The Balbirnie Bistro

Starters

• French Onion SoupGBP 4.50

  melting Gruyere cheese

• Chicken Liver ParfaitGBP 5.95

  Cumberland sauce, tossed salad, brioche

• Bang Bang Chicken SaladGBP 5.95

  spicy peanut, chilli, ginger sauce, toasted sesame seeds

• Terrine of the SeasonGBP 6.50

  confit duck, chicken and caramelised onion, sourdough toast

• Bradan Rost Salmon and Crab VerrineGBP 6.50

  saffron mayonnaise

Classic Mains

• Fish and ChipsGBP 11.95

  Peterhead haddock, beer batter, pea puree, lemon and tartare sauce

• Fresh Steamed Shetland Mussels with Foccacia Bread or Skinny Fries

  Classic; white wine, garlic cream and parsley. Arrabiata; chilli, tomato and basil

  • SmallGBP 6.50
  • LargeGBP 12.95

• Game PieGBP 10.95

  slow cooked venison, vegetables, green peppercorns and flaky pastry top

• Braised Shin of Beef BourguignonGBP 12.95

  mashed potatoes or tagliatelle

• Grilled Piri Piri ChickenGBP 12.95

  lime mayonnaise, sweet potato fries, dressed salad

Buttered Tagliatelle, Crusty Bread

choose from:

• Pulled Beef Ragout, Pesto and ParmesanGBP 10.95

• Blue Cheese, Cream and LeeksGBP 9.95

• Grilled Vegetables, Goats Cheese and Tomato PestoGBP 9.95

• Root Vegetable & Porcini Mushroom Cottage PieGBP 11.50

  lentils, crispy rosemary

Sandwiches

All served on toasted Arctic bread and beetroot coleslaw

• Pastrami and Swiss CheeseGBP 6.50

  mustard mayo, gherkin and lettuce

• Crayfish Marie RoseGBP 6.50

  lettuce, red onion and plum tomato

• Halloumi, Avocado and Chilli JamGBP 6.50

From the Grill

35 day aged Aberdeen Angus Limousin Cross Beef. Served with tomato, mushroom, watercress and fries. Sauces: creamy green peppercorn, blue cheese, piri piri oil £2.50

• 8oz Ribeye SteakGBP 19.95

Burgers

Our own recipe beef burger. All burgers served with beetroot slaw and fries

• ClassicGBP 9.95

  lettuce, red onion, gherkin, mayo

• Balbirnie BurgerGBP 12.50

  lettuce, red onion, gherkin, cheddar cheese, bacon, tomato mayo

• Guest BurgerGBP 12.50

  check our blackboard for today's special

Side Bar

£3

• French or Sweet Potato Fries

• Dressed Mixed Salad

• Onion Rings

• Broccoli and Almond Butter

• Buttered New Potatoes

• Haggis Bon Bons (8)

• Warm Flat Bread, Harissa Houmous

Desserts and Cheeses

• 2 PotsGBP 5.50

  crème brûlée, ginger poached rhubarb, shortbread

• Chocolate Truffle TartGBP 5.50

  marmalade ice cream

• Sticky Toffee PuddingGBP 5.50

  Butterscotch sauce, vanilla ice cream

• Caramelised PineappleGBP 5.50

  coconut sorbet, basil syrup

• Sundae of the DayGBP 5.50

• Balbirnie's Homemade Trio of Sorbets or Ice CreamsGBP 5.50

  from our own "Caledonian Dairy" ice cream company

• Scottish Cheese BoardGBP 6.00

  Strathdon blue, Morangie brie, Minger and Tobermory cheddar, grapes and oatcakes

Brunch

• Hot Filled RollsGBP 3.50

  crispy bacon, pork or vegan sausages, black pudding, fried egg

  • DoublerGBP 4.50

• Black Pudding, Caramelised Apple, Poached EggsGBP 6.50

  sourdough, bacon ketchup

• Butterbean and Mushroom HashGBP 5.50

  Hummus, roasted peppers and garlic

• Toasted Sourdough, Roasted Pumpkin, HummusGBP 6.50

  whipped goats cheese, poached eggs, chilli butter, hazelnut dukkah

• 2 Poached Eggs on Toasted Muffin, Hollandaise Sauce

  • Smoked SalmonGBP 7.50
  • Crispy BaconGBP 6.50
  • Buttered SpinachGBP 6.50

2 Baked Eggs in a Skillet

• Smoked Haddock, Spinach, Mull Cheddar, CreamGBP 6.50

• Pulled Duck Confit, Sweet Chilli, Spring Onion, Mooli, CarrotGBP 6.50

• Halloumi, Roasted Peppers, Harissa Yoghurt, Avocado, PomegranateGBP 6.50

• Slow Cooked Pork, Rich Italian Ragu, Topped with Salsa VerdeGBP 6.50

• Wild Mushrooms with Spinach and Blue CheeseGBP 6.50

Pancakes

• Crispy Bacon and Maple SyrupGBP 6.50

• Banana, Peanut Butter, Jam, MarshmallowsGBP 6.50