The Blue Ball: Food

Lazy Sundays

Sundays are extra special with us. Whether a quiet perusal over the Sunday papers or somewhere for the family to get together, it is the perfect spot to enjoy one of our roasts, with all of the trimmings and lashings of gravy.

Sunday Menu

BAR SNACKS

Any three of the below for 17.5

Tater tots, gochujang mayo (v) | 7.5 947 kcals

Southern-fried chicken strips, garlic mayo | 7.5 739 kcals

Pork belly bites, red chilli, apple sauce | 7.5 643 kcals

Pan-fried chorizo, fennel seeds, blossom honey | 7.5 558 kcals

Scampi, dill pickle mayo | 9 508 kcals

Handmade cheese straws, Welsh rarebit fondue (v) | 8.5 895 kcals

King prawns, garlic, chilli oil, toasted ciabatta | 9.5 214 kcals

NIBBLES

Nocellara, Kalamata & Amfissa olives (ve) | 4 216 kcals

Rosemary almonds (ve) | 4 246 kcals

Warm tomato & herb focaccia (v) | 7 676 kcals

Miso Padrón peppers (v) | 5 162 kcals

Grilled goat’s cheese, Waldorf salad, hazelnuts, thyme honey, toasted sourdough (v) | 9.5 534 kcals

Crab fishcake, spinach & watercress, hollandaise | 9.5 1115 kcals

Haggis bonbons, celeriac purée, watercress, pickled vegetable salad (ve) | 7.5 333 kcals

Beef & barley soup, 14-hour slow-cooked shin, pearl barley, thyme, Parmesan croutons | 9 300 kcals

Duck & orange pâté, apple chutney, toasted ciabatta | 8 586 kcals

Cured smoked salmon & prawn cocktail, toasted sourdough | 10 399 kcals

Crispy duck salad, watermelon, cucumber, seaweed, sesame dressing | 9 392 kcals

All served with roast potatoes, spring cabbage, green beans, roasted carrots, parsnips, creamed leeks, Yorkshire pudding, beef dripping gravy

Roast rump of British beef, horseradish cream | 20.5 1068 kcals

Roast chicken, lemon & tarragon stuffing, pig in blanket, bread sauce | 19.5 1423 kcals

Roast loin of pork, crackling, apple sauce | 19 1257 kcals

Roast British turkey, homemade pulled turkey croquette, pig in blanket | 18 1376 kcals

Wild mushroom bourguignon pie, roast potatoes, seasonal greens, roasted roots, gravy (ve) | 4.5 1049 kcals

Cauliflower cheese (v) | 5 221 kcals

Pigs in blankets | 4.5 120 kcals

Sea salt, rosemary roast potatoes (ve) | 2.5 184 kcals

Braised red cabbage (ve) | 3 105 kcals

Yorkshire pudding, beef dripping gravy | 4 212 kcals

With a Yorkshire pudding and all the trimmings

Roast chicken | 8.5 442 kcals

Roast beef | 9.5 444 kcals

SEASONAL

Turkey schnitzel burger, pulled turkey, stuffing, red cabbage & cranberry slaw pig in blanket, gravy, skin-on chips | 18.5 1336 kcals

Somerset pork & fennel ravioli, brown butter, pesto | 17.5 573 kcals

Warm roasted butternut squash salad, cavolo nero, green beans, herb yoghurt (ve) | 15 105 kcals

British rack of lamb, pulled lamb croquette, buttered cavolo nero, gravy | 24.5 1270 kcals

Highland venison duo, venison haunch & slow-braised venison bourguignon, mash, roasted roots | 20.5 501 kcals

Grilled Cornish sole, Devon crab butter, crushed new potatoes | 23.5 585 kcals

FAVOURITES

Beer-battered fish & chips, minted mushy peas, homemade tartare, curry sauce | 19 1657 kcals

Guest pie – ask our team or see the chalkboards for our pie of the day | 19 1135 kcals

Beetroot red pepper burger, smoked vegan cheese, tapenade, skin-on chips (ve) | 17 1149 kcals

Double beef burger, smoked cheese, bacon, house sauce, skin-on chips | 17.5 1914 kcals

28-day aged British Angus sirloin, grilled tomato, mushroom, skin-on chips and your choice of Stilton & garlic sauce, peppercorn sauce, or beef dripping gravy | 33.5 1423 kcals

Skin-on chips (ve) | 5 435 kcals

Grilled broccoli, lemon, garlic & Parmesan | 5 60 kcals

Roasted heritage beetroot & feta (v) | 5 120 kcals

Garlic & cream potato gratin (v) | 5.5 213 kcals

Roasted butternut squash, toasted pumpkin seeds (ve) | 5.5 105 kcals

Buttered cavolo nero (v) | 4.5 48 kcals

Rich chocolate pot, pistachio brittle (v) | 7.5 465 kcals

Lemon meringue tart (v) | 7.5 214 kcals

Chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream (v) | 7.5 424 kcals

Apple crumble tart, cinnamon cream (v) (ve available) | 8 613 kcals

Proper sticky toffee pudding, vanilla ice cream (v) | 7.5 610 kcals

Baby Guinness chocolate brownie sundae (v) | 9.5 635 kcals

(shot of Tia Maria & Baileys)

