Thursday, 27 May 2010

Summer Menu

Starters & lighter dishes

Homemade soup of the day with locally baked bread and butter £4.50
Whole baked camembert topped with ‘Cyder’, grilled bread and cranberry sauce £6.50 (V)
Crunchy root vegetable salad with goats cheese, toasted seeds, pea shoots and balsamic glaze £6
Tiger prawn cocktail with crisp leaves and smoky cocktail sauce £6.50/£9.50
Crispy salt & pepper squid with chilli jam, lime, coriander & rocket £6.50
Fried Whitebait with home made Tartare sauce and “Secretts” leaves £6.50
Goats cheese bruschetta with roasted peppers, rocket and aged balsamic £5.50/9
Antipasto- Trio of salamis, Parma ham, buffalo mozzarella, caper berries and grilled breads served with home made pesto £12.50 (To share)

Cyder House Favourites
Please also see our ‘Specials’ Boards

The “Cyder House” fishcakes with lemon mayo & “Secretts” leaves £6.50/£10.50
‘Cyder’ braised “Plantation” ham with free range duck egg & fat chips £9
6oz pure Aberdeen Angus burger with aged cheddar, salad & fat chips £11
Grilled sardines with homemade aioli & “Secretts” leaves £11
Roasted balsamic tomatoes & Taleggio tart with new potatoes and mixed salad £10 (V)
Satay style pork with pak choi, cucumber & spring onions served on mixed “Secretts” salad £10.50
Grilled corn-fed chicken supreme with smoked back bacon, mixed leaves & rosemary and garlic croutons £11
Tiger prawn linguini with cream, white wine, sweet chilli and dill £10.50
Pure Aberdeen Angus 10oz rib eye steak with herb butter, fat chips,
watercress & vine tomatoes 19 ½ GB pounds


Little people - ½ portion at ½ the price

Sides - 3 GB pounds

Fat chips with garlic mayo
“Secretts” salad
Fine green beans & lemon oil
Bread selection with butter, oils and balsamic 2 ½ GB pounds


All our food is fresh & local & GM free where possible. Some dishes may not always be available. Please advise on any allergies or intolerances.

Service is NOT included - All gratuities are passed to staff 100%
An optional service charge of 10% will be charged to tables of 8 or more



Desserts - all homemade & all 5 ½ GB pounds

Gooey chocolate brownie with ice cream selection & warm chocolate sauce

Chewy meringue with clotted cream, coulis and summer berries

Stem ginger cheese cake with creme fraiche and shavings of dark chocolate

Little pot of creamed strawberries with homemade shortbread

“4” cheese board, with ‘Duchy’ biscuits, grapes, celery & fig chutney £7.50
(Please ask for today’s cheeses)



Exclusive “Lamborghini” Coffee

Cappuccino £2.20 Latte £2.75 Espresso £2.50 Filter Coffee £2.00 per person
Macchiato £2.50 Mocha £2.75 Hot Chocolate £2.50

Or floaters
Irish - Jamesons
Calypso - Tia Maria
French - Cognac
Italian - Amaretto
Mexican - Kahlua
Caribbean - Mount Gay Rum

Hot chocolate and Cointreau
Hot chocolate and crème de menthe
(add syrup choices)

All at £5.75

Service is NOT included - All gratuities are passed to staff 100%
An optional service charge of 10% will be charged to tables of 8 or more

Summer Offer *2 for 1*

Due to a couple of technical issues unfortunately the blog has not been updated recently. But we are back and with a great offer for the beginning of the week.
During Monday and Tuesday evening of the summer months we are offering two courses for the price of one. Choose from either a starter and main or mains and dessert and only pay for your main course! Terms and conditions apply, please ask staff for details.

Tuesday, 9 March 2010

Pizza & Pasta Nights

For the last few months we have been making our own pizzas on a Tuesday topped with a popular choice of toppings and have recieved some great feedback. We also offer a range of pasta as well as vegaterian options for £11. The also includes a glass of house wine or a pint of your choice. So if you do not fancy tradtional pub food but enjoy the atmosphere of the Cyder House then why not come check them out!

Tuesday, 23 February 2010

Pink Floyd, David Bowie Live @ The Cyder House

Well not quite, although we are pleased to announce that live music will be back at the Cyder House for the first time in over two years. Come and join 'Mellow Yellow' on the last Friday of the month from 7.00pm onwards. Playing 60's & 70's covers from, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors and more.............

