Eat
Our menu features a range of freshly prepared dishes that have been made using fine, locally sourced ingredients. We also offer a selection of pub classics including beer battered fish & chips and steak and ale pie along with fantastic specials. We also have a light lunch menu with 2 and 3 course options; perfect for a mid-week daytime treat. The menus below are a sample of the type of homemade dishes you can expect to enjoy when dining with us
Whilst you wait
Olives, hummus, warm organic bread, butter, rapeseed oils & rosemary sea salt
Marinated olives (V/GFA)
Crispy salt & pepper squid
with roast garlic mayonaise
Crispy fried chicken goujons
in a sesame crumb Served with bang bang peanut dip
To start & to share
Homemade soup of the day (V)
with warm bread & butter
Duck spring rolls
with plum sauce & a carrot & cucumber salad
Tempura fried king prawns
with sweet chili relish & grilled lime (4or8)
Messy chips
with pulled beef brisket & Cheddar melt
GRILLED BLACK PUDDING
with crispy dry cured bacon & poached egg on a buttered crumpet
PUMPKIN & SAGE TORTELLINI
with shaved chestnuts, baby leaf spinach & olive oil (vg)
STEAMED MENAI MUSSELS
in a JW Lees creamy ale sauce with warm mop up bread (gfa)
CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT
with apricot & red onion marmalade and toast
CREAMED WOODLAND MUSHROOMS
with chorizo & cherry tomato on toast
SEARED KING SCALLOPS
with pea puree, dry cured bacon & parsley cream (gfa)
Mains
J W LEES ALE BATTERED FRESH COD FILLET
served with tick cut chips, mushy peas, tartar sauce & a lemon wedge
HOMEMADE STEAK & JW LEES ALE PIE
with creamy mash or thick cut chips, mushy peas or garden peas & gravy
BREWERY TOWER BURGER
with a ground beef patty, pulled beef brisket, bacon & Cheddar served on toasted sourdough bun with skinny fries & coleslaw
TRADITIONAL CHEESE & ONION PIE
with thick cut chips, garden peas, Cheddar & chive sauce or gravy (v)
PIRI PIRI CHICKEN BURGER
on toasted sourdough bun with skinny fries, chilli jam & coleslaw
SLOW BRAISED LAMB SHANK
in its own cooking stock with seasonal greens and bubble & squeak (gfa)
CRISPY CONFIT DUCK LEG
buttered green beans, dauphinoise potatoes and orange & Cointreau sauce (gfa)
FISH CURRY
Scallops, prawns, salmon & seabass in our house curry sauce served with mango chutney, poppadom's & braised rice, chips or half & half (gfa)
WOODLAND MUSHROOM RISOTTO
with soft poached egg (v)
BUTTERNUT SQUASH & CHICKPEA BURGER
with vegan cheese melt avocado, burger relish & skinny fries (vg)
VEGETABLE CURRY
with aromatic Thai spices, rice and mango chutney
PUMPKIN & SAGE TORTELLINI
with shaved chestnuts, baby leaf spinach & olive oil (vg)
GRILLED 8OZ SIRLOIN STEAK
with thick cut chips, grilled mushroom, baked tomato & garden peas (gfa)
GRILLED 10OZ MAPLE CURED BACON CHOP
with thick cut chips, grilled mushroom, baked tomato, garden peas, glazed pineapple & fried egg
GRILLED 8OZ FILLET STEAK
with thick cut chips, flat cap mushroom & grilled tomato
ADD PEPPERCORN SAUCE / BERNAISE SAUCE/ ANGLESEY ARMS CURRY SAUCE
SURF YOUR TURF; ADD SAUTÉED GARLIC PRAWNS
SEASONAL GARDEN SALAD
