Christmas at The Tap

This Christmas, The Tap is made for long lunches by the fire, glasses raised with friends, work Christmas parties and evenings that unfold at their own pace.

The fires will be roaring, the logs piled high, and our team ready and waiting to greet you. Winter drinks will be poured, music will be playing softly in the background, and there’ll always be something good making its way from the kitchen. Four-legged friends are welcome too.

Relaxed, generous and quietly festive — just as Christmas in a country pub should be.

We’re doing things a little differently this year. Rather than a set Christmas menu, we’ve put together a festive menu with plenty of choice. Alongside the full Christmas feast, you’ll find familiar pub classics, a few less expected dishes and plenty worth sharing around the table.

For turkey and all the trimmings, just let us know when you book. Our fresh turkeys require at least 48 hours’ notice, giving the kitchen time to prepare everything properly.

Think crisp roast potatoes, seasonal greens, rich gravy, all the classic trimmings and puddings worth lingering over.

Whether it’s a long lunch with family, drinks with friends, a work Christmas party or a quiet table by the fire, come early, stay late and let us look after the rest.

Bring the people you want around the table. We’ll take care of everything else.

Good food, good company, no rush.

Christmas at The Tap, part of the Inn The Sticks collection of country pubs.

Please view our Christmas menu below.

NIBBLES

Plump, herb marinated olives. Gf, V  - 5.8

Selection of breads to share, whipped sea salt butter.  V - 9.8

STARTERS

Inn The Shell Scallops, a choice of Lemon, Garlic or Parsley Butter. - 4 each

Cispy Breaded Brie, cranberry & Sweet chilli sauce, rocket & peppered strawberries. - 9.8

Roasted parsnip, winter apple & fenugreek soup, apple crème fraiche. Gf - 7.8

Pan fried wood pigeon, bubble & squeek, crispy bacon, bitter chocolate & blueberry sauce. Gf - 10.8

Crispy whipped goats cheese, pine nuts & winter berry bites, honey & siracha. - 9.8

Moules Mariniere, ala creme or curried, toasted sour dough. 10.8 or fries (as a main). - 23

Crispy pork belly, seared scallop, pea puree, red wine sauce. Gf - 10.8

MAINS

Ballotine of Turkey & chestnut stuffing, pigs in blanket, garlic & thyme roasted potatoes & seasonal vegetables.

( 48 hour notice ) Gf - 23

Slow braised beef wellington, dijon mash, confit thyme carrots & red wine jus. - 26.8

Breaded buttermilk chicken, mushroom, bacon, bbq sauce, parmesan potato gratin, buttered kale. Gf - 23.8

Seabass, king prawn, salmon & mussels, sauteed potatoes, buttered samphire, tomato & basil ragout. Gf - 24.8

Spinach, sundried tomato & ricotta spring roll, roasted garlic cream & wilted greens. V - 21

Moroccan spiced cauliflower steak, warm tabouleh crispy kale & pickled lemon. Vg, V - 20

Pork belly, chorizo lyonnaise ,pulled pork bon bon, roasted baby roots, apple & red wine sauce. Gf - 24.8

Pie of the day,  roasted garlic & thyme vegetables, buttered mash & red wine gravy. - 21.5

Fish & chips, crispy cider battered haddock, chunky chips, crushed peas, tartare & lemon. Gf - 19

Golden battered banana blossom, chunky chips, crushed peas, tartare & lemon; our vegan take on fish and chips. V, Gf - 17

Sirloin steak, chunky chips, rosemary sea salt, portobello mushroom, roasted vine tomato & peppercorn sauce. Gf – 29.8

Hand pressed beefburger, house sauce, dijon mustard, melted cheddar, fries & slaw. Gf Op 17.80

Add bacon -2 | Add 3 onion rings - 2.5

Vibrant Chickpea & beetroot burger, harissa ketchup, fries & slaw. Gf Op, V - 17.80

PUDDINGS

Christmas pudding, brandy sauce, mulled wine plum & festive tuille. - 8.2

Sticky toffee pudding, toffee sauce & earl grey ice cream.  Gf - 8.2

Caramelised Banana & toffee parfait, honeycomb & chocolate. Gf - 8.2

Milk chocolate & marshmallow marquise, pistachio brittle & dark cherry compote. Gf - 8.2

Mini dessert board, baileys brulee, dark chocolate & orange mousse, toasted chestnut financier. -12

Tap cheese board, selection of 5 cheeses, biscuits, candied walnuts & frozen grapes - 12

Affogato, Double espresso poured over vanilla ice cream. Gf, Vg Op - 7.8

 PLEASE INFORM US OF ANY ALLERGIES

For larger tables

For tables of 7 or more, we’ll ask for menu choices in advance.

For groups of 11 or more, please select four starters, four mains and four puddings for your guests to choose from.

It helps the kitchen keep the pace easy and ensures everyone is well looked after.

Details

The festive menu is available from 19th November to 24th December

A £10 per person deposit is required for all festive group bookings and for groups of 7 or more.

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