Eat and drink

Breakfast and lunch from Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm, and Sunday lunch from 12 until 6. Mediterranean dishes sit beside the British ones, and you can always take a coffee with you.

Coffee and breakfast

Call in for a coffee on your way across the green, or sit down to breakfast from 9am. It's cooked to order: a full English, eggs the way you like them, avocado on toast or Turkish simit, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices.

Staying with us? Guests have breakfast down here in the restaurant too.

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The breakfast menu

Served until 11am.

Breakfast

English Breakfast: £11.95; Egg, bacon, sausage, grilled tomato, beans & one toast.
The Big Breakfast: £14.00; Sausage, two eggs, bacon, French fries, baked beans & one toast.
Sunrise Breakfast vegetarian: £7.25; Two eggs (scrambled or fried), with grilled tomato on two toast.
Early Bird Breakfast vegetarian: £7.25; Baked beans on two toast.
Eight Special Breakfast: £16.50; Steak, egg, hash browns, grilled tomato, mushrooms and one sourdough toast.
Vegetarian Breakfast vegetarian: £10.50; Vegetarian sausage, egg, hash browns, baked beans & one toast.
Big Vegetarian Breakfast vegetarian: £13.50; Two vegetarian sausages, 2 eggs, hash browns, mushrooms, baked beans, tomatoes & one toast.
The Mediterranean Breakfast vegetarian: £14.50; Grilled halloumi cheese, scrambled egg, grilled tomatoes, mushroom and one sourdough toast.
The Continental Breakfast vegetarian: £12.95; Fresh fruit salad, croissant & jam.
Breakfast Baguette: £9.00; Sausage, egg & bacon in a ciabatta baguette with brown sauce.
Turkish Simit (Bagel) vegetarian: £5.95; Toasted Turkish simit filled with feta cheese, cucumber & tomato and a drizzle of olive oil.
Toasted Turkish Simit: £6.95; Filled with sucuk (a spicy Turkish sausage) & fried egg.
Turkish Eggs vegetarian: £11.75; 2 poached eggs served over a bed of thick garlicky yogurt with a drizzle of olive oil and red pepper flakes and one sourdough toast.
Avocado Toast Mediterranean vegetarian: £12.25; Smashed avocado with lemon on sourdough toast, topped with feta cheese, olives and a drizzle of olive oil.

Extra Add Ons

Grilled Tomatoes: £0.95
Grilled Mushrooms: £1.50
Baked Beans: £1.25
1 Egg (poached or fried): £1.75
1 Sausage: £2.50
1 Bacon: £2.50
Sourdough Toast (1 slice): £1.25
Jam or Marmalade: £2.25
Halloumi: £2.50
Smashed Avocado: £3.60
Scrambled Eggs: £2.75
Hash Browns: £2.25

V Suitable for Vegetarians.
All our food is prepared in a kitchen where nuts, gluten and other allergens are present and our menu descriptions do not include all ingredients. If you have a food allergy, please let us know before ordering. Full allergen information is available on request.

The drinks menu

Coffee, tea, Turkish coffee, frappés, smoothies and soft drinks from our Coffee Lounge.

Turkish Coffee

Drink	Price
Turkish Coffee (Traditional)	£3.45
Turkish Coffee with Milk	£3.75
Turkish Coffee with Chocolate Syrup	£3.75
Turkish Coffee with Vanilla	£3.75
Turkish Coffee with Almond	£3.75

About your Turkish coffee - allow 30-45 seconds to let the grounds settle and stop drinking when you reach the sediments at the bottom. Then sit back, relax and enjoy the sensation!

