The Elks Head Country Inn
Eat & drink
Whitfield
Restaurant & bar
Join us for a meal
From a quick drink at the bar to a proper sit-down meal or a Sunday roast, we'd love to see you. See our menus.
Book a table
1 How many people?
For more than 10 people, or to sit together in the dining room, we'll arrange tables for you. Please call 01434 345 282 or email tables@elksheadwhitfield.co.uk. We also cater for large functions.
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Opening times
When we're open
- Monday
- 1pm – 10.30pm
- Tuesday
- 12pm – 10.30pm
- Wednesday
- 12pm – 10.30pm
- Thursday
- 12pm – 10.30pm
- Friday
- 12pm – 11.30pm
- Saturday
- 12pm – 11.30pm
- Sunday
- 12pm – 10.30pm
Food served
- Monday
- 4pm – 8pm
- Tuesday
- 12pm – 8pm
- Wednesday
- 12pm – 8pm
- Thursday
- 12pm – 8pm
- Friday
- 12pm – 8pm
- Saturday
- 12pm – 8pm
- Sunday
- 12pm – 6pm (Sunday lunch)
Large parties
Big group or function?
For more than 10 people, tables joined in the dining room, or a private function, get in touch and we'll look after everything.
What's cooking
Our menus
Food menu
Download PDF of the Food menuStarters
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Soup of the Day£6
A warming bowl of seasonal soup, served with thick slices of warm artisan sourdough and a swirl of whipped herb butter.
GF option (Gluten-free option available)V (Vegetarian)
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Pan-Fried King Prawns£8
Plump, juicy king prawns sizzled in a fiery chilli and garlic sauce that begs to be mopped up with a piece of crusty bread.
GF option (Gluten-free option available)
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Towering Black Pudding Stack£8
Layers of rich, peppery black pudding stacked with golden, crisp potato rösti, finished with a runny fried egg and a velvety homemade peppercorn sauce.
GF (Gluten free)
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Baked Somerset Camembert£9
Gooey, melting camembert infused with fragrant rosemary and garlic, served with toasted crostini for dipping and a fresh side salad.
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Crispy Potato Skins£5
Golden, crunchy potato skins ready for dunking, with your choice of homemade garlic dip, smoky BBQ, or fiery Frank's Red-Hot.
GF option (Gluten-free option available)V (Vegetarian)
Why not go fully loaded with cheese and bacon £8
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Cheese Nachos£7
A generous pile of crunchy nachos smothered in melted cheese.
GF (Gluten free)V (Vegetarian)
Why not go fully loaded with cheese and bacon £8
Mains
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Homemade Steak & Ale Pie£16
Tender beef slow-braised in a deep, malty ale gravy, tucked under buttery shortcrust pastry. Served with homemade chips or creamy mash and seasonal veg.
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Hand-Battered Cod£18
Flaky, snow-white cod in a light, golden, crispy batter, with homemade chips, mushy peas, and a zesty house tartare sauce.
GF (Gluten free)
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Pan-Roasted Sea Bass£18
Delicate sea bass resting on crushed herby new potatoes, with fresh sea-salty samphire and a bright lemon butter sauce.
GF (Gluten free)
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Panfried Pork Loin£16
Succulent pork loin paired with creamy mash, sautéed seasonal veg, and a rich homemade peppercorn sauce.
GF (Gluten free)
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Butcher Fresh 10oz Rib-eye Steak£24.50
A beautifully marbled rib-eye cooked to your liking, with vine-roasted cherry tomatoes, a meaty flat field mushroom, homemade chips, crispy onion rings, and your choice of peppercorn, blue cheese, or Diane sauce.
GF option (Gluten-free option available)
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Locally Sourced Steak Burger£17
A juicy, hand-pressed steak burger grilled to perfection in a soft brioche bun, piled with melted mature cheddar, crispy bacon, sliced tomato, and tangy house relish. Served with homemade chips and creamy garlic dip.
GF option (Gluten-free option available)
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Vegetable Roast Slice£13
A hearty, savoury mixture of rice, mushrooms and onions, with pepper and sage.