Pickled beets, roasted squash, avocado, radish, cherry tomatoes & soft-boiled egg and mixed green leaves with your choice of house salad dressing: Olive oil & balsamic, Caesar dressing, honey & mustard or blue cheese dressing (gfa)
WITH GRIDDLED CHICKEN BREAST (GFA)
WITH HOT CHILLI BEEF (GFA)
WITH BAKED SALMON FILLET (GFA)
WITH GRIDDLED HALLOUMI
On the side
Thick cut chips & aoili (gfa)
Skinny chips & sea salt (gfa)
Sweet potato fries
Buttered seasonal Greens
messy chips
with pulled beef brisket & cheddar melt (gfa)
HALLOUMI FRIES
with sweet chilli dipping sauce (gfa)
Garlic and herb focaccia / with Cheddar melt
SEASONAL GARDEN SALAD
J W Lees ale battered onion rings
Baked cauliflower cheese (gfa)
Hot & Cold Sandwiches
Peeled prawns & Marie rose sauce (gfa)
on granary bread
Chicken BLT (gfa)
Triple toasted decker sandwich with grilled chicken breast, crispy lettuce, bacon, tomato & mayonaise. Served with fries & coleslaw
Philly cheese steak baguette
Fish finger butty
with tartar sauce & lemon
Cheese & ham toastie
on white or brown bloomer bread
Baked brie & avocado baguette
With roasted red peppers, chili jam, baby gem & tomato
ALL SANDWICHES ARE SERVED WITH SKINNY FRIES, COLESLAW AND SEASONAL SALAD
For Afters
Sticky Toffee Pudding
with toffee sauce & vanilla ice cream
Crème Brûlée
with mulled red berries & homemade shortbread biscuit
Triple chocolate brownie
with chocolate sauce & white chocolate ice cream
Apple crumble
Served with custard (may contain nuts)
Affogato (gfa)
Cheshire farm ice cream with a shot of espresso
Cheese Board
Selection of British cheeses, biscuits, fruit & Manchester Star Ale chutney
Cheshire Farm Ice Cream
Before ordering, please let our Manager know of any allergies or special dietary requirements. (V) Suitable for vegetarians, (vg) suitable for vegans, (gfa) gluten free alternative available. We are happy to serve many of our dishes as half portions for younger guests.
Starters
HOMEMADE SOUP OF THE DAY
with warm bread & butter (v/gfa)
Prawn cocktail
with toast & a lemon wedge (gfa)
Chicken liver pate
with red onion marmalade and toast
Cauliflower cheese croquettes
with chilli jam (v)
Mains
SUNDAY ROAST: CHOOSE FROM BEEF, TURKEY OR PORK OR SELECT A DUO OF MEATS (+£2 SUPPLEMENT), OR TRIO (+£3 SUPPLEMENT)
All served with a homemade Yorkshire pudding, roasted & mashed potatoes,
fresh seasonal vegetables & gravy (gfa)
Homemade nut roast
served with a homemade Yorkshire pudding, roasted & mashed potatoes, fresh seasonal vegetables & gravy (v)
Fish of the day
served with sautéed potatoes, buttered greens & a creamy pesto sauce
Slow braised lamb shank
served with a homemade Yorkshire pudding, roasted & mashed potatoes, fresh seasonal vegetables & gravy (gfa)
ADD PIGS IN BLANKETS OR CAULIFLOWER CHEESE
Desserts
Bara brith & butter pudding
with custard
Chocolate & brownie
with vanilla ice cream
HOMEMADE APPLE CRUMBLE
Served with custard
2 Scoops of sorbet
(Champagne, blood orange, lemon, wild cherry or raspberry)
2 courses £16.50 / 3 courses £20.00 (v) - suitable for vegetarians, (n) - contains nuts, gluten-free bread available. All our food is prepared in a kitchen where nuts, gluten and other allergens are present. If you suffer from any food related allergies, please inform a team member before placing your order.
