ALL DAY PUB MENU AT THE GEORGE OF HARPENDEN
Served from 10am Monday to Saturday. See our Sunday menu for details of our traditional roast dinner favourites.
Whatever the occasion, The George of Harpenden welcome you with open arms. With a variety of all-day menu options, we’re the pub you won’t want to miss. From warm croissants and pain au chocolats at breakfast to a Moroccan Tabbouleh Salad, or a juicy burger (both meaty and vegan), what’s not to love!
The George of Harpenden pub has created an inspired menu with a curation of the best British and Mediterranean dishes we know you’ll love. Our unique, all-day menu offers something for everyone from hearty breakfast and brunch through to delicious dinners for any occasion. Book your table with us online or call us for your reservation.
Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch
Served Until 5pm All our eggs are free-range Copper Marans Hen eggs from British farms.
Breakfast Bap Served until 11am
Served with your choice of tomato ketchup or brown sauce.
MEATLESS FARM SAUSAGE & AVOCADO (VE)
SMOKED STREAKY BACON
BELGIAN WAFFLES
Made fresh to order with sweet or savoury toppings.
Choose your topping...
GREEK-STYLE YOGHURT, BERRIES & HONEY (V)
BUTTERMILK CHICKEN, STREAKY BACON & MAPLE BUTTER SYRUP
SMOKED STREAKY BACON & MAPLE SYRUP
YOGHURT & GRANOLA
Crunchy oats, raspberries, coconut & pumpkin seeds.
SERVED WITH EITHER...
DAIRY-FREE COCONUT YOGHURT & BERRIES (VE)
GREEK-STYLE YOGHURT, BERRIES & HONEY (V)
CROISSANT (V)
PAIN AU CHOCOLAT (V)
BACON & CHEDDAR CROISSANT
PAIN AU RAISIN (V)
MINI ELDERFLOWER & LEMON DRIZZLE CAKE (V)
MINI VICTORIA SPONGE (V)
FRUIT SCONE (V)
Freshly baked, served with jam & clotted cream
CHEESE SCONE (V)
Freshly baked, served with butter
SOURDOUGH TOAST (V)
Toasted sourdough served with butter and your choice of strawberry jam or marmalade
FULL ENGLISH - Served until 11am
British outdoor bred pork sausages, eggs your way, fire-roasted beef tomato & mushroom, smoked streaky bacon, black pudding, Heinz baked beans, hash browns and toasted sourdough
VEGGIE FULL ENGLISH (V) - Served until 11am
Meatless Farm sausages, eggs your way, fire-roasted beef tomato & mushroom, hash browns, Heinz baked beans, halloumi, and toasted sourdough
EGGS BENEDICT*
Smoked streaky bacon and poached eggs topped with silky hollandaise on a toasted English breakfast muffin
EGGS ROYALE*
Smoked Scottish salmon and poached eggs topped with silky hollandaise on a toasted English breakfast muffin
EGGS FLORENTINE* (V)
Sautéed spinach and poached eggs topped with 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
HADDOCK SCOTCH EGG*
Copper Marans Hen egg encased in smoked haddock & potato panko crumb with hollandaise and curry oil
AVOCADO & TOAST (VE)
Sourdough toast topped with smashed avocado, Marzanino tomatoes and pomegranate molasses
ADD POACHED EGGS (V)
CHICKEN CAESAR BLT SANDWICH
Roasted pulled chicken breast, smoked streaky bacon, little gem lettuce and beef tomato with Caesar dressing on toasted sourdough. Served with fries or house salad
PRAWN & AVOCADO SANDWICH
Toasted sourdough topped with smashed avocado, Coldwater king prawns, cocktail sauce and fresh dill, served open with fries or house salad
UPGRADE FRIES TO SWEET POTATO FRIES (VE)
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 A FRIED EGG (V)
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 freshly-fired to perfection by our pizzaiolo - you’ll love them! + Make it a Calzone for £1
MARGHERITA PIZZA (V)
Fior di Latte mozzarella, mozzarella, tomato sauce, oregano and basil. Swap mozzarella for smoked vegan gouda alternative
PEPPERONI PICANTE PIZZA
Pepperoni, mozzarella, tomato sauce and red chillies
VESUVIO
Pepperoni, marinated chicken, pork, chorizo & beef meatballs, mozzarella, red chillies, tomato sauce and oregano
MELANZANE (VE)
Aubergine, rosemary & balsamic roasted red onions, feta-style cheese alternative and Marzanino tomatoes
POLLO, FUNGHI & TRUFFLE
White base, pulled chicken, oyster & flat mushrooms and Fior di latte mozzarella, finished with truffle infused oil and red onions
PADANA (V)
Goats’ cheese, mozzarella, onion marmalade and baby spinach
CHICKEN & ‘NDUJA CALZONE
‘Nduja sausage, pulled chicken breast, red chillies, peppers, tomato sauce, and mozzarella. Served with a rocket salad
LA REINE PROSCIUTTO
Fior di latte mozzarella, prosciutto, Nocellara olives, rocket, tomato sauce and Parmigiano-Reggiano shavings
VEGAN MARGHERITA PIZZA (VE)
Vegan Smoked Gouda Style alternative, tomato sauce, oregano and basil
SALADS & PASTAS
CAESAR SALAD
Little gem lettuce, anchovies, croutons, Parmesan shavings and a creamy Caesar dressing
MOROCCON-STYLE TABBOULEH SALAD (VE)
Bulgur wheat, chickpeas, chopped coriander & parsley, sultanas, lettuce, tenderstem broccoli, Marzanino tomatoes, pomegranate, and roasted cauliflower, drizzled with pineapple & ginger dressing
ADD A TOPPING...
