The Castle Pantry
Grade I listed, award-winning English tea rooms beside Highcliffe Castle. All-day breakfast, ciabattas, jacket potatoes, salads, classics, sharing platters, cream teas and a signature afternoon tea.
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Tea Rooms Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Christchurch, BH23 4LE
Menu — 91 items
All Day Breakfast
10 ITEMSCastle Full English Breakfast
Two free-range eggs, fried or poached. Two gluten-free sausages, smoked streaky bacon, hash brown, tomato & baked beans. Served with either brown or white toast.
£16.95
Vegetarian Breakfast
Two free-range eggs, fried or poached, two plant-based sausages, vegan bacon, hash brown, tomato & baked beans. Served with either brown or white toast.
- vegetarian
£16.95
Vegan Breakfast
Avocado, two plant-based sausages, vegan bacon, hash brown, tomato & baked beans. Served with either brown or white toast.
- vegan
£16.95
Small Breakfast
Free-range egg, fried or poached, gluten-free sausage and smoked streaky bacon, hash brown & baked beans. Served with either brown or white toast.
£11.45
Eggs Benedict
A toasted English muffin, topped with smoked streaky bacon, two free-range poached eggs, drizzled with warm hollandaise sauce.
£12.95
Eggs Royale
A toasted English muffin, topped with sliced smoked salmon, with two free-range poached eggs, drizzled with warm hollandaise sauce.
£15.95
Sausage or Bacon Jumbo Bap
Sausages or smoked back bacon, served in a jumbo white floured bap or on gluten-free ciabatta. For vegans, we have plant-based sausages.
£10.95
Two Slices of Toast, Choice of Jam or Marmalade
Beans on toast £5.75. Toast on its own.
- vegan
£5.30
American Style Pancakes
A stack of three buttermilk pancakes drizzled with Canadian Maple Syrup.
£11.95
Summer Berries & Greek Yoghurt Pancakes
A stack of three buttermilk pancakes served with a berry compote and fresh Greek yoghurt.
- vegetarian
£11.95
Freshly Baked Ciabattas
8 ITEMSThe Castle Cheesesteak
Tenderised, flash grilled sliced minute steak with melted cheese, finished with crispy onions, Dijon mustard mayonnaise & rocket.
£18.95
BLT
Smoked streaky bacon, shredded lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise.
£13.95
Chicken Club
A classic of succulent grilled chicken breast, crispy smoked streaky bacon, shredded lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise.
£16.95
Brie, Bacon & Cranberry
Rich creamy brie with crispy smoked streaky bacon and cranberry sauce.
£15.95
Coronation Chicken
Chicken breast diced in a mild curried mayonnaise, with coriander, sultanas & rocket.
£14.95
Tuna Melt
Tuna mayonnaise, topped with melted mature cheddar & mozzarella cheese.
£14.95
Dorset Gammon Ham & Melted Cheese
Dorset roasted gammon ham, melted mature cheddar and mozzarella cheese, with a creamy Dijon mustard mayonnaise.
£14.95
Mediterranean
Roasted vegetables on a bed of smoked paprika hummus, rocket and balsamic glaze.
- vegan
£14.95
Pantry Jacket Potatoes
3 ITEMSCheese & Beans
Baked beans topped with mature cheddar cheese & mozzarella. Served with side salad garnish and chef's homemade coleslaw.
- vegetarian
£13.95
Coronation Chicken
Chicken breast diced in a mild curried mayo, coriander & sultanas. Served with side salad garnish and chef's homemade coleslaw.
£14.45
Tuna Melt
Tuna mayonnaise topped with mature cheddar cheese & mozzarella. Served with side salad garnish and chef's homemade coleslaw.
£14.45
Pantry Classics
9 ITEMSChef's Homemade Soup of the Day
Served with freshly baked ciabatta (gluten-free ciabatta bread available).
- vegan
£8.95
The Castle Pantry Smashed Burger
Two 3oz beef burgers, smashed and grilled, cheddar cheese and smoked streaky bacon, with lettuce, tomato, red onions, sliced gherkin, Dijon mustard mayonnaise in a brioche bun. Served with house coleslaw and chips.
£18.95
Vegan Burger
Plant-based Moving Mountains 4oz burger, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, red onion, sliced gherkin, vegan mayonnaise in a brioche bun. Served with house coleslaw and chips.
- vegan
£18.95
Southern Fried Chicken Burger
Chicken breast with a southern fried coating with lettuce, tomato, sliced gherkin, red onion, cheese, Dijon mustard mayonnaise in a brioche bun. Served with house coleslaw and chips.
£18.95
Horseshoe Gammon Steak & Chips
8oz grilled horseshoe gammon steak, topped with two fried eggs. Served with tomato, house coleslaw and chips.
£18.95
Chef's Homemade Beef Lasagne
Herb-infused beef & tomato ragu, layered with delicate egg pasta and topped with a creamy golden-baked bechamel sauce. Served with toasted garlic ciabatta and salad garnish.
£18.95
Chef's Homemade Vegetable Lasagne
Herb-infused ragu of tomatoes, aubergine, courgettes, mixed peppers and red onions, layered with delicate egg pasta and topped with a creamy golden-baked bechamel sauce. Served with toasted garlic ciabatta and salad.
