ALL DAY PUB MENU AT THE GEORGE OF HARPENDEN
Breakfast
PAIN AU CHOCOLAT (V)
HOME BAKED MUFFIN OF THE DAY (V)
CAKE OF THE DAY
SOURDOUGH TOAST (V)
Toasted sourdough served with butter and your choice of strawberry jam or marmalade.
FULL ENGLISH
British pork sausages, eggs your way, smoked back bacon, black pudding, fire-roasted beef tomato & mushrooms, our butter beans in rich tomato sauce, bubble & squeak and toasted sourdough.
VEGAN FULL ENGLISH (VE)
Sausages, spiced tofu scramble, fire-roasted beef tomato & mushrooms, smashed avocado, bubble & squeak, our butter beans in rich tomato sauce and toasted sourdough.
Add egg your way (V)
ADD Poached
ADD Fried
ADD Scrambled
Extras
ADD HALLOUMI (V)
ADD SMASHED AVOCADO (VE)
ADD BACON
HOUSE ROASTED GRANOLA, COCONUT YOGURT ALTERNATIVE & BERRIES (VE)
Homemade with crunchy oats, pumpkin seeds & almonds toasted with a dash of maple syrup in our wood-fired oven.
HOUSE ROASTED GRANOLA & THICK NATURAL YOGURT WITH BERRIES (V)
Homemade with crunchy oats, pumpkin seeds & almonds toasted with a dash of maple syrup in our wood-fired oven.
PORRIDGE OATS & FIG, RASPBERRIES & BLUEBERRIES (VE)
Porridge oats, made with your choice of coconut (VE), oat (VE) or semi-skimmed milk (V).
PORRIDGE OATS & BANANA & GREEN & BLACK’S CHOCOLATE (V)
Porridge oats, made with your choice of coconut (VE), oat (VE) or semi-skimmed milk (V).
Brunch
SERVED UNTIL 5PM.
All our eggs are free-range Copper Marans Hen eggs from British farms.
EGGS BENEDICT
Smoked back bacon and poached eggs topped with silky hollandaise on a toasted English breakfast muffin.
EGGS ROYALE
Smoked Scottish salmon, poached eggs and silky hollandaise on a toasted English breakfast muffin.
EGGS FLORENTINE (V)
Sautéed spinach, poached eggs and silky hollandaise on a toasted English breakfast muffin.
SHAKSHUKA EGGS (V)
Middle Eastern baked egg dish, with roasted vegetable, paprika & tomato sauce with toasted sourdough for dipping.
SMOKED HADDOCK FISHCAKE
Smoked haddock & spring onion fishcake, baby spinach, silky hollandaise and poached egg.
BELGIAN WAFFLES, SWEET CURED BACON, BUTTERMILK CHICKEN, MAPLE & BUTTER SAUCE
Fresh warm waffles with sweet or savoury toppings.
BELGIAN WAFFLES, FRESH BERRIES, THICK NATURAL YOGURT & MAPLE SYRUP (V)
Fresh warm waffles with sweet or savoury toppings.
AVOCADO & TOAST (VE)
Smashed avocado on toasted sourdough with SunBlaze tomatoes & mixed herb oil.
ADD POACHED EGG (V)
FRENCH TOAST
Eggy sourdough, sautéed in butter until crisp, topped with streaky bacon and maple syrup.
STEAK FRITES 7OZ
50 day aged Black Angus rump steak, served pink from our charcoal oven, with fries, tomato & herb hollandaise and crispy kale.
ADD FRIED EGG
Nibbles & Sharers
Great to share with drinks or while you wait for your main event…
BREAD & DIPS (VE)
Toasted sourdough and warm flatbread with extra virgin olive oil & balsamic, aubergine houmous and tomato tapenade.
GARLIC FOUGASSE & GARLIC BUTTER (V)
Handcrafted Provençal style bread, baked in our wood-fired pizza oven.
GARLIC FOUGASSE WITH PARMESAN & GARLIC BUTTER
Handcrafted Provençal style bread, baked in our wood-fired pizza oven.
OLIVES (V)
Marinated green & black olives.
