Our Monday to Saturday Menu at The Crown, Ardleigh

During these colder months, you can’t beat cosying up in a country pub corner and tucking into something tasty…

Discover delicious seasonal flavours at The Crown, Ardleigh with our All Day Menu, available Monday to Saturday. To start, our indulgent Honey-Baked Whole Camembert is perfect for sharing as you cosy up by the fire.

Then to follow, why not tuck into our Slow-Cooked Lamb Shank, served in a rich red wine, mushroom & pancetta sauce. And if you’re already thinking about pudding, our new Baked Vanilla Cheesecake will certainly sweeten the season.

Pair your meal with either craft beers, sparkling wines, classic cocktails, or low and no-alcohol options. The choice is yours.

ALL DAY MENU

All Day Menu

All Day Menu

STARTERS

STARTERS

CHICKEN LIVER PATÉ*

Food iconCHICKEN LIVER PATÉ*Food item icon

served with caramelised red onion chutney and toasted rustic bread 589kcal

8.25
SIGNATURE KING PRAWN COCKTAIL*

Food iconSIGNATURE KING PRAWN COCKTAIL*Food item icon

Juicy prawns in a bloody mary Marie Rose sauce, with avocado, tomatoes, lettuce and artisan bloomer bread 524kcal

8.25
BEETROOT & PUMPKIN SEED ARANCINI (VE)

Food iconBEETROOT & PUMPKIN SEED ARANCINI (VE)Food item icon

served with a rainbow cous cous salad, creamy chickpea hummus and a lovage pesto dressing 393kcal

7.95
SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI

Food iconSALT & PEPPER CALAMARIFood item icon

served with saffron aioli 293kcal

7.95
TODAY’S SOUP (V)

Food iconTODAY’S SOUP (V)Food item icon

served with artisan bloomer bread 417kcal
Vegan option available

6.75
GARLIC KING PRAWNS & CHORIZO

Food iconGARLIC KING PRAWNS & CHORIZOFood item icon

with artisan bloomer bread 851kcal

9.50
CAMEMBERT FRITTERS (V)

Food iconCAMEMBERT FRITTERS (V)Food item icon

served with apple & caramelised onion chutney 399kcal

7.25
STICKY CRISPY CHICKEN

Food iconSTICKY CRISPY CHICKENFood item icon

Tender bites glazed in chipotle chilli jam 618kcal

7.75
HONEY-BAKED WHOLE CAMEMBERT (V) for two to share

Food iconHONEY-BAKED WHOLE CAMEMBERT (V) for two to shareFood item icon

Melting Camembert drizzled with blossom honey, served with apricot & ginger chutney and bread to dip 1309kcal

14.50
CREAMY GARLIC OVEN-BAKED MUSHROOMS (V)

Food iconCREAMY GARLIC OVEN-BAKED MUSHROOMS (V) Food item icon

in a cheesy Cheddar sauce, on toasted artisan bloomer 375kcal

7.25
MAINS

MAINS

SEARED FILLETS OF SEA BASS*

Food iconSEARED FILLETS OF SEA BASS*Food item icon

with crispy baby potatoes, broad beans, peas & Tenderstem® broccoli and a creamy white wine & king prawn sauce 752kcal

20.25
HUNTER’S CHICKEN SCHNITZEL

Food iconHUNTER’S CHICKEN SCHNITZELFood item icon

topped with a BBQ & tomato sauce, crispy bacon and melted mature Cheddar, served with triple-cooked chunky chips 1427kcal

17.50
MAC & CHEESE (V)

Food iconMAC & CHEESE (V)Food item icon

Macaroni pasta in a Cheddar, Red Leicester & mozzarella béchamel sauce, topped with a herb crumb and served with mixed salad and garlic ciabatta 1055kcal

Top with: Smoked Streaky Bacon 158kcal £2, Pulled Beef Brisket 276kcal £2.50

14.25
HOME-BAKED PIE OF THE DAY*

Food iconHOME-BAKED PIE OF THE DAY*Food item icon

topped with puff pastry and served with spring onion mash, thyme-roasted carrots and seasonal greens

