Velvet Sparrow

Starters

• Soup of the Day (VE)(GFO)£ 6,95

  Chefs freshly prepared soup of the day served with Italian bread and butter

• Salt & Chilli Chicken£ 7,95

  Tossed with peppers and red onion in a salt & chilli seasoning with sweet chilli dip

• Salt & Chilli Cauliflower (VE)£ 7,95

  Tossed with peppers and red onion in a salt & chilli seasoning with sweet chilli dip

• Goats Cheese Bruschetta (VEO)(GFO)£ 8,45

  Toasted Italian bread topped with pickled tomatoes, creamy goats cheese, and balsamic gel

• Black Pudding Bon Bons£ 7,95

  Crispy breaded Stornoway black pudding bonbons served with dressed leaves and a creamy pepper sauce

• Vegetable Pakora (VE)(GF)£ 6,95

  Shredded vegetables fried in a lightly spiced batter, served with pickled red onion and pakora sauce

• Thai Fishcakes£ 8,95

  Breaded prawn and salmon fishcakes infused with lemongrass, ginger, chilli and coriander, served with Asian slaw and a sweet chilli dip

• Broccoli Tempura (VE)(GF)£ 7,95

  Tenderstem broccoli fried in a light golden tempura batter, served with Asian slaw and a sweet chilli dip

• Arancini £ 8,45

  Breaded risotto balls filled with chorizo, peas and parmesan served with dressed leaves and a paprika tomato dip

Bar Snacks

• Olives (VE)(GF)£ 4,95

  Kalamata & nocarella olives marinated in chilli, orange and rosemary

• Bread & Olives (VE)(GFO)£ 7,45

  Marinated olives served with toasted Italian bread and a balsamic & olive oil dip

• Bread & Dips£ 7,45

  Toasted Italian bread served with hummus, olive tapenade, and balsamic olive oil

• Tostadas (VEO)(GF)£ 6,95

  Crispy blue corn tortillas topped with guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream

Mains

• Chicken Supreme (GF)£ 17,45

  Pan roasted chicken supreme with mashed potato, grilled asparagus, and a rosemary roasting jus

• Fish & Chips£ 17,45

  Beer battered fresh haddock fillet, served with fries, tartare sauce and mushy peas

• Porchetta (GF)£ 17,95

  Slow cooked rolled pork belly stuffed with garlic, lemon, and herbs on a bed of cassoulet with a roasting jus

• Sea Bass (GF)£ 18,45

  Pan fried sea bass fillets on a bed of mashed potato with tenderstem broccoli and tomato & bacon jam

• Venison (GF)£ 22,95

  Pan seared venison steak served on a bed of porcini mushroom truffle risotto with crispy sage and red wine jus

• Duck Breast (GF)£ 22,95

  Pan fried Gressingham duck breast served pink, with fondant potato, five spice celeriac puree, tenderstem broccoli and black cherry port reduction

• Linguine Vongole (GFO)£ 16,95

  Linguine pasta with fresh surf clams & petit pois in a lemon, garlic and chilli white wine butter sauce

• Jalfrezi (VEO)(GF)£ 14,95

  A rich spicy tomato and pepper based curry with a choice of chicken or cauliflower, served with fragrant basmati rice and vegetable pakora

• Beetroot Wellington (VE)£ 17,45

  Beetroot, duxelles mushroom, Dijon mustard and crepes wrapped in a vegan puff pastry, served with sauteed seasonal veg and red wine jus

• 8oz Steak£ 29,95

  28 day matured Scottish sirloin steak, served with confit tomato, duxelles mushroom, grilled asparagus, fries and peppercorn sauce

Burgers

All our burgers are served with fries. Gluten free and vegan buns available.

• Velvet Sparrow Burger (GFO)£ 16,95

  Chargrilled beef patty topped with smoked streaky bacon, mature cheddar, lettuce, tomato, gherkin, burger sauce and onion ring, served with pepper sauce on the side

• Fajita Chicken Burger (GFO)£ 16,95

  Crispy fried fajita chicken breast with gem lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, bbq sauce and sour cream

• Chargrilled Chicken Burger (GFO)£ 13,95

  Chargrilled chicken breast topped with salad, gherkins, and mayo

• Falafel Burger (VE)(GFO)£ 13,95

  Falafel patty topped with hummus, lettuce, and pickled red onion

Sides

• Fries (VE)(GF)£ 3,95

• Truffle Fries (V)(GF)£ 4,50

• Salt & Chilli Fries (VE)(GF)£ 3,95

• Cajun Fries (VE)(GF)£ 3,95

• Garlic Bread (VEO)(GFO)£ 2,95

• Garlic Bread & Cheese (VEO)(GFO)£ 3,50

• Grilled Asparagus (VE)(GF)£ 4,75

• Mashed Potato (V)(GF)£ 3,95

• Tenderstem Broccoli (VE)(GF)£ 4,95

• Asian Slaw (VE)(GF)£ 3,95

• Peppercorn Sauce (V)(GF)£ 2,45

• Red Wine Jus (VE)(GF)£ 2,45

Dessert

• Chocolate Cherry Tart£ 6,95

  Shortcrust pastry tart filled with cherry compote and chocolate ganache, served with vanilla ice cream

• Sticky Toffee (V)£ 6,95

  Sticky toffee pudding, served with bourbon caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream

• Poached Pear (VEO)(GF)£ 6,95

  Pears poached in mulled wine, served with ginger crumble and vanilla ice cream

• Affogato (VEO)(GF)£ 5,50

  1 scoop vanilla ice cream, served with a shot of espresso and chocolate brownie pieces. 2 scoop affogato - £6.50

• Ice Cream (VEO)£ 4,50

  2 scoops vanilla ice cream, available with raspberry sauce