Hot Drinks

Tea

Drink	Regular	Large
Tea (Selection)	£2.75	Pot £2.95
Tea with Lemon	£2.85
Earl Grey Tea	£2.85	Pot £3.05
Herbal Tea (Selection)	£3.00
Turkish Apple Tea	£2.75
Turkish Tea (One free top-up)	£2.95

Coffee

Drink	Regular	Large
Espresso	Single £2.25	Double £2.75
Espresso Macchiato	£3.75	£4.25
Caffe Americano	£3.95	£4.50
Cappuccino	£3.95	£4.50
Caffe Latte	£3.95	£4.50
Mochaccino	£4.25	£4.95
Caramel Latte	£4.50	£5.10
Latte Macchiato	£4.50	£5.10
Flat White	£3.95	£4.50

Chocolate

Drink	Regular	Large
Hot Chocolate	£4.15	£4.75

Extra

Drink	Price
Decaffeinated Coffee	Extra 0.50p
Flavoured Syrup	Shot 0.60p
Extra Coffee	Shot 0.60p

Cold Drinks

Iced Coffee & Frappés

Drink	Regular	Large
Iced Coffee	£3.95	£4.25
Iced Latte	£3.95	£4.25
Iced Mocha	£3.95	£4.25
Toffee Coffee Frappé	£4.50	£5.25
Sticky Toffee Frappé	£4.50	£5.25
Cookies & Cream Frappé	£4.50	£5.25
Caramel Frappé	£4.50	£5.25
Chocolate Frappé	£4.50	£5.25
Spiced Chai Latte	£4.50	£5.25

Smoothies & Milk Shakes

Drink	Price
Mango Smoothie	£4.50
Raspberry & Blackcurrant Smoothie	£4.50
Banana Smoothie	£4.50
Mango & Passion Fruit Smoothie	£4.50
Strawberry & Banana Smoothie	£4.50
Strawberry, Kiwi & Pineapple	£4.50
Raspberry & Pineapple	£4.50
Strawberry	£4.50
Strawberry & Mango	£4.50
Thick Cold Shakes	£3.95
(Vanilla, Chocolate, Banana or Strawberry)
Fresh Lemonade	£3.95
Fresh Lemonade with Mint	£4.25

Soft Drinks

Drink	Price
Coca-Cola/Diet Coke/Coke Zero	£3.95
Fanta Orange/Sprite	£3.95
Ribena/Oasis 500ml	£3.95
Liptons Iced Teas	£3.95
Capri Sun 200ml	£2.25
Fruit Shoot 200ml	£2.25
J2O	£3.95
Orangina/Tropicana	£3.95
Energy Drinks	£3.25

Juices (Frobishers)

Drink	Price
Orange/Apple	£3.95
Cranberry / Mango	£4.25

Water

Drink	Price
Mineral Water Still 500ml	£2.65
Mineral Water (Sparkling) 500ml	£2.85

Did you know:
• Lloyds of London began as Edward Lloyd’s Coffeehouse
• The heavy tea tax imposed on the colonies in 1773, which caused the “Boston Tea Party,” resulted in America switching from tea to coffee
• Drinking coffee was an expression of freedom
• Turks began to roast and grind the coffee bean in the 14th Century, and some 300 years later, in the 1600’s, the country had become the chief distributor of coffee, with markets established around the world
• In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee

Download the drinks menu (PDF, 231.2 KB)

Lunch

Lunch leans Mediterranean: hummus, stuffed vine leaves and tzatziki to share, grilled aubergine, moussaka and fresh salads, with a steak or grilled salmon if you're hungry after a morning on the Downs. The menu is complemented by a selection of daily specials, so ask what's on today or check out our Facebook page for all daily offers.

Bringing a client or the team? Have a look at business lunches.

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The lunch menu

Jackets, burgers, soup and salads, chargrill sandwiches, paninis, wraps and side orders.

Lunch Specials

Jacket: Tuna Mayo: £8.95
Jacket: Chilli Con Carne: £9.50
Jacket: Cheese & Beans vegetarian: £8.75
Scampi, Chips & Salad: £13.25
Cod, Chips & Peas: £15.95

