Fine French restaurant with rooms
We’re a foodie’s destination, where refined tastes visit for our flavour-intense cooking – and return for the service they’ve enjoyed. Or stay in one of our unique boutique bedrooms and use us as a base to discover the wonders of Lancaster.
We believe it’s our mission to surprise and delight, and ensure everyone walks out with a smile on their face, wondering when they can do it all again.
Our menu changes every day and with the seasons, and every plate is cooked to order. We’re not fussy or tricksy, just skilled, imaginative and full of the unexpected.
We’re proud to be Lancaster’s No.1 restaurant – with nearly 2000 reviews on TripAdvisor.
À La Carte menu
CHRISTMAS EARLY BIRD | Monday - Saturday | 5:00-6:00pm
CHOOSE FROM OUR CHRISTMAS PARTY MENU £42.50 & RECEIVE A £5 DISCOUNT
2 COURSES £37.50
Festive tipple | The Partridge & Pear Tree £13
Spiced Pear Gin | Grand Marnier | Quince | Lemon | Cinnamon.
Appetisers
CUMBERLAND CHIPOLATAS, CHORIZO & smoked BACON £7 Pan-fried with garlic and onion | Parsley butter
marinated olives (GF) £6 Finely diced onions | Peppers, garlic & sun-blushed tomatoes
olive oil dip (GF) £5 Balsamic reduction and Parmesan
PORT OF LANCASTER SMOKED PRAWNS (GF) £8 Shell on smoked prawns | Sauteed in garlic & pernod butter
Starters
SOUP (GF*) £9.50
Roasted red pepper & tomato | Emmental cheese crostini
Wine pairing | Claude Val Rouge (FR) 125ml £5
escargots de bourgogne (GF) £13
Dozen snails baked in shell with French garlic, parsley & Pernod butter
Wine pairing | Les Tannes Chardonnay (FR) £5.50 125ml
frogs legs À la basquaise (GF*) £13
Sautéed with onion, garlic, roasted red pepper, cherry tomatoes and chorizo | Baked ciabatta | Aioli
Wine pairing | Gavi, Antario (IT) 125ml £6
Baked garlic ciabatta £9
Garlic, parsley, pernod butter | Melted Parmesan
Wine pairing | Pinot Grigio (IT) £6
confit pork belly (GF*) £11
Wild mushroom, chorizo picante & lingot du Nord cassoulet | Black pudding soil | Caramelised apple purée
Wine pairing | Malbec, La Forge Estate (Fr) 125ml £7
moules Marinière (GF) £11
Rope grown Shetland mussels steamed in white wine & garlic | Dash of cream | Lemon & parsley
Wine pairing | Picpoul De Pinet (FR) 125ml £6
panko breaded brie £11
Apple julienne, endive, pomegranate & candied walnut | Aged balsamic | Fig, apricot & pear compote
Wine pairing | Sauvignon Blanc, Altitudes Reserva (CH) 125ml £5.50
Mains
Steak French style. Rare is red, Medium is pink. Medium Well is a little pink. Well done is cooked through.
Served with Dauphinoise Potatoes to share.
CHOOSE ADDITIONAL SIDES TO COMPLIMENT.
chargrilled LANCASHIRE BEEF FILLET 8OZ (GF*) £42
French beans wrapped in streaky bacon | Tomato Provençale | Tempura enoki mushroom | Horseradish Béarnaise
Wine pairing | Malbec, La Forge Estate (Fr) 125ml £7
chargrilled BRITISH WAGYU SIRLOIN STEAK 8OZ (GF*) £40
French beans wrapped in streaky bacon | Tomato Provençale | Tempura enoki mushroom | Horseradish Béarnaise
Wine pairing | Malbec, La Forge Estate (Fr) 125ml £7
PANFRIED chicken suprême (GF*) £28
Roasted parmentier root vegetables | Courgette Velouté | Prosciutto ham & goats cheese croquette | Wholegrain mustard jus
Wine pairing | Pinot Noir, Domaine Ferrandiere (FR) 125ml £7
moules Marinière & frites (GF*) £27
Rope grown Shetland mussels steamed in white wine & garlic | Dash of cream | Lemon & parsley | French fries
Wine pairing | Picpoul De Pinet (FR) 125ml £6
CHARGRILLED norwegian salmon £30
Mange-tout, sun-blushed tomato, fennel, rocket & watercress salad | Tzatziki dip | Sauce vierge | Chargrilled tiger prawns
Wine pairing | Les Tannes Chardonnay (FR) £5.50 125ml
GRILLED WHOLE north coast LOBSTER (GF*) £8.50/100Gr
Stuffed with classic French garlic, parsley & Pernod butter | Hand cut fries and aïoli (Average lobster price is £48)
Wine pairing | Picpoul De Pinet (FR) 125ml £6
Wild Mushroom Gnocchi £21
White wine, garlic + Bleu d'Auvergne cream sauce | Spinach + Leek | Toasted Pistachios | Tempura goat's cheese
Wine pairing | Claude Val Blanc (FR) 125ml £5
Sides
Serves 2 to 4 people
seasonal GREENS STIR FRY (GF) £6 Poppy seeds & basil oil
Handcut frites £6 Parmesan shavings & Truffle oil
Green peppercorn sauce £4
Brussel sprout Fricassee (GF) £6 Caramelised chestnuts & cranberries
pigs in blankets £7 Honey Roasted | Sesame Seeds
If you suffer from any allergies or intolerances please ask one of our team and they will be happy to help.
