DINING @ THE WELLESLEY ARMS
At The Wellesley Arms, our dishes are freshly prepared by our talented chefs using quality ingredients, from local suppliers wherever possible. We offer table service in the restaurant, dining room, and courtyard.
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MAIN KITCHEN
WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY 12:00-2:15 & 6:00-8:30
SUNDAY 12:00-3:15
To reduce energy costs, the kitchen may close earlier than advertised on quieter days - booking is always recommended to avoid disappointment.
STONEBAKED PIZZA
Available Fridays 6PM until 7.30PM (excluding December & early Jan)
Our stone-baked pizzas are available to order from the bar and can be eaten in the bar, courtyard, garden, or to takeaway - they cannot be ordered or eaten in the dining rooms.
Sample Menus
MAIN MENU
AVAILABLE WED TO SAT LUNCHTIMES & DINNER TIMES
STARTERS
Soup of the Day
Freshly made using seasonal ingredients, Ask what soup’s being served today. Gf Op – 7.9
Dill & Citrus Gravalax
Dill & citrus cured gravalax, pickled cucumber, lemon oil, radish. Gfi - 9.5
Chicken Ballotine Bites
Crispy chicken ballotine bites, fried potato cake, BBQ sauce - 9.5
Garlic Mushrooms
Buttery mushrooms cooked with herbs and garlic, served on warm charred focaccia. Gfi Op – 8
Tandoori Chicken
Tandoori style chicken, pressed salad. Gfi. 9
Pork Belly Bites
Crispy pork belly, served with honey‑mustard mayo. Gfi – 9
Sharer Bread Board
Warm, freshly baked bread with salted butter, olive oil and balsamic. – 9.5
Salt & Pepper Squid
Lightly crisp squid, with a touch of seasoning and served with garlic mayo. Gfi Op – 8.5
Salmon & Haddock Fishcakes
Salmon & smoked haddock fishcakes, lemon & dill aioli. Gfi – 9
MAINS / A LA CARTE
Pan‑Fried Plaice
Fillet of plaice, lemon butter new potatoes, clams, green beans, crispy seaweed. Gfi. – 26
Lamb Ragu Tagliatelle
Lamb ragu, tagliatelle, parsley, crispy shallots – 25
Pork Tenderloin
Succulent pork with fondant potato, spring green cabbage, mustard jus . Gfi – 24.5
Wild Garlic & Spring Bean Risotto
Wild garlic & spring bean risotto, parmesan, herboil, artichoke crisp Gfi Vg – 18
Chicken Supreme
Chicken supreme, chicken bon bon, garlic mash, red cabbage, wild mushroom sauce. Gfi - 24
PUB CLASSICS
Pie of the Day
Freshly made in house — ask the team for today’s filling, served with mash, greens and gravy - 19.5
Cider Battered Fish & Chips
Golden, crisp battered fish with chunky chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce and fresh lemon. Gfi – 18.5
Plant-based Burger
Our own plant-based patty with garlic relish mayo, vegan cheese, vegan brioche style brioche, slaw and fries. Gfi Op 17.5‑relish mayo, vegan cheese, vegan brioche style brioche, slaw and fries.
Hand-Pressed Beef Burger
Our own beef patty topped with double Gloucester cheese, relish, garlic mayo, brioche bun, slaw and fries. Gfi Op – 18.5
Lamb Burger
Lamb burger, red onion chutney, tzatziki, fries. Gfi Op – 19
8oz Bromham Chargrilled Rump Steak
Aged steak, cooked how you like it, served with peppercorn sauce, portobello mushrooms, tomato and chips. Gfi – 26
8oz Flat Iron Steak
8oz Flat iron steak, rocket & parmesan salad, fries. Gfi – 25
Vegetable Dahl
Vegetable dahl, rice, crispy shallots Gfi. Vg – 20 - Add tandoori chicken. 4
Gammon Egg & Chips
Wiltshire Gammon, egg, pineapple & chips. Gfi – 18
SIDES
Cheesy chunky chips or fries. Gfi, V. 5.5
Chunky chips or fries. Gfi, Vg. 5
Seasonal greens. Gfi, Vg. 4.5
Rocket & Parmesan. Gfi. 4.
