Browns

ESTABLISHED 1973

APERITIFS

S TA RT E R S 125ml glass

BROWNS CHAMPAGNE 7.25 COCKTAIL Our twist on the classic with Cointreau and Courvoisier VSOP Exclusif and an Angostura infused sugar cube

SOUP OF THE DAY home-made and served with fresh crusty bread

4.50

SLOW ROASTED PEPPERS with plum and sweet cherry tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil

5.50

CORNISH SARDINES grilled fillets served with sliced beef tomato, olive tapenade and caper berries

7.95 / 5.50

KIR ROYALE Champagne with crème de cassis

6.85

GIANT FRESH WATER PRAWNS butterfly grilled with fresh lemon and garlic

7.00 7.50

CLASSIC BELLINI white peach and Prosecco

4.95

HALF A DOZEN FRESH OYSTERS with shallot vinegar, lemon and Tabasco - to ensure absolute freshness these are subject to availability

6.85

PAN FRIED BUTTON MUSHROOMS with brioche and a cream, brandy and smoked paprika sauce

5.85

BROWNS BELLINI for those whose bubbly must be French, Champagne and white peach

AIR DRIED PROSCIUTTO HAM with celeriac coleslaw, walnuts and dressed mixed leaves

5.90

CHAM CHAM Champagne and Chambord Raspberry Liqueur

7.00

GRILLED SOMERSET GOATS CHEESE with a dressed fig, hazelnut and mixed leaf salad

6.85 6.75

PIMMS ROYALE Pimms No 1 and Champagne with a strawberry garnish

7.00

DUCK & PISTACHIO TERRINE with toasted ciabatta and an orange and onion marmalade PAN SEARED SCALLOPS with bacon, spinach a confit of sweet peppers

8.00

CRAB & AVOCADO SALAD crab meat with crème fraîche, a touch of lemon, parsley and chives served with dressed mixed leaves and ripe avocado

6.50

CHILLED WHITE PORT & 3.75 FENTIMANS TONIC with fresh mint and lime - a deliciously different and refreshing drink GRAND ESPRIT 4.00 a refreshing blend of Grand Marnier, elderflower cordial, soda and fruit garnish - also available in a pitcher to share with friends CAMPARI & FRESH ORANGE 3.85 the classic Campari, refreshing and fruity ELDERFLOWER & CUCUMBER COLLINS Hendrick’s Gin, elderflower cordial, lemon and soda

5.65

SIDES BROWNS HOUSE SALAD with choice of • oil and balsamic • yoghurt, mustard and herb • blue cheese dressings

FISH & SALADS FRESH FISH OF THE DAY our chef will source the best catch of the day cooked fresh to order (market price - please see blackboard) SALMON SALAD kiln cured salmon with dressed mixed leaves, spring onions, butternut squash, roasted beetroot and crème fraîche

9.50

SEAFOOD PLATTER chargrilled prawn skewer, kiln cured salmon, sweet roll-mop, marinated anchovies, crab claws, smoked mackerel and Browns crab mix

9.75

SKATE WING grilled with a parsley and caper butter, served with new potatoes 12.50 BROWNS SMOKED FISHCAKES with a lemon hollandaise and dressed mixed leaves

9.95

CHARGRILLED CHICKEN SALAD with grilled pear, pine nuts, apricots, pumpkin seeds, tomato and cous cous with dressed mixed leaves

10.75

PRAWN & CHORIZO LINGUINE pan-fried butterflied tiger prawns tossed with linguine in a tomato and chorizo sauce

9.85

ROAST MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE TART with shallot and thyme pastry, black olive tapenade and fresh rocket

8.85

CHICKEN SCHNITZEL panfried breaded chicken breast served with a poached egg and a tomato, onion and herb salad

10.50 12.50

2.50

FRENCH BEANS

2.50

CHANTENAY CARROTS with

2.50

CHARGRILLED PORK CUTLET with crispy sage, dauphinoise potatoes and watercress

MASHED/NEW POTATOES

2.50

CALVES LIVER AND BACON with mashed potato and a green peppercorn sauce 13.85

CHIPS crisp and seasoned

2.50

DAUPHINOISE POTATOES

3.00

GRILLED CHICKEN topped with prosciutto and taleggio cheese with hollandaise and chips

11.75

STEAK, MUSHROOM & GUINNESS PIE with French beans and mashed potato

SOME OF OUR DISHES MAY CONTAIN NUTS If you would like any further nutritional information on any of our dishes, please speak to your server.

