The Bear’s Paw

StartersChef ’s soup of the day with crusty bloomer bread £5.95Tiger prawn pil pil, basil, cherry tomatoes, garlic and chilli with garlic bread £7.50Baked Mexican style nachos, mozzarella, guacamole, tomato salsa and sour cream (v) £7.25Chicken liver parfait, homemade brioche and apple and rhubarb chutney £7.25Crispy filo wrapped goat’s cheese, salad of mizuna, pine nuts and pomegranate £7.50and red onion marmalade (v)Rillettes of smoked and poached salmon, pickled heritage beetroot, £7.95horseradish and chive crème fraîche, beetroot slaw and ciabatta crouteSautéed wild mushrooms in a creamy white wine, £6.95garlic and smoked Applewood cheese sauce on toasted ciabatta (v) Pan fried black pearl scallops, oxtail and tomato ragout, crispy pancetta, £9.95basil oil and affillia cressSpiced lamb croquette, curried lentils, harissa mayonnaise, turmeric oil and baby coriander £7.95Smoked haddock, salmon and cod fishcake, watercress, soft poached egg and £ 7.95/£12.95hollandaise sauce

Mains8oz � llet of beef ‘steakstone’ (cooked to your very own liking as you are the chef !) £27.50served with jenga chips, house salad and Béarnaise and peppercorn dipping saucesRoasted � llet of sea trout, crab cake, purple sprouting broccoli, and watercress mayonnaise £16.95Pan seared calves liver, champ mash, sautéed spinach, bacon-wrapped green beans, £18.95French onions and a sherry vinegar and golden raisin jusPan fried � llet of hake, garlic and herb gnocchi, clams, leeks and cockles in a sa� ron broth £15.95Breaded chicken breast stu� ed with smoked Lancashire cheese and spinach, £15.95parmentier potatoes, purple sprouting broccoli, con� t tomato and parmesan sauce 8 hour braised blade of beef, thyme rösti potato, creamed savoy cabbage, £17.95carrot two ways and red wine jusTrio of pork, con� t belly, prosciutto-wrapped � llet and smoked shoulder rillettes, £17.95herb creamed potato, Granny Smith puree, spring vegetables and cider jusRoasted rump of lamb, fondant potatoes, asparagus, pea and mint purée, £16.95baba ganoush and basil dressingMediterranean vegetable lasagne, glazed with mozzarella cheese, £12.95garlic bread and mixed salad (v)Katsu curry, � ai jasmine rice, coriander and � ai prawn crackers Chicken £14.95 King prawn £15.75 Duck £15.75 Halloumi £13.50

FROM THE GRILL10oz sirloin of beef £24.50 10oz ribeye of beef £24.508oz � llet of beef £27.5010oz gammon steak with a fried hen's egg £14.95� e Bear's Paw mixed grill, pork and herb sausage, lamb chop, gammon, ribeye £22.50steak and black puddingAll of the above served with scorched beef tomato, � at cap mushroom and chunky chips (see sides for sauces)

Pub ClassicsDeep fried battered haddock, chunky chips, mushy peas and tartare sauce £10.95/£13.95� e Bear’s Paw steak burger, house sauce and hand cut chips £12.95Add a topping for £1.50 Choose from: Blacksticks Blue cheese; cheddar cheese; goat’s cheese and red onion marmalade; smoked streaky bacon; bbq pulled pork; � atcap mushroomSmoked Lancashire cheese and vegetable burger, served on a brioche bun £12.95with red onion marmalade, sweet potato fries and tomato salsa (v) Lamb moussaka; lightly-spiced lamb ragout, aubergine and potato topped with £14.50creamy cheddar sauce, garlic bread and rocket balsamic side saladFisherman’s pie, smoked haddock, salmon, king prawns and leeks, £14.95topped with creamed potato and cheddar cheeseWhole grilled plaice, hand cut chips, garden peas and tartare sauce £13.95Five bean chilli, cheddar cheese, wild basmati rice, tortilla chips and sour cream (v) £13.95Homemade steak, Weetwood Ale and mushroom pie, chunky chips, peas and gravy £14.95

Pub NibblesGarlic ciabatta (v) £3.50

Garlic ciabatta with cheese (v) £4.25

Homemade garlic and rosemary focaccia, £4.25caponata, olive oil and balsamic vinegar (v)

