Slow-caramelised onions in a rich broth of red wine, thyme and beef stock, topped with toasted cheese crostini and fresh chives.
This month
October specials
Four dishes that are only here for the month: two starters and two mains.




Starters
Beef cheek braised in red wine until it falls apart, folded into buttery mash and coated in golden panko, with a punchy horseradish mayo and pea shoots.
Mains
Arborio rice simmered slowly in white wine with wild mushrooms, garlic and thyme, finished with butter, parmesan and parsley. Vegetarian without the parmesan; just ask.
Butterflied chicken breast, tenderised, crumbed in panko and fried until crisp and golden, under a silky garlic and parmesan creamed spinach, with fries and lemon.
Set menu
Two courses 25,
three 30
Available Sunday to Friday, except from Monday 7 December to Saturday 2 January; it is back on Sunday 3 January. Two courses or three, from the dishes below.
Starters
Spiced spinach and potato fritters with fresh mint vegan raita.
Creamy brie in a golden crumb with rocket and homemade sweet chilli jam.
King prawns in garlic and parsley butter with fresh chilli, grilled ciabatta.
Sriracha, BBQ or salt and pepper glaze, toasted sesame.
Beef and pork meatballs in a rich tomato sauce with parmesan, sourdough on the side.
Grilled tortilla rolls of smoky pulled pork, chipotle mayo and cheese, with sour cream.
Mains
Chicken, king prawns or vegan Quorn with rice noodles, peppers, spring onion, ginger, garlic, lemongrass, chilli, coriander, lime and peanuts.
Chicken, king prawns or vegan Quorn in a coconut curry with Thai spices, peppers and spring onion, with steamed rice.
7oz prime beef, red onion, sweet chilli jam, tomato and Lancashire cheese in a sourdough bun, with fries.
Crispy spiced buttermilk chicken breast with fries and sriracha mayo.
Shredded hoisin duck, crisp cucumber, spring onion and prawn crackers.
Crispy breaded chicken, marinara, mozzarella and parmesan, garlic butter and tomato linguine.
Desserts
Warm, rich sponge in toffee sauce with Mrs Dowson’s double cream ice cream.
Chocolate brownie, warm chocolate sauce and Mrs Dowson’s vanilla ice cream.
Starters
The first taste
Comfort, spice and a bit of everywhere. Two or three between you while you decide is never a bad idea.
Tender chicken breast bites in a buffalo glaze, with our own blue cheese ranch.
Crispy wings in your choice of fiery sriracha, BBQ or salt and pepper glaze, toasted sesame over the top.
Beef and pork meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce with parmesan and herbs, warm sourdough on the side.
Fluffy bao filled with shredded hoisin duck, or vegan wild mushrooms with vegan honey and sesame oil, with cucumber, spring onion and a little chilli.
Golden cod fish cakes with chilli, ginger and lime, sweet chilli dip and fresh coriander.
Tender chicken in a crisp, golden salt and pepper coating, with Asian-style vegetables and a creamy chipotle mayo.
Chargrilled halloumi and roasted vegetables in lemon, mint and chilli, with cooling tzatziki.
Crisp fritters of spinach, potato and onion in aromatic spices, with a fresh mint vegan raita.
Grilled tortilla rolls packed with smoky pulled pork, melted cheese and chipotle mayo, sour cream on the side.
Creamy brie in a golden crumb with peppery rocket and homemade sweet chilli jam.
Chicken marinated in warm Moroccan spices, grilled with peppers and red onion, spiced yoghurt to dip.
King prawns in a rich garlic and parsley butter with fresh chilli, served with grilled ciabatta.
Mains
The middle of the table
Bold plates from everywhere, built for comfort. Several come with a vegan option, and the kitchen will swap things where it can. Just ask.
Braising steak slow-cooked in a rich coconut sauce with cinnamon, tamarind, lemongrass, ginger and lime, finished with fresh coriander, steamed rice on the side.
Crisp-skinned sea bass in chilli-garlic butter with sautéed new potatoes and Tenderstem broccoli.
A fragrant coconut curry of Thai spices, peppers and spring onion, served with steamed rice and your choice of chicken, king prawns or vegan Quorn.
Crispy spiced buttermilk chicken breast with fries and a bold sriracha mayo.
Tender strips of duck glazed in rich hoisin, crisp cucumber, fresh spring onion and crunchy prawn crackers.