Burgers

Classic Hamburger: £5.75; With onions and burger relish.
Quarter Pounder: £8.50; In a sesame seed bun with onions, lettuce, tomato and burger relish.
Quarter Pounder with Cheese: £9.50; In a sesame seed bun with onions, lettuce, tomato, cheese and burger relish.
Mexican Chilli Cheeseburger: £12.50; Chilli con carne in a gourmet sourdough bun with cheese.
Chargrilled Fish Burger: £12.50; Chargrilled fish fillet in a gourmet sourdough bun, with lettuce & tartare sauce.
Eight Special Burger: £12.75; Homemade lamb burger in a gourmet sourdough bun, with lettuce, onions, parsley & yoghurt sauce.
Halloumi Cheeseburger: £8.75; Halloumi cheeseburger in a gourmet sourdough bun with mustard mayo, topped with tomato, rocket leaves and red onions.
Spicy Beanburger: £8.50; In a sesame seed bun, with lettuce & garlic mayo topped with cheese, tomato and red onions.
Extra Cheese Slice: £1.00

Soup & Salads

Soup of the Day: £5.95
Tuna Mayo Salad: £10.25
Feta Cheese Salad vegetarian: £10.75
Chicken Caesar Salad: £14.95
Eight Salad vegetarian: £12.95; Grilled halloumi with grapes, green salad leaves and drizzled with olive oil dressing.
Avocado Salad vegetarian: £13.95; Mozzarella cheese & avocado on a bed of rocket with cherry tomatoes and a pesto dressing.
Salad Caprese vegetarian: £11.25; Slices of tomato, mozzarella and black olives drizzled with olive oil and garnished with basil.

Chargrill Sandwiches

Marinaded and seasoned to perfection. For a healthier option all chargrills can be served with a mixed salad and no bread: ask your server.

Kofte Brochette: £10.75; Perfectly seasoned minced meat, chargrilled on skewers, served in a ciabatta rustica baguette with onions & flat leaf parsley.
Chicken Brochette: £10.95; Pieces of chicken chargrilled on skewers, served in a ciabatta rustica baguette with lettuce, cucumber & sweetcorn relish.
Chargrilled Chicken: £11.95; Chargrilled fillet of chicken served in a ciabatta rustica bun with lettuce, cucumber & basil pesto.
Chargrilled Steak: £12.95; Chargrilled steak served in a ciabatta rustica bun with lettuce, tomato & mustard.
Steak Brochette: £12.95; Pieces of steak & onions chargrilled on skewers, served in a ciabatta rustica baguette with lettuce & tomato & jalapeno relish.
Herby Fish Brochette: £12.95; Pieces of white fish fillet & green peppers chargrilled on skewers, served in a ciabatta rustica baguette with lettuce & tartare sauce.
Charred Fish: £12.95; Chargrilled fish fillet served in a ciabatta rustica bun with rocket leaves & tartare sauce.
Chargrilled Halloumi Cheese vegetarian: £13.50; Chargrilled halloumi cheese & tomato slices served in a ciabatta rustica baguette with olive oil spread.

Paninis

Chicken Picante: £6.75; Marinated grilled chicken with sundried tomatoes & mozzarella cheese.
Tuna Melt: £7.25; Tuna mayo with onions & Cheddar cheese.
Fresco vegetarian: £8.25; Feta cheese, parsley & olive oil spread.
Mediterranean vegetarian: £8.75; Halloumi cheese, tomato, parsley & olive oil spread.
Mozzarella vegetarian: £6.50; Mozzarella cheese, sundried tomatoes & basil pesto.
Cheese Melt vegetarian: £5.25; Cheddar cheese.
Vegetable Melt vegetarian: £6.75; Chargrilled vegetables, Cheddar cheese.

Wrap Me Up

Eight Special Wrap: £12.95; Strips of rump steak cooked on a griddle with onions, served in a lavash bread wrap layered with hummus & gherkins.
Kofte Mediterranean Wrap: £11.00; Minced meat skewers served in a lavash bread wrap with lettuce and tomato relish.
Chicken Wrap: £10.25; Strips of chicken cooked on a griddle with onions, served in a flour wrap with lettuce & a special tahini sauce.
Lamb Wrap: £15.75; Pieces of lamb & onions cooked on a griddle served in a lavash bread wrap with lettuce & a delicious yoghurt sauce.
Burger Wrap: £9.50; Chargrilled strips of hamburger served in flour wrap with lettuce, onions, cheese and burger relish.
Feta Cheese Salad Wrap vegetarian: £12.95; Feta cheese served in a flour wrap with lettuce, parsley, sliced black olives & tomato, drizzled with an olive oil dressing.
Chicken Caesar Wrap: £11.25; Pieces of chicken served in a flour wrap with lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons and Caesar dressing.
Halloumi Cheese Wrap vegetarian: £12.95; Pieces of halloumi cheese, aubergines, red onions, squash, red/green peppers cooked on a griddle and served in a flour wrap with lettuce & mayo.
Falafel Wrap vegetarian: £9.50; Falafel served in flour wrap with lettuce, parsley, tomatoes, pickles and a tahini sauce.

