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Valentines Day is always a popular night at The Custom House so book early to avaoid disappoointment

Our regular Day and Evening menus are available in the restaurant as well as our set menu with Early Bird offer.

For those looking for something extra special try our seductive Blue Room 5 course menu

Day

DAY MENU

available 12 noon to 6.30pm daily

Note: Lunch items (soups, rustics, jackets and baguettes) finish at 5pm 
 
Soup & Filled Half Baguette with Salad Garnish
(vegetarian option always available)
choice of
mixed cheddar V £4.35
cheese savoury V £4.55
ham £4.75
tuna crunch £4.75

Rustic Sandwich
a multi grain or white baguette served with homemade coleslaw and salad garnish with a classic french dressing
with mixed cheddar cheese V £4.45
with mixed cheddar cheese savoury V £4.65
with ham £5.25
with coronation chicken and mango £5.25
with tuna crunch £5.25
with prawns marie and rose sauce £5.95

Filled Potatoes
oven baked potatoes served with homemade coleslaw and salad garnish with a classic french dressing
with butter V £3.65
with mixed cheddar cheese V £4.45
with mixed cheddar cheese savoury V £4.65
with coronation chicken and mango £5.25
with tuna crunch £5.25
with prawns and marie rose sauce £5.95
with spicy mexican chilli (fairly hot) £5.50
with vegetable and mixed bean curry V £5.25

Hot Baguettes
a multi grain or white baguette served with a crisp mixed leaf salad and fries
with bacon, lettuce and tomato £5.25
with slices of sage roasted chicken, apple chutney and gravy £5.95
with a tender 5oz sirloin steak sauteed with mushrooms and onions £6.95


Starters

Chef’s Homemade Soup of the Day V £3.75
served with a freshly baked bread

Garlic Mushrooms V £4.95
fresh button mushrooms sautéed in garlic, onions and white wine, finished with cream and served with garlic herb bread

Custom House Prawn Salad £5.65
plump pink prawns bound in our own seafood dressing, served with crisp seasonal salad and freshly baked bread
  
Greek Salad V £5.45
a classic greek salad of sweet cherry tomatoes, black olives, feta cheese, red onions and fresh basil tossed with crisp mixed salad leaves and a mustard dressing
  
Haddock and Smoked Pancetta Fishcakes £5.65
succulent flakes of the finest haddock, diced smoked pancetta, spring onions, fresh chillies and lemon zest, pan fried and served with a sweet chilli salsa and a crisp mixed leaf salad

Grilled Goats Cheese Salad V n £5.65
goats cheese marinated in chillies, garlic and olive oil, grilled and served with a crisp salad and a fresh basil pesto dressing
    
Feta, Walnut and Asparagus Salad V n £5.65
grilled spears of asparagus mixed with chunks of toasted greek feta cheese, tossed with walnuts, fresh rocket and cherry tomatoes drizzled with a lemon and honey mustard dressing
    
Moules Marinieres £6.10
bantry bay mussels steamed with lemon, garlic and white wine, finished with cream and freshly chopped parsley, served with freshly baked bread

Sautéed Chicken Livers £5.65

chicken livers with bacon, shallots, garlic, fresh thyme and sliced mushrooms, flamed in brandy, finished in a rich cream sauce and served with a timbale of basmati rice


Mains

Ciabatta
stone baked ciabatta bread served with crisp salad and fries
with brie, pesto, sweet cherry tomatoes, garlic, olives and rocket V n £6.95
with cajun chicken, roasted tomatoes, pimentos, red onions and mozzarella £6.95

Lasagne Verdi £8.25
mince beef, tomatoes, onions, garlic and oregano layered with lasagne verdi and topped with a smooth cheese sauce and a sprinkling of cheddar and mozzarella, served with garlic ciabatta and a crisp green sala

Chicken Caesar Salad £6.95
slices of char grilled chicken with lardons of bacon, anchovy fillets and cos lettuce leaves, garlic croutons and fresh parmesan cheese shavings in a light caesar dressing