GF (Gluten free)V (Vegetarian)VE (Vegan)
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Halloumi Burger£17
Thick, golden slices of griddled halloumi with red onion, pesto, and lemon mayo in a brioche bun, served with homemade chips, slaw and a side salad.
V (Vegetarian)
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Chicken Skewers£17
Char-grilled, marinated chicken skewers with warm garlic bread, garlic dip, homemade slaw, and a fresh side salad.
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Halloumi Skewers£17
Golden, griddled halloumi skewers with garlic bread, lemon mayonnaise dip, homemade slaw, and a fresh side salad.
V (Vegetarian)
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Homemade Beef Lasagne£15
Layers of rich, slow-cooked beef ragù and creamy béchamel, served bubbling in a hot iron dish with garlic bread and a side salad.
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Trio of Pork Sausages£15
Three plump, flavour-packed butcher's pork sausages with creamy mash, lashings of rich gravy, and sweet garden peas.
GF (Gluten free)
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10oz Horseshoe Gammon Steak£18
A juicy, smoky gammon steak with homemade chips, a fried egg, sweet grilled pineapple, garden peas, and a crisp side salad.
GF (Gluten free)
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Wholetail Breaded Scampi£18
Crispy, golden wholetail scampi, lightly breaded and perfectly crunchy, served with homemade chips, chef's own tartare sauce and garden peas with a wedge of lemon.
Pizzas
All pizzas are 10" and homemade on site.
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Margherita£10
A classic of rich tomato sauce and bubbling mozzarella on a hand-stretched base.
GF option (Gluten-free option available)
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Pepperoni£12
GF option (Gluten-free option available)
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Meat Feast£14
Loaded with a hearty pile of savoury meats over melted mozzarella and tomato.
GF option (Gluten-free option available)
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Veggi Supreme£12
A colourful medley of garden-fresh vegetables on a tangy tomato and mozzarella base.
GF option (Gluten-free option available)V (Vegetarian)
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BBQ Chicken£14
Tender chicken and melted cheese drizzled with smoky, sticky BBQ sauce.
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Hot Shot Chicken£14
Fiery, spiced chicken with melted mozzarella for those who like a little heat.
Desserts
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Warm Sticky Toffee Pudding£6
A gloriously moist sponge drenched in rich butterscotch sauce, with your choice of vanilla ice cream or creamy custard.
Add a pot of double cream £1.50
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Luscious Lemon Cheesecake£6
Smooth, zesty lemon cheesecake on a buttery base, finished with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
GF (Gluten free)
Add a scoop of ice cream or a pot of double cream £1.50
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Homemade Fruit Crumble£6
A medley of seasonal fruits baked until bubbling, topped with a golden, buttery crumble and served warm with rich custard or vanilla ice cream.
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Classic Ice Cream Sundae£6
Layers of creamy vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream piled with whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce, crunchy sprinkles, and a cherry on top.
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Raspberry & White Chocolate Roulade£7
A light, airy roll swirled with tart raspberries and sweet white chocolate, served with a pot of double pouring cream.
GF (Gluten free)
Sunday Lunch menu
Download PDF of the Sunday Lunch menuStarters
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Prawn Cocktail£8
Juicy prawns piled high on a bed of crisp shredded lettuce and coated in a smooth, tangy homemade Marie Rose sauce. Served classic-style in a glass for a proper, timeless start to your meal.
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Soup of the Day£6
A warming bowl of seasonal soup, served with thick slices of warm artisan sourdough and a swirl of whipped herb butter.
GF option (Gluten-free option available)V (Vegetarian)
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Baked Somerset Camembert£9
Gooey, melting camembert infused with fragrant rosemary and garlic, served with toasted crostini for dipping and a fresh side salad.
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Creamy Garlic Mushrooms£6
Earthy mushrooms gently simmered in a rich, garlicky cream sauce served with warm, crusty sourdough for dipping and mopping up every last drop.
Mains
All served with creamy mashed potato, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, homemade pork stuffing and a homemade Yorkshire pudding. Accompanied with a generous portion of gravy.
