BUTTERNUT SQUASH, ROSEMARY & SAGE SOUP (VE)
House pesto, rosemary & sea salt focaccia
CHRISTMAS MENU 2025 AT The Botanist Bristol
We absolutely loved spoiling you last Christmas and we’re planning to make Christmas 2025 in [outlet-name] even more magical with a selection of brand-new festive treats.
For cosy festive catch-ups and stylish occasions, our chefs are already working on a new Festive Menu that’ll have you celebrating at The Botanist Bristol.
Come back soon for more details...
Sample Festive Menu
OUR FESTIVE MENU
Starters
PORT & CHEDDAR MUSHROOMS* (V)
Toasted rosemary & sea salt focaccia
PAN-FRIED WILD SCALLOPS*
Crispy prosciutto, thyme velouté, capers, artichoke crisps.
+£4 supplement
CHICKEN LIVER & FIG PARFAIT*
Cherry amaretto compote, candied seeds, toasted bread
SMOKED MACKEREL RILLETTE
Kohlrabi pickle, yuzu & lime aioli, artisan bread
GOATS CHEESE WHISKEY GLAZE TATIN* (V)
Butternut squash, shallots, house pesto, dressed watercress.
Vegan alternative available
Mains
All mains are served with roasted carrots, parsnips & sautéed Brussels sprouts
HAND-CARVED TURKEY
Lemon & thyme stuffing, Cumberland pig in blanket, roasted potatoes, sourdough bread sauce, cranberry sauce, gravy
SLOW-COOKED BRITISH PORK BELLY
Roasted apple ketchup, dauphinoise potato, Tenderstem® broccoli, glazed carrot, rich gravy.
Add scallops +£4 supplement
PAN-FRIED SEABASS FILLET*
Saffron velouté, cherry tomatoes, green peas, spinach, baby potatoes, gremolata
30 DAY-AGED 10oz RIB-EYE STEAK
Juicy in texture and bursting with flavour, recommended medium. Served with rustic thick-cut chips, caramelised onion, sauteed mushrooms, parsley butter
+£7.50 supplement
BUTTERNUT SQUASH & CELERIAC WELLINGTON (VE)
Wild garlic, Tenderstem® broccoli, roasted potatoes, onion gravy
Desserts
KUMQUAT CHRISTMAS PUDDING* (V)
Hot brandy sauce.
Vegan alternative available
CHEESE & BISCUITS (V)
Taw Valley Cheddar, Stilton, Jacquin Buchette goats cheese, hedgerow chutney
+£2.50 supplement
MINCE PIE TART (V)
Jude's brandy ice cream
HOME-BAKED VALRHONA CHOCOLATE BROWNIE (V)
Amaretti biscuit crumb, chocolate sauce, Bourbon vanilla ice cream
VANILLA POACHED PEAR (VE)
Raspberry sorbet, sweet crumb, chocolate sauce
CALLEBAUT WHITE CHOCOLATE CRÈME BRULEE (V)
Raspberries, sugared lemon, viola
Children's Festive Menu
3 Courses for £14.95
Starters
GARLIC & MOZZARELLA PIZZETTE (V)
BUTTERNUT SQUASH, ROSEMARY & SAGE SOUP (VE)
House pesto, rosemary & sea salt focaccia
SMOKED MACKEREL RILETTE
Kohlrabi pickle, yuzu & lime aioli, artisan bread
Mains
HAND-CARVED TURKEY
Lemon & thyme stuffing, Cumberland pig in blanket, roasted potatoes, sourdough bread sauce, cranberry sauce, gravy
FRESHLY BATTERED LINE-CAUGHT COD
With peas and your choice of veg sticks, baby potatoes or fries
MARGHERITA PIZZA (V)
With veg sticks
BUTTERNUT SQUASH & CELERIAC WELLINGTON (VE)
Wild garlic, Tenderstem® broccoli, roasted potatoes, onion gravy
Desserts
HOME-BAKED TRIPLE CHOCOLATE COOKIE & ICE CREAM (V)
Choose two scoops from vanilla, chocolate, strawberry or honeycomb
SEASONAL FRUITS (VE)
Coconut sorbet
KUMQUAT CHRISTMAS PUDDING (VE)
Vegan custard
HOME-BAKED VALRHONA CHOCOLATE BROWNIE (V)
Chocolate sauce, Bourbon vanilla ice cream
SEE ALL OF OUR FESTIVE AND SPECIAL DAY MENUS BELOW
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