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Conveniently two minutes from Junction 12 of the M4 near Reading, Berkshire
Opening hours: 12pm to 11.30pm (12.00am on music nights) Sun: 12pm - 10pm
 
 

The Bull at Theale - Dining

Fine Wines...

White
Chante D’or - France / abv 11%
Made from the sun kissed grapes of the south     
 of France.  Sweet and Fruity.
175ml   250ml   Bottle
£3.90   £4.90   £14.50

Sauvignon Blanc Steenbok – South Africa / abv 12.5%
An elegant dry wine with distinctive grassy aroma and a full fruity flavour which lingers on the palate and finished delightfully crisp.
175ml   250ml   Bottle
£3.90   £4.90   £14.50

Pinot Grigio  (house) San Antonio - Italy / abv 12%
Italy’s famous Pinot Grigio is a crisp, aromatic wine. Light straw with green tints in colour and has a fruity, flowery bouquet.
175ml   250ml   Bottle
£3.85   £4.85   £14.25

Rose
White Zinfandel - Napa Valley, California / abv 9.5%
Deep pink in colour, the bouquet is elegant and delicate; the palate is sweet with fruity flavours.
175ml   250ml   Bottle
£3.90   £4.90   £14.50

Pinotage Rose Western Cape – Sth Africa / abv 13.5%
This Pinotage Rose delivers abundant and distinctive flavours of fresh strawberries & ripe cherries without the cloying sweetness of an average rose wine.
175ml   250ml   Bottle
£3.90   £4.90   £14.50

Red
Riója - Azabache – Spain / abv 14%
Ruby in colour, packed full of dried fruits & liquorice, full bodied, rich & well balanced.
175ml   250ml   Bottle
£3.90   £4.90   £14.50

Merlot Villa Rosa - Chile / abv 13.5%
Ripe, juicy with smooth fruit flavours and delicate herbal notes. A versatile wine, soft enough to drink on its own, but with the richness to compliment either a meat or cheese dish.
175ml   250ml   Bottle
£3.90   £4.90   £14.50

Sparkling - Procescco Borgo Sanleo – Italy / abv 11%
With 100% procescco grape, this style is Italy’s most popular sparking white wine. Very quaffable and versatile, it is excellent as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to any part of a meal.
Bottle Only - £18.95

Nibbles  

Marinated Olives  
Assorted breads with a trio of oils  

£2.50 EACH    

To Share

Cheese Selection - £7.00 √
A selection of cheeses, sun dried tomatoes, humus, crudités and homemade foccacia bread.

Baked camembert - £7.00√
Whole baked camembert glazed with honey and rosemary and served with toasted bread.

Nacho’s - £5.00 or with homemade chilli - £7.00
Generous portion of nacho’s smothered with melted mature cheddar cheese and topped with hot jalapeno peppers.

Sides……

Chunky chips √ - £2.00   With cheese….add £1.00

Curly fries √ - £3.00   With cheese…add £1.00

Mashed potato - £2.00

Seasonal Vegetables - £2.00

Onion rings √ - £2.00
Homemade beer battered onion rings

Garlic bread √ - £2.00

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Tea & Coffee

Café latte or Cappuccino - £2.50

Black coffee £1.50            Espresso £1.50

Tea £1.50                 Hot chocolate £2.50

Liquor coffees £4.00
Choose Baileys, Cointreau, Tia Maria, Grand Marnier, Whiskey

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PRICES CORRECT AT TIME OF PUBLISHING, SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

 

Evening Menu

To Start

Deep Fried Whitebait - £4.00
         
Tasty whitebait deep fried served with tartar sauce and salad.

Soup of the Day - £4.00
Home made soup of the day.

Baked Goats Cheese & Beetroot Salad - £4.00√
Baked goats cheese on a bed of salad served with pickled beetroot.

Ham Hock Terrine - £4.00
Home cooked ham terrine served with a side of piccalilli, boiled eggs and baguette crisps.

Pan Fried Scallops & Black Pudding - £6.00
Delicious pan fried scallops served on sliced black pudding topped with crispy bacon and a side of cauliflower puree.

Venison Carpaccio - £6.00
Venison carpaccio served with rocket salad, parmesan and olive oil.

Chefs Signature

Pork Belly - £10.00
Old spot pork belly served with homemade mash potato, black pudding and savoy cabbage.
Recommended with Sauvignon Blanc

Shoulder of Lamb - £10.00
Slowly braised lamb shoulder served with fondant potato, curly kale and jus.
Recommended with Merlot

Duck Breast & Mushroom Volavent - £9.00
Pigeon breast served with a homemade mushroom volavent, butternut squash puree, creamy mash and green beans

Pan Fried Sea Bass - £11.00
Pan Fried sea bass with roasted fennel, crispy squid and fondant potato.

Pub favourites

Fish & Chips - £10.00
Beer Battered haddock served with chunky chips, homemade tartar sauce and crushed peas

The Bull Burger - £9.00
Homemade 8oz beef burger on a lightly toasted sesame seed bun with smoked cheese mayo, crispy bacon and served with homemade beer battered onion rings and chunky chips.

Sausage & Mash - £8.00
Wild boar and apple sausages on a bed on homemade creamy mash and served with onion gravy

Rib Eye Steak - £14.00
8oz Rib Eye steak served with a béarnaise or peppercorn sauce,  tomatoes, mushrooms, homemade beer battered onion rings and chunky chips.

Chicken Caesar Salad Deluxe £6.00 sm / £8.00 lg
Caesar salad with chicken, bacon and egg with a homemade Caesar dressing

Pie of the Day - £9.00
Homemade pie of the day topped with a puff pastry lid served with homemade mashed potato or chips and seasonal vegetables

Creamy Stuffed Chicken - £9.00
Free range Chicken breast stuffed with spinach and cream cheese wrapped in back bacon and served with a creamy white wine and chive sauce served with fondant potato and seasonal vegetables

Ham, Egg & Chips - £8.00
Home cooked thick ham served with two fried eggs & chunky chips

Other Mains....

Chicken & Wild Mushroom Pasta - £8.50
Fresh Pan Fried free range Chicken Breast in a homemade creamy sauce mixed with wild mushrooms and pappardelle pasta.

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Skewers - £9.00
Chicken breast slowly marinated in Jamaican spices, griddled on a skewer with peppers and red onions served with creamy homemade mash, salad and a side of homemade coleslaw 

Bubble & Squeak - £7.50 √
Home made Bubble & squeak with a poached egg and rocket salad.
Add bacon for £1.00

Blue Cheese Soufflé - £7.00 √
Twice baked blue cheese soufflé served with rocket salad and parmesan crisps.

Grilled Tuna Steak - £9.00
Grilled line caught tuna steak on a warm nicoise salad and potatoes.

Nut Roast - £8.00 √
Chestnut, cranberry and fennel nut roast served with new potaoes, butternut squash puree and rocket salad.

 
 

The Bull At Theale   |  41 High Street  |  Theale  |  Berkshire  |   RG7 5AH  |  Tel. 0118 9303478