MEZZE PLATE (V)
Grilled Halloumi, fire-roasted peppers, houmous, grilled artichokes, mozzarella, olives, Tabbouleh salad, spinach & pine nut falafel, flatbread topped with tomato tapenade and Marzanino & SunBlaze tomatoes served with extra virgin olive oil & balsamic.
PROSCIUTTO & FIG FLATBREAD
Warm sourdough topped with Mascarpone, prosciutto, honey glazed figs, rocket and parmesan.
BAKED CRICKET ST THOMAS CHEESE (V)
Goat’s cheese baked until runny, served with fig & apricot chutney and warm bread.
Starters
CRISPY CALAMARI
Lightly dusted baby squid, served with saffron aioli
LAMB KOFTA
Fire-roasted lamb, rosemary & balsamic meatballs, served with a cucumber & mint salad, basil pesto and crumbled feta.
BAKED AVOCADO (VE)
Baked avocado filled with smoked vegan gouda alternative, served on a butterbean & tomato sauce.
CHIMICHURRI CHICKEN
Fired buttermilk chicken with a mango, spring onion, broad & soya bean salad and chimichurri dressing.
CREAMY GARLIC MUSHROOMS (V)
Trio of flat, chestnut & oyster mushrooms with a garlic, Dolcelatte and cream sauce served on a Belgian waffle.
WILD ATLANTIC SCALLOPS
Pan-seared scallops with chorizo and fire-roasted peppers.
SCOTCH EGG
Copper Marans Hen egg encased in a pork & chorizo sausage, served with rich tomato sauce.
PRAWNS PIL PIL
King prawns sautéed in garlic, paprika & chilli served with sliced sourdough.
BURRATA (V)
Italian Burrata, Marzanino & SunBlaze tomatoes, basil pesto and sourdough.
SOUP OF THE DAY
Ask the team for today’s homemade soup, served with sliced sourdough & butter (V) or olive oil (VE).
Sandwiches
Served until 5pm.
Served with fries or house salad.
Upgrade to sweet potato fries for 50p.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH & RED PEPPER (VE)
Roasted spiced squash, fire-roasted red pepper, smoked vegan gouda alternative, kale and pumpkin seeds, served on sliced sourdough.
CHICKEN & AVOCADO
Lemon & garlic chicken, smashed avocado, SunBlaze tomatoes and pesto mayonnaise in a puccia panini.
BLT
Grilled streaky bacon, little gem lettuce, beef tomato and mayonnaise in a puccia panini.
Salads
CHOOSE YOUR BASE:
CAESAR
Little gem lettuce, anchovies, croutons and a creamy homemade Caesar dressing.
MOROCCAN TABBOULEH (VE)
Bulgur wheat, chickpeas, chopped coriander & parsley, sultanas, lettuce, tenderstem broccoli, Marzanino tomatoes, pomegranate, and roasted cauliflower, drizzled with pineapple & ginger dressing.
NIÇOISE
Baby potatoes, mixed lettuce leaves, Marzanino tomatoes, soft boiled Copper Marans Hen egg, anchovies, olives and balsamic dressing.
Choose your topping:
ADD HALLOUMI (V)
ADD FIRE-GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST
ADD SPINACH & PINE NUT FALAFEL (VE)
ADD PAN-SEARED TUNA STEAK
ADD LAMB KOFTA
Pasta & Risotto
ARRABIATA (V)
Strozzapreti pasta tossed in a rich tomato & chilli sauce finished with roasted baby Marzanino tomatoes.
KING PRAWN & CRAB
Pan-fried king prawns, crab and Scialatielli pasta tossed in garlic, chilli, white wine & tomato sauce.
PORCINI GNOCCHI
Stuffed gnocchi and sautéed mushrooms, baked in our wood-fired oven with mozzarella, prosciutto and thyme gremolata. Served with a mini garlic fougasse.
POLLO & CHORIZO LASAGNE
Our version of Lasagne using pulled chicken and chorizo, in a spicy sauce, layered with pasta and béchamel sauce, baked to order in our wood-fired oven. Served with house salad.
GENOVESE RISOTTO* (VE)
Broad bean, pea and tenderstem broccoli risotto made with vegan cream cheese alternative, topped with SunBlaze tomatade, pine nuts and herb oil.
