Nibbles

Esse Charcoal Grill

Basket of Bread (v)

3.75

Local Butter, Rapeseed Oil,

Treacle Vinegar, Black Pea Humous

Deep Fried
Cauliflower Fritters (v)

4.00

Curried Mayonnaise

Top Rib

19.00

Ribeye

22.50

Fillet

26.00

10oz, 28 day Aged

8oz, 28 day Dry Aged

7oz, 28 day Dry Aged

Mini Bangers

4.00

Mustard Mayonnaise

Crispy East Coast Squid

4.00

Chilli & Lime Dressing, Crispy Seaweed

Main Courses

Devilled Goosnargh Chicken

13.00

Served with Battered Onion Rings,

Grilled Tomato & Field Mushroom, Watercress,
Real Chips or New Potatoes

Sauces

Starters
Seafood Platter

Perfect to share as a starter or enjoy

as a main course

17.00

Treacle Cured Salmon, Potted Shrimps,

Seawater Prawn Cocktail, Smoked Mackerel,
Pickled Cucumber, Beetroot Relish,
Horseradish Cream, Homemade Bread

Green Peppercorn
Red Wine & Tarragon
Chilli, Garlic & Herb

2.00
2.00
2.00

Chargrilled British
Rump Burger

11.00

8oz - English Muffin, Battered Onion Rings,

Pickled Cucumber, Tomato Relish, Piccalilli,
Mustard Mayonnaise, Real Chips

Peckforton Estate Wild Rabbit

& Baby Leek Terrine

6.50

Butternut Squash, Kale

& Walnut Ravioli (v)

6.00

House Treacle Cured Salmon

7.50

Rhubarb & Ginger Compote & Toast

Brown Shrimps, Bread Shards, Crme Fraiche,

Cucumber Slaw

1.00
1.00

Nigel Haworths
Lancashire Hotpot

12.50

Beetroot Relish, Cheese Sauce, Rocket Salad

Starter 6.50
As Main Course with 2 sides 10.50
Pea and Ham Soup

5.50

Homemade Crusty Bread, Local Butter

Rare Breed Sticky Ribs

7.00

Devilled Black Peas

North Sea Fish, Salmon, Seawater Prawns,

Leeks, Parsley, Baked with Mashed Potato,
sprinkled with Cheshire Cheese

Cheese & Onion Pie (v)

Bournes Cheshire Cheese, English Onions,

Sour Cream Jacket, Beet Salad

Nags Esse Hot Home

Smoked Salmon Salad

Avocado, Pink Grapefruit, Cucumber,

English Leaves, Melba Toast

Breast of Goosnargh Chicken

Crunchy Bacon, Cos Lettuce,

Blue Cheese Dressing, Homemade Bread

12.50

12.50

12.00

(Sandwiches served Monday-Saturday lunchtimes)

Hot Fish Finger Butty

Battered Haddock, Homemade Bread,

Mushy Peas, Tartare Sauce

Nags Esse Hot Home Smoked

Salmon Salad & Seawater Prawn

9.00

23.00

Pan Fried Loin of Cod

16.50

Toms Potato Rosti

11.50

Peckforton Rabbit
& Pearl Barley Pie

13.00

Smoked Mash, Wild Mushrooms,

Red Wine Sauce

Cheshire Cheese Crust, New Potatoes,

Spring Green, Slow Roast Cherry Tomatoes,
Brown Shrimps, Nutty Butter
Cheese Bonbons, Slow Poached Egg,
Wild Mushrooms, Bomber Sauce,
Honey Mustard Drizzle

Real Chips Cooked in Dripping

Real Chips in Sunflower Oil (v)
Cauliflower Cheese (v)
Spring Greens (v)
New Potatoes (v)
Battered Onion Rings (v)
House Mixed Salad (v)

House Sticky Toffee Pudding

5.50

Mini Rhubarb Donuts

6.00

Raspberry Ripple & Chocolate

Brownie Sundae

6.50

Apple & Rum Tart

5.50

Set Lemon Curd

5.50

Traditional English Pancakes

5.00

Butterscotch Sauce, Double Cream

Meringue, Ginger Biscuit Crumble

Chocolate & Hazelnut or Lemon & Sugar.
Served with Ice Cream or Whipped Cream

Gingers Comfort Emporium Ice Cream

7.50

Vanilla Bean, Pure Origins Chocolate & 2 guest flavours

Sauces: Chocolate, Raspberry, Caramel

2 Scoops - 3.75
9.50

Thermidor Sauce

Add Chips 3.00 (extra)

WITH

All prices are inclusive of VAT at 20%.

