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Food and Drink at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel in Chester

At the Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel near Chester, we know that quality tastes good. That's why we serve only the finest Scottish beef, lamb, pork and wild white fish and source local, organic suppliers for our vegetables and dairy products where possible.

Dine in style at The Garden Room, our delightful hotel restaurant, which has been awarded a prestigious AA Rosette in recognition of the quality of its food and impeccable service. Settle into a snug corner of the lounge with a drink or snack, refresh with a healthy juice or coffee in the Vital coffee bar or watch the squirrels play on the lawn from the conservatory!

Craxton Wood Hotel The Garden Room Restaurant & ConservatoryThe Garden Room Restaurant & Conservatory

The Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel's award-winning Garden Room is an airy and inviting hotel restaurant with an adjoining conservatory and restful views over the gardens. Enjoy a relaxed breakfast, conference lunch or romantic dinner, prepared and served with care and creativity. Make an enquiry

  • The Garden Room Restaurant

    Set yourself up for the day ahead with a wholesome breakfast in the Craxton Wood Hotel's welcoming restaurant. Whether that's a light fresh fruit buffet, warm baked bread with sweet comb honey, crunchy cereals, freshly squeezed juice or a full English breakfast made from the finest organic produce and free range eggs, it's a great start to the day! Return in the evening for a delicious meal in candlelit intimacy.

    Specialities include roast tenderloin of Norfolk Pork or try roasted butternut squash soup followed by loin of Highland venison and finish with a wicked dessert! View our wine list for the perfect accompaniment. Make an enquiry

    Opening Hours

    • Breakfast
      Mon - Fri 7am - 9.30am
      Sat 7am - 10am
      Sun 8am -11am
    • Dinner
      Mon - Sat 7pm - 9.30pm
      Sun 7pm - 9pm

    At Your Service

    • Dress code: Smart-casual. No jeans, trainers or mobile phones please
    • Child policy: Accompanied children welcome. Children's menu available.
    • Seats: 60
    • Special requirements: Catered for on request

    Booking Information

    Due to the popularity of The Garden Room Restaurant we advise you to book your table when you make your hotel reservation.

    Make a Reservation

    If you have a question about our dining policy or would like to enquire about a table reservation, please send us an enquiry form or contact 0844 879 9038.

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  • STARTERS

    Roasted Butternut Squash Soup £5.95

    Course Free Range British Pork Pata £6.50
    Apple Chutney, Toasted Bacon & Onion Brioche

    Scottish Salmon Ballotine £6.45
    Cornish White Crab Meat

    Creamed Pantagawn Goats Cheese £5.95
    Marinated Beetroot, pine Nuts and Red Curd
    Home Smoked Breast of Duck £6.95
    Toasted Pistachio Salad, Orange Compote

    Seared Loch Fyne Scallops £9.95
    Cauliflower Puree, Crisp Pancetta

    MAINS

    Roast Tenderloin & Caramelised Belly of Free Range British Pork £17.95
    Dauphinoise Potato, Crepe Mushroom Cream

    Poached & Roasted Supreme of Chicken £16.95
    Confit Leg, Creamed Savoy Cabbage and Smoked Bacon

    Shank of Highland Lamb £17.95
    Crushed Root Vegetables, Shallot Sauce

    Grilled Scottish Rib Eye Steak £16.95
    Hand Cut Chips, Bearnaise Sauce

    Herb Pancakes £13.95
    Filled with creamed mushrooms & Shallots glazed with Parmesan

    Pan Fried Fillet of Wild Seabass £19.95
    Wilted Pak Choi, Mussel Escabeche

    Grilled Whole Lemon Sole £17.95
    Morecambe Bay Shrimp, Lemon & Parsley Butter

    SIDE ORDERS

    Hand Cut Chips £2.50
    Creamed Potato £2.00
    Selection of Green Vegetables £2.50
    Mixed Salad £3.00
    Lemon and Parsley New Potatoes £2.00

    DESSERT

    Caramelised Orange Tart £5.50
    Chocolate Ice Cream

    Vanilla Creme Brulee £5.50
    Homemade Shortbread

    Dark Chocolate Pave £5.50
    Carway Ice Cream

    Pear & Walnut Pudding £5.50
    Walnut Praline Ice Cream

    Trio of Homemade Ice Creams or Sorbets £5.50

    *A tasting of British Cheeses, each with their own garnish £7.50

    The Chef will be pleased to offer our guests alternatives to the dishes shown on this menu. All dietary requirements will be catered for and a different style of cooking can be accommodated

    Please advise your waiter before ordering of any allergies you may have, so we can help you choosing your dishes.
    Macdonald Hotels in conjunction with our suppliers do not knowingly supply any food requiring to be labelled as containing "GM" ingredients.