(GF) is gluten free - Please kindly advise our team
(GF*) is gluten free adaptable - Please kindly advise our team
Service not included (parties of 9 or more optional service charge of 10%)
Champagne & Lobster
Thursdays: 5pm – 9.00pm | Whole Grilled Lobster and 2 glasses of Champagne - £55 | Lobster market price may vary.
Mains
WHOLE GRILLED LOBSTER ± 600g £55 Herb, garlic butter, hand-cut frites + 2 glasses of champagne
SURF AND TURF £55 Half lobster and 6oz chargrilled Angus rump steak, aioli, rocket salad, hand-cut frites + 2 glasses of champagne
Service not included. Optional service charge of 10% added to parties of 8+.
If you suffer from any allergies or food intolerance and wish to find out more please ask our team.
Steak and Mussels
Wednesdays: 5pm - 9pm | 6oz Rump Steak or Main Course Mussels £25
Mussels as starter AND 6oz Rump Steak as main £32.50
starter
Choose your mussels starter
ROPE GROWN SHETLAND MUSSELS
Steamed with
● Classic Marinière | Garlic, white wine, cream
● Tomato & Chorizo
Mains
Choose your steak Main course
All steaks are cooked on the Chargrill
All steaks served with french beans wrapped in streaky bacon • tomato provençale •
hand cut frites • watercress salad • choice of sauce
Add tiger prawn skewer to any steak £5
Aberdeen Angus rump steak 6oz
● Sauce vierge
● Bone marrow green peppercorn
● Bordelaise
● Horseradish Béarnaise
British wagyu SIRLOIN STEAK 8oz £15 Supplement
● Sauce vierge
● Bone marrow green peppercorn
● Bordelaise
● Horseradish Béarnaise
Lancashire Beef fillet 8oz £17 Supplement
● Sauce vierge
● Bone marrow green peppercorn
● Bordelaise
● Horseradish Béarnaise
ROPE GROWN SHETLAND MUSSELS
MAIN COURSE SIZE - Served with hand cut frites
Steamed with
● Classic Marinière | Garlic, white wine, cream
● Tomato & Chorizo
If you suffer from any allergies or intolerances please ask one of our team and they will be happy to help.
Service not included (parties of 9 or more optional service charge of 10%)
Simply Squiffy
Sundays: 6 – 8.30pm | 2 courses and a bottle of house wine £45pp | Without wine £30pp
Our Claude Val House Red, White & Rose are included in the offer. All other wines are list price.
SPECIALS
CHARGRILL LANCASHIRE BEEF FILLET 8OZ £20 SUPPLEMENT
French beans wrapped in streaky bacon | Tomato Provençale | Tempura enoki mushroom | Horseradish bearnaise
GRILLED WHOLE NORTH COAST LOBSTER £20 SUPPLEMENT Stuffed with garlic butter served | Hand cut frites and Aioli
WEST COAST SCOTTISH OYSTERS (GF) £4 EACH Served on a bed of ice | Sauce mignonette and sweet chilli sauce | Lemon
Appetisers
Enjoy your first basket of bread complimentary on arrival.
MARINATED OLIVES £6 Finely diced onions, peppers, garlic & sun-blushed tomatoes
PORT OF LANCASTER SMOKED PRAWNS £8 Shell on smoked prawns | Sauteed in olive oil | Onion & garlic
OLIVE OIL DIP £5 With balsamic reduction | Parmesan
CUMBERLAND CHIPOLATA'S, CHORIZO, BACON £7 Pan-fried, in garlic | Parsley | Onions
POTTED MACKEREL PÂTÉ £7 cracked black pepper & dill butter | Charred sourdough
Starters
LIGHTLY SPICED ROASTED PUMPKIN SOUP (GF*) Emmental cheese crostini | Chive Crème fraîche
PANKO BREADED BRIE Apple julienne, endive, pomegranate & candied walnut | Aged balsamic | Fig, apricot & pear compote
CONFIT PORK BELLY Wild mushroom, chorizo picante & lingot du Nord cassoulet | Black pudding soil | Caramelised apple purée
PORK & GAME TERRINE Wrapped in streaky bacon | Whipped orange butter | Celeriac remoulade | Pickled wild mushrooms, port & juniper syrup | Toasted croutons
SEAFOOD DUO King prawn "En Brochette" | Monkfish scampi | Crayfish cocktail truffle marie rose | Persian cucumber salad | Chargrilled sourdough
ROPE GROWN SHETLAND MUSSELS Classic Marinière | Steamed in white wine & garlic | Cream and parsley
Mains
Steak French style. Rare is red, Medium is pink. Medium Well is a little pink. Well done is cooked through.
