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Seasonal cooking by the waterwheel

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Breakfast

Morning

Smoked Trout & Poached Eggs

Hot-smoked trout, two free-range poached eggs, watercress, hollandaise, toasted sourdough

£14

The Full Mill

Dry-cured bacon, Somerset pork sausage, free-range eggs your way, slow-roasted vine tomatoes, field mushrooms, Bury black pudding, sourdough toast

£15

Wild Mushrooms on Toast Vegetarian

Foraged mushrooms, thyme butter, garlic, sourdough, poached egg

£12

Eggs Benedict

Pressed Wiltshire ham hock, free-range poached eggs, house hollandaise, toasted English muffin

£13

Buttermilk Pancakes Vegetarian

Berry compote, maple butter, toasted hazelnuts

£11

House Granola Vegetarian Gluten-free

Toasted oat and almond, local yoghurt, Somerset honey, seasonal fruit

£9

Scrambled Eggs & Wiltshire Ham

Slow-scrambled free-range eggs, carved ham, sourdough

£13

Toast & Preserves Vegetarian

Sourdough or granary, local butter, house-made seasonal preserves

£5

Small Plates

Starters & sides

Soup of the Day Vegetarian

Whatever the garden and season bring — always made from scratch that morning, served with warm crusty bread and salted butter

£8

Smoked Trout Pâté Gluten-free

Hot-smoked trout, horseradish crème fraîche, pickled cucumber, melba toast

£12

Heritage Beetroot & Bath Soft Cheese Vegetarian Gluten-free

Roasted and raw heritage beetroot, whipped Bath Soft Cheese, candied walnuts, peppery watercress, aged balsamic

£11

Cured Meat Board

Selection of Wiltshire-cured bresaola, coppa and salami, house pickles, wholegrain mustard, warm sourdough

£16

Crispy Squid

Lightly dusted and fried until crisp, smoked chilli salt, fresh lemon, garlic aïoli

£13

Wild Garlic Arancini Vegetarian

Golden-fried risotto balls stuffed with Bath Soft Cheese, wild garlic pesto, peppery rocket

£10

Sourdough & Whipped Butter Vegetarian

House-baked sourdough, whipped cultured butter, Maldon salt

£5

Hand-Cut Chips Vegan Gluten-free

Triple-cooked, sea salt

£5

Seasonal Greens Vegetarian Gluten-free

Tenderstem broccoli, green beans and seasonal leaves, tossed in lemon butter

£5.50

Roasted Root Vegetables Vegan Gluten-free

Heritage carrots, parsnips and beetroot, roasted with Somerset honey and fresh thyme

£6

Crushed New Potatoes Vegan Gluten-free

Lightly crushed with fresh mint, extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of sea salt

£5.50

Dauphinoise Potatoes Vegetarian Gluten-free

Thinly sliced and baked with cream, garlic and a golden crust

£6

Mixed Leaf Salad Vegan Gluten-free

Seasonal leaves, shaved radish, house vinaigrette

£5

Pasta

Fresh & comforting

Crab Linguine

Fresh West Country crab, chilli, garlic, lemon, parsley, extra virgin olive oil

£18

Wild Mushroom Pappardelle Vegetarian

Foraged seasonal mushrooms, thyme cream sauce, aged Parmesan, crispy sage

£16

Slow-Cooked Beef Ragù

Somerset beef shin, rich tomato ragù, fresh pappardelle, Parmesan

£17

Smoked Trout Tagliatelle

Hot-smoked River Avon trout, crème fraîche, capers, dill, lemon

£17

Pizza

Stone-baked

Margherita Vegetarian

San Marzano tomato, fior di latte mozzarella, fresh basil, olive oil

£13

Somerset Sausage & Honey

Pork sausage, fennel seeds, mozzarella, chilli honey drizzle

£15

Mushroom & Truffle Vegetarian

Foraged mushrooms, truffle oil, mozzarella, rocket, shaved Parmesan

£15

Pepperoni

Spicy salami, mozzarella, San Marzano tomato, fresh basil

£14

Mains

From the river & the land

Pan-Fried River Trout Gluten-free

Whole fillet, pan-fried in brown butter with capers, crushed new potatoes, samphire, fresh lemon

£22

Slow-Braised Beef Cheek

Braised low and slow until tender, creamy root vegetable mash, rich red wine jus, crispy shallots