Hamilton Squash V £8.95
butternut squash stuffed with basmati rice, mixed beans, sun dried tomatoes, chilli, garlic and coriander, oven baked and served with a crisp mixed leaf salad and baby potatoes

Aubergine Parmagiana V £8.25
tender slices of aubergine layered with mozzarella, fresh parmesan, basil and a rustic tomato sauce, served with a mixed leaf salad and garlic ciabatta

Cumberland Mash £8.25
lightly spiced cumberland sausage served on a creamy mash with a rich french onion gravy and fresh market vegetables

Lakeland Steak Burger £7.75
char grilled 8oz steak burger made with prime local beef, topped with sautéed onions and mushrooms, served in a floured bap with chunky chips, salad garnish and a roasted red pepper and tomato chutney

Mexican Beef Chilli £8.25
sautéed minced beef with garlic, onions, chillies, jalapeno peppers and mixed beans in a spicy tomato sauce served with basmati rice, chilli nachos and salad garnish (fairly hot)

Deluxe Chicken Piri Piri Burger £7.95
butterfly of chicken coated in piri piri seasoning, pan-fried and served in a floured bap with a sweet chilli, sour cream and guacamole dressing, with chunky chips and salad garnish

Fish ‘n’ Chips £8.50
fresh fillet of haddock coated in our own beer batter, deep-fried until golden brown, served with chunky chips and a homemade tartare sauce

Lemon and Parsley Breaded Chicken £11.95
breast of chicken coated in lemon and parsley breadcrumbs, pan fried and served with a mixed green salad, a homemade spicy tomato salsa and chunky chips

Custom House Beef Stroganoff £12.95
tender pieces of prime beef flamed in brandy, sautéed with garlic, paprika, onions and mushrooms in a rich cream sauce, served with basmati rice and vegetables


Side Orders

Cajun Potato Wedges
potato wedges dusted with cajun spices served with a choice of either: guacamole or spicy tomato salsa or a sour cream and chive dressing plain V £3.25
topped with spring onion and melted mozzarella V £3.95
topped with bacon and melted mozzarella £4.25

Mexican Nachos V £4.75
spicy tortilla chips topped with fresh tomto salsa, green jalapeno peppers and melted cheese, served with guacamole

Nachos & Dips V £3.75
a bowl of spicy chilli corn tortilla chips served with a trio of dips:
spicy tomato salsa, guacamole and a sour cream & chive dressing

French Fries or Baby Potatoes or Panache of Vegetables V £2.50

Homemade Coleslaw V £1.60

Side Salad V £2.60
with mixed salad leaves, olives, sweet cherry tomatoes, cucumber and red onions with roasted garlic croutons and a classic french dressing

Bowl of Olives V £2.25
black pitted olives drizzled with garlic oil


Specials from £4.50

Penne alla Carbonara £4.50
penne pasta with bacon, onions, garlic and parmesan in a cream and white wine sauce

Penne al Sugo di Tonno £4.50
penne pasta, tuna, peppers, onions, garlic, chilli and lemon in a white wine and tomato sauc

Penne Vegetariana V £4.50
penne pasta, peppers, onions, mushrooms, chilli and garlic in a tomato and basil sauce

Penne Spicy Sausage £4.50
penne pasta, pepperoni, onions, chilli and garlic in a spicy tomato sauce

Penne con Caprino V n £4.50
penne pasta, goats cheese, onions, fresh pesto and basil in a white wine and cream sauce

Penne Amatriciana £4.50
penne pasta, bacon, onions, garlic, rosemary and chilli in a red wine and tomato sauce

Penne alla Pancetta £4.50
penne pasta, bacon, leeks, onions and garlic in a white wine and cream sauce topped with mozzarella and oven baked

Penne Romana £4.50
penne pasta, ham, onions, garlic and mushrooms in a cream and tomato sauce

Penne Custom House n £4.50
penne pasta with bacon, peppers, onions and spinach in a chilli, garlic, white wine and cream sauce with a hint of pesto