Served with Dauphinoise Potatoes to share, excluding the rump which is served with hand cut frites.
aberdeen angus CHARGRILLED RUMP Horseradish bearnaise | Hand cut frites | Watercress salad | French beans wrapped in bacon | Tomato Provençal | Tempura enoki mushroom
SHIN OF BEEF BOURGUIGNON Slow braised in red wine | Smoked bacon, button mushroom & baby onions | Confit carrots & leeks
CHICKENE SUPRÊME Roasted parmentier root vegetables | Courgette Velouté | Prosciutto ham & goats cheese croquette | Wholegrain mustard jus
CHARGRILLED TROUT Mange-tout, sun-blushed tomato, fennel, rocket & watercress salad | Tzatziki dip | Sauce vierge | Chargrilled tiger prawns
PAN ROASTED COD LOIN Brown Butter & lemon thyme crust | Roasted Jerusalem artichoke and parsnips | Cavolo Nero | Lobster bisque cream | Split with dill oil
VEGETARIAN PUFF PASTRY (V) Roasted peppers, red onion, courgette, aubergine and melted feta cheese | Pesto rouge | Sweet potato fries, herb sea salt | Fig & apricot compote
SIDES
Serves 2 to 4 people
STIR FRY GREENS £6 Poppy seeds & basil oil
HANDCUT FRITES £6 Parmesan shavings & Truffle oil
BRUSSEL SPROUT FRICASSÉE £6 Caramelised chestnuts and cranberries
PIGS IN BLANKETS £7 Honey roasted | Sesame seeds
Peppercorn Sauce £4
Desserts
CRÈME BRÛLÉE £9.50 Tonka bean & Amaretto
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING £9.50 With cream
SIGNATURE CHEESECAKE £9.50 White chocolate cheesecake | red berry coulis
Gourmet Ice Cream £9.50 Pistachio | Honeycomb & chocolate shard | Winter berry coulis
BELGIUM DARK CHOCOLATE + BAILEYS MOUSSE £9.50
Fudge pieces | Honeycomb | Cherry Syrup
FROMAGE £12 Tomme de Savoie, Brie, Port Salut and Bleu d'Auvergne | artisan crackers | fig and apricot compote | celery | grapes | candied walnuts
GOURMET SORBET £9.50 2 scoops | raspberry
Service not included. Optional service charge of 10% added to parties of 9+.
If you suffer from any allergies or food intolerances and wish to find out more please ask our team.
Sunday Lunch
Sundays: 12-2pm | 2 courses £30
Children's 3 courses £15.00
Starters
Garlic Ciabatta | Chipolata sausages | Small soup of the day.
Mains
Chicken goujons, frites + tomato ketchup | Mini Sunday roast dinner | Fish goujons, frites + peas
Dessert
Vanilla pod ice cream
Appetisers
Enjoy your first basket of bread complimentary on arrival.
Marinated olives £6 Finley diced onions & peppers | garlic & sun-blushed tomatoes
PORT OF LANCASTER SMOKED PRAWNS £8 Shell on smoked prawns, sauteed in olive oil with onion & garlic
OLIVE OIL DIP £5 With balsamic reduction and Parmesan
CUMBERLAND CHIPOLATA'S, CHORIZO, BACON £7 Pan-fried with garlic, parsley & onions
Potted mackerel pâté £7 cracked black pepper & dill butter | Charred sourdough
Starters
SOUP Lightly spiced roasted pumpkin soup | Emmental cheese crostini | Chive Crème fraîche
CONFIT PORK BELLY Wild mushroom, chorizo picante & lingot du Nord cassoulet | Black pudding soil | Caramelised apple purée
BLACK PUDDING "LYONNAISE STYLE" Smoked bacon lardons | Herb roasted croutons | Watercress & rocket salad | Soft poached egg | Honey & whole grain mustard vinaigrette
PORK & GAME TERRINE Wrapped in streaky bacon | Whipped orange butter | Celeriac remoulade | Pickled wild mushrooms, port & juniper syrup | Toasted croutons
ROPE GROWN SHETLAND MUSSELS Classic Marinière | Steamed in white wine & garlic | Cream and parsley
SEAFOOD DUO Monkfish scampi | Crayfish cocktail truffle marie rose | Chargrilled sourdough | Lemon & herb yoghurt dip
PANKO BREADED BRIE Apple julienne, endive, pomegranate & candied walnut | Aged balsamic | Fig, apricot & pear compote
Mains
Served with Dauphinoise Potatoes to share excluding Roast as served with roast potatoes
ROAST SIRLOIN OF BEEF Beef served PINK with duck fat roast potatoes | Seasonal vegetables | Braised red cabbage | Celeriac+ potato purée | Yorkshire pudding and bone marrow gravy
roast CHICKENE SUPRÊME Duck fat roast potatoes | Seasonal vegetables | Braised red cabbage | Celeriac & potato purée | Yorkshire pudding and bone marrow gravy
SHIN OF BEEF bourguignon Slow braised in red wine | Smoked bacon, button mushroom & baby onions | Confit carrots & leeks