Check them out at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxTMLEZw4bk

Tuesday, 9 February 2010

Sunday Sittings

Due to the increase in demand we have had to stagger bookings in two sittings. The times will be 12.15pm and 2.30pm. To try and guarantee your preferred time please try and book as early as possible.
Reservations can be made at www.thecyderhouse.co.uk

Wednesday, 3 February 2010

Valentines Menu

Valentines @ The Cyder House
25 Gb pounds per head


Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th
6pm-9pm




Glass of
Prosecco on arrival

To start
Warm beetroot soup with horseradish cream
Pan fried scallops with creamed leeks and crispy pancetta
Smoked salmon & potato salad with lemon & dill crème fraiche



Main
Fillet of sea bream with creamy wild mushroom risotto and dill butter
8oz rump steak with pink pepper corn sauce, fat chips and watercress
Confit of duck & parsnip crisps on braised red cabbage and red wine Jus
Warm goats cheese on Italian tomato bread with grilled peppers, mixed leaves and balsamic glaze



Desserts
Chewy meringue with fresh passion fruit & clotted cream
Hand dipped chocolate strawberries served with mini brownie chunks
Champagne sorbet with prosecco and crushed raspberries




(Other vegetarian options are available - we can create a dish for you)
All our food is fresh & local & GM free where possible. Some dishes may not always be available. Please advise on any allergies or intolerances.

Service is NOT included - All gratuities are passed to staff 100%
An optional service charge of 10% will be charged to tables of 8 or more

Thursday, 21 January 2010

Australia Day!!!

G'day! Here at the Cyder House on Tuesday January 26th we are celebrating Australia Day and everyone is invited!!!
We will be serving many Australia-inspired specials, wines and beers all day long!

Food will include:
A mixed tasting platter of kangaroo sausages, bles-bock steak, red snapper and locusts.
Wine:
Annie's Lane Riesling
McGuigan Sharaz
Beer:
Victoria Bitter
Fosters

Food will be served from 12-3pm and 6-9pm, drinks served all day from 11am.
Come on down under for a day of Autralia at The Cyder House!!!

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Also, on Monday 25th we will be serving Haggis along with our regular menu in celebration of Burns night!

Tuesday, 19 January 2010

MENU - 19 January 2010

Starters & lighter dishes

Homemade soup of the day with locally baked bread and butter 4 ½ GB pounds
Whole baked camembert, topped with ‘Cyder’, grilled bread and cranberry sauce 6 ½ GB pounds (V)
Duck Liver & Grand Marnier Pate, with grilled bread & red onion marmalade 6 ½ GB pounds
Medley of cold winter vegetables & creamy anchovy dipping sauce 6 GB pounds
Scandinavian smoked salmon & potato salad with lemon & dill crème fraiche 6 ½ 0r 9 ½ GB pounds
Crispy salt & pepper squid with chilli jam, lime, coriander & rocket 6 ½ or 10 ½ GB pounds
Fried Whitebait with home made Tartar sauce and “Secretts” leaves 6 ½ or 10 ½ GB pounds
Warm roast butternut squash & goats cheese salad with “Secretts” leaves, roasted seed oil dressing
5 or 9 GB pounds (V)


Cyder House Favourites
Please also see our ‘Specials’ Boards

The “Cyder House” fishcakes with lemon mayo & “Secretts” leaves 6 ½ or 10 ½ GB pounds
Slow roasted lamb shank with garlic and rosemary served with rosemary and cheddar mash 11 GB pounds
Ten hand dipped coconut prawns with sweet chilli sauce and “Secretts” leaves 11 GB pounds
Trio of sausages on a bed of mash with red onion gravy 9 GB pounds
‘Cyder’ braised “Plantation” ham with free range duck egg & fat chips 9 ½ GB pounds
Today’s Fresh Fish - please see boards or ask your server-supplied by Rex Goldsmith, The Chelsea Fishmonger!
6oz pure Aberdeen Angus burger with aged cheddar, salad & fat chips 11 GB pounds
Pure Aberdeen Angus 10oz rib eye steak with herb butter, fat chips,
watercress & vine tomatoes 19 ½ GB pounds
Pie of the week with new potatoes and green vegetables 12 GB pounds
Speciality pasta of the day - please see boards or ask your server 8 ½ GB pounds
(Other vegetarian options are available - we can create a dish for you)

Little people - ½ portion at ½ the price

Sides - 3 GB pounds

Fat chips with garlic mayo
“Secretts” salad
Fine green beans & lemon oil
Bread selection with butter, oils and balsamic 2 ½ GB pounds


All our food is fresh & local & GM free where possible. Some dishes may not always be available. Please advise on any allergies or intolerances.