    Only the finest Scottish bred beef and lamb are supplied to our hotels by Scot Beef who source from accredited Scottish mainland and island farms, our beef is hung for a minimum of 21 days to improve taste and then hand cut by butchers using time honoured techniques.

    Marine life around the coast of the British Isles is colourful and fascinating, yet marine life and the sea on which we depend is under threat from pollution and over fishing, we are committed as a business to ensuring that the wild fish we buy is from accredited, sustainable sources, our smoked fish is supplied by Loch Fyne oyster, only using the finest quality ingredients, traditional methods of smoking and a care and respect for a very fragile environment.

    Executive Head Chef - Rob Pritchett
    Head chef - James Peter Cooke
    Restaurant Manager - Sharon Littler

    Asterisked items may incur a supplementary charge for dinner, bed and breakfast guests.

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  • WHITE WINES

    Willowood Chardonnay,Central Valley, California NV £21.25
    A superb wine from the renowned Central Valley in California. The wine is made using state of the art techniques to produce a crisp, dry white wine with refreshing citrus fruit characters and a typical light buttery finish.

    Pinot Grigio, Marchinise Italy 2007, £19.25
    A strong yellow straw colour. The bouquet is unmistakable and immediate, with an intense impression of acacia flowers. The palate is dry and full-bodied.

    Viognier De Waal Estate, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2007, £24.25
    The Viognier grape continues to grow in popularity. This wine has a rich, creamy texture and hints of honey and spice. The only unwooded Viognier in South Africa.

    Chablis J. Moreau et Fils, France 2006, £29.25
    Very dry, crisp flinty wine with excellent fruit and acidity, yet retains its essential elegance

    Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc, La Tiare du Pape 2006, £31.50
    A classic combination of over 60% Grenache Blanc, blended with Bourboulenc, Roussane and Clairette. The wine has an attractive nose with hints of apricot and pineapple. On the palate it is rich and full, powerful and generous, with a full and complex finish

    Sancerre, les Comtesses, Paul Thomas, Chavignol, France 2007, £34.50
    The wine comes from a particular slope called "les Comtesses" on the best part of the south facing hill of Chavignol, just outside the hill town of Sancerre. This is an elegant and appealing Sancerre, full of "gooseberry" fruit with a delicious citrus tang.

    RED WINES

    Merlot, Willowood, Central Valley, California NV, £21.25
    California is becoming recognised for the high quality of the ripe merlot grapes that it produces. This example is a delicious soft rounded red with soft hints of ripe red berries and supple tannins.

    Pinotage, Cape Bay Winery, Western Cape, South Africa 2007 £22.95
    From a grape variety unique to the cape, this is a delicious red wine with attractive berry fruit and plenty of grip. Once you have tasted this grape variety, it will become a firm favourite.

    Shiraz/Cabernet, Katherine Hills, South Australia 2005 £19.25
    This wine has smooth, ripe fruit with softtannins. The delicate spice of the Shiraz blends perfectly with the red fruit characters of the Cabernet Sauvignon.

    Cabernet Sauvignon, Fortant, France 2006 £21.25
    A smooth, generous wine with intense aromas of blackcurrant, vanilla and pepper.

    Cotes de Beaune Villages, Louis Latour, £31.50
    An earthy red wine, typical of the heart of a Burgundy, selected from the best of the villages around Beaune.

    Gevrey Chambertin, Domaine Rossignol Trapet, France 2004. £43.75
    A delicious wine from a top individual grower with superb fruit and structure. It has ripe cherry fruit and great depth.

    CHAMPAGNE

    Champagne Mansard Brut, Vegan NV, £38.95
    Pinot Noir gives elegance and length, Pinot Meunier gives body weight and Chardonnay contributes aroma and finesse. There is a good amount of bottle age on the brut non-vintage, making this a very attractive and enjoyable champagne.

    Moet et Chandon NV, £42.75
    Consistently good champagne from this well known house; A classic blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.