CHARGRILLED NORWEGIAN SEA TROUT Mange-tout, sun-blushed tomato, fennel, rocket & watercress salad | Tzatziki dip | Sauce vierge | Chargrilled tiger prawns
PAN ROASTED COD LOIN Brown Butter & lemon thyme crust | Roasted Jerusalem artichoke and parsnips | Cavolo Nero | Lobster bisque cream | Split with dill oil
VEGETARIAN PUFF PASTRY TART (V) Roasted red onions, courgette & spinach | Melted goat's cheese | Pomegranate and deep fried avocado | Fig & apricot compote | Halloumi fries
Sides
Serves 2 to 4 people
STIR FRY GREENS £6 Poppy Seed + basil oil
HANDCUT frites £6 Parmesan shavings + Truffle oil
PIGS IN BLANKETS £7 Honey roasted | Sesame seeds
BRUSSEL SPROUT FRICASSÉE £6 Caramelised chestnuts and cranberries
Desserts
CRÈME BRÛLÉE £9.50 Tonka bean & Amaretto
SIGNATURE CHEESECAKE £9.50 White chocolate cheesecake | Red berry coulis
GOURMET ice-cream £9.50 Pistachio | Honeycomb & chocolate shard | Winter berry coulis
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING £9.50 With cream
BELGIUM DARK CHOCOLATE + BAILEYS MOUSSE £9.50 Fudge pieces | Honeycomb | Cherry Syrup
FROMAGE £12 Selection of French cheeses with biscuits
Service not included. Optional service charge of 10% added to parties of 9+.
If you suffer from any allergies or food intolerances and wish to find out more please ask our team.
After Dinner
Now, to finish, the last hurrah and the perfect end to your evening.
Dessert Wine | Port | Digestives
SAUTERNES £7
Cháteau Jany | Bordeaux | France | 50ML
Grapefruit | Dried Apricot
CHATEAU LAURIGA £6
Hors D'Age | Languedoc | France | 50ML
Candid Fruit | Sweet Spice
MUSCAT DE BEAUMES £8
Rhone Valley | France | 50ML
Pineapple | Pear | Almonds
Taylor's Port £6 LBV First Estate | 50ML
Taylor's White Port £6 Crisp dry white port | Served Chilled | 50ML
Fonseca Vintage port £7 Guimaraens 2004 | 50ML
Leone Aged Tawny Port | Miranda £8 South East Australia | 50ML
Fine Tawny Port | Kopke | 50ML £7 Douro | Portugal | 50ML
Desserts
For allergies or food intolerances information please ask our team
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING £9.50 With cream | Sticky toffee sauce | Salted caramel popcorn
CAFE GOURMAND £12 Crème brûlée | White chocolate + lemon blondie | Mini ice-cream | Coffee of your choice
SIGNATURE CHEESECAKE £9.50 White chocolate cheesecake | Red berry coulis | Honeycomb | Chocolate shard
gourmet ice-cream (G.F.) £10 Pistachio | Honeycomb & chocolate shard | Winter berry coulis
FROMAGE (G.F.) £12 Tomme de Savoie | Brie | Port Salut | Bleu d'Auvergne | Artisan crackers | Shallot Marmalade | Celery | Grapes | Candied walnuts
CRÈME BRÛLÉE £9.50 Tonka bean & Amaretto
White chocolate + lemon blondie £9.50 Served warm | Hazelnut praline | Winter berries | Vanilla ice cream
Affogato (G.F.) £9 Vanilla pod ice cream | Espresso | Frangelico
Sorbet (G.F.) £8 Mango or raspberry | Chocolate shard | Raspberry coulis
bleu d'auvergne & SAUTERNES £12 Blue cheese with a firm texture but still lusciously creamy with spicy lingering flavour, served with artisan crackers and candied walnuts. Best enjoyed accompanied by a glass of Sauternes from Bordeaux. Here we have perfectly paired together
COFFEE AND TEA
Americano £3
Capuccino £4
Espresso £3
Double Espresso £3.50
Cortado £3
Macchiato £3
Ristretto £3
Liqueur Coffee £7
Latte £4.50 Vanilla | Cinnamon | Hazelnut | Caramel
Hot Chocolate £4.50
QSF Tea Blend £3
Irish Breakfast Tea £3
Earl Grey Tea £3
Green Sencha Tea £3
Peppermint Tea £3
Blue Skies Blend £3.50 Earl Grey blended with grapefruit
Lemon and Ginger Tisane £3.50 Infused with ginger and lemongrass
LIQUEURS
BAS ARMAGNAC £8 Delford 10 years
BAS ARMAGNAC £10 Delford 25 years
COGNAC £7 Frapin VS
COGNAC £8 Maxime Trijol VSOP
BRANDY £7 Somerset Cider Brandy | Calvados Berneroy VSOP
SINGLE MALT WHISKY £6 Ardbeg 10 yrs | Dalmore 12 yrs
SINGLE MALT WHISKY £6 Edradour 10 yrs
SINGLE MALT WHISKY £6 Kilchoman
APERITIF + DIGESTIFS £7 Pineau Des Chartentes Chateau Orignac - Red | Floc De Gascogne: Duffau -White
Service not included. Optional service charge of 10% added to parties of 9+.
