Thursday 15th May

Apéritif

Lillet Blanc 11 Fevertree Tonic, Strawberry, Mint

Bar Snacks

Mistoliva Olives 4
Pork Crackling, Chilli Salt 3.5

Small Plates

Salt & Pepper Squid, Lemon & Garlic Aioli (Gf) 8.5
Smoked Haddock & Cheddar Arancini, Honey Mustard Mayo, Chorizo Crumb (Gf) 9
Korean Style Fried Chicken Breast, Smashed Cucumber Salad, Korean Barbeque Dip (Gf, Df) 9
Soy Marinated Tofu, Tempura Broccoli, Bok Choy, Ponzu Glaze (Vgn, Gf) 8
Sweet Potato & Pulled Pork Fritter, Red Pepper & Wild Garlic Pesto, Red Cabbage & Fennel Slaw (Gf, Df) 8
Shallot & Chilli Bhaji's, Coriander & Mint Chutney, Pickled Chilli's (Vgn, Gf) 8
Baked Goat's Cheese, Heritage Tomatoes, Samphire, Basil Dressing (V, Gf) 12
Roasted Half Shell Scallops, Pea Purée, Bacon Lardons, Samphire (Gf, Df) 14

Tavern Tacos

Soft Shell Corn Tortilla, Sour Cream, Red Cabbage,
Charred Pineapple & Jalapeno Salsa

Fried Halloumi (V) 5
Chilli Beef 5
Garlic & Chilli Prawns 5

Sharing

Somerset Charcuterie - Bresaola, Venison Pepperoni, Black Pepper Salami, Fennel Salami, Coppa, Honey Nduja Butter, Onion Chutney, Ciabatta (Gfo, Dfo) 18
Sun Blushed Tomato, Globe Artichoke, Caper Berries, Hummus, Nocellara Olives, Heritage Radish, Roasted Garlic & Onion Spread, Toasted Ciabatta (Vgn, Gfo) 16

Mains

Rack of Lamb, Creamy Parmesan Polenta, Garlic & Mint Sauce, Purple Sprouting Broccoli (Gf) 32
Cornish Sole, New Potatoes, Beurre Blanc, Capers, Samphire (Gf) 24
Pork Belly, Citrus & Soy Glaze, Stir Fried Vegetables, Tempura Bok Choi, Asian Gravy (Gf, Df) 23.5
8oz Hanger Steak, Garlic & Herb Butter, Fries, Peppercorn Sauce (Dfo) 24.5
Red Lentil & Coconut Curry, Cardamom Rice, Mango Chutney, Vegetable Crisps, Poppadom (Vgn, Gf) 20
Fish & Chips- Haddock, Triple Cooked Chips, Tartare Sauce, Mushy Peas, Lemon (Gf, Dfo) 20
MT Burger - 6oz Beef, Bacon Jam, Applewood Smoked Cheddar, Pickles, House Sauce, Fries, Slaw (Gfo, Dfo) 19.5
Pea & Spinach Burger, Red Pepper & Wild Garlic Pesto, Fries, Slaw (Vgn, Gfo) 18.5
Asian-Style Prawn Salad, Peanuts, Edamame, Chilli, Soy & Sesame Dressing (Vgno, Gf, Df) 18.50

Sides

House Salad (Vgn) 4
Seasonal Greens (V, Vgno) 4
Fries (Vgn) 4.5
Chips (Vgn) 5
Tenderstem, Chilli & Garlic, Almonds (V, Vgno) 4
Truffle & Parmesan Fries (V, Gf) 5

A Brief History

The Marlborough Tavern was built in the 1770s and first recorded as a pub in 1800. Back then it was a popular meeting place for sedan chair-men & servants and is said to have been visited by Charles Dickens when visiting friends who lived close by. During the war, it suffered bomb damage from the 'Bath blitz' but bounced back and continues today to serve food and drink to Bathonians as it has done for the the last 200 years or so.

Our Food & Drinks

Our aim at the Marlborough Tavern is simple - to serve great food and drink with a friendly smile. All our food is cooked fresh on the premises by head chef Filip Tencer and his team. Where possible, we work with local suppliers - it's good to support them and usually means we can obtain the freshest, best quality produce; it also means fewer transport costs which is good for our carbon footprint. Talking of which, you might be pleased to learn that our kitchen uses only electric induction cooking equipment so no nasty high carbon emitting gas applications; it's equally good for keeping chefs cool in the summer.

Our Suppliers

Fish

Wing of St Mawes deliver to us six days a week, supplying us with super fresh fish, sourced from the local market. They mainly work with local Cornish fishing crews and are passionate about sustainable fishing.

Fruit & Veg

We work with Bristol based French Garden, who have rightly earned a reputation for supplying the best quality fruit and veg. They source from both local growers and via their European hub at the Paris market.

Meat

Bristol based traditional butcher, Ruby & White supply us with premium quality meat, sourced from South West Producers.

Dairy & Larder

All our dairy and larder produce comes from local wholesaler Ashton Farms. This family run business established nearly 40 years ago brings us great produce from the best suppliers in and around Somerset and Wiltshire.

Bread

Our bread comes from Hobbs House Bakery, Established in the 1920’s, Hobbs House Bakery is a true family business. They have an expert team of bakers, who produce an exceptional range of high quality breads.

Coffee

Our coffee comes from independent roaster and supplier Bristol Twenty; We use their medium roast blend of Brazilian, Ethiopian and Costa Rican arabica beans.