5.85 5.35

BREAKFAST & BRUNCH TRADITIONAL BREAKFAST 7.25 dry cured beech smoked back bacon, Cumberland sausage, free range eggs, grilled tomato, mushrooms, baked beans and black pudding served with toasted ciabatta FRESH MELON & PINEAPPLE with Greek style yoghurt and berries

3.75

EGGS BENEDICT toasted 4.00 / 7.00 English muffin, ham, poached free range egg and hollandaise or EGGS FLORENTINE with baby spinach or EGGS ROYALE with smoked Scottish salmon

BROWNS BACON SANDWICH 3.75 with dry cured beech smoked back bacon

CREAMED SPINACH

Two courses for £10.95 available from 4pm to 6.30pm, please ask your server for details

4.85 5.85

MAIN DISHES 2.85

You do not actually need to be going to the theatre to enjoy this early evening menu, perfect for a quick post work meal, with the family after school or following a days shopping!

FLATBREADS thin and crisp, topped with: • Garlic, Rocket and Parmesan • Prosciutto, Chorizo, Mozzarella and Roasted Peppers • Duck and Pineapple with plum sauce • Black Olive, Anchovy and Onion

7.50

FISH & CHIPS tempura battered cod with minted mushy peas and tartar sauce 10.75

BREAD BOARD SELECTION

B ROW N S P R E - T H E AT R E MENU

CAMEMBERT box baked with rosemary and garlic served with grapes and crusty bread

10.00 10.75 11.50

SAUSAGE SANDWICH with Connoisseurs award winning Cumberland sausages

VEGETARIAN DAILY SPECIAL your server will inform you of today’s specials

parsley butter

ANTIPASTI PLATES served with a bowl of fresh breads • Vegetarian • Italian Meat • Seafood

served until 12 noon daily

BAKED SOY SALMON with chargrilled pak choi, button and shiitake mushrooms 12.50 2.85

APPETISERS TO S H A R E

6.50 / 8.85

BROWNS BACON CHEESE BURGER with crisp streaky dry cured smoked bacon and Emmental served with iceburg, red onion, beef tomato, pickle, celeriac coleslaw and chips

10.50

CHICKEN SANDWICH with crisp streaky dry cured smoked bacon, baby spinach, tomato and mayonnaise served with chips

8.75

ROAST HALF OF DUCK with an orange sauce, new potatoes and French beans

14.95

SLOWLY BRAISED PORK with black pudding and crisped bacon served with mashed potato and sage gravy

10.75

RACK OF LAMB served with an individual shepherd’s pie and winter greens

14.75

28 DAY AGED RIB EYE STEAK chargrilled 10oz steak served with chips and watercress

15.95

CHARGRILLED FILLET STEAK prime 8oz steak with grilled mushroom, tomato, watercress and chips

18.25

ADD BÉARNAISE OR PEPPERCORN SAUCE TO YOUR STEAK TWO GIANT FRESH WATER PRAWNS WITH YOUR STEAK

FREE RANGE SCRAMBLED EGGS on toasted sour dough

4.00

CROISSANT with strawberry jam and butter

1.75

GRANOLA toasted oats with raisins and honey, served with chilled or steamed milk

1.75

BROWNS BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE 3.50 orange, mango, banana, honey, yoghurt and granola

9.95

RICOTTA & ASPARAGUS STUFFED PASTA with chargrilled artichokes and baby leaf spinach

0.95 3.75

3.75

B ROW N S AFTERNOON T E A served 2 until 5.30pm A selection of sandwiches, scones, cakes and pastries please ask for details

S U N D AY ROA S T WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS EVERY SUNDAY Choose from Roast Sirloin of Beef or our Roast of the Day - please see blackboard for details An optional service charge of 10% will be added to parties of 5 or more, which goes directly to the team who serve you.