Come and enjoy the festive fun with family and friends with a homecooked Christmas Meal and Quacker surprise!
CHRISTMAS MENU
Available through pre-order only during December
Please tell a member of our team if you have any allergies or require any information on ingredients used in our dishes
Please note that where possible all of our ingredients are sourced locally and seasonally and some even homegrown.
2 courses £25.95, 3 courses £30.95
Starters
Cream of Broccoli Soup with Stilton and Roasted Walnuts, Rustic Bread and Butter
Rosemary Infused Baked Camembert, Herb Crostini and Red Onion Marmalade
Seabass and Ginger Fishcake with WaterCress, Lime and Ginger Dressing
Duck, Pork and Port Pate, Toasted Ciabatta, Apple and Plum Chutney
Mains
Roast Turkey Breast, Duck Fat Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding, Vegetables, Sage and Onion Stuffing, Pigs in Blankets and Gravy
Pot Game Pie, Celeriac Mashed Potato and Vegetables
Pan Fried Seabass Fillet, Crushed New Potatoes, Tender Stem Broccoli, Samphire, Citrus Hollandaise
Roasted Vegetable Gnocchi, Spinach Herb Pesto
Desserts
Classic Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce
Cinnamon Crème Brûlée, Shortbread
Winter Fruit Cheesecake, Raspberry Coulis
Chocolate Mousse, Mint Cream, Brandy Snap
WINE LIST
WINE GUIDE:
WHITE & ROSÉ: 1 (DRY) – 9 (SWEET) | RED: A (SOFT LIGHT) – E (FULL BODIED)
WHITE WINE
- SAUVIGNON BLANC-SEMILLON, WHISTLE BLOWER, 2015/16, Casablanca Valley, Chile
A pleasant aromatic nose with a hint of citrus fruit. A young and fresh wine with tropical fruitflavours and a balanced acidity. (1) 12.5% vol. Bottle £15.00 | 125ml £2.90 | 175ml £4.15 | 250ml £5.50 - PINOT GRIGIO, LAROMA, BOTTER, 2016/17, Venezie, Italy Fresh, dry and delicate with gentle floral and citrus aromas. A classic Italian white wine.(2) 12% vol. Bottle £17.00 | 125ml £3.15 | 175ml £4.25 | 250ml £5.75
- UNWOODED CHARDONNAY, HUNTERSVILLE, 2016/17, Swartland, South Africa
Light, fresh and easy, young Chardonnay with not an ounce of oak to confound the bright purity of lemony tropical fruit. An exceptional wine. (2) 14% vol. Bottle £17.00 | 125ml £3.15 | 175ml £4.25 | 250ml £5.75 - ERMITA DE SAN FELICES RIOJA BLANCO, BODEGAS SANTALBA, 2016/17, Rioja, Spain
A very fruity aroma with sweet overtones resulting from good quality Viura grapes. Well structured, good acidity and a long finish. This wine is highly recommended with seafood.(2) 12.5% vol. Bottle £20.50 - PICPOUL DE PINET M, 2016/17, Languedoc, France
This is an outstanding wine that really delivers. Fresh with a bright aroma of white flowers andzesty citrus. (1) 13% vol. Bottle £22.00 - SAUVIGNON BLANC, GRAVEL & LOAM, 2016/17, Marlborough, New Zealand
Intense gooseberry aromas alongside fresh herbaceous and grassy notes. Vibrant passion fruit,citrus and peach characters with top notes of melon and kiwi balanced with softer apple andwhite pear flavours. Well-structured zesty acidity with fantastic length and elegance. (1) 13% vol. Bottle £23.50 - SANCERRE, DOMAINE NEVEU, 2015/16, Loire, France
Classic wine from the historical home of Sauvignon. Not only does it have an elegant ‘gunflint’minerality, but the grassy, gooseberry fruit carries through the citrus richness. (1) 12.5% vol. Bottle £27.00
RED WINE
8. MERLOT-CABERNET SAUVIGNON, WHISTLE BLOWER, 2016/17, Casablanca Valley, Chile
Juicy red and black fruits on the nose such as cherries and blackberries. Good intensity, clean, young with a medium body and soft tannins. (C) 13% vol. Bottle £15.00 | 125ml £2.90 | 175ml £4.15 | 250ml £5.50