If you have an allergy to any food,
or dietary requirement, please advise us
prior to ordering.

Top Rib & Braised Ox Cheek

Mustard Mash, Spring Greens, Crackling,

Caramelised Apple Pure, Pork Sauce

Dippy Custard

Sandwiches

Goosnargh Chicken, Smokehouse Bacon,

Lettuce, Tomato & Mayonnaise Triple Decker

12.50

14.00

Lemon Posset Dollop

The Nags Classic Club Sandwich

Salads

Crispy Gloucester Old Spot

Pork Belly

Puddings

Lonk Lamb, Braised English Onions,

Potatoes & Pickled Red Cabbage

Fish Pie

Twice Baked Chorlton Cheshire

Cheese & Chive Souffl

Medium 10.50
Large 13.00

Side Orders (All 3.00 each)

Nags Head Classics

Baby Gem, Mushroom Sauce

Battered Haddock, Real Chips,

Mushy Peas, Tartare Sauce

Puff Pastry Lid, Rich Gravy, Real Chips

Extra Toppings
Chorltons Cheshire Cheese
Smokehouse Streaky Bacon

Fish & Chips

Inspired by Nigel Haworth

As market availability can vary, we reserve the right to alter dishes if necessary.

3 Scoops - 5.50

Cheese from the Region

Served with Bread, Biscuits, Local Butter,

Celery, Fig Chutney

3 Cheeses - 5.50

5 Cheeses - 8.50

THE NAGS HEAD DRINKS MENU

C H A M PA G N E

125ml

Bottle

ROS WINE

70ml

175ml

250ml

Bottle

40 Magenta, Brut, pernay, France NV, 12.5% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.25

An elegant crisp and buttery Champagne from one of the smaller producers,
with a delightful spiced apple-like scent.

36.25

46 Pinot Grigio, Rosato, Ponte Pietra, Italy 2012, 12% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95

By leaving the naturally red Pinot Grigio grape skins in contact
with the juice, you get a beautiful coppery colour.
Deliciously fresh and drinkable!

4.90

7.00

19.75

47 Ciconia Ros, Alentejano, Portugal 2013, 13%. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95

Using Portugals great Port grape Touriga Nacional and perhaps
the more familiar Syrah, a weightier fuller ros brimming with
passion fruit & strawberries is produced.

4.90

7.00

19.75

41 Louis Roederer Brut Premier, Reims, France NV, 12% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00

Roederers Brut Premier is the finest non-vintage Champagne we have tasted.
42 Louis Roederer, Ros, Brut, Reims 2008, France, 12% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71.00
The benchmark Ros Champagne!
43 Louis Roederer Brut Vintage, Reims 2007, France, 12%. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00
From the same vineyards that their iconic Cristal comes from.

S PA R K L I N G W I N E

125ml

Bottle

44 Prosecco Spumante, Casa Defra, Italy NV, 11% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.55

Attractive grapey and appley fruit with a good mousse, this is a deliciously
light sparkling wine for all occasions.

26.00

45 Raboso Ros Frizzante, Italy NV, 10.5% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.00

A delicate and lightly sparkling ros made by our Prosecco producer.

WHITE WINE SELECTION

WHITE WINES BY THE GLASS

48 Clos Mireille Ros, Ctes de Provence, Domaines Ott, France 2012, 14% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.75
Delicate in colour, this ros is harmoniously balanced, perfectly poised between
fresh fruit, with nuances of peaches and nectarine with a generous richness.

DESSERT WINE

100ml

Bottle

50 Moscatel de Setubal, Bacalhoa, Portugal 2011, 17.5% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.90

Rich and complex, Raisin, Honey and Almonds with undertones of Orange Blossom
and a hint of Rose. Great with all puddings or well chilled, just on its own, a real treat!

27.50

RED WINE SELECTION

70ml

175ml

250ml

Bottle

RED WINES BY THE GLASS

70ml

175ml

250ml

Bottle

1 Sauvignon Blanc, Kintu, Maule Valley, Chile 2013, 12%. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65

Crisp and fresh with lots of fruit.

4.15

5.90

16.50

21 Merlot, Cornellana, Chile 2013, 13.5% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70

Soft, plummy and jammy fruits abound in this easy going wine.