If you suffer from any allergies or food intolerances and wish to find out more please ask our team.
Breakfast
Hotel Guests Only | Monday to Friday 7.30am – 9.30am | Weekends 8am – 10am | £20pp
Fancy a little tipple
Bloody Mary £9
Bucks Fizz £9
Bonjour
Served with every breakfast.
Fresh orange Juice
Assam, earl grey, green Tea
Atkinsons Coffee
Toast (G.F.*)
Start
Choose one of the following
Homemade Granola Forest berries and natural yoghurt
Fruit salad (G.F.) Forest Berries and natural yoghurt
Cereals All Bran, Bran Flakes, Muesli, Corn Flakes
Main
Choose one of the following
Scrambled Eggs (G.F.*) Smoked salmon with white truffle oil drizzle
Smashed Avocado | toast (G.F.*) Add poached egg or/and crispy bacon
Wild Mushrooms (G.F.*) Sautéed on sourdough toast, spinach with truffle oil add poached egg or/and crispy bacon
Egg (G.F.*) Benedict or Florentine or Royale
Frenchy French Toast (G.F.*) "Eggy bread" with cinnamon, forest berries and honey, dusted with icing sugar
Omelette (G.F.) Ham, cheese, mushroom, spinach and truffle salt
One pan breakfast (G.F.*) Sausage, bacon, mushrooms, black pudding, tomato, fried egg and baked beans
GF - Gluten Free | GF* - Can be adapted to be Gluten Free
Service not included. Thank you.
If you suffer from any allergies or food intolerances and wish to find out more please ask our team
Bon Appétit
Cocktails
Signature Cocktails
Enjoy Signatue cocktails & Lyre's non alcoholic cocktails
GREY GOOSE LE FIZZ £9 Fresh lime, elderflower and tonic
ESPRESSO MARTINI £10 Vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso
pineapple daiquiri £10 White rum, pineapple, lime juice
THE OLD FASHIONED £10 Woodford reserve bourbon, whiskey bitters, sugar
MARGARITA £10 Tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, salt rim
Amaretto sour £10 Disarrono, egg white, lemon juice
GIN MARTINI £10 Hendricks Gin, dry vermouth
FRENCH MARTINI £10 Stoli Raspberry, Creme de Framboise, pressed pineapple juice
FROZEN BERRY PIMMS £9 Pimms No 1 served over frozen forest berries & lemonade
NEGRONI £10
Invented in Milan, recreated in Lancaster.
Gin | Campari | Sweet Vermouth
Mojito £10 White Rum | Lime | Sugar Syrup | Soda | Mint
1750 £10
Invented in Paris with a qsf twist this cocktail honours our historic buidling.
Bonal Quina | Lillet Blanc | Scottish Whiskey
QSF Sparkling Cocktails & Lyre's Non Alcoholic
FRENCH 75 £10 Gin, lemon juice, champagne
ELDERFLOWER SPRITZ £9 Prosecco with elderflower cordial
APEROL SPRITZ £9 Prosecco, Aperol, soda
CHAMPAGNE £10 Brut classic
FRAGOLI FIZZ £9 Prosecco, wild strawberry liqueur
KIR ROYALE £9 Prosecco, creme de cassis
BELLINI £10 Champagne, Peach
Amalfi Spritz £9 Lyre's non alcoholic cocktails
Salted Caramel Espresso martini £9 Lyre's non alcoholic cocktails
Pink London G&T £9 Lyre's non alcoholic cocktails
Pink London Spritz £9 Lyre's non alcoholic cocktails
Daiquiri £9 Lyre's non alcoholic cocktails
Drinks
Selection of over 50 bins: a diverse journey through countries, grapes and styles of winemaking, by the bottle, half bottle and glass.