Penne Sicilian £4.50
penne pasta, onions, garlic, chilli and lemon with olives and anchovy fillets in a basil tomato sauce topped with mozzarella and oven baked

Penne Fegatine £4.50
penne pasta and chicken livers in a rich creamy bacon, onions and garlic sauce

Penne alla Panna £4.50
penne pasta, onions, garlic, mushrooms, bacon, parmesan and herbs in a creamy white wine sauce topped with mozzarella and oven baked

Chilli Nachos £4.95
nachos topped with a spicy mexican chilli and melted cheese

Ciabatta Pizza & Fries
tomato, peppers, mushroom and mozzarella V £4.50
tomato, ham, mushroom and mozzarella £4.50
tomato, ham, pineapple and mozzarella £4.50 tomato, pepperoni and mozzarella £4.50

American Cheeseburger & Fries £4.60
prime 4oz beef burger grilled with cheese and topped with tomato, shredded lettuce, and a lightly spiced hamburger relish served in a fresh floured bap with chunky chips 

Yorkshire Devil £5.25
giant size yorkshire pudding with sautéed chicken livers, bacon, onions and garlic in a spicy chilli and tomato sauce served with creamy mash and salad garnish

Cheesy Fries V
large fries topped:
with sweet chilli sauce and melted cheese £3.95
with BBQ sauce and melted cheese £3.95

Ciabatta Garlic Bread V single/ double
with garlic and parsley butter £1.45 / £2.55
with garlic and parsley butter, tomato and chilli £1.65 / £2.95
with garlic and parsley butter, topped with mozzarella cheese £1.95 / £3.55

V- vegetarian
n - contains nuts

Evening

EVENING MENU

available from 6.30pm

Starters

Chef’s Homemade Soup of the Day V £3.75
served with a freshly baked bread roll

Garlic Mushrooms V £4.95
fresh button mushrooms sautéed in garlic, onions and white wine, finished with cream and served with a garlic herb bread

Greek Salad V £5.45
a classic greek salad of sweet cherry tomatoes, black olives, feta cheese, red onions and fresh basil tossed with crisp mixed salad leaves and a mustard dressing

Custom House Prawn Salad £5.65
plump pink prawns bound in our own seafood dressing, served with crisp seasonal salad and a freshly baked bread roll

Feta, Walnut and Asparagus Salad V £5.65
grilled spears of asparagus mixed with chunks of toasted feta cheese, tossed with walnuts, fresh rocket and cherry tomatoes drizzled with a lemon and honey mustard dressing

Sautéed Chicken Livers £5.65
with bacon, shallots, garlic, thyme and sliced mushrooms, flamed in brandy, finished in a rich cream sauce and served with a timbale of basmati rice

Grilled Goats Cheese Salad V n £5.65
goats cheese marinated in chillies, garlic and olive oil grilled and served with a crisp salad and a fresh basil pesto dressing

Moules Marinieres £6.10
bantry bay mussels steamed with lemon, garlic and white wine, finished with cream and freshly chopped parsley, served with a freshly baked bread

Haddock and Smoked Pancetta Fishcakes £5.65
succulent flakes of the finest haddock, diced smoked pancetta, spring onions fresh chillies and lemon zest, pan fried and served with a sweet chilli salsa and a crisp mixed leaf salad

Spicy Pak Choi Chicken £5.95
strips of chicken breast pan fried with spring onions, chilli, garlic and pak choi, drizzled with a ginger and soy dressing

Wok Fried King Prawns £5.95
succulent king prawns wok fried with spring onions, garlic, mixed peppers, pak choi and bean sprouts glazed in a spiced sweet and sour sauce

King Scallop with Black Pudding £6.95
a trio of flash fried king sauteed with onions and cubes of black pudding served with Custom House chicken consomme

Mains

Aubergine Parmagiana V £8.25
tender slices of aubergine layered with mozzarella, fresh parmesan, basil and a rustic tomato sauce, served with a mixed leaf salad and garlic ciabatta