FIRE-GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST
LAMB KOFTA
SWEET POTATO & APRICOT FALAFEL* (VE)
CRUMBLED FETA (V)
CAPONATA RIGATONI (V)
A Sicilian-style sauce with aubergine, tomato, Nocellara olives, onion & capers, tossed with rigatoni and topped with gremolata
KING PRAWN & CRAB PASTA
Pan-fried king prawns, crab and tagliolini all’uovo (egg pasta) tossed in garlic, chilli, white wine, cream & tomato sauce
BEEF RIB RAGÙ RIGATONI
Succulent slow-braised beef rib cooked in a rich beef dripping sauce, topped with cheesy creamy rigatoni. Baked in our pizza oven to create the ultimate pasta dish!
FUNGI RISOTTO* (VE)
Fire-roasted oyster & flat mushrooms, butternut squash, feta-style cheese alternative and crispy sage
ADD FIRE-GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST
ADD MINI GARLIC & CHEESE FOUGASSE (V)
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
ADD NOCELLARA OLIVES (VE)
GARLIC & CHEESE FOUGASSE
Hand crafted sourdough brushed with garlic butter & parmesan.
NOCELLARA OLIVES (VE)
Green Sicilian pitted olives
MEZZE PLATE* (V)
Grilled Halloumi, fire-roasted peppers, houmous, grilled artichokes, mozzarella, Nocellara olives, Tabbouleh salad, sweet potato & apricot falafel, flatbread topped with tomato tapenade and Marzanino & SunBlaze tomatoes served with extra virgin olive oil & pomegranate molasses.
BURRATA & ‘NDUJA
Two burrata topped with ‘Nduja sausage & salsa verde, served with fired flatbread.
STARTERS
PICANTE CHICKEN
Marinated in our homemade spicy sauce with a mango, spring onion & broad bean salad and pineapple & ginger dressing
CRISPY CALAMARI
Lightly dusted baby squid served with saffron aioli
SCOTCH EGG
Copper Marans Hen egg encased in Gloucester Old Spot sausage meat with a caper mayonnaise and salsa verde
WILD SCALLOPS & PORK BELLY
Served with samphire & celeriac purée, salsa verde and prosciutto
PRAWNS PIL PIL
King prawns sautéed in garlic, paprika & chilli served with sliced sourdough
LAMB KOFTA MEATBALLS
Served with a cucumber & mint salad, basil pesto and crumbled feta
CRISPY MUSHROOMS (VE)
Spiced with ras el hanout, served with vegan mayo and salsa verde
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.
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 your choice of beef dripping gravy, Béarnaise sauce or peppercorn sauce.