CHAMPAGNE
HOUSE CHAMPAGNE £65 Boizel Brut Reserve (Fr)
PROSECCO £30 Spumante Torre del Vescovi (Italy)
BOLLINGER £140 Blanc De Noirs PN TX17 2017
COLLECTIONS 243 BRUT £95 Louis Roederer (Fr)
BOLLINGER £100 Brut (Fr) | Half Bottle £50
BOLLINGER ROSE £110 Rose Brut (Fr) | Half Bottle £55
Louis Roederer vintage rose £120 Rose Brut (Fr) 2014
CREMANT DE LOIRE BRUT £50 Langlois Chateau | Loire Valley (Fr)
CREMANT DE LOIRE ROSE £50 Langlois Chateau | Loire Valley (Fr)
White Wine
SAUVIGNON BLANC £29 Altitudes Reserva (Chili)
CHARDONNAY £29 Les Tannes et Occitane (Fr)
SAUVIGNON BLANC £42 "ME" by Matahiwi Estate (New Zealand)
RIOJA £35 Crianza Blanco (Spain)
picpul de pinet £36 Le Pied Marin (Fr)
VIOGNIER £32 Les Tannes et Occitane (Fr)
Châteauneuf-du-Pape blanc £70 La Bastide St Dominique (Fr)
SANCERRE £48 Domaine Doucet Paul & Fils (Fr)
CHABLIS £45 Domaine Fillon (Fr)
Gavi £36 Antario (Italy)
PINOT GRIGIO £29 Alpino (Italy)
CLAUDE VAL BLANC £28 QSF House Selection | Languedoc (Fr)
Red Wine
RIOJA COSECHA £34 Eguren Ugarte Tinto (Spain)
MERLOT £29 Les Tannes et Occitane (Fr)
CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE £70 La Bastide St Dominique (Fr)
COTES DU RHÔNE £36 Les Violettes (Fr)
FLEURIE £47 Marcel, Depagneux (Fr)
PRIMITIVO SALENTO £32 Trulli (Italy)
BORDEAUX SUPERIOR £45 Chateau Astrelus (Fr)
syrah grenache £33 Cote Mas (Fr)
MALBEC £36 La Forge Estate (Fr)
VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO £40 Villalta Superiore (Italy)
CALVI PINOT NERO £33 Lombardia (Italy)
CLAUDE VAL ROUGE £28 QSF House Selection | Languedoc (Fr)
pinot noir £36 Domaine De La Ferrandiere (Fr)
ROSÉ WINE
COTES DE PROVENCE ROSÉ £36 Cuvee Constance (Fr)
CLAUDE VAL ROSÉ £28 QSF House Selection | Languedoc (Fr)
ROSÉ DI VIN £40 Eguren Egarte (Sp)
COCKTAILS
Enjoy Signature cocktails & Lyre's non alcoholic cocktails.
Negroni £10
Invented in Milan, recreated in Lancaster.
Gin | Campari | Sweet Vermouth
GREY GOOSE LE FIZZ £9 Fresh lime, elderflower and tonic
MARGARITA £10 Tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, salt rim
ESPRESSO MARTINI £10 Vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso
pineapple daiquiri £10 White Rum, pineapple, lime juice
Amaretto sour £10 Disarrano, egg wite, lemon juice
FRENCH MARTINI £10 Stoli Razberi, Creme de Framboise, pressed pineapple juice
THE OLD FASHIONED £10 Woodford reserve bourbon, whiskey bitters, sugar
GIN MARTINI £10 Hendricks Gin, dry vermouth
FROZEN BERRY PIMMS £9 Pimms No 1 served over frozen forest berries & lemonade
ELDERFLOWER SPRITZ £9 Prosecco with elderflower cordial
APEROL SPRITZ £9 Prosecco, Aperol, soda
CHAMPAGNE £10 Brut classic
FRAGOLI FIZZ £9 Prosecco, wild strawberry liqueur
KIR ROYALE £9 Prosecco, creme de cassis
BELLINI £10 Champagne, Peach
FRENCH 75 £10 Gin, lemon juice, champagne
Amalfi Spritz £9 Lyre's non alcoholic coctail
Salted Caramel Espresso Martini £9 Lyre's non alcoholic coctail
PINK LONDON G&T £9 Lyre's non alcoholic coctail
PINK LONDON SPRITZ £9 Lyre's non alcoholic coctail
Daiquiri £9 Lyre's non alcoholic coctail
DIGESTIF
COGNAC £7 Maxime Trijol VSOP
CIDER BRANDY £5 Somerset Royal
BAS ARMAGNAC £7 Delord 10 year old
BAS ARMAGNAC £9 Delord 25 years old
COGNAC £6 Frapin VS
CALVADOS £6 Berneroy
SINGLE MALT £6 Edradour 10 year old
SINGLE MALT £6 Ardberg 10 year old Old Islay
SINGLE MALT £6 Kilchoman 2013
SINGLE MALT £6 Dalmore 12 year old
FLOC DE GASCOGNE £7 Duffau White
PINEAU DES CHARENTES £7 Chateau Origanac Red
New Years Eve Dinner 2023
3 Courses & Canapes on arrival £100
AMUSE-BOUCHE CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL
A selection of hand crafted Canapés on arrival
A pre-order for each guest will be required 1 week prior. You will be sent a pre-order link.
