OUR MENU’S
The Lydden Bell is a traditional Kentish Inn, located within the village of Lydden, in the stunning Kent countryside. Recently refurbished, the atmosphere here is relaxed and friendly.
We pride ourselves on our use of locally sourced ingredients and seasonal produce, this ensures that our food is as flavoursome as it could possibly be.
Our menus are regularly changed to reflect this.
Due to the seasonal and ever changing nature of our menu’s, the menu’s given are only examples of our dishes.
The exact menu may be slightly different at the time of booking.
Please contact us for more information if required.
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A LA CARTE
PUB CLASSICS
SUNDAY
LUNCH
CHILDRENS
MENU
BREAKFAST
MENU
A LA CARTE
Our Al a Carte and pub classics menu will be running from 12pm – 2.30pm & 6pm – 9:30pm Mon – Fri and on Saturday 12pm – 9.30pm.
STARTERS
Soup of the day with toasted garlic croutons
Baked Camembert with sweet chilli sauce, sweet onion chutney, and grapes
Ham Hock Terrine and Croquette with celeriac remoulade and sweet onion puree
Gin & Tonic Cured Salmon with shaved fennel and cucumber
Nacho’s – Tortilla Chips with melted cheese, jalapeños, salsa, and sour cream
Tempura Veg with Breaded Brie & Sweet Chilli Sauce
Rye Bay Scallops served with Chorizo, Bacon and Samphire Dressing
Moules Marinieres with white wine, garlic, shallots, celery, and cream
Garlic Bread with Cheese
Heritage Tomato & Sunblushed Tomato Salad
Breaded Whitebait with tartare sauce
MAINS
Pan Fried Seabass & Tempura Scallop with Hock Fondant, Spinach, Shallots & Bacon Veloute
Shoulder of Lamb Spring Roll served with Dauphinoise Potatoes and Redcurrant Jus
Braised Belly Pork and Ham Hock Croquette served with Sweet Potatoes Fondant, Purée & Cider and Grain Mustard Sauce
Trio of Beef, Sirloin, Shin, and Meatball served with Grain Mustard Mash & Roasted Shallot Garnish
Chicken Breast with Brie & Parma Ham, served with Wild Mushroom Sauce and Fondant Potato
Salmon Fillet Wellington with Creamed Leeks & Samphire Mash
Mixed Fish Pie served in Creamy White Sauce & Veg
Warm Salad of Asparagus, Fine Beans & Mixed Pulses with New Potatoes, Sunblushed Tomatoes, and Panko Breaded Brie (optional)
Chargrilled Vegetables & Hispi Cabbage with Mixed Bean Cassoulet in Roast Pepper Sauce
DESSERTS
PUB CLASSICS
PUB CLASSICS
Chargrilled 8oz Sirloin Steak, with a choice of sauce, hand-cut chips, and salad
Ale Battered catch of the day served with pea puree and hand-cut chips
Home baked Ham and Eggs served with hand-cut chips and salad
Wholetail Breaded Scampi served with pea puree and hand cut chips
Chargrilled Home Made Burger with stilton and onion or cheddar and bacon, served with hand cut chips, salad and coleslaw
Ploughman’s Platter – Home baked ham, Mixed Cheeses, Pickles and Bread.
Baby Back BBQ Ribs served with handcut chips, salad and coleslaw
BAR SNACKS
Nachos – Tortilla Chips with melted cheese, jalapenos, salsa, and soured cream
Hand-Cut Chips
Hand-Cut Cheesy Chips
Garlic Bread and Cheese
Sweet Chilli Baked Camembert served with onion chutney and grapes
AFTERNOON SNACKS
We will be serving a selection of Pizza, Toasties and Soup between 2:30pm – 6pm Friday
Margherita Pizza
Pulled Lamb & Onion Chutney
Cheese & Ham Toastie
Cheese & Onion Toastie
Curried Vegetable Soup
SUNDAY LUNCH
(Served 1200- 2100 Sundays only)
CHILDRENS MENU
Chicken Breast Nuggets
Cod Fish Fingers
Home baked Ham free range egg
Whole tail breaded scampi
Local Sausages
All are served with hand-cut chips or mashed potato and Baked beans or Peas
Breakfast
Available For Lydden Bell B&B Guests Only
(7 days a week 9am -10.30am)