Our all day dining menu, afternoon teas and Sunday roasts are refreshed with seasonal favourites throughout the year. Please note that menu items are subject to availability and occasional substitutions may be necessary. For a more intimate dining experience, ask about booking our private dining room.
Please book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Available Monday to Saturday
Smoked salmon blini with sauce gribiche 340k/cal £8.00
Soup of the Day with sourdough bread (GF*, N, V) 376k/cal £6.50
Pressed ham hock terrine with piccalilli and toasted brioche (GF*, N) 295k/cal £8.50
Wild mushroom arancini with Jerusalem artichoke purée (GF*, V) 535k/cal £8.50
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Braised ox cheek with caramelised shallots, glazed carrots, and boulangère potato terrine (GF) 1815k/cal £28.50
Baked seabass gremolata with boulangère potato terrine, leeks, and butter sauce (GF) 1244k/cal £24.00
Beer battered haddock & chips served with peas and tartare sauce
Regular 1182k/cal £17.25
Small 1119k/cal £12.75
Grilled 8oz sirloin steak triple cooked chips, watercress, vine cherry tomato and flat mushroom 733k/cal £27.00
Classic chicken Milanese served with bistro fries, rocket and garlic lemon butter 697k/cal £15.50
Daily specials are also available - please ask your server.
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Warm sweet potato & butternut squash salad with quinoa, kale, chicory and honey cider vinaigrette (N, VE)
Regular 470k/cal £14.00
Small 236k/cal £9.25
Omelette served with bistro fries and salad (V) Fillings: ham, cheddar, mushrooms, tomato
Two egg 482k/cal £8.50 / Three egg 591k/cal £9.50
Breaded scampi with bistro fries, peas, tartare sauce
Regular 318k/cal £13.50
Small 265k/cal £10.50
Roasted butternut squash & sage risotto served with a sage crisp (GF, N, V, VE*)
Regular 421k/cal £12.50
Small 212k/cal £9.25
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House salad served with French dressing (V) 61k/cal £4.50
Seasonal vegetable (GF, V) 75k/cal £4.50
Triple cooked chips 398k/cal £4.50
Bistro fries 387k/cal £4.50
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Christmas pudding with clotted cream ice cream and brandy sauce (GF, N, V, VE*) 630k/cal £8.50
Vegan option contains gluten and is served with vanilla ice cream
Cranberry Bakewell tart with vanilla custard (N, V) 1197k/cal £8.50
Vanilla panna cotta with honey, plum compôte and cinnamon-spiced palmiers (GF*) 1009k/cal £8.00
Chocolate truffle torte with stewed kumquats and Chantilly cream (V) 592k/cal £7.25
Ice cream and sorbet selection (GF, N, V, VE*) 145k/cal £2.00 per scoop
Monday to Saturday, 2pm - 4pm
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Tea smoked salmon, watercress, horseradish
Coronation chicken, lamb’s lettuce
Truffle egg mayonnaise, mustard cress (v)
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Warm fruit and plain scones (v)
Cornish clotted cream and strawberry jam (v)
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Mango and passion fruit tart (v)
Traditional Victoria sponge cake (v)
Chocolate opera slice (v)
Pistachio and rose macaron (v)
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Served with a selection of teas and infusions
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£24.95 per person
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Upgrades and alternatives may be available upon request.
Please make any special requests at the time of booking.
Sundays 12pm - 3pm
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Soup of the day, with homemade bread and butter (V)
Smoked chicken and ham terrine, plum chutney, sourdough croute
Atlantic prawn cocktail, Bloody Mary Marie rose sauce (GF)
Heritage tomato, English feta, olive, melon, basil (V) (GF)
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Roast sirloin of beef, goose fat roasted potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, horseradish sauce
Roast leg of lamb, goose fat roasted potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, mint sauce
Seabream, goose fat roast potatoes, crushed peas, beurre noisette (GF)
Goats cheese and beetroot ravioli, pesto dressing (V)
All served with seasonal vegetables, cauliflower cheese and pan gravy
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Warm chocolate brownie, peanut brittle, pistachio ice cream (V) (N) (P)
Gooseberry tart, elderflower and ginger sorbet, honeycomb (V)
Selection of ice creams and sorbets (V) (GF)
Selection of British cheese served with chutney and savoury biscuits
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Please advise our staff of any allergies or special dietary requirements.
