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Starters to Awaken Your Palate
Begin your meal with an inventive selection of starters that blend traditional British flavors with contemporary twists. The Pig's Trotter features tender ham hock, black pudding, crisp apple, crackling, and a tangy sauce gribiche, offering a rich and textured start. For a vegetarian delight, the Hash Brown arrives with mushroom ketchup, pickle shimeji, and creamy mushroom à la crème, bursting with umami depth. The Seasonal Soup, highlighted by pumpkin, truffle, and parmesan soldiers, offers a warm and decadent option. Delight in the Bubble & Squeak Scotch Egg, a clever composition of salt beef, pickled onions, gherkins, and English mustard mayonnaise, blending comfort with a hint of tang. The House Smoked River Trout is elegantly paired with pickled cucumber, radish, trout roe, and a caper butter sauce for a refined seafood starter. Beetroot Tartlet, with salt baked baby beetroot, whipped goats cheese, pickled beet, walnut, and cheddar pastry crust, offers earthiness and creaminess in every bite, while the Venison Ragu serves a rich braised shoulder with cep pappardelle and parmesan sauce, promising hearty satisfaction. For a simple side or snack, enjoy Chunky Chips or Skinny Fries, a perfect crispy complement to the starters.
Mains Crafted From the Country's Finest
The main courses celebrate the natural larder of the UK with an emphasis on local game and sustainable sourcing. The Windsor Great Park Red Deer is a standout creation, featuring haunch, faggot, haggis, and pastrami with a bone marrow crust, served alongside truffled sweet potato purée and potato terrine — a luxurious dish full of robust flavors. The 48 Day Dry Aged Boston Chop Steak delivers succulent, expertly aged beef paired with crispy potato paves, onion rings, and a classic peppercorn sauce for a hearty, satisfying main. For those seeking a smoky twist, the Smoked Gammon Chop is complemented by roasted pineapple, a fried hen’s egg, and chunky chips, melding sweet and savory notes. Seafood lovers will appreciate the Wild Brill en Croûte, served with artichoke, Scottish girolles, and Avruga caviar beurre blanc for an elegant oceanic offering. The Cornish Sole Meunière is a delicate delight with lobster, prawns, samphire, caper, lemon, and brown butter sauce, encapsulating coastal freshness. Vegetarians are treated to a 'Steak and Chips' made with miso glazed celeriac, shoe-string fries with burnt onion seasoning, demi-glace, button mushrooms, and baby grelots, showcasing inventive plant-based cuisine. The Windsor Great Park Game Bird combines caramelised quince, confit leg croquette, celeriac, bread sauce, hedgerow ketchup, and a game cottage pie for a quintessential British game dish.
Decadent Desserts and Drinks to Complete Your Meal
While specific dessert items were not listed, glowing guest reviews highlight delights such as pumpkin spice parfait and sticky toffee doughnuts, suggesting a menu that balances classic British sweets with seasonal and innovative touches. Pair your meal with an expertly curated selection of wines, cask ales, and cocktails, ensuring every bite is complemented by the perfect drink.
Specials and Tasting Experiences
The Bailiwick also offers exclusive tasting menus, including a renowned Game Tasting Menu featuring seven courses of meticulously prepared dishes such as rabbit chorizo, pigeon salami, game bird liver parfait with sage and onion butter, game terrine, stuffed pheasant leg, woodcock, and offal cottage pie. This menu celebrates the rich heritage of British game with a sophisticated flair, promising an unforgettable culinary adventure.
- Pig's Trotter – Ham hock, black pudding, apple, crackling, sauce gribiche
- Windsor Great Park Red Deer – Haunch, faggot, haggis, pastrami with bone marrow crust, truffled sweet potato purée, potato terrine
- Game Tasting Menu – A seven-course celebration of British game, including rabbit chorizo, pigeon salami, game bird liver parfait, game terrine, stuffed pheasant leg, and offal cottage pie
