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, 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!

Starters

Pa-Fried Scallops, Cauliflower Puree, Smoked Streaky Bacon, Curry Oil £9.00

Confit Duck Leg, Wholegrain Mustard Sabayon, White Wine Poached Baby Pear, Cress £8.00

Seared Yellow Fin Tuna Nicoise Salad £8.00

Beetroot Panna Cotta, Glazed Goats Cheese, White Wine Poached Baby Pear £7.00

Sauteed Wild Mushrooms, Puff Pastry, White Truffle Oil, Cress Salad £7.00

Celery, Apple, Walnuts, Creme Fraiche, Parma Ham, Walnut and Sultana Dressing £6.00

Table Service

 Carved at your table by a member of our restaurant team

Smoked Salmon

Carved Oak Smoked Salmon, Capers, Shallots, Tomato Concasse and Brown Bread £8.00 (served as a starter)

Chateabriand

Fillet Steak for Two with Hand Cut Chips, Grilled Tomatos, Sauteed Button Mushrooms and a Bearnaise Sause £60.00

 

Mains

Beef Wellington, Roast Potatoes, Baby Vegetables, Red Wine Jus £18.00

Pan-Fried Lamb Cutlet, Braised Lamb Shoulder, Lamb Kidney, Fondant Potato, Spinach, Lamb Gravy £18.00

Pan-Fried Fillet of Sea Bass, White Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Silver Skin Onions, Smoked Bacon, Petit Pois and Fish Veloute £17.00

Roast Breast of Corn Fed Chicken, Potato Rosti, Feves, Petit Pois, Trompette Noir and Thyme Jus £16.00

Smoked Trout, Shallot Tart Tatin, Spinach and Roasted Tomato Dressing £16.00

Vegetable Tart, Braised Courgette, Red Onion, Artichoke, Goat's Cheese, Warm Tomato Fondue £14.00

Desserts

Snowy Mountain

Baked Alaska, Strawberry Ice Cream, Strawberry Compote £8.00

Works in Chocolate

Warm Chocolate Brownie, White Chocolate Brulee, Dark Chocolate Mousse £8.00

Assiette au Citron

Lemon Posset, Lime Tarte, Grapefruit Sorbet £8.00

Spillage

Sweet Stewed Plums, Creme Fraiche and Raspberry Compote £8.00

Espresso

Chocolate Cup, Coffee and Dark Chocolate Mousse, Milk Foam, Sugared Fudge £8.00

Fromage Fantasy

Selection of British and French Cheese £8.00

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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

For a better look at the Vine Restaurant visit our Virtual Tours page