Pillai’s Kitchen Indian Wednesday
Every Wednesday night from 6pm to 9pm we are proud to present Pillai’s Kitchen, a mouth watering feast of dishes from all over India and the Middle East, presented by Master Chef Pramod Pillai and his team. Drawing on his vast experience cooking at the best hotels and residences in the region, he will prepare an authentic mix of interesting dishes for your delight!
Sample menu:
- Starters:
- Assorted Mezzeh, a selection of hummus, baba ghanoush (smoky roast aubergine dip), soft pitta bread – £7.50
- Mixed Samosas filled with a variety of savoury ingredients – £6.50
- Meat and Chicken Sheesh Kebabs, juicy skewers of seasoned meat and chicken, grilled to perfection – £8
- Mains:
- Lamb Rogan Josh Meal, tender lamb cooked in a rich, aromatic curry served with rice, saag aloo, raita and paratha – £18.50
- Mangalorean Coconut Roast Chicken Meal, flavourful roast chicken in a coconut infused curry, paired with rice, saag aloo, raita and paratha – £16.50
- Keralan Prawn Curry Meal, succulent prawns simmered in a spiced coconut curry, served with rice, saag aloo and paratha – £18.50
- Daal Makhani Meal, a creamy, slow-cooked black lentil dish, complemented by rice, saag aloo, raita and paratha – £14.50
- Dessert:
- Gulab Jamun, soft, sweet milk dumplings soaked in fragrant rose and cardamon syrup – a delightful finish to your meal – £6
Brunch and Lunch, Thursday and Friday
Kick off your Thursdays and Fridays with our delightful Brunch Menu, available from 12pm to 2:30pm on Thursdays and 9am to 2:30pm on Fridays. Start (or carry on) your day with something tasty, like:
Sourdough Toast with butter and strawberry conserve – £5
Eggs Benedict: two soft poached eggs on toasted breakfast muffins with smoked bacon and Hollandaise – £12
Open Sandwiches with options like fried egg, smoked bacon, or Cumberland sausage on classic sourdough – from £7
Smashed Avocado with poached egg on sourdough – £7
English Breakfast with smoked back bacon, Cumberland sausage, fried egg, black pudding, beans and toast – £15
Don’t miss our selection of homemade cakes and freshly brewed coffees and teas. Pair them up for a treat:
Cuppa and a Cake (Americano or a pot of tea) – £6
- Sandwich Selection:
- All our sandwiches are made to order, served on rustic sourdough and come with a side of triple-cooked chips
- Grilled Cheese with red onion chutney – £10
- Striploin of Beef with white onion gravy and rocket – £14
- Beer Battered Fish Fingers with rocket and tartare sauce – £12
- King Prawn on a bed of crisp lettuce with Bloody Mary mayonnaise – £11
- Classic BLT with smoked back bacon, gem lettuce, buffalo tomato and mayonnaise – £11
- Starters and Mains:
- Soup of the Day with a bread roll and Cornish butter – £7
- Breaded Halloumi Fries with Calabrian chilli and honey jam – £8
- Sharing Camembert with red onion chutney and rosemary-infused focaccia – £16
- Ardennes Pâté with tomato and oregano bloomer slice and heirloom tomato chutney – £9
- Beer Battered Haddock in Brill Gold local ale batter with triple-cooked chips, garden peas and tartare sauce – £17
- Classic Toad-in-the-Hole made with Cumberland sausages and served with white onion gravy and buttered mashed potato – £18
Steak Night Thursday
Thursday nights are Steak Nights!
