DUO OF DUCK†
duck parfait with a hoisin and sesame-dressed crispy duck salad, served with pomegranate chutney and toast
ENJOY A TRULY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS DAY 2021 AT The Freemasons Arms
You deserve an extra special treat this Christmas; to make up for lost time and make this Christmas even more magical. Our expert chefs have crafted our Christmas Day 2021 menu, starting from £86.95 per person, that’s designed to give you another truly special day to relax and indulge.
We’re ready to take care of everything for you this year. Book your table in advance for some extra magical quality time with your loved ones this Christmas.
See our Christmas Day menu below:
Christmas Day Menu
Classic Menu: Enjoy a starter, main and dessert from the menu below, plus Green & Black’s chocolate to finish
Extra Special Menu: Our Classic menu, with a glass of Moët & Chandon Impérial Champagne, Peroni (draught or bottle) or House Soda and Bread & Olives on arrival, plus a Cocktail* to finish
Starters
ROASTED CARROT & PARSNIP SOUP (v)
topped with crispy sage & pesto, served with warm rustic bread & Netherend Farm salted butter. Vegan alternative available
PROSCUITTO, BURRATA & FRESH FIGS
Italian cured ham and creamy burrata, an indulgent cheese made with mozzarella and cream, pomegranate molasses, watercress and a honey-roasted chestnut crumb
BURRATA & FRESH FIGS (V)
creamy Burrata, an indulgent cheese made with mozzarella and cream, pomegranate molasses, watercress and a honey-roasted chesnut crumb
BAKED SCALLOPS†
with king prawns and Devon crab in a creamy thermidor sauce, topped with a gremolata crumb and served with artisan bread
GRILLED GOAT’S CHEESE & BEETROOT ROSTI (v)
with a Braeburn apple, pine nut and red chicory salad
PAN-FRIED BEETROOT ROSTI (ve)
topped with a Braeburn apple, pine nut and red chicory salad
SEVERN & WYE SMOKED SALMON
with lemon mayonnaise, a caper & chipotle chilli jam and toasted ciabatta
SEAFOOD SHARING PLATE - FOR TWO TO SHARE
seared wild Atlantic scallops on a tomato risotto, Szechuan pepper squid, king prawns with lemon mayonnaise, Devon crab rillette, rustic breads & butter
Mains
Served with beef dripping-roasted potatoes, cauliflower cheese, roast parsnips & carrots, green beans and cheesy sprout gratin to share
ROASTED TURKEY
with a cranberry pastry parcel, lemon & thyme stuffing and a Cumberland pig-in-blanket
PAN-ROASTED HALIBUT IN A THERMIDOR SAUCE
with a Devon crab & king prawn bonbon and crispy Prosciutto, served with baby potatoes
FILLET OF BEEF WELLINGTON†
with bread sauce and Bordelaise jus
ROASTED RACK OF LAMB
with pan-fried chorizo, a roasted red pepper & onion confit, Dauphinoise potatoes, red wine jus & herb oil
BRITISH VENISON STEAK†
with a blackcurrant & thyme jus, cavolo nero, caramelised shallots and Dauphinoise potatoes
Vegan options
Served with vegan roast potatoes, parsnips & carrots and green beans
HANDMADE MIXED MUSHROOM WELLINGTON (ve)
puff pastry filled with a spinach, Paris brown and exotic mixed mushroom duxelles, served with Tenderstem® broccoli and gravy
CANDIED ROOT VEGETABLE BAKE (ve)
root vegetables and beetroot topped with pumpkin seeds, pine nuts & cranberries, served with a red cabbage & beetroot purée, Tenderstem® broccoli, cavolo nero & pesto
Desserts
CHRISTMAS PUDDING (v)
filled with vine fruits and soaked in rum, served with hot brandy sauce. Vegan serve available
DARK CHOCOLATE & RASPBERRY DELICE (v)
smooth chocolate mousse and raspberry compôte encased in a dark chocolate shell, with a honeycomb tuile and raspberry sorbet
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING (v)
with Bourbon vanilla ice cream
CHOCOLATE ORANGE CHRISTMAS BOMB (v)
dark chocolate shell, filled with chocolate brownie, orange curd & chocolate mousse, melted with hot toffee sauce and served with cinder toffee sprinkles and honeycomb ice cream. It’s not ours, it’s yours!
CARAMELISED PINEAPPLE (v)
in spiced caramel sauce, with honeycomb ice cream. Vegan serve available
MINCE PIE CRÈME BRÛLÉE (v)
with a home-baked vanilla sablé biscuit crumb
CHEESE BOARD (v)
cricketer Extra Mature Somerset Cheddar, Cotswold Brie, Colston Bassett Stilton & Norfolk Mardler goat’s cheese with savoury biscuits, grapes, celery and chutney
To Finish
Green & Black’s mini milk chocolate bar (v)
*Choose from: Espresso Martini, Aperol Spritz, French Martini, Mojito, Blood Orange & Passion Fruit Collins or Old Fashioned
Children's Christmas Menu
Starters
ROASTED CARROT & PARSNIP SOUP (v)
served with warm bread and butter. Vegan alternative available
DEEP-FRIED BRIE (v)
in panko breadcrumbs with cranberry sauce
SMOKED SALMON
with lemon mayonnaise and toasted ciabatta
GARLIC & MOZZARELLA PIZZETTE (v)
Mains
ROAST TURKEY BREAST
with all the trimmings
LINGUINE IN TOMATO SAUCE (ve)
with veg sticks
BATTERED COD GOUJONS
with peas and your choice of veg sticks, baby potatoes or fries
MARGHERITA PIZZA (v)
with veg sticks
PAN-FRIED HALIBUT
with baby potatoes and festive vegetables
Desserts
CHRISTMAS PUDDING (v)
served with vanilla custard. Vegan alternative available
APPLE & BLACKBERRY CRUMBLE
served with vanilla custard (v) or soya vanilla custard (ve)
WARM HOME-BAKED CHOCOLATE BROWNIE (v)
with vanilla ice cream
HOME-BAKED TRIPLE CHOCOLATE COOKIE & ICE CREAM (v)
choose two scoops from vanilla, honeycomb, chocolate or strawberry
To Finish
GREEN & BLACK’S MINI MILK CHOCOLATE BAR (v)
Allergen Information
Our food and drinks are prepared in food areas where cross contamination may occur and our menu descriptions do not include all ingredients. If you have any questions, allergies or intolerances, or you require our allergen information, please let us know before booking and at the time of your visit. Please refer to our allergen information at the time of your visit to check for changes. Full allergen information will be available from early November to allow you to confirm your booking.
The information available is, to the best of our knowledge, correct. However, it is subject to change between the time of advance booking and the time of dining.
If you require more information, please ask your server.
†Contains alcohol, (v) = made with vegetarian ingredients, (ve) = made with vegan ingredients, however some of our preparation and cooking methods could affect this. Please note an optional 10% service charge will be added to the bill for tables of 6 or more.
T&Cs
A non-refundable £10pp deposit is required for all Christmas Day bookings at the time of booking. Full payment is then required by 1st December.
All Christmas Day parties are required to make a pre-order on food by 1st December.
All bookings remain provisional at the current time and cannot be confirmed fully until the UK Government provides updated guidance. Once this is the case we will contact you to confirm the details of your booking. Your deposit will remain safe and in the unfortunate event that your booking cannot proceed, we will refund your deposit in full, using the original method of payment.