£24

Roast Chicken Supreme Gluten-free

Free-range chicken breast, crispy skin, fondant potato, charred leeks, wild garlic butter, pan juices

£21

Grilled Sea Bass Gluten-free

Two fillets grilled on the skin, crushed new potatoes, fresh tomato and herb dressing, tenderstem broccoli

£26

Herb-Crusted Mendip Lamb Gluten-free

Lamb rump from the Mendip Hills, herb-crusted, dauphinoise potatoes, honey-roasted roots, rosemary jus

£28

Venison Loin Gluten-free

Pan-roasted loin, silky celeriac purée, blackberry and red wine jus, sautéed dark winter greens

£30

Wild Mushroom Risotto Vegetarian Gluten-free

Slow-stirred arborio rice, foraged seasonal mushrooms, a touch of truffle oil, aged Parmesan, crispy sage

£17

Beer-Battered Fish & Chips

Fresh catch in Bath Ales crispy batter, hand-cut chips, crushed minted peas, house tartare sauce

£18

28-Day Aged Sirloin Gluten-free

8oz Somerset sirloin, chargrilled to your liking, triple-cooked chips, roasted vine tomatoes, peppercorn sauce or herb butter

£32

Steak & Ale Pie

Slow-cooked Somerset beef in Bath Ales, flaky shortcrust pastry, buttery mash, seasonal greens

£19

Desserts

To finish

Sticky Toffee Pudding Vegetarian

Warm date sponge, rich butterscotch sauce, West Country clotted cream

£10

Dark Chocolate Fondant Vegetarian Gluten-free

Rich, molten-centred, served with salted caramel and vanilla bean ice cream — please allow 12 minutes

£11

Seasonal Crumble Vegetarian

Today’s fruit, oat crumble, custard or ice cream

£9

Elderflower Panna Cotta Vegetarian Gluten-free

Set cream scented with elderflower, slow-poached rhubarb, buttery shortbread crumb

£9

Affogato Vegetarian Gluten-free

A shot of hot espresso over vanilla bean ice cream — add Amaretto, Frangelico or Baileys

£8

West Country Cheese Board Vegetarian Gluten-free

Bath Soft Cheese, Westcombe Cheddar, Stinking Bishop, chutney, honeycomb, crackers

£14

Drinks

Wine, beer, cocktails & more

Cocktails

Elderflower Spritz

Elderflower liqueur, prosecco, soda, cucumber

£11

Bramble

Gin, blackberry, lemon, crème de mûre

£12

Waterwheel Sour

Bourbon, Somerset honey, lemon, egg white

£12

Espresso Martini

Vodka, Kahlúa, fresh espresso

£13

Negroni

Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth

£12

Wines glass / bottle

English Sparkling, Hampshire

Crisp, apple, toasty finish

£12 / £55

Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley

Citrus, mineral, fresh

£8 / £35

Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc

Light, zesty, hint of the coast

£8 / £34

Côtes de Provence Rosé

Dry, pale, stone fruit

£9 / £38

Pinot Noir, Burgundy

Cherry, earthy, elegant

£10 / £44

Malbec, Mendoza

Plum, dark fruit, smoky depth

£9 / £38

Rioja Reserva, Spain

Vanilla, cherry, leather

£10 / £42

Beer & Cider

Bath Ales Gem

Amber ale, draught

£6

Electric Bear

Rotating craft ale from Bath, draught

£6.50

Pilsner Urquell

Premium lager, draught

£6

Ashton Press Cider

Somerset cider, draught

£6

Guest Ale

Rotating selection — ask your server

£6.50

Soft Drinks

Sparkling / Still Water

750ml

£4

Homemade Lemonade

Seasonal fruit

£4

Fresh Orange Juice

Freshly squeezed to order

£4.50

Apple Juice

Pressed Somerset apple

£4

Coca-Cola / Diet Coke

330ml bottle

£3.50

Fever-Tree Tonic / Ginger Ale

200ml bottle

£3

Coffee & Tea

Espresso / Doppio

£3 / £4

Cappuccino / Latte

£4

Flat White

£4

Americano

£3.50

Pot of Tea

English Breakfast, Earl Grey, peppermint, chamomile

£3.50

After Dinner

Somerset brandy, local gin, whisky — ask your server

from £5

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Seasonal cooking by the waterwheel at Old Mill Hotel & Lodge, Batheaston, Bath.

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