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 Festive Menu
Both Festive Menus are available from Thursday 20th November '25
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
Old Winchester Rarebit Sourdough £6.95
Honey & Mustard Glazed Pigs In Blankets £7.45
Chef's Plates
Chicken, Wild Mushroom & Tarragon Terrine
Caramelised Onion, Toasted Sourdough £10.95
Wild Mushroom Pate on Toasted Sourdough
Balsamic Onion, Cornichon, Truffle Oil £10.95
Lemon & Herb Crayfish on Toasted Sourdough
Crème Fraîche, Chilli Dressing £10.95
Truffled Goats Cheese Mousse
Wiltshire Truffle, Honey, Assorted Crackers £10.95
Plant
Roast Heirloom Beetroot
Watercress, Toasted Pine Nuts, Sherry Vinaigrette £10.95
Poached Conference Pear
Almonds, Cranberries, Aged Balsamic £9.45
Whole Roast Cauliflower
Parmesan Cream, Wiltshire Truffle £17.95
Garlic & Sage Roasted Celeriac
Wild Mushrooms, Chestnut Crumb, Truffle Oil £16.95
Platters to Share
Nibbles Platter
Chicken, Wild Mushroom & Tarragon Terrine
Brixham Crab Pate, Lime, Assorted Crackers
Truffled Goats Cheese Mousse, Honey, Wiltshire Truffle £24.95
Seafood Platter
ChalkStream Trout Cured With Highclere Castle 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
ChalkStream Trout Cured With Highclere Castle Gin
Celeriac Remoulade, Lemon Dressing £11.95
½ Pint of Whole Tiger Prawns
Charred Lime, Bloody Mary Sauce £12.95
Grilled Halibut Supreme
Fennel, Capers, Petit Pois, Lemon Dressing £23.95
Grilled Sea Bass Fillet
Samphire, Mussel & Meet, Share, Relax, Enjoy. Butter Sauce £20.95
Meat
Steak Tartare (100g)
Shallot, Chervil, Sourdough £17.95
Chicken Legs
Garlic & Herb £12.50
8oz Bavette Steak
Chimichurri £16.45
Roast Turkey Paupiette
Sage & Onion Stuffing, Port & Cranberry Jus £22.95
8oz/16oz ChateauBriand
Peppercorn Sauce £34.45 / £68.95
Braised Short Rib of Beef
Horseradish Cream, Crispy Shallots, Braising Liqueur Reduction £25.95
500g Sirloin Steak
Café de Paris Butter £49.95
Sauces
Peppercorn Sauce £2.45
Red Wine Jus £2.45
Sides
Fries £5.45
Truffle Parmesan Fries £6.45
Duck Fat Roast Potatoes £5.45
Brussel Sprouts & Crème Fraîche £5.45
Maple Roasted Heritage Carrots £5.45
Grilled Tender Stem Broccoli £5.45
Desserts
Dark Chocolate & Grand Marnier Tart £8.50
Clotted Cream
Vanilla Rice Pudding £8.50
Boozy Raisins, Dark Muscovado Sugar, Hazelnut Praline
Le Milbury Colonel (18+)! £7.95
Blackcurrant Sorbet, Sloe Gin
Winter Berry Fool £7.95
Chantilly Cream, Spiced Granola
Jude’s Ice Cream Scoop £3
Cheese Selection
Choice of 4 British Cheeses*,
Traditional Accompaniments £10.95 / £13.95 / £17.95
*Please ask your server for today’s ice cream, cheese, tea & coffee selection.*
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 Christmas & NYE Opening Times
Both Festive Menus are available from Thursday 20th November '25
All Christmas bookings for upto 6 guests, please use the' Bookings' link below.
All bookings for 7+ guests, please contact us: 01962 671300 or office@themilbury.co.uk
All NYE bookings please contact us: 01962 671300 or office@themilbury.co.uk
CHRISTMAS
BAR
22 – 23rd Dec – 12–10pm
24 – 26th Dec – CLOSED
27th Dec – 12–10pm
28th Dec – 12–7pm
29 – 30th Dec – CLOSED
CHRISTMAS
KITCHEN
22 – 23rd Dec – 12-2pm & 6-9pm
24th til 26th Dec – CLOSED
27th Dec – 12-3pm & 6-9pm
28th Dec – 12-4pm
29th til 30th Dec – CLOSED
NEW YEAR’S EVE
BAR
31st Dec – from 4pm til late
NEW YEAR’S EVE KITCHEN
1ST: 6pm tables to be returned for 8pm – 4 course menu £65
NEW YEAR’S DAY
BAR
1st Jan – 12-7pm
NEW YEAR’S DAY KITCHEN
Lunch served from 12-4pm
(last orders)