ADD MINI GARLIC FOUGASSE (V)
ADD FIRE-GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST
Sourdough Pizzas
Made the traditional way, with the finest grade flour from Italy, our pizza dough is proved for 48 hours to intensify the flavour and handcrafted in our open kitchen before being wood-fired to perfection by our pizzaiolo - you’ll love them!
MARGHERITA (V)
Fior di Latte mozzarella, mozzarella, tomato sauce, oregano and basil.
MARGHERITA (VE)
Swap mozzarella for smoked vegan gouda alternative.
PEPPERONI PICANTE
Pepperoni, mozzarella, tomato sauce and red chillies.
VESUVIO
Pepperoni, marinated chicken, pork, chorizo & beef meatballs, mozzarella, red chillies, tomato sauce and oregano.
PADANA (V)
Goats’ cheese, mozzarella, onion marmalade and baby spinach.
MELANZANE (VE)
Aubergine, rosemary & balsamic roasted red onions and Marzanino tomatoes - our no cheese pizza.
FIORENTINA (V)
Spinach, mature cheddar, mozzarella, tomato sauce and a cracked Copper Marans Hen egg.
POLLO PESTO
Chicken, pesto, roasted Mediterranean style vegetables, mozzarella and tomato sauce.
PROSCIUTTO & FUNGHI
Trio of fire-roasted garlic mushrooms, prosciutto, olives, tomato sauce and mozzarella.
MAKE IT A CALZONE for an extra £1 - FILL IT AND FOLD IT
Excluding Fiorentina.
From the fire
Our charcoal oven is at the heart of our open kitchen, where you can see our skilled chefs fire-roasting your dishes fresh to order. It cooks over 400°C coals to give our food a distinctive smoky flavour and golden brown colour.
ALL ‘FROM THE FIRE’ DISHES ARE SERVED WITH ONE SIDE OF YOUR CHOICE.
DAILY FRESH FISH - Ask the team for today’s fresh seasonal fish.
SALMON FILLET
Pan-seared salmon fillet, tenderstem broccoli and bubbling olive, caper & lemon butter.
IBERICO PORK CUTLET
Delightfully tender Iberico pork with butterbeans, chorizo and Mediterranean style vegetables.
LAMB SHANK
Tender lamb shank, slow-braised in a red wine jus with Tabbouleh & lentil salad, pomegranate molasses and mint tzatziki.
Skewers
PICANTE BUTTERMILK CHICKEN
SunBlaze tomatade marinated chicken served on Tabbouleh, chickpeas, red onions, fire-roasted sweet peppers and tzatziki.
MUSHROOM SHAWARMA (VE)
Trio of mushrooms in soy & mustard marinade, served with Piadina style bread, roasted chestnuts, Marzanino tomatoes and Tahini dressing.
MONKFISH, SALMON & PRAWN
Herb marinated monkfish, salmon and shell on prawns served on Caponata with cumin & lemon.
STEAKS
Our award-winning 21-day aged matured steaks come from cattle reared on British & Irish farms, expertly cut and selected for the best flavour and tenderness. Served with Marzanino tomatoes & red onion in caramelised butter, garlic mushrooms and beef dripping gravy, Béarnaise sauce or peppercorn sauce.
RIB-EYE STEAK 10OZ
Full of flavour, juicy and tender, recommended medium.
FILLET STEAK
The most tender cut, recommended rare.
Burgers
Our burgers are topped with sliced beef tomato, little gem, mayonnaise, red onion and dill pickle. Served in a linseed bun with fries.
BACON & CHEESE
Beef burger topped with streaky bacon and smoked cheddar cheese.
CHICKEN & AVOCADO
Chicken breast and smashed avocado.
VEGAN BEAN (VE)
A delicious patty made from mixed beans topped with a slice of smoked vegan gouda alternative and vegan mayonnaise.
Favourites
CHICKEN MILANESE
Panko crumbed chicken breast, crispy prosciutto and saffron aioli. Served with fries and a roquette, SunBlaze tomato & parmesan salad.
FISH PIE
Salmon, smoked haddock & king prawns in bouillabaisse sauce topped with cheesy mash. Served with broad beans, mangetout and kale.
