F RO M U S A L L AT . . .

MERRY CHRISTMAS &

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2020

THE DURHAM OX

Canapés served to your table* * *

Smoked SalmonPickles & Dill Crème FraicheCream of Mushroom Soup

Garlic & Herb CroûteSeafood Trio

King Scallop, Thai Crab Cake, Tempura King Prawn, Mango & ChilliDuck

Seared, Smoked & Rillettes, PicklesSpinach & Herb Pancakes (v)

Lime & Chilli Butter

* * *Traditional Roast Turkey

Roasted Bronze Turkey, Confit Turkey Leg & Chestnut Pasty, All the Traditional Trimmings & Lashings of Gravy

Fillet of BeefDauphinoise Potatoes, Wild Mushrooms, Carrot Purée, Madeira Reduction

Roast Halibut Potato Rosti, Spinach & Samphire, Brown Shrimp Butter SauceChestnut, Spinach & Blue Cheese en Croute

Dauphinoise Potatoes, Provençale Tomato Sauce

All Served with Christmas Vegetables to Share…Roasted Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts & Roasted Chestnuts, Red Cabbage

with Apple & Sultanas, Honey Glazed Carrots & Parsnips

* * *Traditional Christmas Pudding

Rum and Raisin Ice Cream, Boozy Prunes or…Traditional Brandy Sauce

Christmas Chocolate PlateChocolate Delights in Miniature

Taste of LemonLemon Drizzle, Meringue & Posset, Mulled Berry Compote

* * *Christmas Cheese BoardArtisan Biscuits, Celery, Chutney

* * *Tea, Coffee & Mince Pies

CHRISTMAS DAY£90 PER PERSON

Vegetable Sticks & Hummus* * *

Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese Croutons (v)Smoked Salmon, Bread & Butter

* * *Traditional Roast Turkey

Roasted Bronze Turkey, Confit Turkey Leg & Chestnut Pasty, All the Traditional Trimmings & Lashings of Gravy

Sausages & Mashed PotatoesGarden Peas & Gravy

* * *Christmas Pudding & Custard

Ice Cream Sundae* * *

Hot Chocolate & Marshmallows

Santa’s Little Helpers’Christmas DayAvailable for the under 12’s

£25 PER PERSON

Christmas Day Menu - Friday 25 December 2020Full payment is required at time of booking

All our food is prepared to order and we strive to satisfy all dietary requirements.If you require information about any ingredients or allergens

in our dishes please ask a member of our team.A 10% service charge will be added to all dining tables

Selection of Canapés at your table* * *

New Year Seafood PlateBaked Queen Scallops, Tempura King Prawn,

Mini Prawn Cocktail, Smoked Salmon

Posh Mushrooms on ToastTruffled Mushrooms, Toasted Brioche, Parmesan & Rocket

Twice Baked Cheese Soufflé (v)Cheese Gratin & Fresh Herbs

* * *Prime Fillet of Yorkshire Beef

Dauphinoise Potatoes, Seasonal Greens, Bourguignon Sauce

Pan Roasted HalibutCrushed Potatoes, Samphire, Brown Shrimp, Lemon & Caper Butter

Imam Bayildi Pithivier (v) Aromatic spiced Aubergine & Tomato en croute,

Tomato & Coriander Sauce

* * *New Year Assiette Of Puds

* * *Cheese Platter

Artisan Biscuits, Celery, Chutney

* * *Coffee

and Something Sweet

A discretionary 10% service charge will be added to all dining tables

NEW YEAR’S EVE CANDLELIT DINNER

THURSDAY 31ST DECEMBER 2020

£55 . 0 0 PER PERSON

CONTACT US ABOUT OUR CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY

2 NIGHT BREAK WITH DINING. FROM £550 PER COUPLE FOR OUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS

ADD £100 FOR THE 3RD NIGHT B&B2 nights B&B for two sharing

Arrival drinks (a glass of Champagne or a drink of your choice) from the BarChristmas Lunch for TwoChristmas Hamper for Two

(the pub is closed from about 7pm, but hampers are provided for you with cold treats for you to enjoy inyour room and drinks can be ordered ahead and taken over to your room for you)

SUNDAY SUPPER CLUBFROM £175 PER COUPLE

Stay for Free: From the moment you arrive enjoy drinks from the bar; then choose from the A La Carte Menu or the Blackboard Specials for your evening meal and treat yourself to something special from the wine list or bar. You have an allowance of £175 for the two of you to spend as you wish. Your room and breakfast are essentially ‘free’, so after a

good night’s sleep enjoy our full A La Carte Breakfast menu with Bloody Marys and Bucks Fizz! Upgrades to the Studio & Rose Cottage available from £25

DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST FROM £180 PER COUPLE: MONDAY - FRIDAYFROM £200 PER COUPLE: SATURDAY NIGHTSReceive an allowance of £80 per couple towards drinks & dinner

Choose anything from the A La Carte Menu or Blackboard Specials and any drinks. Upgrades available

SIMPLE BED & BREAKFAST FROM £120 PER COUPLE - SUNDAY TO FRIDAY ONLY

Or book: The Studio £150 for twoRose Cottage from £140 for two or £180 for four – ideal for friends and family

IVY COTTAGE OUR SELF-CATERING 3 BEDROOM COTTAGE SLEEPS SIX

From £395 for two nights (weekend) £395 for four nights mid-week

Seven nights £795

For full T’s&C’s and our cancellation policy, please see website

TREAT YOURSELF THIS DECEMBER& STAY THE NIGHT!