Hamilton Squash V £8.95
butternut squash stuffed with basmati rice, mixed beans, sun dried tomatoes, chilli, garlic and coriander, oven baked and served with a mixed leaf salad and baby potatoes

Red Snapper V £12.95
prime red snapper simply grilled and placed on crushed lemon scented potatoes dizzled with an exotic mango and advocado salsa, served with fresh market vegetables

Chicken Butterfly £12.25
pan fried split breast of chicken sautéed with onions, mushrooms and bacon in a creamy white wine sauce served with a choice potatoes and fresh market vegetables

Lemon and Parsley Breaded Chicken £11.95
breast of chicken coated in lemon and parsley breadcrumbs, pan fried and served with a mixed green salad, a homemade spicy tomato salsa and chunky chips

Peppered Escallops of Pork £12.75
succulent escallops of pork fillet, pan fried with shallots and flamed in brandy, topped with an au poivre sauce on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes and served with fresh market vegetables

Fillet of Lamb Vierge n £13.50
new season lamb fillet seared pink with fresh garlic and thyme served with pistachio nut mashed potatoes, sauce vierge and fresh market vegetables

Honey Roasted Duck £13.95
pan seared breast of barbary duck served on a bed of honey and thyme roast potatoes with a fresh redcurrant jus and market vegetables

Prime Fillet Steak Medallions £14.95
local centre cut prime beef medallions coated in crushed peppercorns, pan fried and topped with carmalised shallots finished in a horseradish creme fraiche served with parsnip mash and fresh market vegetables
 
Fish ‘n’ Chips £8.50
fresh fillet of haddock coated in our own beer batter, deep fried until golden brown, served with chunky chips, salad garnish and a homemade tartare sauce

Pave of Scottish Salmon n £12.95
seared pave of scottish salmon topped with a fresh mediterranean bread crumb, roasted cherry tomatoes and a red pesto dressing, served with baby potatoes and wilted spinach

Lemon and Dill Swordfish £13.50
prime grilled swordfish steak, topped with plump tiger prawns served on a bed of asparagus spears, drizzled with a lemon and dill butter served with baby potatoes

Prime Fillet Steak Diane £16.95
local 8oz centre cut prime beef fillet cooked to your liking with mushrooms, shallots and french mustard, flamed in brandy and served with straw and baby potatoes and fresh market vegetables

Blue Cheese Sirloin £14.25
local 10oz centre cut sirloin steak cooked to your liking, flamed in brandy and glazed with a stilton cheese and parsley butter served with fresh market vegetables and a choice of potatoes

Classic Sirloin Steak £14.50
local 10oz centre cut sirloin steak cooked to your liking with a tomato, mushroom and onion garni, served with a choice of potatoes and fresh market vegetables

Custom House Beef Stroganoff £12.95
tender pieces of prime beef flamed in brandy, sautéed with garlic, paprika, onions and mushrooms in a rich cream sauce, served with basmati rice and vegetables

Lakeland Steak Burger £7.75
char grilled 8oz steak burger made with prime local beef, topped with sautéed onions and mushrooms, served in a floured bap with chunky chips, salad garnish and a tomato and roasted red pepper chutney

Mexican Beef Chilli £8.25
sautéed minced beef with garlic, onions, chillies, jalapeno peppers and mixed beans in a spicy tomato sauce served with basmati rice, chilli nachos and salad garnish (fairly hot)

Lasagne Verdi £8.25
mince beef, tomatoes, onions, garlic and oregano layered with lasagne verdi and topped with a smooth cheese sauce and a sprinkling of cheddar and mozzarella, served with garlic ciabatta and a crisp green salad

Cumberland Mash £8.25
lightly spiced cumberland sausage served on a creamy mash with a rich french onion gravy and fresh market vegetables

Prawn alla Pollo Bona Rosa £9.50
penne pasta with tiger prawns, chicken breast, onions, garlic and coriander in a tomato and cream sauce

Steak & Mushroom Pasta £8.50
penne pasta tossed with prime beef, button mushrooms, onions and garlic flamed in a brandy cream sauce and topped with fresh parmesan cheese