T-BONE 20OZ
On one side a tender fillet, on the other a flavoursome sirloin, recommended medium rare
RIB-EYE STEAK 10OZ
Full of flavour, juicy and tender, recommended medium
FILLET STEAK 8OZ
The most tender cut, recommended rare
Picante Chicken Skewer
SunBlaze tomatade marinated chicken served on Tabbouleh, chickpeas, red onions, fire-roasted sweet peppers and tzatziki
SALMON FILLET
Pan-seared, with Tenderstem® broccoli and Nocellara olive, caper & lemon butter
PORK BELLY*
Delightfully tender with celeriac purée, creamy mushroom sauce, prosciutto and crispy sage
LAMB SHANK*
Slow-braised in a red wine jus with buttered samphire and green vegetables
BLACKENED HAKE*
With a spiced dukkah crust, served with beluga lentils, chickpeas and spinach
FAMILIAR FAVOURITES
BACON & CHEESE BURGER
Beef burger topped with smoked streaky bacon, smoked cheddar cheese, sliced beef tomato, little gem lettuce, mayo, red onion, and dill pickle served in a linseed bun with fries
VEGAN BURGER (VE)
A delicious patty topped with smoked vegan Gouda alternative, piperade, sliced beef tomato, little gem, vegan mayo, and red onion served in a linseed bun with fries
CHICKEN & AVOCADO BURGER
Chicken breast, smashed avocado, sliced beef tomato, little gem, mayo, and red onion served in a linseed bun with fries
‘NDUJA FIOR DI LATTE BURGER
Beef burger topped with spicy ‘nduja, Fior di latte mozzarella, rocket, beef tomato, mayo and red onion in a linseed bun with fries
CHICKEN MILANESE
Panko crumbed chicken breast, crispy prosciutto and saffron aioli. Served with fries and a roquette, SunBlaze tomato & parmesan salad
FISH & CHIPS
Fillet of cod, freshly battered to order. Served with chunky chips, pea purée, samphire tartare sauce and house pickled cucumber
HERB BATTERED HALLOUMI & CHIPS (V)
Swap the fish for herb battered halloumi (V)
Sides
FRIES (VE)
with sea salt
MAC & CHEESE (V)
with rigatoni pasta
CALVELO NERO, BROAD BEANS & PEAS (VE)
with olive oil
CHUNKY CHIPS (VE)
with sea salt
Mediterranean STYLE VEGETABLES (VE)
fire-roasted
SWEET POTATO FRIES (VE)
with sea salt
BABY POTATOES (V)
with garlic butter
Desserts
MINI DESSERT & HOT DRINK
Your choice of hot drink and...
ETON MESS (V)
ESPRESSO MARTINI TIRAMISU* (V)
APPLE & RHUBARB CRUMBLE (VE)
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING (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
ESPRESSO MARTINI TIRAMISU* (V)
Sponge soaked in coffee with mascarpone cream and cocoa
MANGO & PASSIONFRUIT SUNDAE (V)
Vanilla ice cream, mango sorbet and double cream with mango & passionfruit
ETON MESS (V)
Fresh strawberries, cherries & blackberries swirled through whipped cream, thick natural yogurt and crunchy meringue
AFFOGATO
AFFOGATO (V)
Vanilla or double chocolate ice cream with a shot of hot espresso
Add a shot...
DISARONNO AMARETTO
BAILEYS IRISH CREAM
ICE CREAM CHOICES
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM (V)
HONEYCOMB (V)
VANILLA ICE CREAM (V)
VEGAN MANGO AND PASSIONFRUIT SUNDAE (V)
ICE CREAM & FLAPJACK (V)
Your choice of three scoops of ice cream with mini flapjacks
LEMON CRÈME BRÛLÉE (V)
A twist on a classic with a lemon curd base. Served with home-baked biscuits
APPLE & RHUBARB CRUMBLE (V)
Warm apple & rhubarb topped with crumble crust. Served with vanilla ice cream
APPLE & RHUBARB CRUMBLE (VE)
Warm apple & rhubarb topped with crumble crust. Served with custard
BILLIONAIRES CHOC ICE (V)
Salted caramel ice cream & cookie dough coated in milk chocolate. Served with clotted cream and sticky caramel sauce. A truly luxurious dessert!
COOKIE DOUGH BROWNIE (V)
Served warm with Bourbon vanilla ice cream
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
HOT DRINKS
Tea
GREEN SENCHA TEA
PEPPERMINT TEA
ENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA (V)
EARL GREY TEA
Flavoured Latte
BEETROOT (V)
CHAI (V)
DIRTY CHAI (V)
TURMERIC (V)
FLAVOURED FRAPPE
CHAI (V)
COFFEE (V)
MOCHA (V)
VANILLA (V)
MACCHIATO (V)
ESPRESSO
Single or double
CORTADO (V)
CAPPUCCINO (V)
FLAT WHITE (V)
MOCHA (V)
LATTE (V)
HOT CHOCOLATE
CARAMEL SYRUP (VE)
VANILLA SYRUP (VE)
AMERICANO (V)
Our easy to use allergen guide is available for you to use on the food section of our website or on our Glass Onion app. We keep it online so that it’s always as up to date as possible and you can filter out dishes containing any of the 14 major allergens. If you can’t access the internet, we will be happy to provide you with the information.
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, please let us know before ordering. - made with vegetarian ingredients, - 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. Fish dishes may contain small bones. * = this dish contains alcohol. An optional service charge of 10% will be added to all tables of 8 or more.