Service is NOT included - All gratuities are passed to staff 100%
An optional service charge of 10% will be charged to tables of 8 or more



Desserts - all homemade & all 5 ½ GB pounds

Gooey chocolate brownie with white chocolate ice cream & warm chocolate sauce

Chewy meringue with berries, coulis & clotted cream

Sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream

A seasonal selection of ice cream or sorbet with homemade biscuit

“4” cheese board, with ‘Duchy’ biscuits, grapes, celery & fig chutney 7 ½ GB pounds
(Please ask for today’s cheeses)



Exclusive “Lamborghini” Coffee

Cappuccino £2.20 Latte £2.75 Espresso £2.50 Filter Coffee £2.00 per person
Macchiato £2.50 Mocha £2.75 Hot Chocolate £2.50

Or floaters
Irish - Jamesons
Calypso - Tia Maria
French - Cognac
Italian - Amaretto
Mexican - Kahlua
Caribbean - Mount Gay Rum

Hot chocolate and Cointreau
Hot chocolate and crème de menthe
(add syrup choices)

All at £5.75

Service is NOT included - All gratuities are passed to staff 100%
An optional service charge of 10% will be charged to tables of 8 or more

Tuesday, 12 January 2010

RECIPE - Gooey Chocolate Brownies

This recipe has been adapted from the one we use in the kitchen so that you can make them at home. The Chocolate Brownies here at the pub our one of our best selling desserts, so we thought we'd share them with you first!


What you will need:
350g Dark Chocolate (less than 60% coco works very well)
250g Butter, and a little more for greasing
250g Dark Muscovado Sugar
100g Plain Flower
3 Medium (free range) Eggs
1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
1 tsp Baking Powder
Pinch of salt

Pre-heat the oven to 170C/325F/Gas Mark 3
Lightly grease medium sized baking tin and line with greaseproof paper
In a bowel set over a pan of simmering water, melt the chocolate and butter together. (Let this take time, do it slowly so that the butter and chocolate don't split.)
Just after the chocolate and the last of the butter have melted remove from the heat and leave to cool for a couple of minutes.
While cooling, whisk together the sugar and eggs.
Beat into chocolate mixture, then fold in the flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt.
Pour the entire mixture into the tin and bake for about 40 minutes.
At about 30 minutes check the brownies. If you like them really gooey this is the best time to take them out the oven. If you'd prefer to serve the brownies you'll need to let them cook a little longer so they hold their shape on a plate.
To test the brownies, skewer them and a little mixture should stick when they are done.
Leave to cool for about 30 minutes.
Remove from tin to cut and keep in an air tight container until ready to serve.

The Brownies can be reheated simply in a microwave if needed, but they're best hot and fresh out the tin!!!

To serve, drizzle with chocolate sauce and add a nice dollop of quality ice cream. Vanilla, or our favourite, white chocolate ice cream are best!!!

ENJOY!
LoveYouBye

Welcome To The Cyder House!!!

Hello there!
Firstly, hello, hi, good day and welcome to The Cyder House BLOG!!!

Here's a little introduction about the pub...

The Cyder House Inn is a contemporary pub located in the heart of Shackleford, Surrey, situated in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Originally purpose-built as a pub in 1880, it has undergone a number of changes over the years, including at one point brewing its own beer!

In June 2008 it was taken over by new owners and underwent a major refurbishment. The pub is now open throughout the day from 11am, and offers morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, as well as a wide range of real ales and lagers, ciders, wines, spirits and soft drinks.

The Cyder House has a large car park, and a spacious outdoor seating area. Children are welcome and there is a spacious outdoor play area adjacent to the pub.

Inside there is a restaurant area, a bar with an open fire in the winter and a “snug” area which can hold up to 15 people people and is perfect for private functions

The pub is particularly popular with ramblers as there are several popular walks based from the pub.


...And here's the info about this wonderful blog. Written by the staff, daily, for you, to tell the secrets of our specials recipes, menu updates, ideas for home cooking and cocktails, our favourite cookery book recipes, up to date info about what's what and who's who at this place. It's also a chance for us to be a little less formal but to still deliver the same great experience as you find here at the pub.

If there's a dish you particularly like and you want a crack at doing it yourself just let us know and we'll post recipes that you can do at home!


WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON HERE AT THE CYDER HOUSE!!!

LoveYouBye!