The Hand And Sceptre

To Nibble & Share

• Nocellara OlivesGBP 2.95

• Artisan Rustic BreadsGBP 5.25

  with olive oil & balsamic vinegar, Nocellara olives and flavoured butter

• Garlic PizzetteGBP 6.95

  with rocket and Parmesan

• Sticky PlatterGBP 17.50

  Spiced Thai-style chicken skewers, crispy duck wings with plum, hoisin & sweet chilli glaze, tonkatsu inspired pulled pork, preserved lemon aioli and chorizo topped flatbread

• Fisherman's PlatterGBP 13.95

  Sloe gin smoked salmon with salmon caviar, crayfish cocktail in bloody mary ketchup, salt & szechuan pepper squid, smoked mackerel, Devon crab mayonnaise with toasted rustic bread and aioli

• Box-Baked CamembertGBP 10.95

  topped with omega seed sprinkle, acerola cherry & thyme flavour dip with ciabatta bread

• Mediterranean MezzeGBP 12.95

  Sweet potato falafel, harissa hummus topped with pomegranate seeds, tzatziki, roasted sweet peppers, pea & mint pesto and seasoned flatbread

Starters

• Scallops of the DayGBP 10.50

  Ask for today's seasonal special

• Thyme-Roasted Portobello Mushrooms^GBP 6.95

  in a Cropwell Bishop sauce on rustic toast

• Chicken Liver , Sherry & Balsamic ParfaitGBP 7.95

  with crostini

• Crayfish & Crab PotGBP 8.25

  in Devon crab mayonnaise with ciabatta bread

• Soup of the Day^GBP 4.95

  with artisan rustic bread and butter

• Salt & Szechuan Pepper SquidGBP 6.50

  with aioli

• Crispy Duck WingsGBP 6.95

  with plum, hoisin & sweet chilli glaze, roasted plum and toasted sesame seeds

• Bury Black Pudding Potato Cake^GBP 5.95

  with poached egg, spinach and whisky hollandaise

• Porcini Mushroom AranciniGBP 6.55

  with lovage pesto

• Pan-Fried Tiger PrawnsGBP 8.95

  with garlic & parsley butter or sweet chilli & ginger sauce

• Deep-Fried Somerset Brie^GBP 5.95

  in panko breadcrumbs with apricot & cumin chutney

• Black Angus BresaolaGBP 7.95

  with candied walnuts, thyme goat's curd, watercress and lemon oil dressing

Sandwiches & Salads

Our sandwiches are served on ciabatta bread and come with a choice of fries, dressed house salad or soup. Choose sweet potato fries instead for £0.75. Salads Add Ons: Chargrilled chicken breast £3 | Roasted salmon supreme £4 | Goat's curd (Vegetarian) £2 | Grilled halloumi (Vegetarian) £2.25

• Rib-Eye Steak SandwichGBP 9.95

  with horseradish crème fraîche

• Beer-Battered Cod Fish Finger Sandwich^GBP 8.95

  with tartare sauce

• Avocado & Roasted Red Pepper Sandwich^GBP 8.95

  with beetroot rosti and red pepper & cumin purée

• Smoked Brisket Brioche RollGBP 9.25

  with chilli jam and pickled chillies

• Chicken, Bacon & Avocado SaladGBP 12.95

  with baby kale, spinach and tenderstem broccoli with an English cider & honey mustard dressing

• Sticky Crispy Duck Salad

  with cucumber, spiralized mooli & carrot, toasted sesame seeds with a plum, hoisin & sweet chilli sauce

  • SmallGBP 8.95
  • LargeGBP 12.95

• Whole Food SaladGBP 9.95

  with rice, quinoa, edamame beans, pumpkin seeds, baby kale and grapes with a pineapple & ginger dressing

• Spiralized Carrot Salad^GBP 9.95

  with whipped ricotta, roasted beetroot, brown rice and quinoa in a lemon & herb vinaigrette

Main Courses

• Spit-Roasted ChickenGBP 12.95

  with lemon & garlic confit, fries, jus and aioli

• Slow-Cooked Pork Belly & Seared ScallopsGBP 18.50

  with pancetta & thyme mashed potato, green beans tossed in apple butter and an English cider & mustard sauce

  • Without ScallopsGBP 14.95

• Wagyu BurgerGBP 16.95

  with smoked Irish Cheddar, crispy onions, tomato relish and sweet potato fries and aioli

• Home-Made British Beef BurgerGBP 12.95

  with smoked Irish Cheddar, mustard mayonnaise, relish and fries

• Pan-Roasted Lamb RumpGBP 18.45

  with gnocchi, roasted beetroot, asparagus and salsa verde

• Roasted Winter Vegetable Tart^GBP 10.95

  stuffed with butternut squash, beetroot and Cropwell Bishop custard with a Stilton & walnut crumb