Marinated mixed Aegean olives (v) £3.95

Pork crackling, Bramley apple sauce £3.00

Black pudding Scotch egg, curried mayonnaise £4.95

Selection of honey-glazed chipolatas, £4.25honey mustard mayonnaise

Panko coated haddock goujons, tartare sauce £4.50

Salt and pepper calamari rings, sweet chilli mayonnaise £4.75

Sandwiches (served Mon-Sat from 12pm-6pm)

Honey and mustard glazed ham, £6.95tomato and piccalilli on white or brown crusty bread

Chargrilled ribeye steak, sautéed red onion and £8.95button mushrooms, smoked Applewood cheddar cheese on a toasted ciabatta

BBQ pulled pork, baby gem lettuce on a � oured bap £7.95

Grilled chicken breast, gem lettuce, parmesan, £7.95smoked bacon and Caesar dressing in a tortilla wrap

Crispy sweet chilli beef wrap, � ai style salad, £ 7.95lime juice and coriander

Smoked salmon, Atlantic prawns, cucumber, £7.95cos lettuce and Bloody Mary sauce on brown bloomer

Tuna melt, bloomer bread topped with tuna mayonnaise £7.25and melted cheddar cheese

Pork and herb sausage and red onion marmalade, £6.75served on a � oured bap with crispy onion rings

Add a cup of soup of the day or cup of chips for £1.95

Sharing Boards (Served until 6.00pm)

Butcher’s £19.95Black pudding Scotch egg, mixed chipolatas, prosciutto, pork crackling, Chicken liver parfait, crispy sweet chilli beef, piccalilli, BBQ sauce and bloomer bread

Market Fish £19.95Smoked salmon rillettes, caviar, smoked haddock, cod and salmon � sh cake, panko-coated haddock goujons, Rollmop herring, salt and pepper calamari, mini prawn cocktail, tartare sauce

SaladsClassic Caesar salad, crispy bacon, croutons, parmesan £10.50and anchoviesWith chargrilled chicken breast or grilled salmon £13.50

Crispy sweet chilli beef with carrots, celery, coriander, £13.50shallots and lime juice

Crispy goat’s cheese, chargrilled vegetables, roasted pine nuts, £11.95rocket and sunblush tomatoes, basil pesto dressing

Salad of herbed quinoa, pomegranate, pistachio, baby £10.75spinach, blush tomato, sun� ower seeds, mung beans, edamame beans and citrus dressing (v)

Add - Chargrilled chicken £3.00 Marinated feta £1.95

Chargrilled halloumi £1.95 Hot goat's cheese £1.95Side orders (all £3.95 unless indicated otherwise)

Chunky chipsMixed leaf dressed saladBeer-battered onion ringsCreamy mashed potatoSkin-on friesBread and butter (£1.95)

Sweet potato friesRocket, cherry tomato and parmesan saladPanache of seasonal vegetablesTru� e oil and parmesan chipsCreamed spinach

Sauces (all £2.25)Peppercorn, Diane, Hollandaise, Red Wine Jus or Blue Cheese

(v) suitable for vegetarians. Please note that some dishes may contain traces of nuts. Gluten free options available, please ask your server for dietary requirements or information regarding allergens.

On Sundays we serve two traditional Sunday roasts with all of the trimmings. For this week’s choices please see our specials board.

The Bear's Paw is owned and operated by Nelson Hotels – www.nelsonhotels.co.uk

White wine 125ml 175ml 250ml Bottle

LIGHT, CRISP & DRY

Casa di Fiori Pinot Grigio, Hungary (2016/17) £3.85 £5.10 £7.20 £20.50A crisp, dry white, light and refreshing with hints of green fruits and pears.

Pinot Grigio Corte Viola, Italy (2016/17) £23.50Fresh bouquet of fruit and � owers. Fragrant, dry, zesty, well-orchestrated and well balanced with persistent hints of fruit.

Pic Poul de Pinet 'Ormarine', France (2015/16) £25.50A delightfully clean and aromatic Bordeaux blend of Sauvignon and Semillon with restrained citrus fruit and a fresh dry � nish.