THE MAIN EVENT
Home baked ham & eggs (GFA)
served with skinny fries or mashed potatoes & baked beans or garden peas. Upgrade to sweet potato fries for £1.00
Breaded chicken pieces with ketchup (GFA)
served with skinny fries or mashed potatoes & baked beans or garden peas. Upgrade to sweet potato fries for £1.00
Cheesy pizza baguette (V)
served with skinny fries or mashed potatoes & baked beans or garden peas. Upgrade to sweet potato fries for £1.00
Battered fish goujons (GFA)
served with skinny fries or mashed potatoes & baked beans or garden peas. Upgrade to sweet potato fries for £1.00
Grilled pork sausgaes
served with skinny fries or mashed potatoes & baked beans or garden peas. Upgrade to sweet potato fries for £1.00
Cheese salad with crunchy apple, celery sticks & mixed leaves (GFA)
TO FINISH
All childrens main meals come with two scoops of complimentary ice cream for dessert
Choose from vanilla, strawberry or chocolate (GFA)
To start
Homemade Soup of the Day
Served with warm bread (v) (gfa)
Garlic mushrooms
on a toasted organic bloomer (gfa)
Black pudding fritters
with English mustard mayo
Smoked mackerel pate
with toast
For mains
Pan fried sea Bass
with sauteed potatoes & lemon hollandaise (gfa)
Pie of the day
with thick cut chips mushy peas & gravy
Wild mushroom risotto
herb oil & shaved Grana Padano (gfa,)
Pan fried chicken breast
with grain mustard, bacon & Symmonds cider cream, served with sautéed potatoes (gfa)
Minute rump steak
served with fries & peppercorn sauce (£3 supplement)
To finish
Chocolate brownie
served with ice cream
Creme brulee (gfa)
2 scoops of Cheshire farm ice cream (gfa)
2 courses £12 3 courses for £14
AVAILABLE 13TH - 15TH FEBRUARY
3 COURSES £25 PER PERSON
STARTERS
Creamed woodland mushroom soup
with tarragon cream & truffle oil (v/gfa)
Glazed figs & whipped blue stilton
with salt roast beets & candied walnuts (v/gfa)
Seared scallops
with fennel slaw, anchovy fritters & roast garlic mayonnaise (gfa)
Aubergine "caviar", pink grapefruit & endive salad (vg/gfa)
Chicken liver parfait
with apple & ale chutney and toasted brioche (gfa)
MAINS
Roast monkfish wrapped in pancetta,
with creamed savoy cabbage & fondant potato (gfa)
Roast ratatouille vegetables, butter beans, tomato salsa & herb cous cous (vg)
Herb roasted chicken breast
with sauteed chorizo, gnocchi, spinach, rapeseed oil, pine nuts & shaved parmesan
Honey roast duck breast
with potato cake, spiced parsnip puree & red onion marmalade (gfa)
Grilled 8oz fillet steak
with thick cut chips, shallot & parsley butter, flat cap mushroom & grilled tomato (gfa)
DESSERTS
Classic crème brulee
with shortbread & vanilla ice cream (gfa)
Glazed lemon tart
with new season rhubarb & Pernod compote
Melting chocolate fondant
with clotted cream
Made for sharing;
melting chocolate fondant, classic crème brulee with shortbread, and glazed lemon tart
Selection of regional cheeses,
grapes, celery, apple & ale chutney and biscuits (gfa)
Three courses £25.00 Before ordering, please let our Manager know of any allergies or special dietary requirements. (v) Suitable for vegetarians, (vg) suitable for vegans, (gfa) gluten free alternative available.
