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All day, every day

British Bistro

All Day Breakfast

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Proper West Country breakfasts, served all day. Order by 12:30 to add a small hot drink for £1.50.

  • Full English Breakfast

    Favourite

    A traditional West Country pork sausage, one rasher of bacon, a local free-range fried egg, beans, mushrooms, fresh tomato, hash brown or sauté potatoes & a choice of toast or fried bread.

    £10.45
    Full English Breakfast
  • Ultimate Breakfast

    Two traditional West Country pork sausages, two rashers of bacon, black pudding, two local free-range fried eggs, beans, mushrooms, fresh tomato, two hash browns or sauté potatoes & a choice of toast or fried bread.

    £13.25
    Ultimate Breakfast
  • Vegetarian Breakfast

    V

    One vegetarian sausage, one hash brown or sauté potatoes, one local free-range fried egg, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes & toast or fried bread.

    £9.95
    Vegetarian Breakfast
  • Large Vegetarian Breakfast

    V

    Two vegetarian sausages, two hash browns or sauté potatoes, two local free-range fried eggs, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes & toast or fried bread.

    £12.95
    Large Vegetarian Breakfast
  • Omelette

    V

    Three eggs served with hash browns or sauté potatoes. Choice of two fillings — cheese, tomato, mushroom or bacon.

    £9.95
    Omelette

Breakfast

Served until 12:30pm

Served until 12:30pm.

  • Sausage or Bacon Sandwich / Bap

    Add a fried egg for an extra 75p.

    £4.75
    Sausage or Bacon Sandwich / Bap
    Served until 12:30pm
  • Sausage & Bacon Sandwich / Bap with a Fried Egg

    £6.50
    Sausage & Bacon Sandwich / Bap with a Fried Egg
    Served until 12:30pm
  • Breakfast Bap

    Sausage, bacon, hash brown & fried egg.

    £7.25
    Breakfast Bap
    Served until 12:30pm
  • Vegetarian Breakfast Bap

    V

    Vegetarian sausage, fried egg & hash brown.

    £6.25
    Vegetarian Breakfast Bap
    Served until 12:30pm
  • Eggs on Toast

    V

    Poached, scrambled or fried egg on two slices of toast.

    £6.50
    Eggs on Toast
    Served until 12:30pm
  • Smoked Salmon & Scrambled Eggs

    Served with scrambled eggs on a buttered toasted muffin.

    £8.95
    Smoked Salmon & Scrambled Eggs
    Served until 12:30pm
  • Topped Toast

    V

    Two slices of toast with a choice of cheese, beans or mushrooms.

    £5.50
    Topped Toast
    Served until 12:30pm
  • Toast

    V

    Toast with butter & preserve.

    £1.65 / £2.95
    Toast
    Served until 12:30pm

Lunch

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  • Soup of the Day

    V

    Served with a roll & butter.

    £6.95
    Soup of the Day
  • Ham, Egg & Chips

    Served with garden peas.

    £9.95
    Ham, Egg & Chips
  • Sausage, Egg & Chips

    Served with garden peas.

    £9.95
    Sausage, Egg & Chips
  • Gammon Steak & Chips

    Favourite

    Served with two fresh free-range eggs, tomatoes & mushrooms.

    £11.95
    Gammon Steak & Chips
  • Ploughman's Lunch

    Ham or cheese, with salad, homemade slaw, pickled onions, roll & butter.

    £9.95
    Ploughman's Lunch
  • Classic Fish & Chips

    Favourite

    Served with peas & homemade tartare sauce.

    £12.95
    Classic Fish & Chips
  • Scampi & Chips

    With peas & homemade tartare sauce.

    £12.95
    Scampi & Chips
  • Pan Fried Salmon & Chips

    With mixed leaf & homemade slaw.

    £12.95
    Pan Fried Salmon & Chips
  • Steak Pie

    With chips, peas & gravy.

    £11.95
    Steak Pie
  • Chicken & Mushroom Pie

    With chips, peas & gravy.

    £11.95
    Chicken & Mushroom Pie

Sandwiches

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All served with a mixed leaf salad, chips & homemade slaw. Swap chips for sweet potato fries for £2.00.