    Moet et Chandon, 1999, £50.95
    A classic vintage Champagne made from 40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 25% Pinot Meunier. A wine which offers the Champagne aficionado one of the best bargains in the vintage Champagne market today.
    £21.25

    A superb wine from the renowned Central Valley in California. The wine is made using state of the art techniques to produce a crisp, dry white wine with refreshing citrus fruit characters and a typical light buttery finish.

    Pinot Grigio, Marchinise Italy 2007, £19.25
    A strong yellow straw colour. The bouquet is unmistakable and immediate, with an intense impression of acacia flowers. The palate is dry and full-bodied.

    Viognier De Waal Estate, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2007, £24.25
    The Viognier grape continues to grow in popularity. This wine has a rich, creamy texture and hints of honey and spice. The only unwooded Viognier in South Africa.

    Chablis J. Moreau et Fils, France 2006, £29.25
    Very dry, crisp flinty wine with excellent fruit and acidity, yet retains its essential elegance

    Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc, La Tiare du Pape 2006, £31.50
    A classic combination of over 60% Grenache Blanc, blended with Bourboulenc, Roussane and Clairette. The wine has an attractive nose with hints of apricot and pineapple. On the palate it is rich and full, powerful and generous, with a full and complex finish

    Sancerre, les Comtesses, Paul Thomas, Chavignol, France 2007, £34.50
    The wine comes from a particular slope called "les Comtesses" on the best part of the south facing hill of Chavignol, just outside the hill town of Sancerre. This is an elegant and appealing Sancerre, full of "gooseberry" fruit with a delicious citrus tang.

    RED WINES

    Merlot, Willowood, Central Valley, California NV, £21.25
    California is becoming recognised for the high quality of the ripe merlot grapes that it produces. This example is a delicious soft rounded red with soft hints of ripe red berries and supple tannins.

    Pinotage, Cape Bay Winery, Western Cape, South Africa 2007 £22.95
    From a grape variety unique to the cape, this is a delicious red wine with attractive berry fruit and plenty of grip. Once you have tasted this grape variety, it will become a firm favourite.

    Shiraz/Cabernet, Katherine Hills, South Australia 2005 £19.25
    This wine has smooth, ripe fruit with softtannins. The delicate spice of the Shiraz blends perfectly with the red fruit characters of the Cabernet Sauvignon.

    Cabernet Sauvignon, Fortant, France 2006 £21.25
    A smooth, generous wine with intense aromas of blackcurrant, vanilla and pepper.

    Cotes de Beaune Villages, Louis Latour, £31.50
    An earthy red wine, typical of the heart of a Burgundy, selected from the best of the villages around Beaune.

    Gevrey Chambertin, Domaine Rossignol Trapet, France 2004. £43.75
    A delicious wine from a top individual grower with superb fruit and structure. It has ripe cherry fruit and great depth.

    CHAMPAGNE

    Champagne Mansard Brut, Vegan NV, £38.95
    Pinot Noir gives elegance and length, Pinot Meunier gives body weight and Chardonnay contributes aroma and finesse. There is a good amount of bottle age on the brut non-vintage, making this a very attractive and enjoyable champagne.

    Moet et Chandon NV, £42.75
    Consistently good champagne from this well known house; A classic blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.

    Moet et Chandon, 1999, £50.95
    A classic vintage Champagne made from 40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 25% Pinot Meunier. A wine which offers the Champagne aficionado one of the best bargains in the vintage Champagne market today.

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Craxton Wood Hotel Cocktail Bar and LoungeCocktail Bar and Lounge

The Craxton Wood Hotel's cocktail bar and lounge is so warm and inviting you'll want to stay all day! Pick a cosy corner and relax with a creamy cappuccino or one of our famous afternoon teas; in fine weather you can soak up the sunshine on the outdoor terrace.

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  • Lounge and Cocktail Bar

    Ideal for a morning coffee, afternoon tea or a tasty snack during the day, the Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel's appealing lounge and cocktail bar offers plenty of comfy sofas and lovely views over the surrounding gardens. Relax with the weekend papers or meet with friends or colleagues for a pre-dinner drink.

    Make an enquiry

    Opening Hours

    • 12pm - late
    • Lounge Bar menu available between 10am and 5pm
    • Afternoon Tea served between 3 and 5.30pm
    • Full bar service for residents

    At Your Service

    • Dress code: Relaxed
    • Child policy: Accompanied children welcome
    • Seats: 60 (inside) 25 (outside)
    • Special requirements: Catered for on request

    Booking Information

    No reservation necessary.