Rigatoni in a slow-simmered spicy tomato sauce with garlic, onion and parsley, with your choice of chicken, king prawns or vegan Quorn.
Golden breaded chicken breast under rich marinara, mozzarella and parmesan, with garlic butter and tomato linguine.
Pan-fried chicken breast, crisp gem, smoked bacon, anchovies, parmesan, croutons and a creamy Caesar dressing.
Crispy panko chicken breast or sweet potato with an aromatic katsu curry sauce and fluffy rice.
Rice noodles, peppers and spring onion with ginger, garlic, lemongrass and chilli, finished with coriander, lime and peanuts. With your choice of chicken, king prawns or vegan Quorn.
From the grill
Skewers and burgers
Served with a choice of fries, mixed salad or rocket and parmesan salad.
Upgrade: piri piri fries +0.5 · thick-cut chips +1 · sweet potato or parmesan and truffle fries +1.5
Chicken skewers in warm Moroccan spices, grilled with peppers and red onion, spiced yoghurt on the side.
Chargrilled halloumi and roasted vegetables in lemon, mint and chilli, with tzatziki.
A hearty plant-based patty with gem lettuce, red onion, tomato, dill pickle, mustard and smoky chipotle ketchup in a toasted sourdough bun.
Buffalo-coated chicken breast in a toasted sourdough bun with cool ranch, dill pickles, gem lettuce and tomato, red cabbage slaw on the side.
A 7oz prime beef patty with crisp red onion, homemade sweet chilli jam, gem lettuce, tomato and creamy Lancashire cheese in a toasted sourdough bun, red cabbage slaw on the side.
A 7oz prime beef patty in a toasted sourdough bun with smoked bacon, red onion, dill pickle, gem lettuce, tomato and creamy Lancashire cheese, finished with mustard and smoky chipotle ketchup, red cabbage slaw on the side.
Sharing
For the table
One board, a bit of everything: skewers, meatballs, dips and warm flatbread. A starter for the table, or a main in its own right.
Halloumi and roasted veg skewers, Moroccan spiced chicken skewers, classic Italian meatballs, harissa hummus and tzatziki, a spiced chilli yoghurt dip, rocket and parmesan salad, grilled flatbread. For two or more, as a starter or a main.
The sharing board and a bottle of house wine. Not from Monday 7 December to Saturday 2 January; back on Thursday 7 January.
Sides
Order two
Lightly charred, buttery and aromatic. The side people order twice.
Desserts
Stay for one more
Warm crumble, sticky toffee, a waffle under Biscoff. The ice cream is Mrs Dowson’s, made down the road in Lancashire.
Warm Belgian waffle with silky Biscoff sauce and crumbs, Mrs Dowson’s vanilla and honeycomb ice cream.
Warm, rich sponge in toffee sauce with Mrs Dowson’s double cream ice cream.
Warm baked apple and blackberries under a golden crumble, with smooth custard.
Chocolate brownie, warm chocolate sauce and Mrs Dowson’s vanilla ice cream.
Vanilla bean, pear drop, Biscoff, double cream, or vanilla and honeycomb.
Children
Small plates for small people
Simple and quick, with ice cream by the scoop to finish.
7oz prime beef burger with French fries.
Add Lancashire cheese +1.5
Rigatoni with homemade tomato sauce.
Add chicken or king prawns +4
With French fries.
With French fries.
Vanilla, Biscoff, or vanilla and honeycomb.
V · VegetarianVE · VeganN · Contains nuts or peanutsAllergens: we cannot guarantee that any dish is free from all allergens. Tell us about any allergy or intolerance before you order and we will tell you honestly what we can do.
Prices are in pounds and include VAT. The kitchen is closed on Mondays, except bank holidays, and serves Tuesday and Wednesday 17:00–21:00, Thursday 12:00–21:00, Friday and Saturday 12:00–21:30, and Sunday 12:00–20:00. From Monday 7 to Thursday 31 December it opens at 12:00 every day, Mondays included, and closes at its usual time (21:00 on a Monday). On Thursday 17 December the kitchen and the bar close at 16:00 for a private event. On New Year’s Eve they close at 16:00 too, and from 19:30 we are open for the New Year’s Eve party, tickets only. We are closed on Christmas Day, Friday 25 December, and New Year’s Day, Friday 1 January. Ring us on 01254 824 465 if you have a question before you book.