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Pie at the Blacksmiths

THE BLACKSMITHS

Christmas Menu 2026

2 Courses £30 | 3 Courses £38

Starters

  • Maple Roasted Parsnip & Bramley Apple Soup
  • Ham Hock & Chicken Terrine
    House Piccalilli, Buttered Sourdough Toast
  • Crispy Isle of Wight Crab Cake
    Red Onion Compote, Dill Crème Fraiche
  • Briddlesford Farm Cheddar & Leek Tart
    Winter Leaves, Apple Chutney

Mains

  • Roast Christmas Turkey
    Pigs in Blankets, Cranberry & Red Onion Stuffing
  • Duo of Beef
    Roast Striploin and Slow Braised Brisket, Yorkshire Pudding & Horseradish Cream
  • The Blacksmiths Christmas Turkey Burger
    Turkey Patty, Sausage Stuffing, Pigs in Blankets, Pickled Red Cabbage & Cranberry Ketchup
  • The Blacksmiths Christmas Veggie Burger
    Roasted Parsnip & Chestnut Patty, Sage Stuffing, Briddlesford Cheddar, Parsnip Tails & Cranberry Ketchup
  • Pan Seared Salmon Fillet
    Butternut Squash Puree, Fondant Potato, Lemon Broccolini, Herb Oil & Charred Lemon
  • Veggie Pithivier
    Potato, Mushroom & Gruyere, Cavolo Nero, Mushroom Bisque & Crispy Sage

The roast turkey and duo of beef are both served with Golden Roast Potatoes, Honey Glazed Carrots & Parsnips, Buttered Brussels Sprouts & lashings of rich pan gravy. Both burgers are served with Mini Roast Potatoes & Savory Gravy.

Desserts

  • George's Chocolate Fudge Cake
    Espresso Ice Cream, Chocolate Shards
  • Salted Caramel & Apple Pie Cheesecake
    Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Cinnamon Dust
  • Traditional Christmas Pudding
    Brandy Anglaise
  • Cheeseboard
    Cheddar, Soft & Blue, Grapes, Quince Jelly, Apple, Artisan Crackers

Finished with a choice of Tea, Coffee & a Mince Pie

£10 per head non-refundable deposit required

Bookings from Friday 27th November 2026 – Wednesday 23rd December 2026

  • Soup of the Day, Fresh Bread £7.95
  • Pan Fried Scallops, Black Pudding, Apple, Celeriac Puree £13.50
  • Breaded Camembert, Cranberry Chutney, Rocket & Garlic Crostini £9.95
  • Crispy Pork, Hoi Sin Sauce, Asian Salad, Toasted Sesame £9.95
  • Popcorn Cauliflower, Gochujang Sauce, Spring Onions £9.95

Bao Buns

  • Teriyaki Mushroom £9.95
  • Duck Hoi Sin £9.95
  • Tempura King Prawns £10.25
  • All served with Sriracha Mayo, Crispy Onions and Asian Salad
Salmon at the Blacksmiths

Served 12:00-2:30. All served with Skinny Fries & Salad, Choice of White, Wholemeal or Gluten-Free Bread

Blacksmiths Ploughman's - Cheddar, Blue Cheese, Our Own Cooked Gammon Ham, Pickled Onions & Gherkins, Mixed Salad, Spicy Tomato Chutney, Celery, Apple, Grapes & Sourdough Bread £15

  • Roast Rump of Beef, Horseradish Sauce, Rocket £9.75
  • Homemade Fish Fingers, Homemade Tartare Sauce, Baby Gem Lettuce£10.25
  • Honey & Wholegrain Mustard Glazed Ham, Applewood Cheddar & Pickle £9
  • Grilled Mushroom, Beef Tomato, Pesto, Mozzarella £9.25
  • Shortcrust Pastry 'Newchurch Pie' - Filled with Slow Cooked Lamb Shank, Garlic, Spinach & Redcurrant Gravy, House Potatoes, Vegetables £19.50/£14.25
  • 12 Hour Slow Cooked Korean Style BBQ Beef Brisket - Asian Salad, Skinny Fries & Crispy Rice Noodles £19.95
  • Roast Pork Belly - Pork Shoulder Bon Bon, Smoked Bacon Mash Potato, Poached Pear, Jus & Vegetables £19.95/£14.25
  • Pan-Fried Seabass Fillet - King Prawn & Spinach Linguini, Lobster Sauce, Parmesan Tuille £24
  • Chicken OR Tofu Katsu Curry - Coconut Rice, Katsu Sauce, Pickled Vegetables, Coriander £18.95
  • Chicken Caesar Salad - Crispy Bacon, Croutons, Parmesan & Crispy Egg Yolk £18.50/£14.50
  • Spinach & Feta Filo Pie - Toasted Pine Nuts, Pesto Sauce, House Potatoes & Greens £18.95

Newchurch Pie at the Blacksmiths

Roast dinner served every Sunday from 12 noon until 6pm, subject to availability.

  • Leg of Lamb, Rump of Beef and Belly of Pork
  • Or a trio of meats if you can't make up your mind!

All served with roast and new potatoes, fresh vegetables, a giant Yorkshire pudding and plenty of gravy. Gluten free roast available. Vegetarian/vegan on request: mushroom, parsnip, red onion and baby spinach Wellington.

