Festive Menu

Thursday 26 November to Wednesday 23 December 2026 (excluding Sundays)

Festive Menu

Our Festive Menu is specially created for the season and offers a range of dishes from festive favourites and warming winter dishes to contemporary culinary cuisine all made using fresh seasonal ingredients. With many dishes gluten and/or dairy free adaptable there is something to suit everyone’s taste.

(Our Sunday Lunch Menu is available on Sundays)

Lunch: 2 courses £37 | 3 courses £46
Dinner: 3 courses £46

A separate Children’s Christmas Menu is available for 10 years and under.

Booking & advanced menu choices required.

Food Order Form available at the bottom of the page.

Starters

Spiced Butternut Squash Soup

local sourdough, whipped herb butter

V VEA GFA DFA

Prawn Cocktail

air-dried cherry tomatoes, buttered brown bread, lemon wedge

GFA DFA

Pâté de Campagne

toasted local sourdough, homemade piccalilli

DF GFA

White Wine Roasted Pear

roquefort, chicory, pomegranate dressing

V GF

Beetroot Cured Salmon

compressed cucumber, gin and citrus gel, red vein sorrel

GF DF

Duck & Pistachio Terrine

local sourdough brioche, glazed fig, cranberry jam

GFA DFA

Wild Mushroom & Vegan Feta Tartlet

black olive caramel, herb oil, frisée

V VE DF GFA

Mains

Traditional Roast Turkey

pig in blanket, sage and onion stuffing, roast potatoes, roasted root vegetables, seasonal vegetables, roasting gravy

DF GFA

Christmas Nut Roast

chestnut mushrooms, sherry-soaked cranberries, roast potatoes, roasted root vegetables, seasonal vegetables, vegan gravy

V VE GF DF

Slow-cooked Beef Shin

mashed potatoes, turnip, carrot, pancetta crisp, tenderstem broccoli, rich red wine sauce

Roast Sea Bass Fillet

spelt and winter vegetable broth, walnut pesto

One fillet

Two fillets

(£8 supplement)

Jerusalem Artichoke Risotto

parmesan flakes, brussels sprout leaves, hazelnut dressing

V GF VEA DFA

Tandoori Rubbed Venison Haunch

tikka marsala sauce, spinach, butternut squash, wild and basmati rice

GF DF

Pancetta Wrapped Monkfish

pomme rosti, celeriac purée, red chicory, samphire, bisque

GF DF

Chargrilled 10oz Steak

(£12 supplement)

triple cooked chunky chips, rocket salad with ranch dressing, cherry vine tomatoes, peppercorn sauce

Sirloin

GF DFA

Ribeye

GF DFA

Desserts

Filter coffee £3.75. Speciality tea and coffee are available on request, please see our drinks menu for prices.

Traditional Christmas Pudding

brandy sauce, vanilla ice cream, butter tuile

V VEA GFA DFA

Black Forest Trifle

kirsch cherry compote, chocolate sprinkles

V VE GF DF

‘The Black Horse’ Ferrero Rocher

Rice Krispies cake, chocolate bavarois, hazelnut cream, toasted hazelnuts

V GF

Tiramisu

almond biscotti

Spiced Apple Cake

vegan calvados custard, green apple sorbet

V VE GF DF

Burnt Orange Cheesecake

blood orange and rosemary compote, pistachio ice cream

Selection of Ice Cream & Sorbet

please ask a member of our team for suitable vegetarian and vegan options

VA VEA GFA DFA

Cheese Platter

banana bread, artisan crackers, grapes, garlic and apple loose jelly, Hertfordshire honey

3 cheeses

V GFA

5 cheeses

(£4 supplement)

V GFA

Childrens Christmas Menu Festive Menu

v – Suitable for vegetarians
ve – Suitable for vegans
gf – Gluten Free
df – Dairy Free
vea/gfa/dfa – Vegan/Gluten Free/Dairy Free Available. This dish can be adapted to vegan, gluten free or dairy free when requested Our chefs are happy to cater for additional vegetarian requests and individual dietary requirements.

Before ordering, please notify any food or drink allergies/intolerances to your server. An optional 12.5% gratuity will be added to your final bill which will be distributed equally to all staff on duty.

*Your credit card details will be taken to secure your reservation. No money will be deducted from your credit card at this time, however, failure to notify The Black Horse of cancellation without a minimum of 48hrs notice will result in a charge of £20 per person. “No shows” on the day will incur the full charge.