Golden Lion Menu

STARTERS

CRISPY COATED WHITEBAIT 12.00

Saffron & Garlic aioli , Lemon Butter Samphire

SEARED BREAST OF LOCAL WOOD PIGEON 12.00

Rosti Potato, Savoy Cabbage, Crispy Parsnips & Bone Marrow Gravy

BAKED CORN FED CHICKEN & ROSARIO CHORIZO 12.00

Terracotta baked Chicken Breast & Chorizo in a rich smoked Tomato sauce

with toasted homemade bread and Guacamole Dip

CAULIFLOWER HASH BROWNS 12.00

Watercress salad, Guacamole , salsa & sour cream

MAINS

FRESH BEER BATTERED COD FILLET small 13.00 large 19.00

Triple cooked chips, minted mushy peas, tartare sauce, slice of lemon

ROAST RUMP OF BRITISH SPRING LAMB 26.00

sweet potato puree, Jersey Royal new potatoes , grilled local asparagus

with bone marrow gravy

CHARGRILLED FRESH SWORDFISH STEAK 25.00

Potato wedges with Sriracha mayo dip, House salad and Truffle Chimmichurri

8OZ GOLDEN LION BURGER 20.00

cheddar, smoky bacon, triple cooked chips, brioche bun

tomato relish, gem lettuce, gherkins, tomato, red onion, Bombay BBQ sauce

RED ONION , SMOKED GARLIC & CHEDDAR QUICHE 20.00

Jersey Royal new potatoes , House salad, Garlic croutons & honey mustard dressing

BEEF SHORT RIB RAGU PAPPARDELLE 25.00

Slow braised shredded Beef Short Rib in a rich Ragu sauce,

Pappardelle Pasta, Parmesan cheese, truffle oil & pea shoots

MISO KING PRAWN NOODLES 25.00

Black King Tiger Prawns with Miso Noodles, stir fried vegetables,

Sesame and Edamame beans, soy sauce & lime

MOULES MARINIERE 22.00

Half Kilo of fresh mussels, white wine, garlic, shallots, cream, parsley,

fries, homemade breads & lemon

SHARING BOARDS

GOLDEN LION FILLET BOARD 6OZ PRIME STEAK 32.00

GOLDEN LION FILLET BOARD 12OZ PRIME STEAK 60.00

our signature sharing board with prime fillet steak cooked medium rare , truffle parmesan fries

roasted vine tomatoes & field mushrooms Hampshire watercress, & bone marrow peppercorn sauce

SEAFOOD PLATTER SMALL 18.00

SEAFOOD PLATTER LARGE 32.00

Breaded king prawns , salt and pepper squid chunks, Panko breaded calamari rings, cod goujons, Hampshire watercress,

pea shoots, saffron & garlic aioli, sweet chilli sauce & lemon

DESSERTS

all £9.25

SOUTHWICK APPLE AND PEAR CRUMBLE

hot vanilla custard

PISTACHIO SEMI-FREDO

salted caramel sauce and a chocolate pencil

GOLDEN LION AFFOGATO

A scoop of locally made vanilla ice cream, a shot of Italian espresso, almond Biscotti & coffee rum or Amaretto or Ginger liqueur

ARTISAN CHEESE BOARD

£13.00

Chefs selection of the 4 of the finest cheeses served with biscuits , grapes , Quince jelly , chutney, crackers and farmhouse butter

In order to receive your cheese in peak condition, please order with your starters, this allows the cheese to breathe and reach room temperature for optimal flavour.

Forest of Bere Dairy Ice Cream

Southwick

3.50 per scoop

The Forest of Bere dairy overlooks the picturesque village of Southwick where rich meadows have been grazed for centuries. The dairy collects fresh milk daily from the surrounding farms turning it straight into fresh dairy products. The ice cream is produced in a traditional way with fresh whole milk, cream and local eggs, giving it a distinctive rich and creamy texture.

Clotted Cream

Made using homemade rich clotted cream, this is a wonderful rich dairy ice cream.

Vanilla

A rich dairy ice cream made with milk, cream, egg yolks and Madagascan vanilla pods.

Lemon Curd

This delicious ice cream is made with the dairies own freshly made lemon curd.

Butterscotch

Rich butterscotch ice cream mixed with crunchy butterscotch pieces.

Chocolate

Rich and smooth Belgian chocolate ice cream.

Mango sorbet

sharp, sweet and refreshing ,perfect palate cleanser

strawberry cream

perfectly rich and creamy velvety texture made with local berries.

Salted Caramel

Double cream and sumptuous caramel combined with Maldon sea salt create this truly indulgent flavour.

Morello Cherry Ripple

Morello cherries are combined with clotted cream to make a sumptuous, fruity, sweet and creamy ice cream.

Pistachio ripple

Pistachios blended and rippled through clotted cream ice cream ,one for the true ice cream lover