Christmas & New Year at The Berkeley Arms

 Get into the spirit for Christmas with a meal at The Berkeley Arms during December.

From Tuesday 26 November through until Christmas Eve inclusive, our Christmas Festive menu offers a mix of traditional dishes and classic Christmas favourites, all with that special Berkeley Arms touch that makes them so delicious.  The Christmas Festive menu is available for bookings of any size, from 1 to 35 people, and for groups arriving without a reservation. Individual dishes are as priced on the menu.

We take a non-refundable deposit of £10 per person for bookings of 8 or more.

To Start….
Soup of the Day £7
Local Bread and Butter (V)
Crayfish and Avocado Cocktail £8
Warm Local Bread and Butter
Venison, Chorizo and Black Pudding Scotch Egg £8
Pineapple Salsa and Celeriac Romoulade
Pan Seared King Scallops £12
Pea-Purée, Garlic Butter Sauce, Roasted Black Puddding
Chicken Liver Parfait £7.50
Balsamic Onion Jam and Toast
Five Spiced Braised Belly Pork Skewers £8
Apple Purée

To Follow…
32-Day Dry-Aged 10oz Ribeye Steak £32
Hand-Cut Chips, Grilled Mushroom, Tomato, Tender Stem, Roasted Tarragon and Garlic Butter
Oven Roasted Line Caught Halibut Supreme £26
Sautéed Sea Vegetables, Straw Potato, Roasted Cherry Tomato, Tempura Prawns, Sorel and Cappers Sauce
Local Game Keeper’s Pan-Fried Rump of Venison £23
Dauphinoise Potato, Sautéed Buttered Vegetables, Garlic and Chilli Poached Berries and Brandy Sauce
Slow Cooked Stuffed Belly Pork Roulade £20
Chef’s Choice Potato, Roasted Pakchoi, Apple Purée and Cider Jus
White Wine and Fennel Infused Slow Cooked Turkey £18
Fondant Potato, Pork Sausage in Blanket, Roasted Carrots and Greens, Cranberry Sauce, Red Wine Jus
Traditional Beer Battered Haddock £17
Hand-cut Chips, Minted Crushed Peas, Grilled Lemon and Tartar
Berkeley Arms Festive Pie £17
Hand-cut Chips or Buttery Mash, Sautéed Gravy and a Rich House Gravy
Berkeley Arms Hand-Pressed Rump Steak Burger £16.50
Toasted Brioche Bun, Crispy Baby Gem, Tomato, Smoked Bacon, Grilled Red Leicester, House Slaw, Burger Relish, Onion Rings and Hand-Cut Chips
Cauliflower Steak (V) £15
Straw Potato, Cranberry Lentils and Onion Velouté.

To Finish ….
Traditional Christmas Pudding £7
Warm Brandy Sauce
Bread and Butter Pudding £7
Warm Custard or Salted Caramelised Ice Cream
Berkeley Arms Cheesecake of the Day £7
Vanilla Ice Cream or Sorbet
Apple, Pear and Cinnamon Crumble £7
Vanilla Ice Cream or Custard

Cheese & Biscuits £12
Local Artisan Cheeses, Apple, Grapes, Chutney and Biscuits

Coffee and Mince Pies

All dishes are subject to availability.
Please advise us of any special dietary requirements or ask a member of staff for allergen details.
Please be aware that our dishes may contain bones, game bird shot or traces of nuts.
As all our dishes are cooked to order, we always appreciate your patience.

 Enjoy a festive Christmas Day Lunch at The Berkeley Arms.

Alongside a traditional Christmas lunch you’ll receive a warm Berkerley Arms welcome to make the day extra special.

We’re currently taking bookings for Christmas Lunch with an arrival time at 12noon, 1pm, 3pm and 4pm.  When you make your booking, we’ll ask for a £10 deposit per person with the balance being payable on or before Sunday 1 December.

£100 per Adult, Children £50

Starters…
Lobster and Parsley Butter Croquette
Italian Tomato Basil Velouté
Fillet of Venison, Roasted Fig
Wasabi Mousse
Chesnut, Turnip and Winter Berries Wellington
Braised Leek with Local Stilton (V)

Mains…
Traditional Christmas Turkey Dinner
Locally Sourced Roasted Free-Range Bronze Turkey Breast Served with Chipolatas in Bacon, Goose Fat Roasted Potatoes, Parsnip, Sage and Onion Stuffing, Seasonal Vegetables, Homemade Gravy, Yorkshire Puddings, Cranberry Sauce
Roasted Dry Aged Rump Cap of Beef
Served with all the Christmas Day Dinner Trimmings.
Pan Fried Dover Sole with Char Grilled Tiger Prawns
Baby Potato, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Sautéed Samphire, Warm Tartar.
Stuffed Butternut Squash (V)
Onion Fritters, Vegetarian Jus.

Desserts…
Traditional Christmas Pudding
Brandy Sauce
Salted Caramel and Chocolate Tart
Ice Cream or Cream
Berkeley Arms Christmas Cheesecake
Vanilla Ice Cream or Blackcurrant Sorbet

To Finish…
Cheese and Biscuits
Local Artisan Cheeses, Grapes, Apple, Celery & Crackers,
Mince Pie
Coffee

Looking for something different this Boxing Day?

Join us for Boxing Day Lunch from 12noon to 5pm.

See the New Year in at The Berkeley Arm with live music and a spectacular Midnight!

 Christmas and New Year Opening Times

Over the Christmas and New Year period, we’ll be open as follows …
Friday 20 and Saturday 21 December
Drinks from 12noon until Late
Food from 12noon to 2.45pm and 5.30pm to 9pm : Festive Menu
Sunday 22 December
Drinks from 12noon until Late
Food from 12noon to 5.45pm : Sunday Lunch Menu
Monday 23 December
Drinks from 12noon until Late
Food from 12noon to 2.45pm and 5.30pm to 9pm : Festive Menu
Tuesday 24 December : Christmas Eve 
Drinks from 12noon until Late
Food from 12noon to 9pm : Festive Menu
Wednesday 25 December : Christmas Day
Drinks from 11am until 6pm
Lunch at 12noon, 1pm, 3pm and 4pm : Christmas Day Lunch Menu
Thursday 26 December : Boxing Day
Drinks from 11am until Late
Food from 12noon to 5pm : Boxing Day Lunch Menu
Friday 27 and Saturday 28 December
Drinks from 12noon until Late
Food from 12noon to 2.45pm and 5.30pm to 9pm : Twix-mas Menu
Sunday 29 December
Drinks from 12noon until Late
Food from 12noon to 5.45pm : Sunday Lunch Menu
Monday 30 December
Drinks from 12noon until Late
Food from 12noon to 2.45pm and 5.30pm to 9pm : Twix-mas Menu
Tuesday 31 December : New Years Eve
Drinks from 12noon until 1am
Lunch from 12noon to 5pm : Twix-mas Menu
Dinner from 6pm until 8.30pm : New Years Eve Dinner Menu
Wednesday 1 January : New Years Day
Drinks from 11am until 7pm
Food from 12noon to 5pm : New Years Day Lunch Menu
Thursday 2 January
Normal Opening Hours