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We are proud to serve great food made with passion using the finest local produce. Our menus change with the seasons and whether ingredients are grown, reared or laid, our creative chefs have paired with farmers, fishermen and suppliers to ensure food is fresh, free range, exciting and sure to make you smile.
Served until midday
Breakfast
£3.00
Toasted Sourdough OR Granary with jam or marmalade V/GFA
£3.00
£6.75
Bacon OR Sausage sandwich on Granary bread GFA
£6.75
£7.00
Eggs on toasted sourdough - fried, poached or scrambled GFA/V
£7.00
£8.50
Dorset Buttermilk American Style pancakes. Served with seasonal fruit compote & whipped mascarpone V
£8.50
£8.50
Dorset Buttermilk American Style pancakes. Served with banana, bacon & maple syrup
£8.50
£9.00
Smoked salmon & scrambled eggs on sourdough toast GFA
£9.00
£10.50
Vegetarian Breakfast
Free Range eggs cooked to your choice with tomato, mushrooms and halloumi with toasted sourdough V/GFA
£10.50
£12.50
Full English
Samway's Purbeck Sausages, Jurassic Free Range bacon, tomato, mushrooms, free range egg cooked to your choice with toasted sourdough GFA
£12.50
Served 12noon - 6:00pm
Lunch
£7.00
Soup of the day, Local Granary bread . V/GFA
£7.00
£8.50
Cider Battered Cauliflower Florets with Pineapple & Tomato Chilli Jam VG/GF
£8.50
£11.50
Sautéed King Prawn Bruschetta in Garlic & Chilli Oil with A Rocket Salad
£11.50
£12.00
Bear Croque Monsieur, Ham & Rarebit on Sourdough, Mixed Leaf Salad.
£12.00
£14.00
Chargrilled Aubergine Parmigiana, Vegan Parmesan & Gremolata VG
£14.00
£14.00
Deep Pan Vegetarian Quiche, Coleslaw, New Potatoes & Dressed Mixed Leaf Salad. V
£14.00
£15.00
Homemade Chorizo Scotch Egg, Garlic Aioli, Salad & Rustic Fries.
£15.00
£16.75
Bear Burger of the day, Rustic Fries & Coleslaw. GFA
£16.75
£16.00
Home Cooked Maple Syrup Glazed Gammon Ham & Free Range Eggs, Piccalilli & Rustic Fries. GF
£16.00
£16.00
Seared Salmon Salad with Dill New Potatoes & Smoked Paprika Mayonnaise. GF
£16.00
£17.00
Cider Battered Fish & Chips, Pea Veloute, Rustic Fries & Tartar Sauce. GF
£17.00
Sandwiches
-served on toasted Focaccia or Granary Bread with a dressed mixed leaf salad & coleslaw (all available as Gluten Free)
£10.50
Roasted Pepper, Hummus & Tomato Jam. V/VGA
£10.50
£11.50
Brie & Bacon with Cranberry sauce.
£11.50
£12.00
Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese.
£12.00
£12.95
Chargrilled Picanha Steak & Caramelised onion jam.