Traditional Christmas pudding, brandy butter ice cream (v) | 9.5 360 kcals

CHEESE & BISCUITS FOR TWO

Selection of Lancashire cheeses including Button Mill, Kidderton Ash, Stratford Blue and Rothbury Red (v) | 22.5 1292 kcals

Hot drink & a mini pudding:
Choose any tea or coffee and one of the below | 6

Rich chocolate pot, pistachio brittle (v) 152 kcals

Chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream (v) 196 kcals

Lemon meringue tart (v) 76 kcals

TEA & COFFEE

Brew Tea Co - English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Apple & Blackberry, Moroccan Mint, Decaf

Cotswold Coffee Company - Cappuccino, Espresso, Macchiato, Latte, Flat White, Americano

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Main Menu

BAR SNACKS

Any three of the below for 19.5

Tater tots, gochujang mayo (v) | 7.5 947 kcals

Southern-fried chicken strips, garlic mayo | 7.5 739 kcals

Pork belly bites, red chilli, apple sauce | 7.5 643 kcals

Pan-fried chorizo, fennel seeds, blossom honey | 7.5 558 kcals

Scampi, dill pickle mayo | 9 508 kcals

Handmade cheese straws, Welsh rarebit fondue (v) | 8.5 895 kcals

King prawns, garlic, chilli oil, toasted ciabatta | 9.5 214 kcals

NIBBLES

Nocellara, Kalamata & Amfissa olives (ve) | 4 216 kcals

Rosemary almonds (ve) | 4 246 kcals

Warm tomato & herb focaccia (v) | 7 676 kcals

Miso Padrón peppers (v) | 5 162 kcals

Grilled goat’s cheese, Waldorf salad, hazelnuts, thyme honey, toasted sourdough (v) | 9.5 534 kcals

Crab fishcake, spinach & watercress, hollandaise | 9.5 1115 kcals

Haggis bonbons, celeriac purée, watercress, pickled vegetable salad (ve) | 7.5 333 kcals

Beef & barley soup, 14-hour slow-cooked shin, pearl barley, thyme, Parmesan croutons | 9 300 kcals

Duck & orange pâté, apple chutney, toasted ciabatta | 8 586 kcals

Cured smoked salmon & prawn cocktail, toasted sourdough | 10 399 kcals

Crispy duck salad, watermelon, cucumber, seaweed, sesame dressing | 9 392 kcals

FAVOURITES

British chicken schnitzel, garlic butter, skin-on chips | 17.5 1493 kcals

Double beef burger, smoked cheese, bacon, house sauce, skin-on chips | 17.5 1250 kcals

Ham hock, egg & chips | 17.5 1353 kcals

Beer-battered fish & chips, minted mushy peas, homemade tartare, curry sauce | 19 1657 kcals

Crabacado burger, crispy soft-shell crab, avocado, miso mayo, skin-on chips | 20.5 1411 kcals

Beetroot red pepper burger, smoked vegan cheese, tapenade, skin-on chips (ve) | 17 1149 kcals

28-day aged British Angus sirloin, grilled tomato, mushroom, skin-on chips and your choice of peppercorn sauce, Stilton & garlic or beef dripping gravy | 33.5 1196 kcals

SEASONAL

Turkey schnitzel burger, pulled turkey, stuffing, pig in blanket, red cabbage & cranberry slaw, gravy, skin-on chips | 18.5 1336 kcals

Somerset pork & fennel ravioli, brown butter, pesto | 17.5 573 kcals

Warm roasted butternut squash salad, cavolo nero, green beans, herb yoghurt (ve) | 15 169 kcals

British rack of lamb, pulled lamb croquette, buttered cavolo nero, gravy | 24.5 1270 kcals

Scottish Loch trout, pan-fried with garlic prawns, buttered greens | 20 620 kcals

Roast British turkey, homemade pulled turkey croquette, pig in blanket, sprouts & crispy bacon, roast potatoes, carrots & parsnips, creamed leeks, rich gravy | 21 1376 kcals

Highland venison duo, venison haunch & slow-braised venison bourguignon, mash, roasted roots | 20.5 501 kcals

Grilled Cornish sole, Devon crab butter, crushed new potatoes | 23.5 585 kcals

British, organic steak & ale pie, mash, roasted roots, buttered cavolo nero | 18.5 1107 kcals

Wild mushroom bourguignon pie, crushed new potatoes, roasted roots, gravy (ve) | 17 938 kcals

Guest pie – ask our team or see the chalkboards for our pie of the day | 19 1135 kcals

Monday - Saturday (until 5pm)

Fish-finger sandwich, dill mayo, chopped egg, pickles, fried capers, sourdough bun | 11.5 539 kcals

Pulled ham hock, hot honey, green apple, watercress, egg mayo, sourdough bun | 12.5 405 kcals

Roast pepper, feta, pesto mayo, pistachios, hot honey, sourdough bun (v) | 11.5 372 kcals

Steak sandwich, caramelised onions, mustard mayo, skin-on chips (+£2 lunch deal) | 15 924 kcals

Proper club sandwich | 12 1174 kcals

Crab fishcake, spinach & watercress salad, hollandaise | 12 665 kcals

Beer-battered fish & chips, minted mushy peas, homemade tartare, curry sauce lunch size | 12.5 1379 kcals