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Overnight Roasted Silverside Beef£18
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Slow-cooked Lamb£19
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Chicken Supreme£18.50
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Succulent Pork with Crispy Crackling£18
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Trio of Meats£20
Add lamb £1.50
Desserts
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Warm Sticky Toffee Pudding£6
A gloriously moist sponge drenched in rich butterscotch sauce, with your choice of vanilla ice cream or creamy custard.
Add a pot of double cream £1.50
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Luscious Lemon Cheesecake£6
Smooth, zesty lemon cheesecake on a buttery base, finished with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
GF (Gluten free)
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Raspberry & White Chocolate Roulade£7
A light, airy roll swirled with tart raspberries and sweet white chocolate, served with a pot of double pouring cream.
GF (Gluten free)
Extras
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Yorkshire Pudding£1.50 each
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Bowl of Roast Potatoes£4
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Extra Gravy Boat£3
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Cauliflower Cheese£6
Children's menu
Download PDF of the Children's menuMains
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Cheeseburger£7
A juicy cheeseburger served in a brioche bun with homemade chips or fries and a side of sauce.
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Chicken Nuggets£8
Tender crispy nuggets served with homemade chips or fries, beans or garden peas and a side of sauce.
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Pizza£7
A smaller version of our house pizzas.
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Fish Goujons£8
Homemade battered cod goujons served with garden peas and homemade chips or fries and a side of sauce.
Desserts
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Ice-cream£4
A bowl of soft-scoop vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice-cream.
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Buttermilk Pancakes£4
Perfectly baked, light and fluffy pancakes drizzled in a choice of either maple syrup or chocolate sauce.
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Homemade Fruit Crumble£4
A medley of seasonal fruits baked until bubbling, topped with a golden, buttery crumble and served warm with rich custard or vanilla bean ice cream.
Drinks menu
Download PDF of the Drinks menuSpirits: single 25ml, double 50ml.
Cask
| Drink | Half | Pint |
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| Timothy Taylors Landlord 4.3% ABV | £2.45 | £4.85 |
| Pennine Pale Ale 4% ABV | £2.45 | £4.85 |
Draught Kegs
| Drink | Half | Pint |
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| Black Sheet Smooth 3.4% ABV | £2.00 | £3.95 |
| Budvar Original 5% ABV | £3.00 | £5.95 |
| Camden Easy IPA 5% ABV | £3.00 | £5.95 |
| Guiness Stout 4.2% ABV | £3.00 | £5.95 |
| Murano Lager 4.6% ABV | £2.80 | £5.50 |
| Pilsner 3.4% ABV | £2.00 | £3.95 |
| Ripe Peach Lager 3.4% ABV | £2.80 | £5.50 |
Draught Cider
| Drink | Half | Pint |
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| Westons Vintage Cider 5.2% ABV | £2.30 | £4.50 |
Vodka
Add £1 for a small dash or £1.50 for a large dash of mixer.
| Drink | Single | Double |
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| Smirnoff 37.5% ABV | £2.25 | £4.50 |
| Absolut 40% ABV | £2.50 | £5.00 |
| Absolut Vanilla 38% ABV | £3.00 | £5.30 |
| Grey Goose 40% ABV | £4.70 | £8.50 |
Gin
Add £2 for tonic. Add £1 for a small dash or £1.50 for a large dash of mixer.
| Drink | Single | Double |
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| Gordons 37.5% ABV | £2.35 | £4.75 |
| Pink Gin 37.5% ABV | £2.70 | £5.20 |
| Gordons 0% | £2.50 | £4.90 |
| Rhubarb & Ginger 40% ABV | £3.55 | £7.15 |
| Tanqueray 41.3% ABV | £2.35 | £4.60 |
| Tanqueray 0% | £2.35 | £4.50 |
| Tanqueray Sevilla 40% ABV | £3.40 | £6.75 |
| Tanqueray 0% Sevilla | £3.60 | £5.70 |
| Bombay Sapphire 40% ABV | £3.20 | £6.35 |
| Hendrix 41.4% ABV | £4.50 | £7.95 |
| Whitley Neil all flavours 43% ABV | £3.00 | £5.90 |
Whiskey
Add £1 for a small dash or £1.50 for a large dash of mixer.