4.25

6.05

17.50

2 Pinot Grigio, Bella Modella, Italy 2013, 12% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85

The wine that everybody wants doesnt really need a description!
Dry, crisp and very refreshing.

4.60

6.55

18.50

24 Lawsons Dry Hills, Marlborough Pinot Noir 2012 13.5% . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85

Sourced from vineyards in Marlboroughs Waihopai Valley this
wine displays a beautiful deep colour and a wonderfully floral nose

7.15

10.25

29.50

3 Sauvignon Blanc, Mirror Lake, Marlborough, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20

New Zealand 2013, 12.5%
Marlborough Sauvignon has taken the world by storm.
This is how it should be, clean, crisp and lots of gooseberries.

5.55

7.90

22.50

25 Cabernet Sauvignon, Kintu, Chile 2013, 12%

Chiles climate is ideally suited to produce rich,
fruit driven wines such as this.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65

4.15

5.90

16.50

7 Chenin Blanc, Klippenkop, South Africa 2013, 13% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75

Aromatic flavours on the nose, with a good dollop of fruit
and a delightful, zesty finish.

4.25

6.00

17.00

29 Rioja, Crianza, Finca Manzanos, Spain 2012, 13.5% . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20

Everybodys favourite. Gentle wood-ageing has added an extra
dimension to the wonderful red berry fruits. Delicious!

5.55

7.90

23.50

15 Chablis, Domaine Sguinot-Bordet Burgundy, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85

France 2013, 12.5%
The famed expression of Chardonnay; crisp, clean and racy.

7.15

10.25

29.50

5.05
7.25
34 Ciconia, Herdade de So Miguel, Alentejano, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
Portugal 2013, 13.5%
We have championed this wine from the start for its lush red berry fruits with complex aromas
and subtle spice sunshine in a glass. Wine Spectator - voted in top 100 best value wines of the year.

20.50

C R I S P, D R Y A N D Z I P P Y W H I T E S

LIGHTER EASIER DRINKING

4 Vinho Verde, Quinta de Raza, Portugal 2013, 11.5% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.50

Bright, fresh and wonderfully dry with a delicate spritz. A great lunchtime wine
due to its relatively low alcohol level.

20 Sangiovese, Terre Allegre, Puglia, Italy, 12% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.50

The Sangiovese grape normally associated with Chianti, produces a brilliant,
fruity, easy going wine with lots of red fruits.

5 Muscadet Svre et Maine, Louis Mtaireau, Loire, France 2011, 12% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.00
Serious Muscadet! Bone dry with a beautiful freshness, perfect with fish

22 Pinot Noir, Reserve, Nostros, Chile 2012, 13.5% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.00

From the cool climate of Chiles Casablanca Valley, this silky, soft wine
shows just why this Burgundian grape is so famous.

6 Albario, Zios, Ras Baixas, Spain 2012, 13% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.50

Spains most exciting white wine grape, crisp, fresh and delicious.

D R Y TO M E D I U M , A R O M AT I C A N D F L O R A L W H I T E S

23 Valpolicella, Allegrini, Fuman, Italy 2013, 13% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.50

The Allegrini family have been growing grapes for several generations in the heart
of the Valpolicella Classico area. This is juicy and soft, with lively cherry and berry
fruit characters on the palate and a fresh, lifted finish.

8 Chardonnay, The Accomplice, Australia 2013, 13% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.75

This will change your mind about Chardonnay. Lively peach & nectarine flavours,
creamy texture, fresh citrus zest and a whiff of oak

32 Fleurie, Domaine Chanson, Beaujolais, France 2011, 13.5% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.50

Classic Fleurie, perfumed, silky, brimming with strawberry fruit.
We will serve this at cellar temperature or chilled on request.

9 Ciconia, Herdade de So Miguel, Alentejano, Portugal 2012, 13% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.00

There has been a long association with the Ciconia wines at both Northcote and
Ribble Valley Inns. Slightly aromatic with passion fruit and white flower flavours.

ROUNDED AND MEDIUM BODIED REDS

10 Torronts, Vida Organica, Zuccardi, Argentina 2013, 13%. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.50

A beautiful aromatic and organic wine made from one of our favourite grapes.
Nigels drop of choice, with bags of tropical and citrus fruits, great with fish.
11 Riesling, Dr Loosen, Germany 2013, 8% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.50
Dr Loosen has been making top quality wines in the Mosel for many years.
Ideal for those wanting a more medium style of wine or one thats lower in alcohol.
12 Grner Veltliner, Fred Loimer, Austria 2012, 12.5% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.00
With good depth, a certain minerality and a twist of white pepper,
it makes for a great food matching wine.