9. MALBEC, TAMARI, 2016/17, Mendoza, Argentina
Soft red fruit notes with elegantly smooth tannins and a lingering finish. A great example of Argentina’s hallmark red wine. (C) 12.5% vol. Bottle £17.00 | 125ml £3.15 | 175ml £4.25 | 250ml £5.75
10. SHIRAZ, HUNTERSVILLE, 2016/17, Swartland, South Africa
Shiraz in the South African style – broad texture, juicy fruit with cassis and mint overtones – andwith a drier European touch. (D) 14% vol. Bottle £17.00 | 125ml £3.15 | 175ml £4.25 | 250ml £5.75
11. ERMITA DE SAN FELICES RIOJA CRIANZA, BODEGAS SANTALBA, 2013/14, Rioja, Spain
Very smart, modern Rioja, with smoky, spicy fruit and enveloped by a neatly integrated silky oak overcoat. Fine concentration and power – a real over-performer in its class. (C) 13.5% vol. Bottle £25.50
12. CHIANTI CLASSICO, CASTELLO D’ALBOLA, 2013/14, Italy
A traditional Chianti Classico with aromas of fruit cake and subtle spice and a complex yet balanced palate with herbal undertones. (D) 13% vol. Bottle £26.00
13. CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE, COLOMBO & FILLE, 2012/13, Rhône, France
A big wine intense colour, nose and palate. Ripe fruit and gingerbread spice with herbaceousnotes. (B) 14% vol. Bottle £46.00
ROSE WINE
14. PINOT GRIGIO ROSATO, INTORNO, 2016/17, Puglia, Italy
A light and delicate dry rosé with gentle hints of strawberry fruit and a sherbet touch. Soft, refreshing and uplifting. (2) 12% vol. Bottle £15.00 | 125ml £2.90 | 175ml £4.15 | 250ml £5.50
15. ZINFANDEL ROSÉ, FALLING PETAL, NV, California, USA
Medium sweet rosé, displaying classic strawberry fruit flavours. (4) 10.5% volBottle £15.00 | 125ml £2.90 | 175ml £4.15 | 250ml £5.50
SPARKLING WINE
16. PROSECCO, BORGO SANLEO, NV, Italy
Intense floral, fruity bouquet. A wonderfully fresh and well-balanced, appley palate with just a hint of delicate almond. (1) 11% vol. Bottle £21.00 | 125ml £4.00
CHAMPAGNE
17. JOSEPH PERRIER CUVÉE ROYALE BRUT, NV, Champagne, France
One of the great overachieving, underestimated small Champagne houses. It has a relaxed, easy-drinking style with a warm brioche weight to support its fresh appley fruit. (1) 12% voL. Bottle £35.00
18. MOËT & CHANDON BRUT IMPERIAL, NV, Champagne, France
Possibly the most well known of all Champagnes worldwide. Classic, old fashioned style. (1) 12% vol. Bottle £55.00
Award Winning Pub in the heart of the Somerset Levels
OPENING TIMES
12 til Late, 7 Days A Week
Lunch From 12noon to 3.00pm
Dinner From 6.00pm
Testimonials
What People are Saying
“Amazing Food”
“We loved our first ever meal here today, amazing food and lovely service. Thank you so much, we will definitely return soon.”
Lauren
“Very, Very Impressed”
“Your food is dedicated to putting a smile on peoples faces. Please pass this on to the kitchen staff. Very very impressed with the standard.“
Lucinda
“A Gorgeous Lunch”
“First time at The Duck for our anniversary and what a gorgeous lunchtime meal, beautiful garden and such lovely staff. Would definitely recommend and return.“
Karie
“The Best”
“It’s probably one of the best dinners I’ve had and I’ve eaten out a lot!.“
Rebecca
Great food · Fine dining · Child-friendly · Chic décor · Outdoor dining · Stylish interior · Casual · Romantic atmosphere · Cosy atmosphere · Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
12 til late, 7 days a week
Lunch
12 noon – 3.00pm
Dinner
From 6.00pm
Sunday Lunch
12 noon – 7.00pm
CLOSED
New Years Day
Contact Us
The Duck at Burtle
Station Road
Burtle
Somerset
TA7 8NU
01278 238 282