Appetisers
MARINATED OLIVES (GF)(VE) £6 Fresh herbs, diced tomato & onions, garlic, olive oil
OLIVE OIL DIP (GF) (V) £5 Balsamic reduction & parmesan
SAUSAGES, CHORIZO, BACON £8 Pan-fried, in garlic, parsley, & onions
PORT OF LANCASTER SMOKED PRAWNS (GF) £8 Shell on smoked prawns | Sauteed in garlic & pernod butter
Starters
Served with freshly baked French baguette
Classic lobster bisque (GF*)
Brunoise vegetables • crab & Emmental Croque Monsieur
Hand dived Scottish king scallops (GF*)
Ajo Blanco purée • Stornoway Black pudding • salty fingers • chive oil
(contains nuts)
Venison Arancini
Lemongrass, chilli & burrata • watercress velouté | Roquette, sun blushed tomato & pomegranate • charred baby leek
Wild mushroom spring roll (V)
Cep custard • Shiitake dashi • savoury soil • shaved truffle • nasturtium
(contains nuts)
Seafood pot au feu (GF) Shetland mussels, clams & cockles • lightly steamed in white wine, garlic, cream & parsley
Mains
Served with Potato Dauphinoise
Lancashire fillet of Beef 8oz (GF) Melted Bleu d'Auvergne field mushroom • sweet potato & horseradish rosti • baby leeks wrapped in prosciutto ham • bordelaise sauce
Iberico pork schnitzel (slightly pink) (GF*) Pomme aligot • fried quail egg •. french beans with chilli, sesame & garlic • maderia jus
Surf and turf (GF*) £15 SUPPLEMENT 8oz chargrilled Wagyu sirloin • half grilled lobster • choron sauce and aioli • hand cut frites
Pan fried Duck breast (GF) Served pink • Confit leg celeriac boulangere • kale purée • wilted cavolo Nero • jus de canard with blackberries
Pan roasted wild halibut fillet (GF*) Champagne sauce • monkfish ' scampi ' • sea vegetables • Exmoor caviar
Smoked baby aubergines (V) (GF*) Vegetable Ragu farci • mushroom 'jus' • Comté cheese tempura
Dessert
Belgium white chocolate cheesecake Elderflower jelly • lemon curd • chocolate soil • raspberry chantilly
Tonka bean crème brûlée (GF*) Orange & cardamom shortbread • spiced winter berry compote
Poached Williams pear (GF)
Saffron & vanilla • hazelnut praline • champagne sorbet • blackberries
Fromage (GF*)
Artisan crackers • candied walnuts • celery • grapes fig, pear and apricot chutney
Cheese selection | Tomme de Savoie | Bleu d'Auvergne | Port salute |Brie
(contains nuts)
Caramelised Apple Tarte Tatin Nutmeg ice cream
Sides
Perfect for 2 to 4 people to share
WINTER GREENS (GF) (VE) £6 Sesame seeds & basil oil
FRITES (V) £6 Parmesan shavings & Truffle oil
Savoy cabbage fricassee (GF) £6 Bacon + Baby Onions
Service charge of 10% will be added to your bill which goes directly to the team looking after you on the evening.
GF - Gluten Free | GF* - Can be adapted to be Gluten Free
If you suffer from any allergies or food intolerances and wish to find out more please ask our team.
Christmas Party Menu 2023
Available Mon-Sat inclusive Lunch & Dinner
2 courses £42.50 (£5 discount Lunch & Early bird (£37.50)
Served Lunch 12pm-1.45pm
Early Bird 5pm-6pm
Dinner until 9pm
Appetisers
MARINATED OLIVES (GF) £6 Finely diced onions, peppers, garlic and sun-blushed tomatoes
PORT OF LANCASTER SMOKED PRAWNS (GF) £8 Shell on smoked prawns sautéed in olive oil, garlic & onion
OLIVE OIL DIP (GF) £5 Balsamic reduction & Parmesan
SAUSAGES, CHORIZO, BACON £7 Pan-fried in garlic, parsley, onions
Starters
Served with freshly baked French baguette
LIGHTLY SPICED ROASTED PUMPKIN SOUP (GF*) Emmental cheese crostini | Chive Crème fraîche
GOATS CHEESE ARANCINI Baked field mushroom | Red pepper coulis | Rocket & Parmesan | Basil oil | Candied walnut
TOULOUSE SAUSAGE & GENOVESE PESTO TARTIFLETTE
Caramelised shallots, potato and melted Brie | Herb breadcrumb crust
SEAFOOD TRIO (GF*)
King prawn "En Brochette" | Monkfish scampi | Crayfish cocktail truffle marie rose | Persian cucumber salad | Chargrilled sourdough
PORK & GAME TERRINE (GF*) Wrapped in streaky bacon | Whipped orange butter | Celeriac remoulade | Pickled wild mushrooms, port & juniper syrup | Toasted croutons | Petit gherkins
Mains
Served with Gratin Dauphinoise Potatoes.