Macon Lugny, Domaine Bouchard Pere et Fils, France (2017) £30.50 Nicely balanced, with crisp citrus fruit providing the backbone, and softer notes ofgreen apples and aromas of white flowers adding welcoming delicacy and complexity.

Pouilly Fume 'Masson Blondelet', France (2014/15) £41.50Flinty and dry with gooseberry fruit and a long, crisp � nish.

AROMATIC & FRUITY

Laughing Giraffe Chenin Blanc, South Africa (2017) £3.70 £5.00 £6.95 £19.50Aromas of citrus, tropical fruit, lychee and peach, beautifullyrounded with a clean, off dry finish.

Ten Rocks Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand (2017/18) £4.65 £6.65 £8.85 £25.50An excellent Sauvignon from Marlborough: a lovely bouquet of fresh gooseberries leads to a crisp, refreshing palate with a lingering dry � nish.

Finca Don Mauro Torrontes, Argentina (2016/17) £23.50Intense � oral and fruit aromas, fresh and young with complex fruitiness. Perfect accompaniment to spicy food and curry � avours, or great by itself.

Walt by Dr Loosen Riesling, Pfalz, Germany (2016/17) £27.50An elegant, o� -dry, fruity Riesling. Lovely peach and stone fruits with awhi� of elder� ower and refreshing apple crispiness.

Tempus Two 'Silver Series' Pinot Gris, Australia (2016/17) £25.50Medium bodied wine, rich in � avours of pear and passionfruit. Backed by a crisp, acidic structure to give re� nement to a well-balanced and textured palate.

RICH, FULL & TEXTURED

Moonstone Ranch Chardonnay, Australia (2016/17) £3.60 £4.95 £6.75 £18.50A delicious, juicy fresh and fruity chardonnay from 'down under' clean melon and peach characters with a hint of cream

Vista Calma Viognier, Argentina (2015/16) £24.50Enticing aromas of peach, apricot and lime. Ripe citrus and stone fruits on thepalate with an appealing freshness.

Reveleste Albarino, Spain (2016/17) £25.50A light, fresh and youthful wine, with a zesty and well de� ned citrus backbone, with subtle hints of stone fruits and nectar. Crisp and refreshing, yet rounded and enduring.

Running Duck FT & Organic Chenin Sauvignon Blanc, S. Africa (2016/17) £25.50� is Fairtrade wine provides easy drinking with tropical hints of guava and pineapple. It is clean, crisp and versatile.

Sparkling wine & Champagne 125ml Bottle

Prosecco DOC Gran Duca, Spumante, Extra Dry, Italy £5.75 £26.50Fully sparkling, lightly nutty and fruity. Clean, fresh and easy drinking.

Mionetto Vivo 'Prosecco Style' Spumante Rose, Italy NV £5.75 £26.50Aromas of raspberry, rose and cherry. Well balanced with crisp � avours.

Champagne J'lemoine Brut, France NV £8.75 £50.50� is small house is part of the Laurent Perrier family. It delivers excellent champagne with zesty, dry character and a lively, persistent mousse. Perfect for any occasion!

Champagne Laurent Perrier 'La Cuvee' Brut, France NV £56.50A beautiful and elegant wine from one of the region's most renowned producers. Soft in style with beautiful balance and delicate acidity.

Champagne Forget Brimont 1er Cru Brut Rosé, France NV £59.00Plenty of moreish strawberry and raspberry fruit, balanced by well-judgedacidity from this excellent family-run producer.

Champagne Laurent Perrier Vintage Brut, France NV (2006/07) £76.50Very elegant, blending ripe fruit aromas, such as pink grapefruit and yellow peach,with hints of crème brûlée. It has a lingering, crisp � nish that shows citrus fruit � avours.

Champagne Laurent Perrier Rosé Brut, France NV £78.50� e undisputed star of all Rosé Champagne. � e wine maker gently presses some of the best grapes from the regions top vineyards. � e result is a beautiful pale pink Champagne with lovely summer fruit � avours.

Champagne Dom Perignon Vintage, France £195.00� e delicate aromas and � avours of Dom Perignon really develop in the glass whensavoured slowly, as � oral zesty notes give way to complex hazelnut brioche and cream.

Red wine 125ml 175ml 250ml Bottle

SOFT, LIGHT & EASY DRINKING

Tierra de Estrellas Merlot, Chile (2017) £3.60 £4.95 £6.75 £18.50Full bodied but easy drinking red, packed with inky plum andwell toned tannins.

