We’ve got some hearty, warming dishes on our Winter menu so visit us soon to try something new this year.

Our starters include;

	Butternut squash and sage risotto with fresh parmesan
	North Yorkshire black pudding with crispy smoked bacon, sautéed potato and a poached hen’s egg.

Main courses include;

	Slow-cooked beef with braised root vegetables, curly kale and horseradish dumplings
	Succulent two bird roast (chicken and pigeon) with mushroom stuffing, duck fat chips and peppercorn sauce
	Loin of Scottish venison with celeriac and potato gratin, braised red cabbage and port sauce.

Or if you’d like to celebrate a special occasion with an unusual dish, why not order a Roast Lancashire Suckling Pigge with all the trimmings, which serves up to 12 guests! Give us a week’s notice and we’ll make sure you have a feast to remember.
Have a look at our website for full details of our extensive lunch and evening menus.

We’re offering 2 for 1 on our main courses during weekday lunchtimes (Mon-Thurs) so you’ve got the perfect excuse to treat yourself to our delicious, hearty dishes.

Choose from a selection of our favourites, including;

	Home-made corned beef Panacalty (bacon, potato and onion) with gravy
	Medieval chicken thigh with creamy mild curry

Visit Blackfriars before the end of January to make the most of this tempting 2010 offer (please see terms and conditions on our website).

Come along to our next highly anticipated event - a romantic Valentines Night next month.

Treat your loved one to a candlelit dinner which will include three delectable courses, fresh coffee and chocolates.

Choose from dishes such as our North Sea scallops starter with fennel and vanilla puree, crispy bacon and mustard leaf. Our main courses include Hadrian Heritage Ribeye steak served with hand cut chips, onion rings, roast tomato and garlic butter.

You can choose to visit us on either Saturday 13th February (which includes a glass of champagne on arrival) or on Sunday 14th February when we’re opening specially for the evening, so don’t miss out on an evening of indulgence in a beautiful atmosphere.

We’re even offering each couple a Taste of the North East Volume 4 Recipe Book or a box of Jane Davenport’s bespoke home-made chocolates to take home!