Please ask when you visit for flavours and pricing

INDULGENT BEEF & RED WINE LASAGNE*

Food iconINDULGENT BEEF & RED WINE LASAGNE*Food item icon

served with garlic ciabatta and a dressed side salad 849kcal

15.95
SMOKED HADDOCK & SPINACH FISHCAKES

Food iconSMOKED HADDOCK & SPINACH FISHCAKESFood item icon

Crispy fishcakes filled with haddock, potato and baby spinach in a cheesy béchamel sauce, with Tenderstem® broccoli, baby potatoes and hollandaise 646kcal

16.50
AUBERGINE GRATIN* (V)

Food iconAUBERGINE GRATIN* (V)Food item icon

Aubergine, garlic and peppers in a sweet & smoky tomato sauce, topped with herb crumb and mozzarella, served with mixed salad and garlic ciabatta 1060kcal
Vegan option available

14.75
CHICKEN & VEGETABLE PENANG CURRY

Food iconCHICKEN & VEGETABLE PENANG CURRYFood item icon

Grilled chicken breast, pak choi, squash, red onions and peppers in a creamy coconut curry sauce, served with jasmine rice 781kcal

Vegan option available

18.95
8oz GAMMON STEAK

Food icon8oz GAMMON STEAKFood item icon

served with free-range fried eggs, triple-cooked chips and peas 908kcal

15.75
SLOW-COOKED LAMB SHANK*

Food iconSLOW-COOKED LAMB SHANK*Food item icon

in a rich red wine, mushroom & pancetta sauce, served with herb-crumbed spring onion mash, thyme-roasted carrots and seasonal greens 1070kcal

24.75
FISH & CHIPS

Food iconFISH & CHIPSFood item icon

Freshly battered haddock, triple-cooked chips, mushy peas and tartare sauce 1181kcal

16.95
BURGERS

BURGERS

All burgers are served with little gem lettuce, onion and tomato in a toasted bun, with skin-on-fries, a gherkin and burger sauce dip on the side

SIGNATURE BURGER*

Food iconSIGNATURE BURGER*Food item icon

Prime steak burger, loaded with Cornish smoked BBQ beef brisket, smoked streaky bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, cheese sauce and mayo, served with beer-battered onion rings 1723kcal

17.95
CRISPY BUTTERMILK CHICKEN BURGER

Food iconCRISPY BUTTERMILK CHICKEN BURGERFood item icon

Tender fried chicken with chipotle chilli jam and mayo 1057kcal

16.75
BUTTERNUT SQUASH & CHICKPEA BURGER (VE)

Food iconBUTTERNUT SQUASH & CHICKPEA BURGER (VE)Food item icon

Breaded burger patty topped with a melted mature Violife slice 1086kcal

15.75

ADD EXTRA TOPPINGS TO ANY BURGER:

ADD EXTRA TOPPINGS TO ANY BURGER:
Smoked Streaky Bacon

Food iconSmoked Streaky BaconFood item icon

158kcal

2.00
Monterey Jack Cheese (V)

Food iconMonterey Jack Cheese (V)Food item icon

65kcal

1.00
Fresh Red Chillies (VE)

Food iconFresh Red Chillies (VE)Food item icon

1kcal

0.50
Grilled Halloumi (V)

Food iconGrilled Halloumi (V)Food item icon

415kcal

3.00
Roasted Mushrooms (VE)

Food iconRoasted Mushrooms (VE)Food item icon

14kcal

0.75
STEAKS

STEAKS

Expertly aged for superb flavour and tenderness, served with triple-cooked chips, roasted vine cherry tomatoes* and your choice of steak sauce - Béarnaise* 123kcal, Peppercorn* 82kcal, Beef dripping 123kcal or Craft ale, bacon & mushroom* 67kcal

10oz RIB-EYE*

Food icon10oz RIB-EYE*Food item icon

980kcal

24.75
8oz SIRLOIN*

Food icon8oz SIRLOIN*Food item icon

939kcal

21.50

IRRESISTIBLE EXTRAS:

IRRESISTIBLE EXTRAS:
GARLIC & CHEESE BAKED MUSHROOMS (V)

