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THE SAILORS RETURN

Chaldon Herring

01305 854441

Opening Hours

Monday & Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday to Saturday

12pm - 2:30pm food served until 2pm

5:30pm - 10pm food served 6pm - 9pm

Sunday

12pm - 8pm food served 12pm - 4pm

EVENTS

Dessert Night
December 7th

A little savoury kick off followed by a whole evening of desserts, taken at your own pace

Careline Christmas Raffle
December 15th

Our ever popular Christmas Raffle kicking off with a special set menu for the evening

WELCOME

Nestled in the tranquil village of Chaldon Herring, Dorset. The Sailor's Return is a traditional thatched country pub full of little characterful nooks and crannys for you to relax in.

Main Menu Sunday Lunch Children's Menu

WINTER @ THE SAILOR'S

Sunday Roast

Roast meats & vegetarian options, starting at £16.00 served 12pm - 4pm

Pie Wednesday’s

Pie & house drink £16.00 Served 12pm – 2pm and 6pm – 9pm

NIBBLES

Papadums mango chutney (VG,GF) £3.50 Bean & Habenero Dip tortilla chips (VG) £4.50 Olives & Sourdough, oils (VG) £7.50

STARTERS / TAPAS

Braised Pig’s Cheeks & Chorizo (DF) sourdough
£8.50
Truffle & Mushroom Arancini (VG) truffle mayonnaise, rocket
£8.00
Manchurian Gobi (VG,GFO) tempura batter, tomato onion masala
£8.00
Chilli & Garlic Butter Tiger Prawns sourdough
£9.50
Pork Belly Madras (DF,GF) papadums
£8.00
Smoked Dorset Red Fondue (V) rosemary sourdough
£7.00
Cantonese Beef (DF,GFO) crispy rice noodles
£8.00
Paprika, Lemon & Sumac Calamari (DF) paprika lemon mayonnaise
£8.50

LARGE PLATES

Purbeck Sika Venison Steak (GF) sika bonbon, garlic butter, almond tenderstem, fried potatoes
£25.00
Truffle Cauliflower Cheese Crumble (V) Toasted sourdough, shallots, sage
£15.50
Pork & Chorizo Burger or Falafal Burger (VG, vegan applewood cheese) brioche, applewood smoked cheese, coleslaw, fries
£16.00
Pan Fried Halibut (GF,DFO) orange & rosemary butter, samphire, fries
£26.00
Pork Belly Madras (GF,DF) or Crispy Aubergine Steak (VG popadum, no naan) basmati rice, house naan
£17.00
Lemon & Herb Battered Plaice (GFO,DF) seasoned chips, dips
£18.00
Today’s Shortcrust Pie seasoned chips, grilled vegetables, gravy
£16.50
Minute Steak Au Poivre (GFO) Fries, rocket
£17.00

SIDES

Grilled Vegetables (VG) £4.50 Parmesan Truffle Fries (GFO) £6.00 Seasoned Chips (VG,GFO) £4.50 Pickled Onion Rings (VG) £3.50 Sourdough & Whipped Sea Salt Butter (V) £5.00
Please inform us of any allergies. We are cooking your food fresh. Please be patient during busy times.

AUTUMN @ THE SAILOR'S

Please inform us of any allergies. We are cooking your food fresh. Please be patient during busy times.

AUTUMN @ THE SAILOR'S


Please inform us of any food allergies or intolerance you may have.
GF - gluten free, GFO – gluten free option, DF – dairy free, DFO – dairy free option

Garden Menu

NIBBLES

Papadums mango chutney (VG,GF) £3.50 Bean & Habenero Dip tortilla chips (VG) £4.50 Padron Peppers, sea salt (VG, GF) £4.50 Olives & Sourdough, oils (VG) £7.50

