Festive Spread Menu at Riverside Hotel Branston

Available from the 12th November to 24th December

What is it about festive food that makes it so convincing to head to the pub at this time of year? Is it the promise of a delicious meal (and a drink or two) with family and friends? The smell of something tasty cooking in the kitchen? Or, perhaps it's just being able to say, "Of course I'll have another drink – 'Tis the season!"

From traditional favourites like our crowd-pleasing Hand-Carved Roast Turkey to decadent delights like our Marmalade-Glazed Pork Belly, our festive dishes are perfect for a big dinner with the whole family, the iconic Friends-mas reunion, or even a work Christmas party. All best paired with a seasonal cocktail or festive ale, of course. Here's to the tastiest time of the year!

With our delightful Festive Spread Menu, you can enjoy two courses for £30 per person or add some extra sparkle with an additional course for only £4. And why not, because if you can't treat yourself to our Christmas menu at Christmas, when can you?

Menu
Where to Start?
- Cauliflower & Chestnut Soup Cauliflower & chestnut soup, served with toasted rustic bread and whipped herb butter (425kcal) option available (282kcal)
- Crispy Pork Belly Bites Golden bites of crispy pork belly, served with roasted garlic aioli and a drizzle of spiced honey (450kcal)
- Smoked Salmon Salad† Smoked salmon with horseradish yoghurt, cucumber ribbons, fresh leaf and chives – light, fresh and full of flavour (268kcal)
- British Three-Cheese Croquettes Crisp croquettes filled with Mature Cheddar, Double Gloucester and Red Leicester, served with a festive chutney (396kcal)
- Chicken Liver & Brandy Pâté Rich and smooth, with toasted rustic bread, whipped herb butter and served with a festive chutney (607kcal)
The Main Event
- Hand-Carved Roast Turkey Our festive best – with duck fat & rosemary roasties, glazed root vegetables, sprouts, red cabbage, a Yorkshire pud, sausage stuffing and gravy (876kcal)
- Roasted Cod Loin† Wrapped in streaky bacon with sprout pesto. Served with lemon & thyme crushed potatoes, broccoli, sprouts and a garlic cream sauce (696kcal)
- Confit Duck Leg & Braised Red Cabbage Tender confit duck leg with chive mash, red cabbage, charred orange and a rich red wine beef dripping gravy (1077kcal)
- Festive Hand-Pressed Beef Burger A seasonal stack – topped with honey-glazed bacon, Cricket St. Thomas Camembert and sprout pesto mayonnaise. Served in a seeded bun with lettuce, skin-on fries, onion rings and cranberry sauce (1672kcal)
- Lentil, Spinach & Vegetable Wellington A hearty wellington, served with lemon & thyme crushed potatoes, glazed root vegetables, sprouts and balsamic gravy (1198kcal)
- Marmalade-Glazed Ham Hock Slow-cooked ham hock with creamy mash, thyme-roasted carrots, sprouts and a warming apple cider & sage cream sauce (1631kcal)
- Festive Duck Breast & Pâté Tender duck breast, served pink, with chicken liver & brandy pâté, duck fat & rosemary roasties, glazed root vegetables, sprouts and red cabbage (1378kcal) + £3 supplement
Pudding
- Christmas Pudding A festive favourite – with a jug of warm brandy mince pie sauce (716kcal)
- Salted Caramel Choux Bun Whipped chocolate and salted caramel cream inside a choux bun, topped with salted caramel sauce (504kcal)
- Pear & Pistachio Frangipane Delicate pear & pistachio frangipane, served warm with crushed pistachios and vegan ice cream (526kcal)
- Apple & Blackberry Crumble A British countryside classic – warm apple & blackberry crumble (496kcal), served with your choice of custard (119kcal) or clotted cream ice cream (126kcal)
- Melting Chocolate Fondant A rich chocolate fondant with a gooey centre, served with white chocolate ice cream and crushed buttery shortbread (612kcal)