SMOKED SALMON & KING PRAWN DUO*
Smoked salmon filled with a delicate herb mousse, partnered with a light king prawn cocktail
3-Course Christmas Day Set Menu from £80.95 at The Robin Hood, Clacton-on-Sea
When it comes to Christmas at The Robin Hood, Clacton-on-Sea, there’s always a gift waiting to be unwrapped at our pubs – fabulous festive dishes, seasonal tipples, and the merriest of celebrations.
And since it’s the season of giving… we’re now open for Christmas Day 2025 bookings*, promising all of the festive joy. Enjoy a 3 course Christmas Day Set Menu for £80.95 and Children’s Christmas Day Set Menu for £38.50.
Our brilliant chefs are still perfecting their list – and checking it twice – so while you wait for our final menus, why not browse our sample menus, giving you a taste of things to come? You have been good all year.
*A non-refundable £10pp deposit is required for all tables from 11:30am. Full payment and pre-order is required by 8th December. A 10% discretionary service charge applies to tables of 7 or more on Christmas Day.
Sample Christmas Day Menu
STARTERS
MELON & CURED HAM*
Simply finished with an extra virgin olive oil & balsamic dressing
COQUILLE ST JACQUES*
Baked scallops in a creamy white wine sauce, topped with mashed potato and a Cheddar cheese crumb
BEETROOT & THYME TART (VE)
topped with candied seeds, rocket and served on a beetroot & balsamic puree
MAPLE-ROASTED CARROT & PARSNIP SOUP (V)
Topped with crispy greens and served with artisan bloomer bread Vegan option available
SMOKED DUCK & MANGO SALAD
Served on a bed of fresh watercress with orange segments, pomegranate seeds and a sweet pineapple dressing
MAINS
HAND-CARVED TURKEY BREAST*
served with pigs in blankets, chestnut & bacon stuffing, Yorkshire pudding, ruffled garlic & herb roast potatoes, sourdough bread sauce and a rich gravy
PAN-ROASTED HALIBUT
on a bed of crispy baby potatoes & Tenderstem® broccoli, served with a creamy caper & samphire butter
VENISON STEAK*
Served pink, with creamy dauphinoise potatoes, braised red cabbage, wilted baby spinach and a red wine & blackberry jus
MUSHROOM & SPINACH PITHIVIER* (VE)
Light pastry case filled with wilted spinach, mushrooms & pearl onions, served with a rich gravy
SLOW-COOKED PORK BELLY*
Served with crispy crackling, mini caramelised apple pie, chive mash and an apple brandy & Pink Lady jus
BLACK ANGUS BEEF WELLINGTON*
Tender beef fillet, cooked medium, baked in light pastry with a mushroom duxelles, served with ruffled garlic & herb roast potatoes and a red wine jus
PUDDINGS
BRAMLEY APPLE & MINCE PIE CRUMBLE (V)
Served with creamy custard Vegan option available
CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATE TRIO (V)
Indulgent trillionaires chocolate bar, salted caramel profiteroles and double chocolate brownie, served with honeycomb ice cream and meringue kisses
BERRY PAVLOVA* (V)
White chocolate & raspberry meringue, topped with berries and freshly whipped cream
STICKY TOFFEE CHRISTMAS PUDDING* (V)
served with rich brandy sauce Vegan option available
CHOCOLATE ORANGE DELIGHT* (V)
Luscious Belgian chocolate mousse, filled with an orange & Grand Marnier curd, encased in a chocolate orange shell and served with an OREO® cookie crumb
BRITISH CHEESE BOARD (V)
A selection of British cheeses, served with savoury biscuits, hedgerow chutney and grapes
Sample Children's Christmas Day Menu
STARTERS
GARLIC BREAD (V)
VEG STICKS (VE)
With a hummus dip
CREAMY TOMATO SOUP (V)
Served with artisan bloomer bread
MAINS
HAND-CARVED TURKEY BREAST
served with a pig in blanket, chestnut & bacon stuffing, Yorkshire pudding, ruffled garlic & herb roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and gravy
ROOT VEGETABLE WELLINGTON (VE)
Butternut squash, carrot & sweet potato encased in flaky pastry, served with ruffled garlic & herb roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and gravy
SLOW-COOKED PORK BELLY
served with a mini caramelised apple pie, chive mash, seasonal vegetables and gravy
TOMATO PASTA (VE)
Pasta tubes in tomato sauce, served with salad
PUDDINGS
CHRISTMAS PUDDING (V)
Served with creamy custard
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE (V)
With Vanilla ice cream
ICE CREAM & SORBET (V)
Choose any two scoops from:
Ice Cream - Double chocolate (V), Honeycomb (V), Vanilla (V)
Sorbet - Raspberry (VE), Blackcurrant (V), Coconut Milk (VE)
