Hotel Information

The Vine Restaurant

Welcome to the award winning Vine Restaurant where we are sure that you will enjoy both the fine cuisine and the unique and historic ambience.  A sympathetic extension in 1999 has added a beautiful conservatory whilst retaining a ‘wattle and daub’ wall dating from around 1220.  The restaurant is named in honour of the fine specimen of Virginia Creeper which grows in the Courtyard – believed to be one of the oldest examples in Europe at over 300 years of age.

With over 15 years experience, Jamie Holmes the Head Chef, and his team bring with them a wealth of knowledge gained from working in many highly rated hotels and award winning restaurants.  His individual flair for creative food design combined with fresh, locally sourced ingredients ensures that his food is a feast for the senses.

Our aim is to strive for the very highest standards of both food and service.  We are proud and delighted that we have been awarded an AA Rosette in recognition of our efforts.

Where ever possible we use the finest, fresh local produce and most of our products are organically grown.

The Vine Restaurant is open 7 days a week including Sunday Lunch.

Jamie and Stuart wish you a Bon Appetit!

 

 

  The Vine Restaurant Menu

Dinner Menu

Starters 

Soup of the day, warm bread roll and butter                                                                     £3.95

Roasted chorizo, free range chicken and coriander tian, dressed mixed leaves              £6.25

Roasted bell pepper and mozzarella salad, basil dressing                                                £5.25

English asparagus salad, soft poached local duck egg                                                      £5.75

Slow cooked belly pork, tiger prawn, and glazed apple dressing                                       £5.95

Main Courses

Pork tenderloin, parmesan mashed potatoes, caramelised endive and an apple jus              £10.25

Crisp fillet of seabass, pesto crushed potatoes, wilted spinach with a smoked salmon and saffron sauce                                                                                                                                                      

Beef burger, toasted herb focaccia, salad garnish and shoestring chips                                                                                                                                           £9.25          

(Extra toppings of bacon, smoked cheddar or portobello mushroom 50p each) 

Pan-fried salmon, stir fried bok choy, glazed ginger and sesame seed dressing                      £9.95 

Roasted breast of chicken wrapped in bacon, smoked fondant potato, wild mushroom and spinach cream sauce                                                                                                                                         £8.95

    

English rib eye steak, roasted cherry vine tomatoes, portobello mushroom,hand cut chips and béarnaise or pepper sauce                                                                                                            £13.95

Battered cod fillet, minted pea purée, hand cut chips, tartare sauce and lemon                        £9.95

Caesar salad with lemon and thyme scented chicken breast, fresh anchovies and bacon         £7.95

Fresh asparagus, garden pea and parmesan risotto, basil oil                                                      £7.95

Broccoli and blue cheese tart, cherry tomato and dressed leaves salad                                     £8.25

 Side dishes

Bowl of shoestring chips                                                                                                               £1.95

Whole Garlic bread                                                                                                                       £3.25

Whole Garlic bread with cheese                                                                                                   £3.75

Marinated olives and warm bread                                                                                                £3.25

Desserts

                                    Sharp lemon and lime tart with honey sauce                                                                      

                                 Dark chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream and a white chocolate sauce                  

                                 Rhubarb crumble with warm vanilla custard                                                                        

                                 Summer berry pudding, clotted cream and vanilla bean ice cream                            

                                                                                                                                                                £4.95 each

Selection of English and French cheeses, celery, grapes and biscuits                        £6.50

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The Best Western Red Lion Hotel liaise closely with our food Suppliers to ensure
Ingredients do not include genetically modified maize or Soya.
For those with special dietary requirement or allergies who may wish to know about the ingredients, please ask for the Manager

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