- vegetarian
£17.95
Chicken Kiev
Crispy breaded chicken breast with a garlic butter and parsley filling. Served with chips, salad garnish and house coleslaw.
£18.95
Chef's Salad Selection
Chef's mixed salad with lettuce, cucumber, tomato, sweet mixed peppers, red onions, mixed olives, with a light drizzle of our chef's French dressing. Choice of salad toppings: Avocado £15.95, Tuna Mayo £15.95, Coronation Chicken £15.95, Halloumi £15.95.
£15.95
Platters
3 ITEMSClassic Ploughman's Board
Mature cheddar cheese wedge, Stilton blue cheese, halved pork pie, Dorset ham, pickled onions, red onion chutney, grapes, celery sticks, chef's coleslaw & salad. Served with a warm ciabatta.
£25.95
Olive and Hummus Board
Pot of mixed pitted olives with herbs, smoked paprika hummus dip, balsamic olive oil. Served with a warm ciabatta.
- vegan
£13.95
Loaded Chicken Chips
Crispy chips with melted cheese and topped with crispy breaded chicken goujons, smoked streaky bacon and jalapenos. Served with Chipotle sauce for dipping.
£14.95
Kids Menu
4 ITEMSPork Sausage
All mains are served with chips. Choose your main below. Fancy baked beans? Add £1.
£7.95
Cod Fish Fingers
All mains are served with chips. Fancy baked beans? Add £1.
£7.95
Chicken Goujons
All mains are served with chips. Fancy baked beans? Add £1.
£7.95
Smashed Cheeseburger
All mains are served with chips. Fancy baked beans? Add £1.
£7.95
Sides
4 ITEMSSide Salad
- vegan
£6
Chips
- vegan
£6
Cheesy Chips
With chilli sauce.
- vegetarian
£7.75
Halloumi Fries
With sweet chilli sauce.
- vegetarian
£7.50
Hot Drinks
20 ITEMSCappuccino / Latte / Flat White
Semi-skimmed milk used. Dairy-free milk available.
£4.50
Americano
£4.20
Macchiato
£3.50
Cortado
£3.75
Mocha
£4.75
Espresso (Single)
£2.25
Espresso (Double)
£3
Chai Latte
£4.60
Hot Chocolate
£4.45
Deluxe Hot Chocolate
Includes Cream, Marshmallows & Flake.
£5.75
Kid's Hot Chocolate
£3
Babyccino
£2.75
Breakfast Tea
£3.40
Decaffeinated Tea
£3.40
Speciality Herb Teas
£3.40
Syrup Shots
£0.95
Pistachio Flavoured Oat Milk
£0.65
Extra Cream
£0.75
Extra Marshmallows
£0.75
Extra Coffee Shot
£0.75
Soft Drinks
12 ITEMSNew Forest Water Still
Sparkling 285ml.
£2.85
Sprite
£4.15
Fanta Orange / Twist
£4.15
Coca Cola
£4.15
Coca Cola Zero
£4.15
J2O Bottle
£4.15
Appletiser
£3.15
San Pellegrino
£3.95
Folkington's Juices
£4.15
Folkington's (Cans)
£4.15
Pip Organic Juices
£3.50
Flavoured Milk Cartons
£2.75
Small Wine Tasters
2 ITEMSRed, White & Rose 187ml
£9
Prosecco 200ml
£10
Wine List
5 ITEMSBalfour Liberty's Bacchus (75cl)
White. Fresh zippy acidity & a bright floral character.
£41
Balfour Skye's Chardonnay (75cl)
White. Clean citrus palate and aromatic.
£41
Balfour Nannette's Rose (75cl)
Rose. Fresh, light & dry with notes of summer fruits, strawberries, raspberries & rose petals.
£41
Balfour Luke's Pinot Noir (75cl)
Red. Classic, delicately aromatic with red berry fruits.
£41
Balfour Leslie's Brut NV (75cl)
Sparkling. Rich, sweet sparkling wine. A perfect pair for your Afternoon Tea.
£57
Alcoholic Drinks
7 ITEMSMOTH Cocktails
ABV 9%.
£9.75
Thatcher's Katy Cider
ABV 7.4%.
£5.95
Old Mout Cider
ABV 4%.
£5.95
Thatcher's Gold Cider
ABV 4.5%.
£5.95
Estrella Damm
ABV 4.6%.
£5.90
Birra Moretti
ABV 4.6%.
£5.90
Peroni 0%
ABV 0%.
£4.95
Pantry Favourites
3 ITEMSSelection of Cakes (from display cabinet)
Please ask your server about allergens. From £4.85.
£4.85
Hot Drink & Cake Deal
Indulge yourself with a hot drink and a cake of your choice. Excludes deluxe hot chocolate & syrups. Gluten-free & vegan cake also available.
£7.85
Cream Tea
Freshly baked scones locally sourced from Shelley's Bakery. Plain, fruit or cheese. Served with clotted cream & jam (cheese scones served with red onion chutney & cream cheese). Order any hot drink with your Cream Tea. Gluten-free & vegan scones also available.
£9.50
Afternoon Tea
1 ITEMThe Castle Pantry Afternoon Tea (for Two to Share)
Finger sandwiches, two freshly baked scones with clotted cream & jam, a selection of cakes from the display cabinet and refillable hot beverages. Minimum 2 people; £27.50pp for additional people. Add a glass of Prosecco for £10pp.
£55
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