  • Tuna Mayonnaise Sandwich

    £7.95
    Tuna Mayonnaise Sandwich
  • Egg Mayonnaise Sandwich

    V
    £7.95
    Egg Mayonnaise Sandwich
  • Prawn & Marie Rose Sandwich

    £9.45
    Prawn & Marie Rose Sandwich
  • Chicken & Sweetcorn Sandwich

    £7.95
    Chicken & Sweetcorn Sandwich
  • Bacon, Brie & Cranberry Sandwich

    £8.95
    Bacon, Brie & Cranberry Sandwich
  • Ham Salad Sandwich

    £7.95
    Ham Salad Sandwich
  • Cheese & Tomato or Pickle Sandwich

    V
    £7.95
    Cheese & Tomato or Pickle Sandwich
  • Homemade Fish Finger Sandwich

    Favourite

    Served with homemade tartare sauce.

    £9.45
    Homemade Fish Finger Sandwich

Toasties & Paninis

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All served with a mixed leaf salad, chips & homemade slaw. Swap chips for sweet potato fries for £2.00.

  • BBQ Chicken & Cheese Toastie / Panini

    £8.45
    BBQ Chicken & Cheese Toastie / Panini
  • Chicken & Cheese Toastie / Panini

    £8.45
    Chicken & Cheese Toastie / Panini
  • Bacon, Brie & Cranberry Toastie / Panini

    £9.45
    Bacon, Brie & Cranberry Toastie / Panini
  • Ham & Cheese Toastie / Panini

    £8.45
    Ham & Cheese Toastie / Panini
  • Tuna & Cheese Toastie / Panini

    £8.45
    Tuna & Cheese Toastie / Panini
  • Bacon & Cheese Toastie / Panini

    £8.45
    Bacon & Cheese Toastie / Panini
  • Cheese & Tomato Toastie / Panini

    V
    £8.45
    Cheese & Tomato Toastie / Panini

Burgers

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Served on a toasted bun with a mixed leaf salad, homemade slaw & chips.

  • Southern Fried Chicken Burger

    Favourite
    £12.95
    Southern Fried Chicken Burger
  • ¼lb Beef Burger

    £12.95
    ¼lb Beef Burger
  • ¼lb Cheese Burger

    £13.45
    ¼lb Cheese Burger

Home-Baked Potatoes

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Served with a mixed leaf salad & homemade slaw.

  • Jacket Potato — Baked Beans & Cheese

    V
    £8.95
    Jacket Potato — Baked Beans & Cheese
  • Jacket Potato — Prawn & Marie Rose Sauce

    £9.50
    Jacket Potato — Prawn & Marie Rose Sauce
  • Jacket Potato — Tuna Mayonnaise

    £8.95
    Jacket Potato — Tuna Mayonnaise
  • Jacket Potato — Egg Mayonnaise

    V
    £8.95
    Jacket Potato — Egg Mayonnaise
  • Jacket Potato — Chicken & Sweetcorn

    £8.95
    Jacket Potato — Chicken & Sweetcorn
  • Jacket Potato — BBQ Chicken

    £8.95
    Jacket Potato — BBQ Chicken
  • Jacket Potato — Cheese & Bacon

    £9.50
    Jacket Potato — Cheese & Bacon

Savouries

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  • Cornish Pasty

    Traditional Cornish steak, or cheese & onion.

    £4.95
    Cornish Pasty
  • 10" Sausage Roll

    £3.50
    10" Sausage Roll
  • Cheese & Bacon Savoury

    Why not add a handful of chips for £1.50, or sweet potato fries for £2.50?

    £3.35
    Cheese & Bacon Savoury

Sides

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  • Chips

    V
    £3.95
    Chips
  • Sweet Potato Fries

    V
    £4.95
    Sweet Potato Fries

Offers

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  • Pastry & Small Hot Drink

    Toasted tea cake, pain au chocolat or croissant, with a small hot drink.

    £5.95
    Pastry & Small Hot Drink

Children's Menu

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All children's meals include a Fruit Shoot or bottled water.

