SPICED CARROT & CORIANDER SOUP (VE)
pesto, baked carrot crisps
Christmas Menu 2023 at The Old Forge in Winchester
Our festive celebration menu is perfect for all occasions and celebrations during Christmas 2023. From festive classics like Hand-Carved Turkey and Christmas Pudding, to seasonal favourites like our Pan-Fried Wild Scallops and Vanilla Poached Pear, this menu is guaranteed to wow all appetites.
Enjoy three courses for £31.95. For the little ones, our Children's Festive Menu is £13.95
Take a look below to get a taste of what's in store for Christmas 2023 at The Old Forge.
Our Festive Menu is available from 22nd November.
EXTRA SPECIAL MENU DRINK CHOICES
Choose your arrival drink from a 125ml glass of Chapel Down Brut NV, a pint of Peroni (draught) or a Signature House Soda
Choose your cocktail to finish from an Espresso Martini, Aperol Spritz, Mojito, Baileys Chocolate Martini, Old Fashioned or alcohol-free Amalfi Spritz, Virgin Mojito, Elderflower Sherbet.
VIEW OUR FESTIVE ADULT AND CHILDREN MENUS BELOW:
OUR FESTIVE MENU
Starters
CHICKEN LIVER & BRANDY PARFAIT*
cherry amaretto compote, toasted bread
CREAMY BAKED MUSHROOMS* (V)
vintage Cheddar & white port sauce, garlic & rosemary pangrattato crumb, ciabatta
PAN-FRIED WILD SCALLOPS
parsnip puree, tomato & spring onion salsa, dauphinoise chips
+£4 supplement
WHIPPED GOATS CHEESE* (V)
balsamic roasted beetroot, poached pear, blackcurrant curd
SMOKED TROUT & CRAB RILLETTE
toasted bread, lemon oil
Mains
All mains are served with roasted carrots & parsnips, sauteed Brussels sprouts, roast potatoes and seasonal greens
HAND-CARVED TURKEY
lemon & thyme stuffing, Cumberland pig in blanket, roasted potatoes, bread sauce, cranberry sauce, gravy*
PAN-FRIED SALMON FILLET
creamy chowder, sauteed hispi cabbage, tomato & spring onion salsa
MAPLE-GLAZED SLOW-COOKED PORK BELLY*
pulled pork & cider bonbon, plum ketchup, dauphinoise potato, rich gravy
MAPLE-GLAZED SLOW-COOKED PORK BELLY & SCALLOPS*
pulled pork & cider bonbon, plum ketchup, dauphinoise potato, rich gravy
+£4 Supplement
FIG & DOLCELATTE ROAST (V)
roasted potatoes, roasted apple, onion gravy
30 DAY-AGED 10oz RIB-EYE STEAK
juicy in texture and bursting with flavour, recommended medium. Served with rustic thick-cut chips, beef dripping pangrattato shallots, exotic mushrooms, parsley butter
+£7.50 supplement
ROASTED CELERIAC STEAK (VE)
parsnip puree, shallots, exotic mushrooms, pesto
Desserts
CHRISTMAS PUDDING* (V)
hot brandy sauce
CHRISTMAS PUDDING* (VE)
vegan custard
VANILLA POACHED PEAR (V)
honeycomb ice cream, sweet raspberry crumb, toffee sauce
CHEESE & BISCUITS (V)
Taw Valley Cheddar, Cropwell Bishop Stilton, creamy Camembert, plum ketchup
+£2.50 supplement
CHEESECAKE TRIO
raspberry, cookies & cream and yuzu meringue white chocolate cream cheese spheres, biscuit crumb, toffee sauce, fresh berries, blackcurrant curd
MINCE PIE CRÈME BRÛLÉE (V)
Caramelised brulee, demerara crumb
HOME-BAKED CHOCOLATE BROWNIE (V)
amaretti biscuit crumb, chocolate sauce, Bourbon vanilla ice cream
Festive Children's Menu
Starters
SPICED CARROT & CORIANDER SOUP (VE)
pesto, baked carrot crisps
SMOKED TROUT & CRAB RILLETTE
toasted artisan bread, lemon oil
GARLIC & MOZZARELLA PIZZETTE (V)
Mains
HAND-CARVED TURKEY
lemon & thyme stuffing, Cumberland pig in blanket, roasted potatoes, bread sauce, cranberry sauce, gravy*
FIG & DOLCELATTE ROAST (V)
roasted potatoes, roasted apple, onion gravy
BATTERED COD GOUJONS
with peas and your choice of veg sticks, baby potatoes or fries
MARGHERITA PIZZA (V)
with veg sticks
Desserts
CHRISTMAS PUDDING* (V)
custard
CHRISTMAS PUDDING* (VE)
vegan custard
HOME-BAKED TRIPLE CHOCOLATE COOKIE & ICE CREAM (V)
Choose two scoops from vanilla, chocolate, strawberry or honeycomb
BLACKCURRANT MOUSSE (VE)
biscuit base, fresh strawberries, blackcurrant compôte
HOME-BAKED CHOCOLATE BROWNIE
With vanilla ice cream
Dietary Information
(V) = made with vegetarian ingredients, (VE) = made with vegan ingredients, however some of our preparation, cooking and serving methods could affect this. If you require more information, please ask your server.
Choosing our Christmas Festive Menu? Deposits of £10 per person will be taken for parties of 10 guests or more when booking the Christmas Festive Menu throughout the festive period.
Celebrating with us on Christmas Day? A deposit of £10 per person will be required for every guest booking for Christmas Day regardless of party size. We’re asking for full pre-payment by 1st December 2023.
A deposit of £10 per person will be required for every guest booking for Boxing Day.
Please note that all deposits are non-refundable.
SEE ALL OF OUR FESTIVE AND SPECIAL DAY MENUS BELOW