£12.95
Sides
£4.00
Dressed Mixed Leaf Salad GF
£4.00
£4.00
Cider Battered Onion Rings GF
£4.00
£4.50
Rustic Fries GF
£4.50
£4.50
Garlic & Coastal Cheddar Focaccia V
£4.50
Served 6pm - 9pm
Nibbles
£3.50
Local Sourdough Bread & Balsamic Oil V/ VG/GFA
£3.50
£4.00
Harlequin, Greek Pitted Olives V/VG
£4.00
Starters & Small Plates
£7.00
Soup of the day & Local Granary Bread V/GFA
£7.00
£8.00
Portobello Mushrooms in Dorset Blue Vinny Sauce on Toasted Sourdough. GFA
£8.00
£8.50
Cider Battered Cauliflower Florets with Pineapple & Tomato Chilli Jam V/GF
£8.50
£11.50
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£19.00
Homemade Chorizo & King Prawn Linguine, Herb Oil, Grana Padano. GFA
£11.50
/
£19.00
£13.00
Local Scallops, Sweet Potato Puree, Black Garlic & Herb Butter. GF
£13.00
Mains
£15.00
Chargrilled Aubergine Parmigiana, Vegan Parmesan & Gremolata V
£15.00
£16.75
Bear Burger of the day, Rustic fries, House Slaw & Tomato Chutney. GFA
£16.75
£17.00
Cider Battered Fish & Chips, Pea veloute, Rustic Fries & Tartar Sauce. GF
£17.00
£18.00
Creedy Carver Chicken & Wild Mushroom Linguine in a Creamy Garlic Sauce
£18.00
£20.00
Slow Cooked Local Venison Bourguignon, Buttery Mash & Local Market Vegetables GF
£20.00
£22.00
Pan Roasted Salmon Fillet with Watercress sauce, New potatoes, Local market vegetables. GF
£22.00
£26.00
Chargrilled Jurassic Farm Ribeye Steak with Roasted Vine of Cherry Tomatoes, Baked Portobello Mushroom, Local Market Vegetables, Rustic Fries & Green Peppercorn Sauce GF
£26.00
£33.00 GF
Chargrilled 6oz Fillet Steak with Rustic Fries or Dauphinoise, Local Market Vegetables & Green Peppercorn Sauce or Black Garlic Butter
£33.00 GF
Sides
£4.00
Dressed Mixed Leaf Salad GF
£4.00
£4.00
Cider Battered Onion Rings GF
£4.00
£4.50
Rustic Fries GF
£4.50
£4.50
Garlic & Coastal Cheddar Focaccia V
£4.50
Desserts
All Desserts £8
Sticky Toffee Pudding, Purbeck Vanilla Bean Ice Cream or Cream.
Cappuccino Creme Brulee & Homemade Shortbread V
Poached Pear Blackberry & Ginger Syrup & Purbeck Vanilla Bean Ice Cream GF/VGA
Bear Chocolate Brownie with Purbeck Vanilla Bean Ice Cream or Cream. V/GFA
£12.00
Cheese Board a trio of Local Artisan Cheeses with Fudges Biscuits, Apple & Chutney V
£12.00
£7
…Why not add a glass of Taylors Late Bottled Vintage Port
£7
Served for lunch and dinner
Bear Cubs
£7.50
Battered Creedy chicken nuggets GF
£7.50
£7.50
100% Beef & cheddar burger GFA
£7.50
£7.50
Mac ‘n cheese with a garlic bread slice V
£7.50
£7.50
Samways Dorset pork sausages
£7.50
£7.50
Battered fish of the day GF
£7.50
£7.50
Home cooked Gammon ham & fried egg GF
£7.50
All meals are home cooked & are served with a choice of chips or new potatoes and salad or vegetables unless stated otherwise.
Served Between 14:00 and 16:30
Afternoon Teas and Sweet Treats
£23.00
Traditional Afternoon Tea - A selection of delicate, seasonal sandwiches, warm scones with clotted cream and raspberry jam, an assortment of mini cakes, including our famous Bear brownie, all presented on a three tiered stand and served with a pot of Birchall’s Tea per person
£23.00
£5.50
Add a glass of Prosecco for
per person
£5.50
(V option available)
Traditional Afternoon Teas: Minimum of 2 people, must be pre-booked 48 hours in advance & deposit required.
£8.50
Love Cake Board - Choose two slices of cake and a slice of a tray bake to create your own delicious mini selection of our homemade cakes
£8.50
£6.95
Little Person’s Tea - A yummy treat of jam, cheese & ham sandwiches and cake, served with a creamy hot chocolate
£6.95
£5.50
Dorset Cream Tea - A home baked scone served with thick Dorset clotted cream, raspberry jam & a pot of Birchall’s Tea
£5.50
£3.00 - £4.00
Freshly Baked, Homemade Cakes, Tray Bakes and Sweet Treats
£3.00 - £4.00
Come to the counter, have a look at today’s bake and choose. GFA/VGA
£3.50
Toasted Tea Cake
Served with butter
£3.50
£2.95
Pot of Birchall’s Tea
£2.95
Allergy information for the cakes & treats is available where our cakes are displayed.