Food iconGARLIC & CHEESE BAKED MUSHROOMS (V)Food item icon

124kcal

3.25
BEER-BATTERED ONION RINGS* (V)

Food iconBEER-BATTERED ONION RINGS* (V)Food item icon

628kcal

3.25
GARLIC CIABATTA (V)

Food iconGARLIC CIABATTA (V)Food item icon

232kcal

3.25
STONE-BAKED PIZZAS & SALADS

STONE-BAKED PIZZAS & SALADS

All our pizzas are made with hand-stretched dough, stone-baked to order and available to take away

CHARCUTERIE PIZZA

Food iconCHARCUTERIE PIZZAFood item icon

topped with Italian cured meats and fresh roquette 1167kcal

15.95
CLASSIC MARGHERITA PIZZA (V)

Food iconCLASSIC MARGHERITA PIZZA (V)Food item icon

Tomato base with mozzarella and fresh basil 1037kcal

13.50
STICKY DUCK & HOISIN PIZZA

Food iconSTICKY DUCK & HOISIN PIZZAFood item icon

Shredded duck, mozzarella, red & spring onions, on a hoisin & tomato base 1224kcal

15.95

ADD EXTRA TOPPINGS TO ANY PIZZA:

ADD EXTRA TOPPINGS TO ANY PIZZA:
Smoked Streaky Bacon

Food iconSmoked Streaky BaconFood item icon

158kcal

2.00
Sliced Chicken Breast

Food iconSliced Chicken BreastFood item icon

116kcal

2.00
Fresh Red Chillies (VE)

Food iconFresh Red Chillies (VE)Food item icon

1kcal

0.50
Roasted Mushrooms (VE)

Food iconRoasted Mushrooms (VE)Food item icon

14kcal

0.75
Pulled Beef Brisket

Food iconPulled Beef BrisketFood item icon

276kcal

2.50
CHICKEN, BACON & AVOCADO SALAD

Food iconCHICKEN, BACON & AVOCADO SALADFood item icon

Chargrilled chicken breast, smoked streaky bacon, avocado, tomatoes, red onion and little gem in a zesty dressing, topped with a boiled egg and served with pesto toasted ciabatta 784kcal

16.50
GREENS & GRAINS SALAD (VE)

Food iconGREENS & GRAINS SALAD (VE)Food item icon

Roasted red peppers, grains, lentils, butternut squash and pomegranate seeds on a bed of mixed leaves and baby spinach, tossed in a zesty pineapple & ginger dressing 206kcal

Finish with: Chargrilled Chicken Breast 232kcal £3, Grilled Halloumi (V) 415kcal £3, King Prawns 96kcal £3, Sticky Crispy Chicken 515kcal £3

14.75
SANDWICHES

SANDWICHES

Available Monday - Saturday until 5pm
Served with fries as standard or swap to a side salad for a lighter lunch

HOT BEEF BRISKET SANDWICH*

Food iconHOT BEEF BRISKET SANDWICH*Food item icon

with beef dripping sauce and pickled pink onions, in toasted artisan bloomer 1262kcal

11.50
FISH FINGER SANDWICH

Food iconFISH FINGER SANDWICHFood item icon

Battered haddock goujons and tartare sauce, in a rustic roll 1025kcal

10.50
ROASTED VEGETABLE WRAP (VE)

Food iconROASTED VEGETABLE WRAP (VE)Food item icon

Roasted butternut squash, peppers and sweet potato, with red cabbage, carrot, quinoa and beetroot hummus in a beetroot & chia seed wrap 550kcal

9.95
SIDES

SIDES

GARLIC CIABATTA (V)

Food iconGARLIC CIABATTA (V)Food item icon

232kcal

3.25
HALLOUMI FRIES (V)

Food iconHALLOUMI FRIES (V)Food item icon

545kcal

4.25
SEASONAL GREENS (VE)

Food iconSEASONAL GREENS (VE)Food item icon

78kcal

3.25
TRIPLE-COOKED CHIPS (VE)

Food iconTRIPLE-COOKED CHIPS (VE)Food item icon

348kcal

3.25
MAC & CHEESE (V)

Food iconMAC & CHEESE (V)Food item icon

391kcal

3.25
BEER-BATTERED ONION RINGS* (V)

Food iconBEER-BATTERED ONION RINGS* (V)Food item icon

628kcal

3.25
DRESSED SIDE SALAD (VE)

Food iconDRESSED SIDE SALAD (VE)Food item icon

40kcal

3.25
GARLIC & CHEESE BAKED MUSHROOMS (V)

Food iconGARLIC & CHEESE BAKED MUSHROOMS (V)Food item icon

124kcal

3.25
FRIES (VE)

Food iconFRIES (VE)Food item icon

312kcal

3.25
PUDDINGS

PUDDINGS

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE (V)

