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 until mid January 2026
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 £7.95
Honey & Mustard Glazed Pigs In Blankets £8.50
Chef's Plates
Old Winchester Rarebit
on Sourdough £9.50
Chicken Liver & Bacon Pate
Caramelised Onion, Toasted Sourdough £13.95
Honey Glazed Goats Cheese
Wiltshire Truffle £12.95
Spiced Wild Mushroom Pate on Toasted Sourdough
Balsamic Onions, Crispy Shallots, Truffle Oil £13.25
Plant
Roast Heritage Beetroot
Hampshire Watercress, Candied Walnuts , Aged Balsamic £12.95
Garlic & Sage Roasted Celeriac
Wild Mushrooms, Caramelised Onions, Chestnut Crumb £16.95
Whole Roast Cauliflower
Old Winchester Cheese & Wiltshire Truffle Sauce £18.95
Platters to Share
Nibbles Platter
Chicken Liver & Bacon Pate, Caramelised Onion, Honey Glazed Goats
Cheese & Wiltshire Truffle, Tiger Prawns & Bloody Mary Sauce £25.50
Seafood Platter
Soy & Lime Poached Chalk Stream Trout,
Anchovies, Tiger Prawns, Crayfish, Brixham Crab Pate,
Bloody Mary Sauce £26.50 / £48.95
Cheese Selection
Choice of 2,3 or 4 British Cheeses,
Traditional Accompaniments £10.95 / £13.95 / £17.95
River & Sea
Soy & Lime Poached Chalk Stream Trout
Wasabi Creme Fraiche, Fennel £15.95
Pan Seared Cornish Scallop
Fennel, Capers, Citrus Vinaigrette £9.95
Seafood Cocktail
Shrimp, Brixham Crab, Baby Gem Lettuce, Crushed Avocado,
Lemon & Crayfish Tails £20.95
Roast Halibut
Samphire, Petit Pois, Baby Gem & Lemon Dressing £24.95
Meat
Chicken Legs
Garlic & Herb £13.95
8oz Bavette Steak
Chimichurri £18.95
Roast Pork Tenderloin
Medjool Date & Brandy Sauce £22.95
Roast Turkey Paupiette
Sage & Onion Stuffing, Streaky Bacon, Cranberry Jus £22.95
8oz/16oz ChateauBriand
Peppercorn Sauce £37.50 / £75
30oz Rib of Beef
Café de Paris Butter £74.95
Sauces
Peppercorn Sauce £2.95
Red Wine Jus £2.95
Sides
Fries £5.45
Truffle Parmesan Fries £6.45
Duck Fat Roast Potatoes £6.45
Brussel Sprouts & Crème Fraîche £6.45
Hampshire Watercress Green Salad £5.95
Grilled Tender Stem Broccoli £6.45
Desserts
Vanilla Bean Rice Pudding £9.50
Hazelnut Praline, Muscovado Sugar, Berry Compote
Winter Berry Fool £8.50
Chantilly Cream & Granola
Le Milbury Colonel (18+!) £8.50
Blackcurrant Sorbet with Sloe Gin
Dark Chocolate & Grand Marnier Tart £8.95
Clotted Cream & Toasted Almonds
Jude’s Ice Cream Scoop *£3.50
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.