    Make a Reservation

    If you have a question about our Lounge and Cocktail Bar, please send us an enquiry form or contact 0844 879 9038.

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Craxton Wood Hotel Vital Coffee BarVital Coffee Bar

Choose the healthy option and order drinks or nutritious snacks poolside at the Vital Coffee Bar. Set within the Vital Health, Fitness and Beauty Spa, this bright and airy coffee bar serves snacks and refreshments throughout the day.

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  • Consort Bar

    Naturally lit with full-length windows overlooking the pool and hotel gardens, this bright, comfortable coffee bar is an ideal retreat for mums and dads while older kids swim. Order a coffee and find a quiet corner to read your book or, when the sun's shining, take your drink out onto the terrace.

    Make an enquiry

    Opening Hours

    • Mon-Fri 7am-10pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 8am-10pm

    At Your Service

    • Dress code: Relaxed
    • Child policy: Accompanied children welcome
    • Seats: 30 inside, 20 outside
    • Special requirements: Catered for on request

    Booking Information
    No reservation necessary.

    Make a Reservation
    If you have a question about the Vital Coffee Bar, please send us an enquiry form or contact 0844 879 9038

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Craxton Wood Hotel Room ServiceRoom Service

Tired after a long day? Tempted by a leisurely breakfast in bed? Our Room Service menu has been designed with your convenience in mind. So kick off your shoes, pick up the phone and let us serve you in comfort.

  • Room Service

    Sandwiches, salads, side dishes, beverages, light meals and desserts can all be served to your room between 7am and 10pm and there is a limited menu available 24 hours a day.

    Opening Hours

    • 7am - 10pm daily
    • Limited menu available at all other times

    At Your Service

    • Child policy: Children's room service menu available on request
    • Special requirements: Catered for on request

    Booking Information
    We like to deliver your room service requests as quickly as possible

    Enquiry Form
    If you have a question about our room service policy please send us an
    enquiry form or contact 0844 879 9038.

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  • Light Bites

    Seared yellow fin tuna loin, nicoise salad
    Char grilled corn fed free range chicken, Caesar salad
    Loch Fyne smoked salmon, lemon, caper berries
    Home made soup of the day, freshly baked bread
    Greek salad, feta, cucumber, olive, red onions, tomatoes
    Classic prawn cocktail

    Mains

    East Anglia Farms, premium pork sausage, creamed mash, shallot gravy
    North Sea beer battered cod, hand cut chips, tartar sauce
    21 day aged prime Scottish rib eye steak, traditional garnish
    Traditional cottage pie, seasonal greens
    Smoked Loch Fyne haddock, omelette, "Arnold Bennet"
    21 day aged prime Scottish beef burger, hand cut chips
    Goats cheese, mozzarella, sundried tomato, black olive panzotti
    Traditional fish pie, seasonal greens

    Sandwiches

    21 day aged prime Scottish steak ciabatta, caramelised onions
    Loch Fyne smoked salmon, rustic baguette
    Club sandwich with free range chicken and eggs
    Corn fed free range chicken Caesar wrap
    Greek salad, feta cheese wrap
    Seared tuna niçoise wrap
    Home cooked ham, grain mustard, bloomer
    Prawns, Marie Rose, bloomer

    24 hour food

    Homemade soup of the day, freshly baked bread
    Corn fed free range chicken Caesar wrap
    Greek salad, feta cheese wrap
    Seared tuna niçoise wrap
    Home cooked ham, grain mustard, bloomer
    Prawns, Marie Rose, bloomer

    Desserts

    Granola, natural yogurt, berry compote
    Ice cream, from Arran Dairies
    Cut fresh fruit
    British cheese
    , oat cakes
    Dark chocolate and orange truffle
    Classic lemon tart

    Hot Beverages

    Cafetière of coffee, served with shortbread
    Cafetière of coffee (decaffeinated), served with shortbread
    Large Cafetière of coffee (serves 2), served with shortbread
    Pot of tea, served with shortbread traditional English, Earl Grey, Assam, Ceylon, Darjeeling or Lapsang Souchong

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  • Champagnes

    Champagne Mansard Brut
    Blended with the three main champagne grape varieties; Pinot Noir
    gives elegance and length, Pinot Meunier gives bodyweight and
    Chardonnay contributes aroma and finesse. There is a good amount
    of bottle age on the brut non-vintage, making this a very attractive
    and enjoyable champagne.

