mozzarella cheese and mango chutney
Roasted Mediterranean vegetables with Feta cheese and balsamic vinegar glaze
Tomato, mozzarella cheese and pesto
Snacks
Choose your bread - granary or white sandwich bread, seeded brown or white baguette, wholemeal pitta bread or Gluten free pitta (50p supplement) - then choose your filling:
Classic B.L.T. Crisp bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise
Pulled slow roast pork with apple sauce
Smoked salmon and cream cheese with black pepper and lemon
Dorset Cheddar with real ale chutney
All served with a mixed salad garnish.
Side Dishes
French fries
Sautéed spinach with garlic
Chunky chips
Mixed bread basket
A choice from the salad selection
French beans
Also see our boards for today's special
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