  • Chicken Nuggets & Chips

    £7.25
    Chicken Nuggets & Chips
  • Fish Fingers & Chips

    £7.25
    Fish Fingers & Chips
  • Sausage & Chips

    £7.25
    Sausage & Chips
  • Vegetarian Sausage & Chips

    V
    £7.25
    Vegetarian Sausage & Chips
  • Children's Lunch Box

    Sandwich, crisps & cookie.

    £7.25
    Children's Lunch Box

Desserts

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  • Knickerbocker Glory

    V
    £7.45
    Knickerbocker Glory
  • Biscoff Sundae

    V
    £7.45
    Biscoff Sundae
  • Eton Mess Sundae

    V
    £7.45
    Eton Mess Sundae
  • Lemon Meringue Sundae

    V
    £7.45
    Lemon Meringue Sundae
  • Banana Split

    V
    £7.45
    Banana Split
  • Chocolate Brownie Sundae

    V
    £7.45
    Chocolate Brownie Sundae
  • Affogato

    V

    Espresso served on a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

    £6.95
    Affogato
  • Two Scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream

    V

    Served with sauce.

    £4.95
    Two Scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Hot Pudding

    V

    Sticky toffee pudding, spotted dick, treacle sponge & more. Served with custard or ice cream.

    £7.45
    Hot Pudding

Drinks

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Add a flavoured syrup to your coffee for £1.00 — caramel, vanilla, hazelnut or gingerbread.

  • Americano

    £3.45 / £3.95 / £4.25
    Americano
  • Cappuccino

    £3.45 / £3.95 / £4.25
    Cappuccino
  • Flat White

    £3.45
    Flat White
  • Espresso

    £2.50
    Espresso
  • Latte

    £3.45 / £3.95 / £4.25
    Latte
  • Iced Latte

    £3.95
    Iced Latte
  • Mocha

    £3.75 / £4.25 / £4.75
    Mocha
  • Tea

    £2.50
    Tea
  • Flavoured Tea

    £2.55
    Flavoured Tea
  • Hot Chocolate

    White hot chocolate also available.

    £3.75 / £4.25 / £4.75
    Hot Chocolate
  • Can of Soft Drink (330ml)

    £2.35
    Can of Soft Drink (330ml)
  • J2O (275ml)

    £3.95
    J2O (275ml)
  • Apple or Orange Juice

    £2.50
    Apple or Orange Juice
  • Fruit Shoot (200ml)

    £1.75
    Fruit Shoot (200ml)
  • Still or Sparkling Water (500ml)

    £1.95
    Still or Sparkling Water (500ml)
  • Milkshake

    £3.75
    Milkshake
  • Thickshake

    £4.25
    Thickshake

South Indian & street food · Friday & Saturday, 5pm–9pm

Indian Weekend

Where tradition meets taste — South Indian classics made to delight and served to remember. Vegan options available; ask our team about today's chef's special.

Appetizers

Friday & Saturday, 5pm–9pm

South Indian starters — Friday & Saturday evenings.

  • Medhu Vada (2 pcs)

    V

    Light and fluffy savoury rings made from a stone-ground black lentil batter. Expertly fried until golden-brown and served with fresh coconut chutney.

    £5.99
    Medhu Vada (2 pcs)
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
  • Dhahi Vada

    V

    Soft, savoury lentil doughnuts soaked in chilled, whisked yoghurt. Topped with roasted cumin, mild chilli powder and fresh coriander for a refreshing balance of flavours.

    £6.99
    Dhahi Vada
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
  • Sambhar Vada

    V

    Two fluffy lentil fritters soaked in warm, spiced lentil soup. A classic South Indian soul food, finished with a drizzle of fresh chutney & coriander.

    £6.99
    Sambhar Vada
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
  • Gobi 65

    V

    Crispy, golden-fried cauliflower florets tossed in a signature blend of South Indian spices, ginger and garlic. A legendary, addictive vegetarian starter.

    £7.50
    Gobi 65
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
  • Chicken 65

    NV
    Favourite

    Crispy, juicy chicken pieces marinated with aromatic spices and herbs, deep-fried to perfection and finished with curry leaves — a spicy, flavourful South Indian classic.