Our Signature Turkey Ballotine (gf*) Wrapped in smoked bacon stuffed with mushroom, apricot and chestnut farci | Duck fat fondant | Pigs in Blankets | Festive braised red cabbage | Turkey gravy
CONFIT DUCK LEG (GF*) Chorizo & wild mushroom, lingot du nord Ragoût | Wholegrain mustard pomme purée | Crispy kale
PAN ROASTED COD LOIN (GF*) Brown Butter & lemon thyme crust | Roasted Jerusalem artichoke and parsnips | Cavolo Nero | Lobster bisque cream | Split with dill oil
SHIN OF bœuf BOURGUIGNON (GF) Slow braised in red wine, smoked bacon, button mushrooms, baby onions | Confit carrots and Leeks
Provençal puff pastry tart (VE*) (GF*) Roasted peppers, red onion, courgette, aubergine and melted feta cheese | Pesto rouge | Sweet potato fries, herb sea salt | Fig & apricot compote
Pan fried Lancashire fillet of beef 8oz (GF*) £12 SUPPLEMENT Celeriac & Pomme purée | Prosciutto ham & goats cheese croquette | French beans wrapped in bacon | Bordelaise sauce
Sides
Perfect for 2 to 4 people to share
BRUSSEL SPROUT FRICASSÉE (GF) £6 Caramelised chestnuts and cranberries
WINTER GREENS STIR FRY (GF) £6 Poppy seeds and basil oil
FRITES £6 Parmesan shavings and Truffle oil
PIGS IN BLANKETS £7 Honey roasted | Sesame seeds
Desserts
£10 each or included if you choose not to have a starter.
CHRISTMAS PUDDING (GF*) Brandy cream and Clementines
SIGNATURE CHEESECAKE Belgium white chocolate served with honeycomb and berry coulis
CRÈME BRÛLÉE (GF) Tonka Bean with a hint of Amaretto
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING Sticky Toffee sauce + pouring Cream | Popcorn shard
GOURMET ICE CREAM (GF) Pistachio ice cream | Chocolate shard | Forest berry coulis
FROMAGE (GF*) £12 Selection of French regional cheeses + biscuits
Belgium Dark Chocolate + Baileys Mousse Fudge pieces | Honeycomb | Cherry Syrup
GF - Gluten Free | GF* - Can be adapted to be Gluten Free
Optional service charge of 10% added to parties of 9 or more. Thank you.
If you suffer from any allergies or food intolerances and wish to find out more please ask our team.
Staycation
DINNER
BED & BREAKFAST
Escape for a night of luxury with irresistible offers from £300
Free bottle of Prosecco in your room & amuse bouche cocktails on arrival for dinner.
Rated 5* by The AA & Visit England.
MONDAY - THURSDAY
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Early Bird
Christmas Party Menu £37.50
Enjoy a £5 discount on our £42.50 Christmas Party Menu.
Fri 24th Nov-Sat 23rd Dec inclusive.
MONDAY - SATURDAY | 5PM-6PM
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The High Life
LOBSTER &
CHAMPAGNE
Whole grilled lobster &
2 glasses of champagne £55
This offer is not available Nov 24th-Dec 23rd inclusive, or during graduation week or special dates
THURSDAYS from 5pm
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Simply Squiffy
A BOTTLE
OF WINE EACH
Plus two courses
£45 per person | £30 without wine
SUNDAYS from 6 to 8.30pm
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Raise the Steaks
MUSSELS & STEAK
Mussels AND Steak £32.50
Mussels OR Steak £25
This offer is not available Nov 24th- Dec 26th inclusive, graduation week or special dates
WEDNESDAYS from 5pm
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Your Sunday Best
SUNDAY LUNCH
The ultimate Sunday Roast.
Two courses £30
Children’s menu £15
SUNDAYS 12-2pm
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Lovely anniversary weekend. The experience was lovely. Friendly welcome and the room was stunning. Breakfast was delicious. A little gem. We will be returning
This is a lovely boutique hotel in a central location with just four rooms in a refurbished maritime warehouse by the quay. I loved the uniqueness of my room, and it was very quiet. I had the traditionally French duck confit for dinner, which was very good.
We stayed over at Quite Simply French and the cuisine was outstanding, really impressed. The room was really nicely decorated and to a high standard. Loved the bath in the bedroom area. The staff couldn’t be more helpful and couldn’t do enough. I highly recommend staying here and will be visiting again soon
We were treated with total friendliness and attentiveness as tho our enjoyment really mattered. The food was really interesting and delicious. A problem was dealt with swiftly and with assurance and apologies with not a whiff of pretence or excuse, just kindly put right with no fuss.
I only visit Lancaster occasionally but Quite Simply French has become a place to really enjoy with a friend. We keep wondering if we want to try anywhere else ….. but then we don’t! And we’re never sorry.
The room was beautiful. The breakfast was beautiful. The staff were friendly. A truly lovely place to stay!
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OPEN FOR LUNCH THOUGHOUT DECEMBER!
You can now dine with us at lunchtimes Tue-Sun throughout December | Booking necessary.
Opening Hours
Monday - Saturday 5 - 9:00pm (last food orders)
Sunday 12 - 2pm
Sunday 6 - 8:30pm (last food orders)
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