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Please note that our menu changes regularly and we do our best to keep the sample menu up to date but there may be some small changes. We believe that children should eat as well as adults do, so our children's menu is mini versions of everything on the menu. 

    We take food allergies and intolerances seriously. Please inform our staff of any specific dietary requirements or allergies before placing your order or in the comments when you book. While we make every effort to accommodate your needs, please be aware that our dishes are prepared in a kitchen where allergenic ingredients are present, and cross-contamination may occur despite our best efforts. We cannot guarantee that any dish will be completely free from allergens. If you have a severe allergy, we recommend that you inform our staff and exercise caution when dining with us.

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Sample Menu

Allergen version



Nibbles

Something to enjoy while you decide...




Marinated Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes & red pepper

4.5

Vegan
Vegan
Gluten free
Gluten free


Pork crackling quavers with curry mayonnaise

4.5

Gluten free
Gluten free


Hummus & beetroot nigella seed crackers

4.5

Vegan
Vegan


House-made confit garlic & rosemary focaccia, olive oil & balsamic vinegar

4.5

Vegan
Vegan



Starters




Carrot, cumin & coriander soup, confit garlic & rosemary focaccia

7

Vegan
Vegan
Gluten free option
Gluten free option


Sun dried tomato & mozzarella arancini, chilli & fennel tomato sauce, parmesan, rocket

9



Beetroot cured sea trout, citrus cream cheese, cucumber & caper salsa, grapes, pea shoots

9



Crispy Korean BBQ pork belly, Asian slaw, toasted sesame

9

Fish
Fish
Gluten free
Gluten free


Parma ham, red wine poached pear, parmesan, hazelnut crumb, rocket

9.5

Gluten free
Gluten free



Mains




The Lion Burger 6oz beef patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, gherkin, burger sauce, house-made brioche bun. Served with skin-on fries, salad & slaw

19

Gluten free option
Gluten free option


Garlic mushroom & halloumi burger, onion jam, lettuce, tomato, house-made brioche bun (v) Served with skin-on fries, salad & slaw

17

Gluten free option
Gluten free option
Vegetarian
Vegetarian


Suffolk Blonde-battered haddock, skin-on fries, garden peas, house made tartare sauce

19



Charred butternut squash, hummus, herb quinoa, Cavolo Nero, puffed wild rice

18

Vegan
Vegan
Gluten free
Gluten free


Pan-seared sea trout, new potatoes, fricassée of fennel, spinach, peas, chorizo

21

Gluten free
Gluten free


Pan roasted chicken breast, Pommes Anna, wild mushroom, tenderstem broccoli, tarragon cream sauce

22

Gluten free
Gluten free



Sides




Skin-on-fries

4

Vegetarian
Vegetarian


Parmesan & truffle skin-on fries

6



Dressed mixed leaf salad

4

Vegan
Vegan
Gluten free
Gluten free


Seasonal Vegetables

5

Vegetarian
Vegetarian



Puddings




Sticky Toffee Pudding

9

Vegetarian
Vegetarian


Ginger poached pear, honey-whipped mascarpone, chocolate soil, chocolate ice cream

9

Vegetarian
Vegetarian


Apple & pear crumble tart, cinnamon ice cream

9

Vegetarian
Vegetarian


Lemon & honey panacotta, stewed raspberries, crushed meringue

9

Gluten free
Gluten free


East Anglian Cheeseboard

Cheeses: Suffolk Gold & Copys Cloud. Served with crackers, grapes, & chutney (v)

12

Vegetarian
Vegetarian


Simply Ice Cream

Choose from… vanilla, Belgian chocolate, mint choc chip, rum & raisin, mocha, raspberry (ve), lemon sorbet (ve), Honeycomb, salted caramel

Vegetarian
Vegetarian

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8 High Street

Debenham

Stowmarket

IP14 6QJ   (Open in Map)

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Food Served 12:00-2:30pm and 6:00-8:30pm 

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12:00 pm – 11:00 pm

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