Breakfast
Sausage and bacon butties
with HP sauce or ketchup (Vegetarian sausage available)
Sandwiches & Chips
Freshly prepared sandwiches
with thick cut chips
Hot Dishes
Served with thick cut chips, coleslaw & tossed salad leaves
Choose from:
Homemade beef lasagne
Ale battered fish with mushy peas, lemon & tartar sauce
Vegetarian lasagne (v)
Lancashire hot pot & pickles
Chicken Jalfrezi curry, rice & condiments
Meat & potato pie with red cabbage
Cheese & onion pie (v)
Sausage, mash & onion gravy
Chilli con carne with rice
Buffet 1
Selection of sandwiches
roast beef, home baked ham, egg mayonnaise (v), Crumbly Lancashire cheese & chutney (v), tuna & sweetcorn mayonnaise
Sausage rolls
& HP sauce
Southern fried chicken strips
with BBQ dip
Mini potato skins filled with bacon, Cheddar & MPA rarebit
Sun blush tomato quiche (v)
Buffet 2
Selection of sandwiches
smoked salmon & cucumber, prawns & Marie Rose sauce, roast turkey, roast beef, home baked ham, crumbly Lancashire cheese & chutney (v), egg mayonnaise & watercress (v), tuna & sweetcorn mayonnaise
Chipolatas in honey & mustard glaze
Sun blush tomato quiche (v)
Garlic baguette (v)
Ale battered fish goujons
& tartar sauce
Sausage rolls
& HP sauce
Southern fried chicken strips
with BBQ dip
Add the following to your buffet
Tossed seasonal salad
Coleslaw
Garlic bread
Thick cut chips & garlic mayonnaise
Sausage rolls & HP sauce
Chicken tandoori bites with mint yoghurt
Ale battered fish goujons & tartar sauce
Mini potato skins filled with bacon, Cheddar & MPA rarebit
Quiche Lorraine
Selection of samosas
Crispy crumb garlic mushrooms & aioli
Baked goats cheese crumpets (v)
Beetroot falafel & sweet chilli dipping sauce
Hot & spicy breaded prawns & Marie Rose dip
Pork pie & piccalilli
Afternoon Tea
Simple sandwiches
roast beef, home baked ham, egg mayonnaise & watercress (v), crumbly Lancashire cheese & chutney (v), tuna & sweetcorn mayonnaise
Baked scones with preserves & clotted cream, selected cakes & pastries; lemon drizzle cake, Victoria sponge, chocolate brownie & Danish pastries
Puddings
Choose from the following:
Chocolate fudge cake
Sticky toffee pudding & toffee sauce
Vanilla cheesecake
Hot apple pie & custard
Seasonal fruit crumble & custard
Hot Drinks
Add freshly brewed tea & coffee to any buffet
Planning a party? You’ve come to the right place. Whether it’s a fully catered Birthday bash, celebratory drinks & canapés, or a business brunch, we’ve got a variety of options to suit every occasion. All of our buffet menus can be adapted to suit your requirements. Pricing is per person. (v) suitable for vegetarians. Please speak to a team member for a gluten free menu. All our food is prepared in a kitchen where nuts, gluten & other allergens are present. If you suffer from any food related allergies, please inform a member of our team. Full allergen information is available on request. To book, or to ask about date availability, please speak to a member of the team. Ideal for: * Parties * Christenings * Celebrations of life * Weddings * Anniversaries * Meetings
£25 PER PERSON
TO START
Roast tomato & red pepper soup
with walnut pesto
Melting smocked haddock fishcake
with buttered spinach & parsley cream
Seasonal melon, orange & grapefruit cocktail
with Prosecco blush sorbet (v)
Chicken & ham hock rillet
with beetroot relish & toast
Goats cheese & sticky onion turnover
with green leaf & apple salad
MAINS
Roast aged British beef
& horseradish sauce
Roast pork loin
with apple compote, crackling & cider gravy
Butter basted roast turkey breast
with sage & onion stuffing, pigs in blankets & cranberry sauce
All our roasts are served with goose fat roasties, honey roast root vegetables, buttered broccoli, Yorkshire pudding and gravy
Pumpkin & sage tortelloni
with roast butternut squash chopped chestnuts & rapeseed oil (vg)
Herb crusted salmon fillet
with crushed new potatoes, buttered spring greens, lemon and dill crème friache
Roast lamb rump
with creamed savoy cabbage, bacon lardons, potato gratin & port wine gravy
Mushroom, leek & creamy stilton pot pie
with seasonal spring greens and roast potatoes (v)
PUDDINGS
Sticky toffee pudding
with toffee sauce & Cheshire Farm vanilla ice cream
Lemon Posset
with orange curd and shortbread crumb
New season rhubarb & Pernod compote
with oat crumble biscuit and Cheshire Farm vanilla ice cream
Triple chocolate brownie
with chocolate sauce and white chocolate ice cream
Selection of British cheeses
with apple ale chutney, celery, grapes & biscuits
Opening Hours
- Monday to Thursday from 12am– 11pm
- Friday - Saturday 12pm – 12am
- Sunday 12pm - 10.30pm
Food Service Hours
- Sunday – Thursday 12pm – 9pm
- Friday & Saturday 12pm - 10pm
Breakfast
- Monday - Friday 7.30am – 9.30am
- Saturday - Sunday 8.00am – 10.00am