Lunch Menu

    At the heart of our food menus we have fresh, home-style dishes which change with the seasons, to give you a wide-range of delicious meals. As well as giving our kitchen team the chance to show off their skills with new ingredients, we find seasonal foods are brighter, plumper, fresher and better for you.

    We hope you can find something you like on our main menu, but we also have downright delicious daily specials for you to try too. Come experience the best comfort foods in Stonehaven, in a relaxed and accessible environment where everyone is welcome.

    Starters

    • Roasted Winter Vegetable and Lentil Soup (NEW)
      £6.25
      A velvety roasted winter vegetable and lentil soup, served with thick cut caramelised onion bread
    • Wild Mushroom and Truffle Cream Cheese Pate (NEW)
      £8.50
      Earthy wild mushrooms and luxurious truffle-infused cream cheese with baby oatcakes, crisp salad and a sweet roasted shallot jam
    • Chicken and Ham Hock Terrine (NEW)
      £8.95
      A rustic yet refined terrine combining tender chicken and rich ham hock, wrapped in smoky bacon and served with tangy Bramley apple chutney and a fresh, crisp salad.
    • Dragon Tempura King Prawns (NEW)
      £9.50
      Light and crispy Tempura king prawns deep fried and served with a sweet chilli & soy ginger sauce and crispy salad
    • Nacho Crumb Chicken Tenders
      £8.95
      Homemade chicken tenders, coated in a crispy nacho crumb, served with your choice of dipping sauce - garlic, BBQ, chilli or Cajun
    • Beef Chilli Nachos (NEW)
      £9.25
      Homemade Scottish beef chilli nachos topped with Cheddar & Mozzarella cheese, sour cream and a sprinkling of chives

    Please ask your server for our gluten free, dairy free and vegan menus.

    All our suppliers are locally sourced. Our meat is supplied by award winning local butcher Charles McHardy of Stonehaven and our fish by Gourline Fish Merchants of Gourdon.

    Light Bites (served only at lunch time)

    BAKED POTATOES

    All served with dressed salad and homemade coleslaw

    • Chilli and Cheese
      £9.95
    • Tuna Mayo Melt
      £9.95
    • Chicken Mayo Melt
      £9.95
    • Beans and Cheese (v)
      £9.00
    • Cheese Duo (Mozzarella & Cheddar) (v)
      £9.00

    FRESH CUT SANDWICHES AND TOASTIES

    All served with salad, homemade coleslaw and nachos

    • Chicken Mayonnaise
      £8.50 (+cheese £9.50)
    • Sweet Chilli Chicken
      £8.50 (+cheese £9.50)
    • Tuna Mayonnaise
      £8.50 (+cheese £9.50)
    • Ham and Cheese
      £8.50
    • Cheese and Tomato
      £8.50
    • Ham and Wholegrain Mustard
      £8.50 (+cheese £9.50)

    Why not add…

    • Soup of the day
      £3.50

    TASTY LITTLE EXTRAS (served all day)

    • Chips
      £2.95
    • Chips with cheese
      £3.95
    • Wedges
      £3.50
    • Wedges with cheese
      £4.50
    • Onion Rings
      £3.95
    • Cheesy Garlic Bread
      £3.50
    • Garlic Bread
      £2.95
    • Dips (Garlic, BBQ, Cajun, Sweet Chilli)
      £1.00
    • Homemade Coleslaw
      £2.25
    • Cracked Black Pepper Sauce
      £2.95
    • Sour Cream
      £1.00
    • Tartare Sauce
      £1.00
    • Side Salad
      £2.95
    • Drambuie Sauce (NEW)
      £2.95

    Pub Classics

    • Traditional Roast Turkey (NEW)
      £19.95
      Classic roast turkey with a leek & bacon stuffing, accompanied by kilted sausages, flavourful Scottish skirlie, savoury turkey gravy, a tangy cranberry sauce, roasted potatoes, baby potatoes and seasonal vegetables. (rp)
    • Steak & Guinness Pie
      £17.95
      Homemade steak & Guinness pie in a rich gravy served with potatoes or chips and seasonal vegetables (rp)
    • Stuffed Roast Loin of Pork (NEW)
      £18.95
      Succulent roast loin of pork with spinach & pancetta, topped with a rich, creamy mustard & cider sauce. A delicious balance of tender, flavourful meat with a silky, tangy finish, served with roasted potatoes, baby potatoes and seasonal vegetables. (rp)
    • Beef Chilli Bowl
      £16.95
      Homemade Scottish beef chilli bowl served with crispy salad, cheese, homemade coleslaw, chips or rice or nachos with an option to add jalapenos (rp)
    • Classic Macaroni Cheese
      £16.50
      Homemade Macaroni cheese made with Lockerbie mature cheddar and served with chips and salad or potatoes and seasonal vegetables (v)(rp)
    • Garlic & Parmesan Cauliflower Steak (NEW)
      £17.50
      A hearty cauliflower steak roasted to perfection, infused with garlic & Parmesan with a rich, smoky roasted red pepper & vodka sauce and served with roasted potatoes, baby potatoes and seasonal vegetables. (rp)
    • Nacho Chicken Tenders
      £17.50
      Crispy homemade chicken tenders, coated in a flavourful nacho crumb, served with chips or potatoes, salad or vegetables and your choice of dipping sauce - garlic, BBQ, chilli or Cajun (rp)

    (v) suitable for vegetarians
    (rp) reduced portion size available

    Gourmet Burgers -

    not available through November & December

    Cooked fresh to order, all our burgers are homemade from 7oz of the finest Scottish steak minced beef or chicken breast. They are served in a bap with lettuce, beer battered onion rings, tomato, mayonnaise and are accompanied by homemade coleslaw, salad and chips.