| Drink | Single | Double |
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| Bells 40% ABV | £2.60 | £5.00 |
| Grouse 40% ABV | £2.75 | £5.20 |
| Jack Daniel's 40% ABV | £3.40 | £6.05 |
| Jack Daniel's Honey 35% ABV | £4.00 | £7.30 |
| Jack Daniel's Fire 35% ABV | £4.00 | £7.30 |
| Johnnie Walker 40% ABV | £3.95 | £7.10 |
| Glenfiddich 40% ABV | £5.75 | £9.00 |
| Glenmorangie 40% ABV | £5.35 | £9.60 |
| Jamiesons 40% ABV | £3.45 | £6.15 |
| Jim Beam 40% ABV | £3.90 | £7.00 |
| Makers Mark 45% ABV | £4.70 | £8.40 |
Rum
Add £1 for a small dash or £1.50 for a large dash of mixer.
| Drink | Single | Double |
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| Bacardi 37.5% ABV | £2.90 | £5.70 |
| Lambs 40% ABV | £2.60 | £5.20 |
| Captain Morgans Spiced 35% ABV | £2.40 | £4.75 |
| Kraken 40% ABV | £3.55 | £7.00 |
| Kraken flavoured 40% ABV | £4.15 | £8.20 |
| Goslings Black 40% ABV | £4.80 | £8.60 |
Brandy
Add £1 for a small dash or £1.50 for a large dash of mixer.
| Drink | Single | Double |
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| Three Barrels 37.5% ABV | £3.40 | £6.00 |
| Courvoisier 37.5% ABV | £4.00 | £7.15 |
| Hennessy VS 37.5% ABV | £5.00 | £9.00 |
Tequila
Add £1 for a small dash or £1.50 for a large dash of mixer.
| Drink | Single | Double |
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| Jose Cuervo Silver 35% ABV | £4.10 | £7.30 |
Liqueurs
Add £1 for a small dash or £1.50 for a large dash of mixer.
| Drink | Single | Double |
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| Baileys 50ml 17% ABV | – | £4.25 |
| Southern Comfort 35% ABV | £2.70 | £4.90 |
| Tia Maria 20% ABV | £2.60 | £4.80 |
| Amaretto 28% ABV | £3.10 | £5.70 |
| Cointreau 40% ABV | £2.85 | £5.50 |
| Drambuie 40% ABV | £4.60 | £8.60 |
| Archers 18% ABV | £2.20 | £4.35 |
Shots
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Sambuca 38% ABVSingle shot £2.30
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Sambuca shot deal3 shots £5.00 · 5 shots £8.00
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Tequila Rose 15% ABVSingle shot £2.40
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Tequila Rose shot deal3 shots £5.00 · 5 shots £8.00
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Jäger BombsSingle shot £4.35
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Jäger Bomb deal3 shots £10.00
Port and Fortified Wines
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Ruby Port Grahams LBV 50ml 20% ABV£7.25
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Sherry Gonzalez Byass Nectar 50ml 15% ABV£6.15
Others
| Drink | Single | Double |
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| Aperol 50ml 11% ABV | – | £4.00 |
| Campari 20.5% ABV | £3.15 | £6.30 |
| Pimms 22% ABV | £3.35 | £6.70 |
| Jägermeister 35% ABV | £2.85 | £5.70 |
| Angostura Bitter 44.7% ABV | – | – |
Bottled Beers, Lagers, Ales & Stouts
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Newcastle Brown Ale 550ml£5.60
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Cruzcampo 330ml£4.65
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Peroni 330ml£4.95
Gluten Free
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Stella GF 330ml 4.6% ABV£4.90
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Old Speckled Hen 500ml 4.7% ABV£4.95
Non-alcoholic Beers, Lagers, Ales & Stouts
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Guinness 0% 538ml£5.75
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Stella 0% 330ml£3.90
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Moretti 0% 330ml£4.20
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Old Mout B&C 0% 500ml£4.90
Soft Drinks
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Red Bull 250ml£3.60
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Red Bull sugar free 250ml£3.50
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Sparkling water 330ml£2.00
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Spring water 330ml£2.00
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J20 all flavours 275ml£3.70