Food iconDOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE (V)Food item icon

served with honeycomb ice cream & Belgian chocolate sauce 881kcal

7.75
ALLOTMENT FRUIT CRUMBLE (V)

Food iconALLOTMENT FRUIT CRUMBLE (V)Food item icon

with creamy custard 654kcal

Vegan option available 

8.25
MANGO & PASSION FRUIT ETON MESS (V)

Food iconMANGO & PASSION FRUIT ETON MESS (V)Food item icon

Crisp meringue with whipped cream, tropical mango, passion fruit coulis and white chocolate chunks 649kcal

7.95
THE HONEYCOMB DOME (V)

Food iconTHE HONEYCOMB DOME (V)Food item icon

White chocolate dome, filled with silky chocolate mousse, honeycomb ice cream, smooth honey and crunchy honeycomb pieces 685kcal

8.95
BAKED VANILLA CHEESECAKE (V)

Food iconBAKED VANILLA CHEESECAKE (V)Food item icon

served with a rich berry coulis and fresh cream 838kcal

8.25
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING (V)

Food iconSTICKY TOFFEE PUDDING (V)Food item icon

topped with salted caramel sauce and served with creamy custard 352kcal

7.75
LEMON TART* (V)

Food iconLEMON TART* (V)Food item icon

served with a blueberry & Prosecco compote and fresh cream 665kcal

8.25
BANOFFEE CHOUX BUN (V)

Food iconBANOFFEE CHOUX BUN (V)Food item icon

Choux pastry filled with banana crème patisserie, topped with vanilla ice cream and caramelised banana 630kcal

8.25
TRIO OF ICE CREAM & SORBET (V)

Food iconTRIO OF ICE CREAM & SORBET (V)Food item icon

Choose three scoops
Ice Cream: Honeycomb (V) 272 kcal, Vanilla (V) 240 kcal, Double chocolate (V) 303 kcal
Sorbet: Blackcurrant (V) 123 kcal, Coconut milk (VE) 223 kcal, Raspberry (VE) 139 kcal

6.25

HOT DRINK & A MINI PUDDING

HOT DRINK & A MINI PUDDING

See our Hot Drinks menu in pub for calories

MINI CHOCOLATE BROWNIE (V)

Food iconMINI CHOCOLATE BROWNIE (V)Food item icon

with honeycomb ice cream 581kcal

6.75
MINI BAKEWELL SPONGE PUDDING (V)

Food iconMINI BAKEWELL SPONGE PUDDING (V)Food item icon

with creamy custard 314kcal

6.75
MINI ALLOTMENT FRUIT CRUMBLE (V)

Food iconMINI ALLOTMENT FRUIT CRUMBLE (V)Food item icon

with creamy custard 328kcal

6.75

Please note, our menus online are just a taste of what we offer. Since we pride ourselves on using the best ingredients, some dishes may vary when you visit. Rest assured, whatever we’re serving will be as delicious as always.

 

All our allergen information is available online or via our Glass Onion app. It’s easy to filter out dishes containing any of the 14 major allergens and is always kept up to date. Our food and drinks are prepared in food areas where cross contamination may occur and our menu descriptions do not include all ingredients. If you have any questions, allergies, or intolerances, or need help accessing our allergen information, please let us know before ordering.


(V) = made with vegetarian ingredients, (VE) = made with vegan ingredients, however some of our preparation, cooking and serving methods could affect this. If you require more information, please ask your server. Weights stated are approximate uncooked weights. * = this dish contains alcohol. Our fish has been carefully filleted however some small bones may remain. All calories are correct at time of menu print, live nutrition information is available online. All items are subject to availability. Adults need around 2000 kcal a day.

 

We are proud to be part of the Vintage Inns family; for details of our country pubs in the collection please visit vintageinns.co.uk


Please note that for tables of 8 or more a discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to your bill.
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