All priced at Large £17 Small £13. Or a Trio (A slice of each) £19.50 large, £15.50 small.

  • Island Ales Beer Battered Haddock, Chunky Chips, Peas & Homemade Tartare Sauce. £19/£14
  • Scampi, Chips, Peas & Homemade Tartare Sauce £18/£13
  • Omelette With a Choice of 3 Fillings:
    • Ham
    • Tomato
    • Mushrooms
    • Brie
    • Cheddar
    • Red Onion
    Served with Chips & Salad £14.50
  • Honey & Wholegrain Mustard Glazed Ham, Free Range Eggs & Chips £15/£12
  • 10oz Chicken Breast, Chips & Salad £18
  • Please choose a topping from one of the following options:
    • Garlic & Red Onion Butter
    • Creamy Peppercorn & Brandy Sauce
    • The New Yorker: Homemade BBQ Sauce, Bacon & Mozzarella

Fish and chips at the Blacksmiths

  • 10oz Sirloin Steak - Flat Mushroom, Beef Tomato, Onion Rings, Chips, Green Salad £30.95
  • T-Bone Steak with Black Garlic Butter, Bearnaise & Peppercorn Sauce, Skinny Fries, Green Salad £33.95
  • The Blacksmiths Mixed Grill £34.50
    • Rump Steak
    • Lamb
    • Gammon
    • Chicken
    • Pork
    • Egg & Cumberland Sausage
    • Flat Mushrooms, Beef Tomato, Onion Rings, Chips & Salad
  • Add Peppercorn Sauce / Blue Cheese Sauce / Garlic Butter Sauce / Béarnaise Sauce. £3.25
  • 8oz Beef Burger - Crispy Bacon, Cheddar, Garlic Aioli, Relish, Lettuce, Tomato £18.50
  • 'The Filthy Animal Burger' - 8oz Beef Burger, Breaded Camembert, Hoisin Duck, Sweet Chilli Jam, Marmite Mayo, Pig in Blanket, Lettuce, Tomato£20.95
  • Beetroot & Chickpea Burger - Grilled Halloumi, Sriracha Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato £18.50
  • All burgers served with skinny fries & homemade red cabbage coleslaw.

Filthy Animal burger at the Blacksmiths

  • Seasonal Vegetables £4.50
  • Garden Salad £4
  • Frickles £4.50
  • Garlic Bread £4.50
  • Garlic Mozzarella Bread £5.50
  • Onion Rings & Garlic Aioli £4.50
  • Skinny Fries £5.50
  • Sweet Potato Fries £5.95
  • Chunky Chips £5.50

All main courses £6.50

  • Cod Goujons & fries
  • Beef Burger & fries
  • Real chicken breast nuggets & fries
  • Quorn nuggets & fries

All above served with a choice of beans, peas or carrot and cucumber sticks

  • Macaroni cheese & garlic bread
  • 9" Four Cheese Margherita Pizza
  • 9" Pepperoni Pizza
  • Pork sausage, mash, peas & gravy

Childrens desserts:

  • Warm Milk Chocolate Chip Cookie, Hot Fudge Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream £4.50
  • Belgian Waffle, Caramel Sauce & Vanilla Ice Cream £4.50
  • Selection of Yarde Farm ice cream 2 scoops £3.50 / 1 scoop £1.75

Light bite versions of many of our main meals are also available, see smaller prices in the main menu.

All made with a little T.L.C: £7.95 except where marked otherwise

  • Fresh & Fabulous Strawberry Pavlova - Chantilly Cream & Coulis (Mini pavlova £5)
  • Sticky Toffee Pudding - Caramelised Banana, Spiced Rum Butterscotch Sauce, Salted Caramel Ice Cream
  • Chocolate Brownie Ice Cream Sundae - Warm Chocolate Brownie Pieces, Chocolate Fudge Sauce, Vanilla And Chocolate Ice Cream, Whipped Cream
  • Warm Cookie Dough Pudding - Caramel Sauce, Honeycomb, Vanilla Ice Cream
  • White Chocolate & Raspberry Creme Brulee - Shortbread Biscuit
  • Affogato - 2 Scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream, Double Espresso & Biscotti Biscuits £6.50
  • Blacksmiths Cheeseboard - Cheddar, Brie & Blue Cheese, quince jelly, apple, grapes & artisan crackers £9.25
  • Vegan Desserts available – please ask a member of staff
  • Selection Of Yarde Farm Ice Cream –
    • 2 Scoops £3.50
    • 3 Scoops £4.75
    • Vanilla
    • Chunky Chocolate
    • Strawberry
    • Mint Chocolate Chip
    • Salted Caramel
    • Lotus Biscoff
    • Blackcurrant & Clotted Cream
    • Rum & Raisin
    • Mango Sorbet
    • Vegan Vanilla
    • Vegan Strawberry
    • Vegan Chocolate

Pavlova at the Blacksmiths

Download our full wine list. Includes a selection of vegan wines.

Please notify a staff member of any dietary requirements or allergies & we will adapt the menu to suit. Some dishes may contain small bones or shot, please be careful.