Evenings from 6pm to 9pm
Here’s a taste of what you’ll find, it will change weekly according to what cuts are available:
- Starters:
- Halloumi Fries with Calabrian chilli and honey jam – £8
- Tempura Style Calamari with garlic aioli & – £9
- Ardennes Pâté with tomato & oregano bloomer and heirloom tomato chutney – £9
- Sharing Camembert with red onion chutney and rosemary infused foccacia – £16
- From The Grill:
- Our steaks are from Boarstall Meats and aged to perfection in a Himalayan salt fridge
- 8oz Oxfordshire Rump – £16
- 8oz Oxfordshire Sirloin – £17
- 8oz Oxfordshire Ribeye – £18
- 7oz Oxfordshire Fillet – £21
- Sweet Cured Bacon Chop – £16
- All served with Portobello mushroom, beef tomato, beer-battered onion rings and triple-cooked chips
- Meat Free:
- Cajun Sweet Potato Roulade with a selection of roasted vegetables VGN, GF – £15
- Garden Burger with crisp lettuce, buffalo tomato, red onion and sweet potato fries VGN – £15
- Sauces and Sides:
- Bearnaise – £3
- Peppercorn – £3
- Chipotle BBQ – £3
- Garlic & Parsley Butter – £3
- Sweet Potato Fries – £4
- Seasonal Greens – £4
- Make it a Surf & Turf: add succulent King Prawns! – £6
Friday Evening
Friday evenings from 6pm to 9pm
Sample Menu:
- Starters:
- Soup of the Day with a warm bread roll and Cornish butter – £7
- Breaded Halloumi Fries with Calabrian chilli and honey – £9
- Ardennes Pâté with crusty bread & spicy tomato chutney – £9
- Mediterranean King Prawns, pan fried in garlic butter with white wine and chilli – £12
- Tempura Style Calamari with garlic aioli – £9
- Sharing Camembert with red onion chutney and rosemary-infused focaccia – £16
- Mains:
- Cajun Sweet Potato Roulade with a selection of roasted vegetables VGN, GF – £17
- Line-Caught Beer Battered Haddock with triple-cooked chips, garden peas & tartare sauce – £18
- Sweet-Cured Bacon Chop with spring onion mashed potato, winter vegetables and Dijon mustard cream – £20
- The Plough Burger with smoked bacon, Monterey Jack cheese and chipotle BBQ sauce – £18
- Pork Schnitzel with mushroom & garlic sauce and triple-cooked chips – £19
- Classic Toad-in-the-Hole made with Cumberland sausages and served with white onion gravy and buttered mashed potato – £19
- Oxfordshire Sirloin (10oz) – £28 and Oxfordshire Ribeye (10oz) – £30, both with roasted heirloom tomatoes, garlic-infused Portobello mushroom, triple-cooked chips and beer-battered onion rings
- Sauces and Sides:
- Béarnaise – £3
- Peppercorn – £3
- Garlic and Parsley Butter – £3
- Sweet Potato Fries – £5
- Buttered Vegetables – £5
- Beer Battered Onion Rings – £5
- Chunky Triple-Cooked Chips – £5
Sunday
Our Sundays are all about tradition, featuring classic roasts like beef, pork, lamb, and a delicious vegetarian roast, served with all the trimmings. You’ll also find a small selection of other seasonal favourites, which we finalise on the morning of service as our Sunday dishes may change based on what’s fresh and in season. We encourage you to check the menu on the day for the latest options!
Desserts and Coffees
These are our homemade desserts, available most of the time:
Apple and Blackberry Crumble with custard – £9
Lemon Posset with shortbread and raspberries – £9
Sticky Toffee Pudding with butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream – £9
A selection of ice cream is also available per scoop – £2.50
Coffee
Latte – £3.90
Mocha – £3.80
Espresso – £3.10
Flat White – £3.90
Americano – £3.90
Cappuccino – £3.90
Hot Chocolate – £3.80
Syrups – £1.50
Selection of Artisanal Teas…
As many of our dishes are freshly made, there may be a slight wait during busy times. But rest assured, it’s worth it!
We proudly source our meat from local suppliers, Boarstall Meats, and make every effort to use locally grown ingredients to bring out the best in each dish.
Allergens
We clearly mark menu items to help with various dietary needs, including:
- Gluten-free (GF)
- Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian (VG) and Vegan (VGN)
Our kitchen is brand new, and we follow strict hygiene practices, keeping ingredients separate whenever possible. However, we can’t completely guarantee that our dishes will be free from traces of allergens, particularly if they’re present in other dishes. If you have specific dietary requirements or concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us before you dine—we’re here to help!