FISH & CHIPS
Fillet of cod, freshly battered to order. Served with chunky chips, pea purée, samphire tartare sauce and house pickled cucumber.
Sides
FRIES (VE)
With sea salt.
CHUNKY CHIPS (VE)
With sea salt.
SWEET POTATO FRIES (VE)
With sea salt.
CREAMED POTATO (V)
With mascarpone.
ROASTED CARROTS (VE)
With orange and cumin.
MEDITERRANEAN STYLE VEGETABLES (VE)
Fire-roasted.
BROAD BEANS, MANGETOUT & KALE (VE)
With olive oil.
SAUTÉED MUSHROOMS (V)
In garlic butter.
HOUSE SALAD (VE)
With pomegranate dressing.
Sharing sides
FIRE-ROASTED POTATOES
With beef dripping gravy, rosemary & garlic.
MAC & CHEESE
With Cheddar cheese sauce, prosciutto & pangrattato.
MARZANINO TOMATO & AVOCADO SALAD (VE)
With extra virgin olive oil.
ROASTED SQUASH & RED ONION (V)
With bulgur wheat and lentil, goats’ cheese and crispy kale.
TENDERSTEM BROCCOLI (VE)
With cavolo nero, tahini dressing and pine nut & pumpkin seeds.
Desserts
LEMON CURD ROULADE (V)
Sticky, sweet and full of zesty flavours. Served with whipped lemon yogurt and a brandy snap biscuit.
STICKY TOFFEE SPONGE (V)
Home baked sticky toffee & date pudding. Served with Bourbon vanilla ice cream and toffee sauce.
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE OF THE DAY (V)
Ask the team for today’s delicious brownie. Served with chocolate sauce and Bourbon vanilla ice cream.
BREAD & BUTTER PUDDING (V)
Made using croissants and pain au chocolat. Served warm with salted caramel sauce and Bourbon vanilla ice cream.
ESPRESSO MARTINI TIRAMISU* (V)
Sponge soaked in coffee with mascarpone cream and cocoa.
APPLE & RHUBARB CRUMBLE (VE)
Warm apple & rhubarb topped with crumble crust. Served with vegan custard (VE) or real vanilla custard (V).
MANGO & PASSION FRUIT SUNDAE (V)
Vanilla ice cream, mango sorbet and double cream with mango & passion fruit. Vegan alternative available.
SHARING CHOCOLATE INDULGENCE* (V)
Chocolate parfait, Espresso Martini Tiramisu and a white chocolate crème brûlée.
CRÈME BRÛLÉE (V)
Classic crème brûlée with brandy snap biscuits.
ETON MESS (V)
Fresh strawberries, cherries & blackberries swirled through whipped cream, thick natural yogurt and crunchy meringue.
AFFOGATO (V)
Vanilla or double chocolate ice cream drowned with a shot of hot espresso.
ADD A SHOT OF DISARONNO AMARETTO OR BAILEYS IRISH CREAM FOR £2.00.
MINI DESSERT & HOT DRINK
Your choice of hot drink and mini Eton Mess (V) Espresso Martini Tiramisu* (V) or Apple & Rhubarb Crumble (VE).
Drinks
SERVED ALL DAY
We’ve teamed up with The Coffee Collaborative.
MACCHIATO
ESPRESSO
AMERICANO
CORTADO
CAPPUCCINO
FLAT WHITE
MOCHA
LATTE
Flavoured Latte
Chai
Dirty Chai
Turmeric
Beetroot
HOT CHOCOLATE
TEA
Breakfast, Earl Grey, Green Sencha, Peppermint and Strawberry & Mango.
MACCHIATO
Flavoured Frappé
Vanilla
Mocha
Coffee
Chai
Oat (VE), Soya (VE), Coconut (VE) or Skimmed milk (V) available – no additional charge.
Add flavoured syrup for 50p.
Smoothies
TROPICS (VE)
Mango & passion fruit - high in vitamin C.
BERRY (VE)
Strawberry, raspberry & blackberry – rich in antioxidants.
GREEN (VE)
Spinach, broccoli, pineapple & mango – a source of folate.