    £9.99
    Chicken 65
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
  • Chicken Cashew Pakoda

    NV

    Crispy chicken pakoda tossed with crunchy cashews and aromatic spices for a deliciously savoury bite.

    £12.99
    Chicken Cashew Pakoda
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm

Street Style Chaat

Friday & Saturday, 5pm–9pm
  • Pani Puri (10 pieces)

    V

    Bite-sized crunchy shells packed with a savoury potato mix and served with refreshing, spiced herbal water. Sweet, tangy and spicy in every mouthful.

    £6.99
    Pani Puri (10 pieces)
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
  • Dhahi Puri

    V

    Crispy puris filled with tangy chutneys, creamy yoghurt and a delightful blend of spices.

    £8.99
    Dhahi Puri
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
  • Katchori Chaat

    V

    A crunchy, savoury pastry layered with spiced chickpeas, tangy tamarind and chilled yoghurt. Finished with pomegranate and crunchy sev.

    £6.99
    Katchori Chaat
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
  • Samosa Chaat

    V

    A deconstructed samosa layered with spiced chickpeas, cool yoghurt and vibrant chutneys. Sweet, spicy and tangy.

    £6.99
    Samosa Chaat
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
  • Pav Bhaji

    V
    Favourite

    A thick, buttery mash of seasonal vegetables slow-cooked in a secret blend of aromatic spices. Served with two toasted, butter-laden buns, fresh red onions and a wedge of lemon.

    £6.99
    Pav Bhaji
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm

Dosa & Idly

Friday & Saturday, 5pm–9pm

Crisp rice-and-lentil crepes and steamed idly, served with coconut chutney & sambar.

  • Idly (3 nos)

    VGF

    Soft, pillowy steamed rice cakes made from a fermented lentil and rice batter. Naturally gluten-free, fat-free and the ultimate South Indian comfort food.

    £7.50
    Idly (3 nos)
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
  • Gun Powder Idly

    V

    Soft idlis coated with spicy gun powder and a hint of gingelly oil for a delicious, aromatic flavour.

    £9.99
    Gun Powder Idly
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
  • Plain Dosa

    V

    A thin, golden-brown crispy crepe made from fermented rice and lentil batter. Light, airy and a true South Indian staple.

    £7.99
    Plain Dosa
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
  • Ghee Roast

    V

    A classic golden-crisp dosa enriched with a generous lacing of pure clarified butter (ghee). Thin, buttery and incredibly aromatic.

    £8.99
    Ghee Roast
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
  • Paneer Dosa

    V

    A crisp rice and lentil crepe filled with crumbled Indian cottage cheese (paneer), lightly sautéed with fresh herbs & mild spices.

    £10.99
    Paneer Dosa
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
  • Cheese Dosa

    V

    A crispy, golden-brown fermented rice & lentil crepe generously layered with melted cheese. Served with coconut chutney and piping hot sambar.

    £9.99
    Cheese Dosa
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
  • Chilli Cheese Dosa

    V

    A crispy, golden dosa loaded with spicy chillies and rich, melted cheese — South Indian tradition meets cheesy indulgence.

    £9.99
    Chilli Cheese Dosa
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
  • Uthappam

    V

    A thick-crust fermented crepe cooked with colourful vegetable toppings. Served with warm sambar & fresh chutneys.

    £9.99
    Uthappam
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
  • Mysore Masala Dosa

    V
    Favourite

    A crisp, golden rice crepe layered with our signature zesty garlic-chilli chutney & filled with savoury mashed potato masala. A favourite with a gentle kick.

    £10.99
    Mysore Masala Dosa
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
  • Spicy Garlic Dosa

    V

    Our signature crispy crepe layered with a vibrant roasted garlic paste and mild South Indian spices. Perfectly thin and full of zing.

    £9.50
    Spicy Garlic Dosa
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
  • Rava Onion Dosa

    V

    A thin, golden lacy crepe made from semolina and rice flour batter, with crunchy sautéed onions, cracked black pepper and fresh ginger.