Peppercorn / red wine sauce. Gfi. 3.5
WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY FIXED PRICE MENU
LUNCH - WEEKDAY FIXED PRICE MENU
2 COURSE 18 & 3 COURSE 22 (Lighter portions)
2 COURSE 22 & 3 COURSE 28 (Hearty portions)
STARTERS
Comforting Soup of the Day
Served with warm, homemade focaccia. Gf Op, V
Salt & Pepper Squid
Lightly crispy squid, with a touch of seasoning, served with garlic mayo. Gf
Pressed Ham Hock Terrine
With peppery cress, red onion chutney and focaccia. Gf Op
Creamy Garlic Mushrooms
Rich and earthy, piled high on toasted bread. Gf Op
MAINS
Golden Beer Battered Fish & Chips
Crispy chips, mushy peas, lemon and homemade tartare sauce. Gf
Traditional Sausages & Mash
Creamy mash, rich onion gravy and seasonal greens. Gf
Wild Mushroom Risotto
Silky risotto topped with crispy onions and fragrant herb oil. Gf, V
Chicken Milanese
Crispy Crumbed chicken breast, served with parmentier potatoes, peppercorn sauce and peppery rocket. Gf
DESSERTS
Warm Chocolate Brownie
Finished with vanilla ice cream. Gfi
Espresso Affogato (Half)
Hot coffee poured over vanilla ice cream. Gfi
Classic Sticky Toffee Pudding
Smothered in hot toffee sauce with vanilla ice cream. Gfi
Spiced Apple Cobbler
Served with creamy custard. Gf, V op
LUNCHTIME LIGHT BITES
Available Wednesday to Saturday lunchtimes - see board for today’s sandwiches
SUNDAY AFTERNOONS AT THE WELLEY
SMALL PLATES & STARTERS
Wiltshire Ham Hock Terrine
Slow cooked ham hock, rich and deeply flavoured, served with sweet red onion chutney and warm focaccia. Gfi Op – 8.5
Garlic Mushrooms
Buttery mushrooms cooked with herbs and garlic, served on warm charred focaccia. Gfi Op - 8
Garlic Prawns
Succulent king prawns pan fried in garlic butter, served with warm focaccia to soak it all up. Gfi Op – 10.5
Soup of the Day
Freshly made using seasonal ingredients — ask what’s on today. Gf Op – 7.9
Pork Belly Bites
Golden and crispy pork belly, served with honey‑mustard mayo. Gfi - 9
Salt & Pepper Squid
Lightly crisp squid, with a touch of seasoning and served with garlic mayo. Gfi Op – 8.5
Sharer Bread Board
Warm, freshly baked bread with salted butter, olive oil and balsamic. – 9.5
ROASTS
Bromham sirloin of beef, served pink. 21.5
Wiltshire loin of pork, homemade apple sauce. 19.5
Roasted supreme of chicken, homemade stuffing, pig in blanket. 19.5
Homemade vegetable wellington. V, Vg Op. 17.5
All served with roasted potatoes, homemade Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables, maple roasted parsnip & carrot,
cauliflower cheese, rich homemade gravy. Gfi Op.
MAINS
Cider Battered Fish & Chips
Golden, crisp battered fish with chunky chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce and fresh lemon. Gfi – 18.5
Plant-based Burger
Our own plant-based patty with garlic‑relish mayo, vegan cheese, vegan brioche style brioche, slaw and fries. Gfi Op – 17.5
Hand-Pressed Beef Burger
Our own beef patty topped with double gloucester cheese, relish, garlic mayo, brioche bun, slaw and fries. Gfi Op – 18.5
Vg= vegan, Vg Op = vegan optional, V= veggie, Gfi= made and cooked with gluten free ingredients, Gfi op= can be made with Gf ingredients on request
* denotes additional charge of £1 for Gf bread/roll.
All our food is freshly prepared; there may be a wait at busy times.
CHILDREN’S MENU*
Homemade chicken goujons, fries, peas. Gfi Op (not available Sundays).
Hand-pressed cheese burger, fries (not available Sundays).
Homemade vegan burger, fries (not available Sundays).
Battered fish, chips & peas. Gfi
SUNDAY ROASTS
Sirloin of beef
Loin of pork.
Chicken breast.
Veggie wellington.
All Served with roasted potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables, roasted parsnip, cauliflower & leeks in cheese sauce, rich gravy. (Gf Op)
All £11 - includes a scoop of chocolate, strawberry, or vanilla ice cream. *Not available for adults.
WOODFIRED PIZZA MENU
OUR PIZZAS ARE SERVED FRIDAY EVENINGS - JANUARY TO NOVEMBER
Our freshly made 12 inch stone baked pizzas are created using genuine Italian hand turned dough and have a light tomato & herb sauce.
They are served in a box, to eat in the bar, outside, or takeaway.
Margherita, fresh basil, garlic oil (V) 13
Goats cheese and red onion chutney, rocket, garlic oil. (V) 14
Chorizo, peperoni, Parma ham, rocket, garlic oil. 15
Pepperoni, nduja, chilli flakes, rocket, garlic oil. 15
10 inch Gf bases available (gluten present in oven).
*Our pizzas are served from the kitchen in the event of heavy rain and during the colder months.