Food glorious food
The man behind the seasonally changing menu at The Milbury is Mike Smollett, who was previously executive head chef at the Old Thorns Hotel in Liphook.
Like Clive and Tanith, he wanted to swap the high pressure environment of a hotel for the slightly more relaxed pub lifestyle, whilst still offering a high quality guest experience.
Mike’s menus are led by the seasons, based on the best local ingredients he can lay his hands on, and offer the opportunity for guests to share dishes tapas-style.
You won’t find a separate children’s menu at The Milbury, as Clive and Tanith believe in the French way of encouraging children to eat the same as adults, but some of the dishes can be made a little more simple.
Our Spring Menu
Here are our sample menus.
We change our offerings regularly, so although representative, they may not be exactly what we are offering today.
Meet, Share, Relax, Enjoy.
We serve it as we cook it, to the centre of the table.
Nibbles
Smoked & Sweet Mixed Nuts £4.95
Mixed Pitted Olives £4.95
Fresh Bread Basket £5.50
Fresh Bread & Houmous £6.95
Chef's Plates
Old Winchester Rarebit on Sourdough £6.95
Tomato bread, Briddlesford dairy ‘Fetter’
on Toasted Sourdough, Smoked Tomato Balsamic £10.95
Smoked Ham Hock Terrine
Watercress, Mustard Dressing, Toasted Sourdough £11.95
Harissa Spiced Chicken Wings
Sesame, Chilli £10.95
Spiced Shrimp on Toasted Sourdough
Crushed Avocado, Roquito Peppers £12.95
Garlic & Thyme Whole Burrata
Watercress Pesto, Chilli, Assorted Crackers £14.95
Plant
Isle of Wight Heritage Tomatoes
Toasted Pine Nuts, Sherry Vinaigrette £11.95
Curried Cauliflower
Spiced Chickpeas, Red Lentil Dhal £16.95
Tahini Roasted Sweet Potato
Flaked Almonds, Pomegranate, Chilli Dressing £16.95
Platters to Share
The Milbury: Ploughman’s
Ham Hock Terrine, Lyburn Farm Cheese, Pickles, Chutney,Remoulade,
Watercress, Heritage Tomatoes & Whokemeal Bloomer £24.95
Seafood Platter
ChalkStream Trout cured with River Test Citrus Gin
Anchovies, Tiger Prawns, Crayfish, Brixham Crab Pate,
Bloody Mary Sauce £24.95 / £39.95
Cheese Selection
Choice of 2, 3 or 4 British Cheeses,
Traditional Accompaniments £10.95 / £13.95 / £17.95
River & Sea
Cured ChalkStream Trout with River Test Citrus Gin
Celeriac Remoulade, Lemon Dressing £13.95
Pan Seared Cornish Scallop
Fennel, Capers, Citrus Vinaigrette £9.95
Whole Roasted Bream
Wilted Baby Gem, Petit Pois, Sauce Vierge £22.95
Meat
Chicken Legs
Garlic & Herb £12.50
8oz Bavette Steak
Chimichurri £16.45
Heritage Pork Loin
Apple & Wholegrain Mustard Jus £22.95
8oz/16oz ChateauBriand
Peppercorn Sauce £34.45 / £68.95
Roasted Rump of Lamb with Garlic & Thyme
Mint Tapenade £25.95
30oz Rib of Beef
Cafe de Paris Butter £74.95
Sauces
Peppercorn Sauce £2.45
Red Wine Jus £2.45
Sides
Fries £5.45
Truffle Parmesan Fries £6.45
Minted Jersey Royals £5.45
Hampshire Watercress Green Salad £5.45
Grilled Tender Stem Broccoli £5.45
Desserts
Dark Chocolate Mousse £8.95
Hazelnut Praline, Salted Caramel, Honeycomb
Coconut & Lime Parfait £8.50
Poached Pineapple, Toasted Almonds
Le Milbury Colonel (18+)! £7.95
Raspberry Sorbet, Limoncello
Lemon Tart £8.50
Chantilly Cream, Raspberry Coulis
Jude’s Ice Cream Scoop £3
Cheese Selection
Choice of 4 British Cheeses*,
Traditional Accompaniments £10.95 / £13.95 / £17.95
After Dinner Drinks
Monbazillac, Kalian Bernasse 2022 (50ml)
Bergerac – France £4.95
Krohn, Port, LBV, 2017 (50ml)
Porto – Portugal £5.25
Birchall Tea & River Coffee Range*
*Please ask your server for today’s ice cream, cheese, tea & coffee selection.*
Service is at your discretion, 100% of the gratuity goes to the team. All prices include 20% VAT.
Please let your server know of any allergies or dietary requirements. Allergen Menus available upon request.
Our menus are subject to change due to availability and seasonal ingredients.
