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The Artichoke | Croxley Green
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Daily December Menu

NIBBLES​

Mixed Olives (ve, gf)

Plump, marinated & salty £4.9

Bread, Oil & Balsamic (ve, gfo)

Toasted focaccia w/ extra virgin olive oil & aged balsamic £4.9

Frickles (ve)

Dusted deep-fried golden gherkins £4.9

All three for £13

Hummus & Roasted Carrots (ve, gfo)

w/ toasted sunflower seeds, harissa drizzle & toasted focaccia £6.9

Pigs in Blankets

w/ caramelised maple syrup & American mustard £6.9

Roasties Bravas (ve)

crispy roast potatoes w/ rosemary, garlic, smoky chilli & garlic mayo £6.9

 

All three for £19

SMALL PLATES

Roasted Squash & Sage Soup (ve, gfo)

w/ Harissa drizzle, crispy onions & toasted focaccia £6.9

Elegant Prawn & Avocado Cocktail

Layers of freshness & flavour w/ focaccia croutons £9.5

Chicken & Apricot Terrine (gfo)

w/ crispy toasted focaccia, tangy plum & apple chutney £8.9

Crumbed Camembert (v)

w/ fig & honey chutney £8.9

Aromatic Spiced Croquettes (ve)

Deliciously crispy bites w/ festive, zesty dipping sauce £8.9

Bobble-Battered Red Shrimp

w/ ginger, garlic & chilli sauce £9

Beef Brisket Bites

w/ naked slaw, smoky chilli mayo, BBQ hot-honey drizzle & chilli flakes £9.9

“Buffalo” Cauliflower (ve)

w/ Ranch dip & Sriracha hot chilli drizzle £7.9

SALADS & CLASSIC PLATES

Bangers & Mash (veo)

Cumberland sausages, caramelised shallots, real ale gravy, garden peas & a Yorkshire Pud £15

Doombar Cod Beer-battered cod

w/ fat chips, mushy peas & homemade tartare sauce £17.5

Pie of the Day w/

mash or fries, green beans & gravy £16

Your server will tell you about today’s pie

Smoked Haddock Kedgeree (gf)

Curried basmati rice, smoked haddock, soft-boiled egg, tomato, coriander & spring onions £13.9

Ginger & Chilli Duck Salad (gfo)

Glazed confit duck leg, spring onion, pak choi, cucumber, spinach, plum sauce & sesame oil £18.5

Superfood Flatbread (v, veo, gfo)

Hummus, rocket, peppers, beetroot, confit tomato, leeks, rice, quinoa, broad beans, red onion, balsamic glaze & feta £14.9

Why not try w/

Grilled chicken, bacon lardons, falafel (ve), plant-based BBQ Cluckin’ pieces (ve), each at £5.5

 

 

LARGE PLATES

Gourmet Festive Burger

Toasted brioche bun w/ ground steak patty, breaded Camembert, crispy bacon, tangy plum & apple chutney, braised red cabbage slaw, rocket & mustard mayo £19.5

Sticky Glazed Salmon (gf)

Delicate ginger & cranberry glazed salmon fillet w/ crispy sautéed potatoes & creamed leeks £19.5

Squash, Brie, Beetroot & Truffle Oil Tart (v, gf)

w/ festive roasted vegetables, rosemary & thyme twice-roasted potato, braised red cabbage & bold red wine jus £17.5

Chestnut Mushroom & Spinach Risotto (v, veo, gf)

w/ toasted sunflower seeds & fragrant garlic & chilli oil £13.5

Why not try w/ Grilled chicken, bacon lardons, falafel (ve), plant-based BBQ Cluckin’ pieces (ve), each at £5.5

Chicken Parmigiana (gfo)

Breaded chicken breast w/ rich tomato sauce, melting mozzarella, Parmesan, fresh basil, green beans & sautéed potatoes £19.5

Pork Belly (gfo)

Asian-inspired glazed pork belly, deep-fried noodles, pak choi & sesame oil £18.5

8oz Sirloin Steak (gfo)

w/ chestnut mushrooms, confit tomato & fat chips or sautéed new potatoes £26

 

Choose from... Chimichurri, peppercorn, béarnaise or garlic butter

SIDES

 

Chestnut mushrooms (ve, gf), wilted spinach (ve, gf), mashed potato (ve), skin-on fries (ve), seasonal salad (ve, gf), seasonal greens (ve, gf), onion rings (ve), chunky slaw (ve, gf)

Each at £4.5 | All three for £12

 

Sweet potato fries (ve), fat chips (ve), sautéed new potatoes (ve)

 

Each at £5.5 | All three for £14

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FESTIVE ROASTS

Our fabulous Christmas roasts are served with festive roasted vegetables, rosemary & thyme twice-roasted potatoes, Yorkshire pudding & lashings of gravy.

Something on the side…

Pigs in blankets | Creamed leeks (v) Cauliflower cheese (v)

Each at £5.5 | All three for £14

Roast Beef

w/ bold red wine jus £19.9

Roast Turkey Breast

w/ sage, onion and cranberry stuffing & crispy pigs in blankets £19.9

Chestnut & Almond Roast (ve)

w/ sage, onion & cranberry stuffing £16.5

 

Why not drop the Yorkie to make it vegan?