STARTERS / TAPAS

Truffle & Mushroom Arancini (VG) truffle mayonnaise, rocket
£9.00
Chilli & Garlic Butter Tiger Prawns sourdough
£9.50
Baked Goats Cheese (V) sourdough, red pepper salsa, pickled shallot
£8.00
Salt & Pepper Calamari (DF) citrus mayonnaise
£8.50
Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad (GFO,DFO) egg, anchovy, parmesan
£8.50
Lemon & Herb Battered Fish Goujons (DF) tartar
£7.50

MAINS

Lemon & Herb Battered Plaice (GFO,DF) seasoned chips, dips
£18.00
Pickled Beetroot & Walnut Salad (VG,GF) padron peppers, Dijon dressing
£16.50
Pork & Chorizo Burger brioche, coleslaw, fries
£16.00
Minute Steak Au Poivre (GFO) Fries, rocket
£17.00

SIDES

Summer Greens (VG,GF) £4.50 Peppercorn Sauce £2.50 Pickled Onion Rings (VG) £3.50 Sourdough & Whipped Sea Salt Butter (V) £5.00 Side Salad (VG,GF) £5.00 Parmesan Truffle Fries (GFO) £6.00 Seasoned Chips (VG,GFO) £4.50 Seasoned Fries (VG,GFO) £4.50
Please inform us of any allergies. We are cooking your food fresh. Please be patient during busy times.

Please inform us of any food allergies or intolerance you may have.
GF - gluten free, GFO – gluten free option, DF – dairy free, DFO – dairy free option

Sunday @ The Sailor's

NIBBLES

Papadums mango chutney (VG,GF) £3.50 Bean & Habenero Dip tortilla chips (VG,DF) £4.50 Olives & Sourdough, oils (VG) £7.50

STARTERS

Papadums (VG,GF,DF) truffle mayonnaise, rocket
£3.50
Bean & Habenero Dip (VG,DF) tortilla chips
£4.50
Truffle & Mushroom Arancini (VG) truffle mayonnaise, rocket
£9.00
Paprika, Lemon & Sumac Calamari (DF) paprika lemon mayonnaise
£8.50
Chilli & Garlic Butter Tiger Prawns sourdough
£9.50

SUNDAY ROAST

Roast Sirloin of Beef (GFO,DFO) Yorkshire Pudding
£19.50
Cabernet Sauvignon ’Reserva’, Casas del Bosque, Chile 2019 £7.40 175ml
Roast Pork Belly (GFO,DFO) Crackling, Apple Sauce
£17.00
Pinot Noir ’Serbal’, Argentina 2022 £8.40 175ml
Lemon & Thyme Chicken (GFO,DFO) Sage & Onion Stuffing
£16.50
Chardonnay ‘Forma de Arte’, Portugal, 2022 £6.75 175ml
Triple Meat Roast (GFO,DFO) Yorkshire, Stuffing, Crackling
£24.00
Nut Roast Pie (V) Yorkshire Pudding
£16.00
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo ‘Talamonti’, Italy 2022 £6.75 175ml
All roasts served with: roast potatoes, gravy and vegetables.

SHARING SIDES

Truffle Cauliflower Cheese (V) £7.00 Pigs in Blankets (5) £6.00 Extra Yorkshire Pudding £1.00

MAIN

Minute Steak Au Poivre (GFO) skin on fries, rocket
£17.00
Lemon & Herb Battered Plaice (GFO,DF) seasoned chips, dips
£18.00
Crispy Aubergine Madras (VG) basmati rice, papadums
£16.50
Please inform us of any allergies. We are cooking your food fresh. Please be patient during busy times.

Please inform us of any food allergies or intolerance you may have.
GF - gluten free, GFO – gluten free option, DF – dairy free, DFO – dairy free option

Children's Menu

Chicken Goujons & Fries
£7.50
Cheese & Tomato Pizza (V)
£7.50
Fish & Chips
£4.50
Child’s Sunday Roast choice of meats
£9.50

All Children’s meals include a scoop of ice cream for dessert

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The Sailors Return Pub
Chaldon Herring
Dorchester
DT2 8DN

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call 01305 854441
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The Sailors Return Pub
Chaldon Herring
Dorchester
DT2 8DN