    • Ultimate Beef Burger
      £17.50
      7oz homemade Scottish beef burger pan fried, served in a toasted brioche bun with tomato, lettuce, beer battered onion rings, homemade burger mayo, chips and homemade coleslaw
      (Why not add an extra tasty topper!)
    • Char-grilled Brie & Bacon Chicken Burger (NEW)
      £19.50
      Char-grilled chicken breast topped with smoky bacon and creamy Brie cheese served with beer battered onion rings, chips and homemade coleslaw
      (Why not add an extra tasty topper!)
    • Hunter's Chicken Burger
      £19.50
      Pan fried chicken breast served in a toasted brioche bun topped with hickory BBQ sauce, smoked bacon and mozzarella cheese served with beer battered onion rings, chips and homemade coleslaw
      (Why not add an extra tasty topper!)
    • The 'Chieftan' Burger
      £18.95
      A real Scottish beef burger topped with locally caught haggis and a pepper sauce, served in a toasted brioche bun with homemade burger mayo, beer battered onion rings, chips and homemade coleslaw
      (Why not add an extra tasty topper!)
    • The Islander Burger
      £19.50
      Our homemade Scottish beef burger topped with Stornoway Black Pudding and a pepper sauce served in a toasted brioche bun with homemade burger mayo, beer battered onion rings, chips and homemade coleslaw
      (Why not add an extra tasty topper!)
    • Crispy Haddock Burger
      £18.50
      A delicious breaded half haddock in a toasted brioche bun topped with homemade tartar sauce, tomato, lettuce and served with beer battered onion rings, chips and homemade coleslaw
      (Why not add an extra tasty topper!)
    • Panko Crusted Vegetable Haggis Burger
      £16.50
      A delicious panko crusted vegetarian haggis burger served in a toasted brioche bun with tomato, lettuce, beer battered onion rings, homemade burger mayo, chips and homemade coleslaw (v)
      (Why not add an extra tasty topper!)

    Extra Tasty Toppers

    Fresh Local Fish

    • Dragon Tempura King Prawns (NEW)
      £19.95
      Light and crispy Tempura king prawns deep fried and served with a sweet chilli and soy ginger sauce served with chips or potatoes, salad or seasonal vegetables (rp)
    • Haddock Fillet
      £18.50
      A fresh locally caught Gourdon haddock deep fried in panko breadcrumbs or a crisp beer batter served with homemade coleslaw, salad and chips or potatoes and seasonal vegetables (rp)
      (add homemade tartare sauce £1.00)
    • Seafood Creamy Crumble (NEW)
      £18.95
      A delightful medley of tender salmon, haddock and king prawns simmered in a rich, creamy white wine sauce and topped with a golden, cheesy herb crumb, served with potatoes and seasonal vegetables. (rp)
    • Whole Tail Scampi
      £18.50
      Whole deep fried scampi tails served with salad, chips & homemade coleslaw or potatoes and vegetables.
      (add homemade tartar sauce £1.00)

    (rp) – reduced portions are available at £1.75 less marked price unless stated above.

    Desserts

    • Traditional Clootie Dumpling (NEW)
      £8.95
      This clootie dumpling is packed with dried fruits and spices, steamed for a rich, comforting texture and served with a decadent creamy whisky sauce for that luxurious, warming finish.
    • Lemon Meringue Roulade (NEW)
      £8.95
      A light and airy lemon meringue roulade, perfectly paired with a vibrant blackberry compote, served with your choice of creamy Italian vanilla ice cream or fresh cream.
    • Apple Crumble Cheesecake (NEW)
      £8.95
      Apple crumble cheesecake sprinkled with Granny’s homemade fudge for an extra touch of sweetness, served with your choice of smooth toffee ripple ice cream or indulgent cream.
    • Belgian Chocolate & Orange Torte (NEW)
      £8.95
      A decadent blend of rich Belgian chocolate and zesty orange, baked into a velvety, indulgent torte, served with smooth white chocolate ice cream and a drizzle of luxurious chocolate sauce.
    • Premier Italian Ice Cream
      £7.00 or £2.50 per scoop
      Delicious premier Italian ice cream – Choose 3 scoops from Vanilla, Toffee or Raspberry Ripple, all served with a wafer and flake
    • Selection of Sorbet
      £5.50 or £1.95 per scoop
      Choice of refreshing sorbet - choose 3 scoops from raspberry, mango or orange

    Gluten free, dairy and vegan options available please ask your server for details