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Simply Fruity 300ml£2.00
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Appletiser 275ml£3.95
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Schweppes Tonic Water£2.00
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Cordial & SodaHalf £1.50 · Pint £3.00
Post Mix
| Drink | Half | Pint |
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| Coca Cola full sugar | £2.05 | £4.10 |
| Coke Zero | £1.60 | £3.15 |
| Diet Coke | £1.60 | £3.15 |
| Schweppes Lemonade | £1.90 | £3.75 |
Mixers
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Soda water50p per glass
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Small dash£1.00
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Large dash£1.50
Wine & Prosecco menu
Download PDF of the Wine & Prosecco menuWhite
| Drink | 75cl | 250ml | 175ml | 125ml |
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| Central Monte Sauvignon 12% ABV | £24.00 | £8.15 | £6.10 | £4.05 |
| Te Aka Sauvignon 12% ABV | £32.00 | £10.90 | £8.05 | £5.45 |
| Bello Tramonto Pinot Grigio 10.5% ABV | £25.00 | £8.50 | £6.35 | £4.25 |
| Jarrah Wood Chardonnay 11% ABV | £26.00 | £8.90 | £6.60 | £4.40 |
Rosé
| Drink | 75cl | 250ml | 175ml | 125ml |
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| Bello Tramonto Pinot Grigio 10.5% ABV | £24.00 | £8.20 | £6.20 | £4.10 |
| Monterey Zinfandel 9.5% ABV | £24.00 | £8.20 | £6.20 | £4.10 |
Red
| Drink | 75cl | 250ml | 175ml | 125ml |
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| Central Monte Merlot 12.5% ABV | £24.00 | £8.20 | £6.20 | £4.10 |
| Club de Campo Malbec 12.5% ABV | £26.00 | £8.90 | £6.60 | £4.40 |
| Jarrah Wood Shiraz 12.5% ABV | £25.00 | £8.50 | £6.35 | £4.25 |
| Balauri Pinot Noir 12% ABV | £29.00 | £9.80 | £7.35 | £4.90 |
| Wildflower Cabernet 13.5% ABV | £39.00 | £13.30 | £9.85 | £6.60 |
Sparkling
| Drink | 75cl | 250ml | 175ml | 125ml |
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| I Castelli Prosecco DOC 10% ABV | £28.00 | £9.80 | £7.35 | £4.90 |
Cocktails menu
Download PDF of the Cocktails menuSignature
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The Elk's Head
A refreshing blend of British gin, elderflower liqueur, orchard apple and honey, inspired by the Allen Valley.
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The Antler
A distinguished blend of bourbon and orange bitters, offering notes of caramel, oak and gentle spice in a smooth, warming serve.
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Rhubarb Bramble
A vibrant blend of rhubarb and hedgerow berries, balanced with fresh citrus and inspired by the flavours of the British countryside.
Classic
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Espresso Martini
A luxurious combination of vodka, rich espresso and vanilla, balancing bold coffee flavours with velvety sweetness.
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Pornstar Martini
A vibrant fusion of tropical passionfruit and vanilla, bursting with exotic fruit flavours and a refreshing citrus lift.
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Mojito
A crisp and refreshing mix of white rum, fresh mint and lime, finished with sparkling soda for the perfect thirst quenching serve.
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Margarita
A lively blend of tequila and fresh lime, delivering the perfect balance of citrus brightness and smooth agave character.
GF gluten free · GF option gluten-free option available · V vegetarian · VE vegan. Prices in pounds sterling. Please tell us about any allergies or dietary requirements before ordering.
Dietary needs and groups
Allergies & dietary needs
Please tell us about any allergies or dietary requirements when you book, and speak to a member of the team before ordering.
Functions & large bookings
We cater for large functions and bookings, from celebrations and parties to business events. Get in touch and we'll look after you: 01434 345 282 or bookings@elksheadwhitfield.co.uk