The Axe and Compasses

Dinner

Bar Bites

To enjoy as an aperitif, starter or as an accompaniment to a drink...
Pork Crackling & warm apple sauce    3.50    Olives, pickles & cornichons    3.50    Cheddar cheese on toast 3.95
1/2 pint of warm garlicky prawns    5.75    Bucket of chips            2.95    Mini fish & chips       4.95
    

Grazing Boards

Meat Platter - Parma ham, chorizo & salami with crusty bread, cornichons, capers & roasted garlic 12.95
Baked Camembert - served with crusty bread, cranberry sauce, vegetable crudités & bread sticks 10.95
Hummus, tzatziki & babaganoush served with vegetable crudités & pitta bread 7.95  
 

Starters

Soup of the day with crusty bread 4.50                                        
Salt  & pepper tempura squid served with Thai plum dipping sauce & dressed mixed leaves 4.95
Bucket of BBQ chicken wings 5.25
Mushroom pizza - homemade pizza base topped with Portobello mushroom duxelle, parmesan & rocket    5.75
Chicken liver & brandy parfait, homemade red onion marmalade & toast 5.95
Deep fried brie, winter berry compote & dressed leaves 5.75
Starter or Main
Mussels steamed with white wine, garlic, onion, cream & parsley (main with chips) 7.50 / 10.50
Salmon fishcakes, lemon & chive creme fraiche, dressed salad leaves & fries 5­.95 / 9.95
 

Salads

Seared Halloumi skewers with Moroccan flavoured giant cous cous, herb mushroom & crisp lettuce 8.95
Chicken Caesar Salad—free range chicken breast with cos lettuce, herb croutons, parmesan &     9.95
Caesar dressing
Warm salad of shredded pork belly teriyaki, noodles & pak choi 8.95
 

Mains

Homemade ground steak burger with tomato relish, crisp lettuce in a floured bun served with chips 8.95
Add cheddar cheese £1     Add cheese & bacon £1.95
Hand carved honey glazed ham, free range eggs & chips 9.95
The Axe Toad in the Hole; Shaun’s homemade sausages in Yorkshire pudding served with mash & peas 10.95
Honey roast butternut squash, sage & chestnut risotto 9.95
Deep fried Lowestoft cod, hand cut chips homemade tartar sauce & peas 11.95
Calf’s liver & smoked bacon served with bubble & squeak cake, crispy onions, green beans & a rich gravy    14.95
Pan fried Seabass fillet with saffron risotto & topped with crispy squid 13.95
Breast of free range chicken stuffed with ricotta & leeks served with a creamy mushroom sauce, sautéed 12.95
potatoes & steamed broccoli
Mushroom suet pudding  served with sweet n’ sour cabbage & rocket pesto     10.95
Steak in ale pie topped with puff pastry, served with buttery mash, peas & cabbage 12.95
Fish pie (cod, salmon, prawn & haddock) topped with mustard mash & parmesan crust served with peas 11.95
8oz Rump steak, chips, confit tomato & garlic mushroom 14.95
Add peppercorn sauce    1.50    Add onion rings     2.25
 

Sides

Mixed salad        2.25    Seasonal vegetables    2.50        Peas    1.00    Onion rings    2.25
Bread & butter        1.00    Salt baked potatoes    1.95        Chips    2.95    Garlic bread    2.50
 

Desserts

Chocolate brownie, warm chocolate sauce & vanilla ice cream
Floating islands with crème anglais
Spotted dick & custard
Coconut crème brulee, mange & chilli salsa, lemon sorbet
Chocolate Sundae – chocolate brownie pieces, vanilla ice cream , chocolate sauce, marshmallows, fresh cream & chopped nuts
Beetroot cake with cinnamon icing & chocolate sorbet
Trio of sorbet; lemon, kiwi & blackcurrant
Selection of British cheeses ; Somerset brie, Stilston, Black bomber cheddar with grapes, celery, red onion marmalade & biscuits
 
 
 
Thanks to all our suppliers and regulars for bringing the ingredients for us to prepare a local, seasonal menu…. Enjoy