• Beer-Battered Line-Caught CodGBP 12.50

  with twice-cooked chunky chips, minted pea purée and tartare sauce

• King Prawn, Crab & Chorizo Linguine

  with white wine, tomatoes, garlic & chilli

  • SmallGBP 9.95
  • LargeGBP 13.95

• Battered HalloumiGBP 11.95

  with twice-cooked chunky chips, minted pea purée and tartare sauce

• Buttermilk Southern Fried ChickenGBP 15.50

  stuffed with 'nduja sausage, with sweet potato fries, apple salad and preserved lemon aioli

• Steak, Ale & Portobello Mushroom PieGBP 14.95

  with mashed potato, heritage carrots and seasonal greens

• Honey-Roasted Gammon & Fried Eggs^GBP 9.95

  with twice-cooked chunky chips and roasted pineapple

• Pan-Fried Sea Bass FilletsGBP 17.95

  with sautéed potatoes, baby fennel, beluga lentils and lovage pesto

• Home-Made Smoked Haddock & Horseradish Fishcakes^GBP 9.95

  with poached egg, spinach & hollandaise

• Roasted Salmon SupremeGBP 13.95

  with thyme-roasted butternut squash, seaweed, scorched lemon and hot fennel relish

• 9oz 28-Day-Aged Rib-Eye SteakGBP 21.95

  with twice-cooked chunky chips, crispy onions and baby kale

• 7oz Fillet SteakGBP 23.75

  with an ale-glazed shallot tart topped with Cropwell Bishop custard, Stilton & walnut crumb and twice-cooked chunky chips

Pizzas

If you prefer a lighter pizza, we can replace the centre with a baby kale & tomato salad. Add: Jalapeños (Vegetarian) / Red onion (Vegetarian) / Pineapple (Vegetarian) / Flat mushroom (Vegetarian) / Red peppers (Vegetarian) / Goat's curd (Vegetarian) / Bacon £1.50; Hand-pulled chicken / Honey-roasted ham / 'Nduja sausage £2

• Margherita Pizza^GBP 9.95

  Mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and basil

• Hand-Pulled Chicken & Lovage Pesto PizzaGBP 12.95

  with mozzarella and roasted Mediterranean vegetables

• Carne PizzaGBP 13.50

  Chorizo, pepperoni, hand-pulled chicken, 'nduja sausage, mozzarella and chilli

• Caramelised Fig & Whipped Goat's Curd PizzaGBP 10.95

  with mozzarella and hazelnuts

Sides

• Sweet Potato FriesGBP 3.75

  with Parmesan & rosemary

• Fries & AioliGBP 3.00

• Twice-Cooked Chunky ChipsGBP 3.50

• Dauphinoise PotatoesGBP 4.00

• Mashed PotatoGBP 3.00

• Asparagus TipsGBP 4.00

  with Parmesan

• Seasonal GreensGBP 3.00

• Dressed House SaladGBP 3.00

• Hand-Made Garlic Dough BallsGBP 3.00

Desserts

• The House SharerGBP 11.50

  Chocolate brownie, baked New York style cheesecake, lemon tart, strawberries and a Bourbon vanilla ice cream cookie sandwich

• Baked New York Style CheesecakeGBP 6.50

  with British blackcurrant curd

• Warm Belgian Chocolate Brownie^GBP 6.50

  with Bourbon vanilla ice cream

• Glazed Lemon TartGBP 5.95

  with whipped cream

• Melting Golden Chocolate BombGBP 7.95

  with caramel ice cream, chocolate popping candy and hot Devon cream toffee sauce

• Sour Cherry & Nut Florentine^GBP 5.95

  with British blackcurrant curd and Bourbon vanilla ice cream

• Strawberries & Frozen Natural YoghurtGBP 4.95

  With honey ripple and rhubarb & rose flavour curd. 200 calories or less

• Bramley Apple & Blackberry Shortbread Crumble^GBP 5.95

  with custard

• Ice Cream & Home-Baked Triple Chocolate Cookie^GBP 4.95

  Choose three scoops from Bourbon vanilla, caramel, double chocolate and strawberry

• Sticky Toffee PuddingGBP 5.95

  with Bourbon vanilla ice cream

• Mini Dessert & a Hot DrinkGBP 4.95

  Choose from chocolate brownie, baked New York style cheesecake, lemon tart or apple & blackberry crumble

• British Cheese BoardGBP 8.50

  Shepherd's Purse Yorkshire Blue, Lubborn Somerset Camembert, Belton Farm Red Leicester, Isle of Man vintage Cheddar with a selection of Fudge's nut & mixed seed biscuits, grapes, celery and baby figs in a spiced rum syrup