Food & Drink at the Macdonald Compleat Angler

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Bowaters Restaurant

BOWATERS RESTAURANT, named after the Bowater family, owners of The Compleat Angler between 1932 and 1980, offers modern British heritage food in a contemporary but comfortable setting overlooking the River Thames. Natural pastel colours inspire calm and relaxation, whilst the flicker of candlelight and lights dancing on the river create the perfect atmosphere for that intimate dinner.

Bowaters operates under the auspices of Head Chef, Mark Constable who is returning to The Compleat Angler after a period of time working with award-winning chefs, and Howard Davis, Restaurant Manager of repute who has been at the hotel for many years and is committed to excellence.

Sample the comprehensive a la carte menu or the "special of the day"- perhaps with some fine English wines; dine outside in the summer months or enjoy a traditional afternoon tea. Bowaters Restaurant is definitely the perfect location.

Open 7 days a week
Breakfast 7am - 10am Monday to Friday
7.30am - 10am Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays
Lunch 12pm - 2.30pm
Afternoon Tea 2.30pm - 6pm
Dinner 7pm - 10pm

To book please call - 01628 405406

Sample A La Carte Menu
Available Monday to Saturday Lunchtimes and Every Evening*
*Except on special event evenings.

STARTERS

Cream of Pumpkin Soup £6.50
with cinnamon bread.

Smoked Salmon, Crab and Cream Cheese Gateau £6.50
layered with buck wheat pancakes.

Grilled Fillet of Mackerel £7.50
with white bean, carrot salad and mustard ice cream.

Aubergine layered with Goat Cheese £7.50
with braised baby aubergine.

Duck Ravioli £7.00
with warm celeriac salad and roasted hazelnut.

Ham Hock Terrine £7.50
with apple chutney and roasted salted walnut.

Seared Diver Scallop £9.00
with roasted fig and a fig and port puree.

MAIN COURSES - MEAT

Braised Scottish Beef Cheek £19.50
with horseradish creamed potato, glazed root vegetables.

Roasted Cannon of Highland Venison £22.00
with pickled red cabbage and redcurrants.

Slow Roasted Belly of Gloucestershire Pork £17.00
with cabbage and apple.

MAIN COURSES - FISH AND VEGETARIAN

Herb Crusted Atlantic Cod £17.50
with roasted potato cake and curly kale.

Poached Fillet of Lemon Sole £17.50
with wilted greens and a parsley butter sauce.

Roasted Organic Salmon £17.50
with smoked bacon, braised fennel and mustard cream sauce.

Globe Artichoke Glazed with Welsh Rarebit £16.00
with spinach, wild mushrooms and vine tomato salad. (V)

DESSERTS

Warm Chocolate Tart £7.50
with almond ice cream.

Home-made Carrot Cake £8.00
with carrot panna cotta and carrot sorbet.

Poached Pear £7.50
with cinnamon creamed rice and red wine glaze.

Ginger Cheesecake £7.50
with ginger ice cream and gingerbread.

Trio of Mini Apple desserts £7.50

Vanilla and Yoghurt Fool £7.50
with spiced plum compote and shortbread.

Selection of English Farmhouse Cheese £8.50
with biscuits, grapes and home-made chutney.

WEEKLY LUNCH SPECIALS

One Course ~ £12.50, Two Courses ~ £17.50

Monday: Grilled Sausages with Pickled Red Cabbage, Mash and a Thyme and Shallot Jus.
~ Seasonal Fruit Crumble with Custard.

Tuesday: Hot Smoked Salmon, Green Beans, New Potatoes, Lemon Sauce.
~ Traditional Apple Pie with Vanilla Custard.

Wednesday: Home-made Lancashire Hot Pot with Cabbage.
~ Traditional Bread and Butter Pudding.

Thursday: Home-made Steak and 'Rebellion' Ale Pudding.
~ Treacle Tart with Milk Ice Cream.

Friday: Traditional Fish and Chips, Home-made Mushy Peas and Warm Tartare Sauce.
~ Steamed Syrup Sponge with Custard.

TRADITIONAL SUNDAY LUNCH

On Sundays, we serve a three course menu including
a roast of the day ~ £36.50

All prices are inclusive of V.A.T.
A discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to your bill.

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