Monday to Saturday
Available throughout December 2024
Cream of celeriac soup with sourdough bread (GF*, V, VE*)
Pressed ham hock terrine with piccalilli and brioche (GF*, N)
Wild mushroom arancini with Jerusalem artichoke purée, artichoke crisps and parmesan (GF, V*)
Smoked salmon blini with sauce gribiche
Roast turkey breast with traditional trimmings and roasting gravy (GF*, N)
Braised ox cheek with caramelized shallots and boulangère potato terrine (GF)
both served with carrots, parsnips, Brussel sprouts and chestnuts
Baked seabass gremolata with boulangère potato terrine, braised leeks and butter sauce (GF)
Roasted beetroot and root vegetable tart, toasted pine nuts and whipped feta (VE, N)
Christmas pudding with clotted cream ice cream and brandy sauce (GF, V, N, VE*)
Chocolate truffle torte with stewed kumquats and Chantilly cream (V)
Cranberry Bakewell tart with vanilla custard (V, N)
Honey panna cotta with plum compote and cinnamon-spiced palmiers (GF*)
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Two courses - £32pp | Three courses - £36pp
Roast parsnip soup with hazelnuts and pancetta, sourdough bread (GF*, N, V*)
Hot smoked salmon with celeriac remoulade, capers, honey mustard dressing (GF)
Chicken liver parfait with pickled grapes, onion marmalade, and toasted brioche (N)
Baked goat cheese with caramelized onion, balsamic glazed figs and walnuts, sourdough croute (GF*, N)
Roast turkey breast with traditional trimmings and roasting gravy (GF*, N)
Sirloin of beef, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, port wine jus (GF*)
Roast loin of cod with Savoy cabbage, chive butter sauce (GF)
above served with honey roasted carrots, parsnips, Brussels sprouts and chestnuts
Celeriac pithivier with wild mushrooms, Colston Bassett blue cheese and spinach (V)
Christmas pudding, clotted cream ice cream and brandy sauce (GF, N, V, VE*)
Chocolate fondant with pistachio ice cream and Griottine cherries (GF, N, V)
Selection of cheeses with red onion marmalade, grapes and crackers (N, V)
Saffron poached pear with vanilla ice cream and granola (GF, V, VE*)
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- £85pp -
Monday - Sunday
Our indulgent afternoon tea with a Christmas twist! Tiers of tempting treats guaranteed to delight. Featuring Christmas themed sandwiches, plain and spiced scones with preserves and clotted cream, and festive sweet treats.
This menu can be found in the bistro and restaurant.
Relax, and enjoy the flavours of the season at our Boxing Day buffet, filled with traditional favourites and festive treats.
- £29.50pp -
CHAMPAGNE & CANAPÉ RECEPTION - £22pp
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- Two courses dinner - £45pp -
Roast Casterbridge rump steak with spinach, glazed potato fondant and wild mushroom velouté (GF)
Pan fried chalk stream trout with tiger prawn colcannon potato and barigoule sauce
Saffron risotto with roasted butternut squash, pumpkin seeds and parmesan (GF*, N, V*)
Warm chocolate brownie with Griottine cherries, chocolate sauce and pistachio ice cream (GF, N, V)
Selection of cheeses with red onion marmalade, grapes and crackers (V, N)
Vanilla crème brulee with poppy seed and lemon shortbread (V, GF*)
(GF) Non-gluten containing ingredients, (GF*) Can be made with non-gluten containing ingredients, (V) Vegetarian, (VG) Vegan, (VE*), Vegan option available, (N) Contains nuts.
Please advise our staff of any allergies or special dietary requirements prior to placing your order. We can help identify suitable dishes and provide a list of all dishes containing allergens. Adults need around 2,000 calories a day. Food is prepared in a traditional kitchen and may contain traces of nuts.
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We offer the perfect venue for private lunches or early evening celebrations. Ask a member of our team for more details.
Symonds gift vouchers make the perfect gift for family and friends and offers a truly memorable dining experience.
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We continue to offer our Sunday lunch to order and collect on a Sunday from 12pm until 4pm.
Please call us to place your telephone order and arrange your collection time. All takeaway bookings require 24hrs in advance and pre-payment. Please notify us of any dietary requirements.
Feel free to pop in for coffee, cakes or cocktails, available throughout the week in our bar and bistro.
Symonds restaurant prides itself on carefully planned menus, and always aims for high standards in presentation, taste and service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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