    Sparkling Pinot Grigio Rosé, San Orsola
    A fashionable pink sparkling version of Italy's most popular white grape;
    light, dry and refreshing.

    White Wine

    Sancerre, les Comtesses, Paul Thomas, Chavignol, Loire Valley, France
    The wine comes from a particular slope called 'les Comtesses' on
    the best part of the south facing hill of Chavignol, just outside the
    hill town of Sancerre. This is an elegant and appealing Sancerre, full
    of 'gooseberry' fruit with a delicious citrus tang.

    Chablis, J Moreau et Fils, Burgundy, France
    Very dry, crisp flinty wine with excellent fruit and acidity, yet retains
    its essential elegance.

    Sauvignon Blanc, Dos Hermanos, Curicó Valley, Chile, Fairtrade
    Fairtrade Wine means that the growers are guaranteed a fair and
    stable price for their grapes. Winemaker Peter Bright was one of
    the original flying winemakers and this Sauvignon is typical of his
    excellent wines - fresh, zesty and aromatic with a lively crisp acidity.

    Chardonnay, Vin de Pays d'Oc, Fortant, France
    A delicate wine with subtle aromas of pears, figs, hazlenut and honey.

    White Rioja, Marqués de Cáceres, Spain
    The best of new style wines from Spain with ripe, lively fruit and
    a fresh, dry finish. This young white is perfect as an aperitif.

    Colombard/Chardonnay, Katherine Hills, Australia
    Lifted, tropical fruit characters, balanced by citrus and melon
    flavours, dominate the nose. These enticing characters follow
    through to a palate showing length and lingering fruitiness.

    Pinot Grigio, Marchesini, Italy
    A crisp, dry wine with the fuller style typical of this highly popular
    grape variety. Cool fermented for maximum fruit and acidity
    retention, the wine is bottled while young and fresh.

    Chenin Blanc, Cape Bay, South Africa
    This popular young wine gives delicious ripe Chenin fruit balanced
    by a dry, long finish.

    Chardonnay, Willowood, California
    Made using state of the art techniques to produce a crisp, dry
    white wine with refreshing citrus fruit characters and a typical
    light buttery finish.

    Red Wines

    Fleurie, le Roitelet, Henry Fessy, Beaujolais, France
    Soft, silky, raspberry fruit and an attractive purpley red colour
    characterise this well made wine from the Gamay grape.

    Pinot Noir, Vin de Pays d'Oc, Robert Skalli, France
    Intense flavours of small black fruit, chocolate and liquorice give
    wonderful complexity to this smooth, delicious wine.

    Pinotage, Cape Bay, South Africa
    From a grape variety unique to the Cape, this is a delicious red
    wine with attractive berry fruit and full flavours. Once you have
    tasted this grape variety, it will become a firm favourite.

    Cabernet Sauvignon, Vin de Pays d'Oc, Fortant, France
    A smooth, generous wine with intense aromas of blackcurrant,
    vanilla and pepper.

    Merlot, Willowood, California
    A delicious soft rounded red with hints of ripe red berries and
    supple tannins.

    Shiraz/Cabernet, Katherine Hills, Australia
    This wine has smooth, ripe fruit with soft tannins. The delicate
    spice of the Shiraz blends perfectly with the red fruit characters
    of the Cabernet Sauvignon.

    Merlot Refosco, Altana di Vico, Italy
    A light bodied yet convincing all-rounder. Fruity and well balanced -
    great with pasta dishes and cold meats.

    Rose

    Grenache/Syrah/Cinsault Rosé, Wild Boar, Provence, France
    A refreshing dry rosé from the heart of Provence. Bright red berry
    and mint aromas with a supple yet dry and crisp finish. Very versatile
    and matches perfectly with grilled white meats, seafood, dry cheeses
    and salads.

    Pinot Grigio Rosé, Marchesini, Italy
    Pinot Grigio is neither dark or light skinned (actually somewhere in
    between) as such it lends itself well to the production of pink wines.
    Just off-dry and subtly flavoured this fashionable combination is a
    good choice for many wine lists.

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