Penne alla Pancetta £6.95
penne pasta, bacon, leeks, onions and garlic in a white wine and cream sauce topped with mozzarella and oven baked

Chicken Arrabiata £8.75
penne pasta with succulent chicken breast pieces in a spicy tomato sauce with chillies, garlic, fresh oregano and black olives

Penne Custom House n £6.95
penne pasta with bacon, peppers, onions and spinach in a chilli, garlic, white wine and cream sauce with a hint of pesto

All weights approximate uncooked

If preferred, steaks may be ordered without a sauce
 

SIDE ORDERS

Pepper or Diane Sauce £1.95

French Fries or Baby Potatoes V £2.50

Panache of Vegetables V £2.50

Side Salad V £2.60
with mixed salad leaves, olives, sweet cherry tomatoes, cucumber and red onions with roasted garlic croutons and a classic french dressing

Ciabatta Garlic Bread V single/double
with garlic and parsley butter £1.45 / £2.55
with garlic and parsley butter, tomato and chilli £1.65 / £2.95
with garlic and parsley butter, topped with mozzarella cheese £1.95 / £3.55

Nachos & Dips V £3.75
a bowl of spicy chilli corn tortilla chips served with a trio of dips:
spicy tomato salsa, guacamole and a sour cream & chive dressing

Bowl of Olives V £2.25
black pitted olives drizzled with garlic oil

Cajun Potato Wedges V £3.25
potato wedges dusted with cajun spices served with a choice of either: guacamole or spicy tomato salsa or a sour cream and chive dressing


V- vegetarian
n - contains nuts

Early Bird

CHRISTMAS Set Menu

Menu to follow

Chefs Choice

 

CHRISTMAS CHEF'S CHOICE

 
menu to follow 

 

Blue Room

 4 Course Christmas Party Menu

in the Blue Room

Arrival 7.00pm to be seated for a 7.30pm prompt service

£25.95 including disco & DJ

(when the total of all parties on each evening is 30 or more)
 
 
Fantail of Galia Melon with Pearls of Strawberry Sorbet v

served with a fresh mango and redcurrant coulis

Cream of Mushroom Soup v

with wild and button mushrooms served with a duo of mushroom pâté crostini

Prawn and Smoked Salmon Salad

plump icelandic prawns combined with shredded smoked salmon,

served with fresh endive salad dressed with a sour cream and chive dressing

Brie, Beetroot and Asparagus Salad v n

oven roasted slices of beetroot with asparagus and french brie cheese served

with a red chard salad drizzled with a home made pine nut oil

Smoked Duck and Pancetta Salad n

slices of smoked barbury duck served with pancetta, buttered savoy

cabbage and roasted chestnuts, finished with a balsamic dressing

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Roast Strip Loin of Beef

prime roast beef served with beef gravy and home made yorkshire pudding

Roast Breast of Chicken

pan seared split breast of chicken served on a creamy bacon, mushroom and leek fricassee

Traditional Roast Turkey

succulent festive roast turkey with all the traditional trimmings and a rich turkey jus

Roast Fillet of Salmon

pave of scottish salmon served with tiger prawns and an avocado and a coriander salsa
Stuffed Red Peppers v n
a duo of red peppers stuffed with cranberries, rocket, walnuts and creamy gorgonzola
 cheese, roasted and served with a quenelle of sweet potato puree
 
all main courses served with a panache of vegetables, baby and roasted potatoes
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Almond Brandy Mocha
a rich dessert of ground almonds combined with fresh dairy cream,
french brandy and a hint of italian coffee served with a homemade chocolate sauce
Strawberry Cheesecake
a light and creamy cheesecake flavoured with strawberries and  set on a shortcake biscuit crumb base

Baileys Chocolate Mousse

 

swirls of decadent white and milk chocolate mousse laced with baileys irish cream,
served with crisp rolled wafers
 

Christmas Pudding with Homemade Brandy Sauce

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Coffee, Mince Pies & Chocolates

 

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