SUPER LOADED FRIES

Dirty Fries (v) – £7.9
American ‘dirty’ cheese w/ Firecracker sauce

Dirty Fries & Bacon – £9.9
American ‘dirty’ cheese w/ bacon lardons & Firecracker sauce

Dirty Fries & Piri Piri Chicken – £10.9
American ‘dirty’ cheese w/ Piri Piri chicken, smoked chilli mayo & Firecracker sauce

 

 

BURGERS

Gourmet Festive Burger

Toasted brioche bun w/ ground steak patty, breaded Camembert, crispy bacon, tangy plum & apple chutney, braised red cabbage slaw, rocket & mustard mayo £19.5

Gochujang Chicken

Brioche bun, smothered breaded chicken breast w/ sticky ginger slaw, Monterey Jack cheese, jalapeños, baby gem, spring onions & garlic mayo £19.5

The Dirty Burger

Multi-seed Brioche bun, two mustard-fried smashed patties, double American ‘dirty’ cheese, crispy bacon, fried onions & Firecracker sauce £18.9

Honey BBQ Halloumi Burger (v)

Brioche bun, grilled halloumi, Asian slaw, chestnut mushrooms & honey BBQ drizzle £16.5

Classic Beef Burger

Brioche bun, juicy steak burger, lettuce, tomato, red onion, gherkin & burger sauce £13.9

Add Cheese £2 | Bacon £2 | Both £3.5 More meat? Add another patty 

Why not... ?

Upgrade to sweet potato fries or fat chips for £1

Upgrade to super-loaded fries for £4.5!

Go naked! Lose the bun & add a salad (foc)

Try with...

Onion rings £4.5 (ve) | Chunky slaw £4.5 (ve, gf)

 

PLANT-BASED BURGERS

All served in a vegan brioche bun

Classic Plant-Based Burger (ve) – £14.5
Vegan patty, lettuce, tomato, red onion, gherkin & burger sauce

Southern Fried Cluckin’ Burger (ve) – £14.5
Crispy coated vegan burger w/ lettuce, tomato, red onion, gherkin, smoky chilli & garlic mayo

Add plant-based cheese +£2 | BBQ Cluckin’ pieces +£2 | Both +£3.5

 

LOADED MAC & CHEESE

Three Cheese Mac (v) – £8.9
Applewood Cheddar, Stilton & Gruyère

Cheddar & Bacon Mac – £9.9
Applewood Cheddar & crispy bacon lardons

DESSERTS

Warm Spiced Plum Christmas Pudding (veo, gfo)

w/ velvety crème anglaise £7.9

Indulgent Triple Chocolate Cake (ve)

Gently warmed w/ Madagascan Vanilla Ice Cream & mulled berry coulis £7.9 Raspberry Meringue Tartlet (v)

w/ fresh raspberries & raspberry coulis £8

Sicilian Lemon Sorbet (ve)

A delightful & refreshing finish £5.5

Rich Panettone Cheesecake (v)

Creamy vanilla cheesecake w/ brioche chunks, citrusy curd, chocolate pieces, Chocolate & Blood Orange Ice Cream & passion fruit coulis £8.5

British Cheeseboard (v)

Artisan Cornish Brie, crumbly Wensleydale, robust Clawson Stilton, smoky Applewood Cheddar, juicy grapes, cracker selection, fig & honey chutney £12

£4 supplement per person when part of a 2 or 3 course Festive Feast

Mandarin Trifle (v)

Layers of mandarin jelly, creamy custard & ginger sponge, whipped cream, chocolate & crumb topping £8

Chocolate Brownie (v, gf)

w/ toffee sauce, popcorn, hot chocolate drip & White Chocolate & Popcorn Ice Cream £7.9

Not‘Ella’ Gnocchi (v)

Hazelnut chocolate-filled doughnuts w/ Madagascan Vanilla Ice Cream £8.5

Victoria Plum Crumble (v, veo)

Sticky stewed plum crumble w/ Bramley Apple Crumble & Custard Ice Cream or custard £7.5

ICE CREAMS AND SORBETS

Dairy: Bramley Apple & Custard, Strawberry, Chocolate & Sea Salt, Sicilian Lemon Swirl, Madagascan Vanilla, White Chocolate & Popcorn

Vegan: Chocolate & Blood Orange (ve), Madagascan Vanilla (ve), Caramelised Biscuit (ve)

Sorbet: Raspberry & Sorrel (ve), Sicilian Lemon (ve), Alphonso Mango & Passionfruit (ve)

2 Scoops £4 | 3 Scoops £5.5

 

WAFFLES

More-ish Mince Pie Waffle (ve)

Warmed sweet waffle w/ smashed mince pies, spiced fruit compote & Caramelised Biscuit Ice Cream £9

Bonkers Waffle! (v)

Loaded w/ smooth peanut butter, chocolate brownie pieces, Caramelised Biscuit Ice Cream, custard, whipped cream & fresh strawberry jam, topped w/ another waffle. Utterly bonkers! £11.9

Our Culinary Creations

Got something specific on your mind or a question about our menu? Head over to our FAQ page to see if we’ve already got the answer for you!

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The Artichoke | Croxley Green

The Green, Green Lane,
Croxley Green,
Watford, Herts,
WD3 3HN

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