CLASSIC AND MORE COMPLEX WHITES

13 Chardonnay, Unoaked, Cape Chamonix, Franschhoek, South Africa 2013, 13% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.50
Gottfried Mocke is the darling of the South African wine industry having been awarded winery
of the year in the influential, Platters South African Wine Guide. As an unoaked example this
could be best likened to a Chablis in style but with a bit more richness.
14 Gewurztraminer, Hugel, Alsace, France 2011, 14% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.50
The often overlooked Gewrztraminer with aromas of rose petals and Turkish Delight
works wonderfully well with foods that have a light spice.
16 Sancerre, Domaine Pierre et Alain Dezat, France 2013, 12.5% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.00
Sauvignon Blanc from its classical spiritual home, the Loire Valley.
Aromatic and vibrant - Sauvignon Blanc at its very best.
17 Pouilly Fuiss, Vieilles Vignes, Vincent Girardin, France 2011, 13% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.00
Vincent Girardin is a rising star in Burgundy - this simple ethos of organic principles
and low yields certainly pays dividends. With partial oak ageing, this delicious old vine
Chardonnay shows why Vincent has such a high reputation.
18 Puligny-Montrachet, Domain Alain Chavy, France 2009, 13% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
The great village of Puligny, is a place of worship for the greatest white wines, and the
most precise expression of the Chardonnay grape - on the planet. This is sublime!
19 Sauvignon Blanc, Isabel, Marlborough, New Zealand 2014, 13.5% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.50
Back in 1982 Mike Tiller, a former pilot planted some of the first vines in Marlborough,
on a piece of land he regularly flew over near Blenheim, which he noticed was always
frost free. 30+ years later, his life-changing decision has paid off - Isabel is up there with
the very best. Our wine merchant loves it so much it was what he had served at his wedding!

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26 Shiraz, Dry River, Australia, 13.5% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.50

Easy going, displaying an abundance of dark berry fruits with a dusting of spice.
27 Malbec, Trivento, Mendoza, Argentina 2013, 13% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.00
Malbec is the grape that has put Argentina on the map. Dark fruits abound,
with soft spices and peppery notes.
28 Chianti, Cantine Leonardo, Italy 2012, 13.5% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.50
A quality Chianti with lots of red fruit flavours and a slightly earthy character.
30 Chteau Martouret, Bordeaux Suprieur, France 2010, 13%
Great value claret with a high proportion of Merlot.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.50

31 Rioja, Reserva, Marquis de Murrieta, Spain 2008, 14% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.00

Great Rioja from both a wonderful estate and a good vintage.
Wood maturation and extra ageing make for a great wine.

F U L L B O D I E D, R I C H A N D H E A R T Y R E D S
33 Pinotage, Klippenkop, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2013, 13%. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.00
South Africas own grape is earthy, flavoursome and thoroughly unique!
35 Massaya, Classic, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon 2011, 14.5% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.50
The Bekaa Valley in Lebanon has a long history of making wine. This full bodied blend
of Cinsault, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon is very Rhne in style, with black fruits,
richness and spice, perfect for dark nights.
36 Chateuneuf-du-Pape, Mas de Boislauzon, France 2010, 15% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.75
Domaine bottled Chateuneuf with the right amount of maturity from
a highly respected Domaine.
37 Gran Reserva, Prado Enea, Boedegas Muga, Spain 2005, 13.5% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.00
Scoring 95 points in the Wine Advocate Magazine, Mugas top flight Rioja is serious stuff.
36 months in oak helps to develop the boysenberry and mulberry flavours which are
complemented by hints of dark chocolate and cassis - silky smooth.
39 Chambolle-Musigny, Domain Confuron-Cotetidot, France 2009, 12.5% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66.50
One of the most famous of the Ctes de Nuits Villages, this is Pinot Noir at its very best
with a good vintage and a great producer, this is elegance personified.
All of our wines are available in 125ml measures. If you require a wine in this size, just ask.

Horse riding is a rewarding pastime and the riding school at New Barn Farm in Ollerton caters
for riders, both children and adults, with a variety of disabilities, both physical and learning. The
Nags Head is delighted, with your help, to be able to support Mid Cheshire Riding for the
Disabled Association. To join us in the fund-raising, well be inviting you, when settling
your bill, to contribute 20p per guest entirely at your discretion. Thank you