    £9.99
    Rava Onion Dosa
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
  • Gun Powder Dosa

    V

    Crispy, golden dosa generously sprinkled with spicy South Indian gun powder (podi) — bold, aromatic and fiery.

    £9.99
    Gun Powder Dosa
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
  • Chocolate Dosa with Ice Cream

    V

    A crisp, sweet-tinged crepe smothered in rich melted chocolate and folded to perfection. Served warm with a generous scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream.

    £9.99
    Chocolate Dosa with Ice Cream
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
  • Schezwan Cheese Dosa

    V

    Crispy golden dosa layered with spicy Schezwan sauce and melted cheese — fiery spice, creamy richness and Indo-Chinese flavour.

    £10.99
    Schezwan Cheese Dosa
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
  • Schezwan Paneer Cheese Dosa

    V

    Crispy dosa stuffed with spicy Schezwan paneer keema, blended with aromatic spices for a fiery Indo-Chinese fusion.

    £12.50
    Schezwan Paneer Cheese Dosa
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
  • Schezwan Cheese Chicken Dosa

    NV

    Crispy golden dosa stuffed with juicy chicken, spicy Schezwan sauce and melted cheese — bold Indo-Chinese flavours with a rich, savoury finish.

    £13.99
    Schezwan Cheese Chicken Dosa
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
  • Egg Dosa

    NV

    A crisp rice and lentil crepe layered with a freshly cracked egg, whisked with black pepper and sea salt. A hearty, protein-rich South Indian classic.

    £9.99
    Egg Dosa
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
  • Chicken Keema Dosa

    NV

    Our signature rice crepe stuffed with minced chicken slow-cooked with aromatic spices, ginger, garlic and caramelised onions. Served with coconut chutney & tangy sambar.

    £11.99 / £12.49
    Chicken Keema Dosa
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm

Main Dishes

Friday & Saturday, 5pm–9pm
  • Parotta or Naan with Chicken Curry

    NV

    Juicy chicken pieces in a richly spiced tomato and onion sauce. Served with your choice of crispy layered parotta or classic tandoori naan.

    £12.99
    Parotta or Naan with Chicken Curry
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
  • Chicken Biryani with Raitha

    NV
    Favourite

    Succulent chicken marinated in a secret blend of hand-ground spices, layered with long-grain basmati rice and traditionally “dum” cooked over a slow flame to lock in the juices & aroma.

    £12.99
    Chicken Biryani with Raitha
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm

Indian Drinks

Friday & Saturday, 5pm–9pm
  • Masala Chai

    V

    Our signature house-blend black tea, slow-simmered with whole milk and crushed cardamom, ginger, cinnamon and cloves.

    £4.50
    Masala Chai
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
  • Madras Filter Coffee

    V
    Favourite

    A rich blend of dark-roasted coffee and chicory, slow-dripped in a traditional brass filter and frothed with hot, velvety milk.

    £4.99
    Madras Filter Coffee
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
  • Rose Milk

    V

    A chilled, creamy refreshment infused with the delicate essence of rose petals. Lightly sweetened and served ice-cold.

    £3.99
    Rose Milk
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
  • Mango Lassi

    V

    A velvety blend of Alphonso mango pulp and thick, chilled yoghurt. Smooth, creamy and naturally sweet.

    £4.99
    Mango Lassi
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
  • Chaas

    V

    A light, chilled yoghurt drink tempered with roasted cumin, fresh ginger and green chillies. The perfect palate cleanser.

    £3.99
    Chaas
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
  • Nannari Sarbath

    VG

    A refreshing blend of aromatic nannari (sarsaparilla) syrup, zesty lemon and chilled water.

    £4.99
    Nannari Sarbath
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
  • Masala Nimbu Soda

    VG

    Fresh lemon juice with chilled soda water and our signature chaat spice blend. Bold, bubbly and full of zing!

    £4.99
    Masala Nimbu Soda
    Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm

V = vegetarian, VG = vegan, NV = contains meat or egg, GF = gluten free. Please tell us about any allergies before ordering — call 01392 660857.