For B&Bs, Bed & Breakfasts, Evening Meals, (inc Vegetarians) , Hadrians Wall, Gilsland, Cumbria, Northumberland, Hadrians Wall Trail, Housesteads, Corbridge, Vindolanda, Carlisle

Dinner Menu

Served from c. 6.30 to c. 7.45

It would be very helpful if you could order by 5.30 – 6.00.

 

I try to have every option available every night, but please check to avoid disappointment! I may have some really special Specials too.    Everything on the menu is home-made and cooked from fresh ingredients.    I try to buy local, free-range or organic, fair-trade as far as possible.

 

Starters – all at £2.50

 

Garlicky Mushrooms sautéed in butter and served on Granary toast. V

 

Green Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing.

 

Home-Made Soup of the Day - always V

 

Grilled Goat’s Cheese Salad with Bacon (or without V)

 

 

Meat and Fish Mains – £10 (I may have additional Specials)

 

All Served with appropriate potatoes & fresh vegetables)

 

Fillet of Salmon oven roasted with a Pesto Crust

 

Fresh Rainbow Trout (from New Mills Fish Farm, Brampton—option to catch your own dinner—see “things to do”)

 

Succulent Pork Loin Steak marinated in lemon & Thyme, pan-fried, served in its own juices and fresh apple sauce

 

Chicken Special of the Day

 

Lamb Special of the Day –Organic lamb from Slack House Farm

 

Two Counties Sausages– Northumberland & Cumberland sausages, tenderly braised with green lentil and onion gravy

 

Vegetarian Mains - £10

 

Pasta with Roasted Vine Tomatoes and Goat’s Cheese dressed with Olive Oil and Basil

 

Bean Casserole & Cheese Dumplings – a mix of Haricot, Black-eyed, butter, flageolet and/or chick peas and fresh beans in a rich tomato and herb sauce

 

Roasted Seasonal Vegetables with spicy Harrissa sauce served with Basmati Rice, Cous Cous, Pasta or Bulgar Wheat

 

 

Desserts - £2.50

Apple and Cinnamon Cake – with cream or home-made ice cream

 

Home made Ice Cream – usually Vanilla or Honey – please check

 

Fresh Fruit Plate with Honeyed Greek-Style Yoghurt

 

Chocolate Mousse - home-made with Green & Blacks organic chocolate – contains uncooked eggs

 

There may be a Dessert Special too.

 

Cheese - £3.00

               Two Counties Cheese – “Birdoswald” Slack House Farm Cheese and Northumberland Smoked Cheese with Oat Biscuits. 

Please note these cheeses are hand-made using raw, unpasteurised milk

 

 

Coffee or Tea - £1.00

 

Don’t want a full cooked meal?

 

What about a good sandwich and a bowl of chunky home-made chips - £6.50

 

Served in your room, or in the lounge.

 

Grilled Steak with Horseradish or Mustard

 

Warm Chicken Breast with Mayonnaise

 

Tuna, Mayonnaise and Chopped Onion

 

Home-Cooked Ham with Mustard Mayonnaise

 

Mature Cheddar Cheese and Ripe Tomato

 

Egg Mayonnaise & Chives

 

Home-Made Hummus & Salad Vegetables

 

On Organic White, Granary or Wholemeal Bread.

Served with a Dressed Salad Garnish and a Bowl of Home-Made Chips.

 

 

Like a drink with that??  Soft Drinks, Red, White and Pink Wines, Local Ales, Lagers and Ciders are available.