Cotes du Rhone, Noble Dame de Treilles, France (2015/16) £24.50Classic Rhone blend based on Grenache and Syrah; showing soft cherry and raspberry fruit with a warming peppery � nish.

Sepia Pinot Noir Reserva, Chile (2015/16) £29.50Full bodied red with hints of herbs & spices. � e palate is full of dark berries with soft ripe tannins.

Domaine Bouchard Pere & Fils Bourgogne Pinot Noir, France (2015/16) £36.50 From the well known revered negociant in Burgundy, a superb example of a silky, textured yet fruity Pinot Noir.

MEDIUM BODIED, SMOOTH & SUPPLE

Cosmina Vineyards Pinot Noir, Romania (2016/17) £4.15 £5.60 £7.65 £21.50Another simple stunner from this grape, a full bodied red packed with plum fruit.

Bodegas Santiago Rioja Crianza, Spain (2014/15) £4.65 £6.65 £8.85 £25.50Lovely raspberry, damson and sloe fruit � avours with streaks of � ne toasty vanilla and ripe tannins.

Cielo 'Primasole' Primitivo, Puglia, Italy (2015/16) £25.50Big, bold and robust, yet still smooth and silky. A spicy and well balanced Primitivowith a wonderful � nish. Perfect for rich and meaty dishes.

Chianti Botter DOCG, Italy (2015/16) £27.50A brilliant ruby colour with an intense bouquet. Very smooth and silky on palate.

Celeste Crianza Ribera del Duero, Spain (2013/14) £36.50Spicy and intense nose with liquorice and black pepper hints coupled with blackberry and cherry notes. A very fruity, ripe and full bodied wine.

RICH, SPICY & WARMING

Coorong Estate Shiraz, Australia (2016/17) £3.85 £5.10 £7.20 £20.50A rich and spicy Shiraz with � avours of black fruits, black pepper and sweet spices. Easy-drinking wine with soft tannins and a warm � nish.

Alto de Mayo Malbec, Argentina (2017/18) £4.15 £5.60 £7.65 £21.50A super example of this grape, a full bodied palette of ripe berries and spices with smooth velvety tannins.

Chateau Lamothe 1er Cotes de Bordeaux, France (2015/16) £35.50An elegantly made claret, with a core of cassis & plum fruit. Balanced by notes of herbs & soft tannins.

Simon Hackett “Old Vine' Grenache, Australia (2014/15) £41.50Lovely seductive dark fruit and spicy notes combine with � avours of redcurrants and raspberries with a superb, rounded � nish.

Chateauneuf du Pape, Domaine Aumoniers, France (2014) £42.50Enjoy a rich texture and spicy red fruit � avours, bursting with redcurrant fruitfollowed by a smooth layer of cherry liqueur and a spicy � nish.

Amarone della Valpolicella, Vinicola Tedeschi, Italy (2014/15) £74.95Notes of vanilla and sweet fruits such as currents, blueberries and cherries. Velvety, raisiny character combined with the structure and stylish bitterness to give it good balance. It has an enduring and persistent � avour.

Rosé wine 125ml 175ml 250ml Bottle

� e Painted Bird, White Zinfandel, USA (2017) £3.65 £4.75 £6.75 £19.50Mouth-watering summer berry � avours create this refreshing rosé.

Casa di Fiori, Pinot Grigio Rose, Hungary (2016/17) £3.85 £5.10 £7.20 £20.50A lovely dry and fruit driven rose with notes of citrus and raspberry.

Bottle MagnumChateau Minuty “M de Minuty” Provence Rose (2017/18) £44.95 £99.95Pale pink colour; fragrant, strawberry-scented nose; dry and crisp with lovely, delicate fruit.

Dessert wine 125ml Bottle

Torres Floralis Moscatel, Spain 50cl £7.25 £27.95Aromas of orange blossom, Turkish delight and honeyed fruitwith spicy notes of tobacco leaf and clove. Indulgently sweet.

Openinghours

Daily from 11.00am to 11.00pm

Food served: Mon - � u 12.00noon - 9.30pm, Fri-Sat 12.00noon - 10.00pm, Sunday 12noon - 9.00pm

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