Side Orders

Tomato & Cucumber Side Salad vegetarian: £4.95
Mixed Side Salad vegetarian: £4.95
Green Side Salad vegetarian: £3.95
Mixed Olives: £6.95; Served with pitta bread.
Sauté Potatoes: £4.50
Hash Brown Potatoes: £3.95
Skin On French Fries: £3.95
Potato Wedges: £4.25
Sweet Potato Fries: £4.95
Halloumi Fries: £6.25
Onion Rings: £4.25

Lunch Specials

Jacket: Tuna Mayo: £8.95
Jacket: Chilli Con Carne: £9.50
Jacket: Cheese & Beans vegetarian: £8.75
Scampi, Chips & Salad: £13.25
Cod, Chips & Peas: £15.95

Burgers

Classic Hamburger: £5.75; With onions and burger relish.
Quarter Pounder: £8.50; In a sesame seed bun with onions, lettuce, tomato and burger relish.
Quarter Pounder with Cheese: £9.50; In a sesame seed bun with onions, lettuce, tomato, cheese and burger relish.
Mexican Chilli Cheeseburger: £12.50; Chilli con carne in a gourmet sourdough bun with cheese.
Chargrilled Fish Burger: £12.50; Chargrilled fish fillet in a gourmet sourdough bun, with lettuce & tartare sauce.
Eight Special Burger: £12.75; Homemade lamb burger in a gourmet sourdough bun, with lettuce, onions, parsley & yoghurt sauce.
Halloumi Cheeseburger: £8.75; Halloumi cheeseburger in a gourmet sourdough bun with mustard mayo, topped with tomato, rocket leaves and red onions.
Spicy Beanburger: £8.50; In a sesame seed bun, with lettuce & garlic mayo topped with cheese, tomato and red onions.
Extra Cheese Slice: £1.00

Soup & Salads

Soup of the Day: £5.95
Tuna Mayo Salad: £10.25
Feta Cheese Salad vegetarian: £10.75
Chicken Caesar Salad: £14.95
Eight Salad vegetarian: £12.95; Grilled halloumi with grapes, green salad leaves and drizzled with olive oil dressing.
Avocado Salad vegetarian: £13.95; Mozzarella cheese & avocado on a bed of rocket with cherry tomatoes and a pesto dressing.
Salad Caprese vegetarian: £11.25; Slices of tomato, mozzarella and black olives drizzled with olive oil and garnished with basil.

Chargrill Sandwiches

Marinaded and seasoned to perfection. For a healthier option all chargrills can be served with a mixed salad and no bread: ask your server.

Kofte Brochette: £10.75; Perfectly seasoned minced meat, chargrilled on skewers, served in a ciabatta rustica baguette with onions & flat leaf parsley.
Chicken Brochette: £10.95; Pieces of chicken chargrilled on skewers, served in a ciabatta rustica baguette with lettuce, cucumber & sweetcorn relish.
Chargrilled Chicken: £11.95; Chargrilled fillet of chicken served in a ciabatta rustica bun with lettuce, cucumber & basil pesto.
Chargrilled Steak: £12.95; Chargrilled steak served in a ciabatta rustica bun with lettuce, tomato & mustard.
Steak Brochette: £12.95; Pieces of steak & onions chargrilled on skewers, served in a ciabatta rustica baguette with lettuce & tomato & jalapeno relish.
Herby Fish Brochette: £12.95; Pieces of white fish fillet & green peppers chargrilled on skewers, served in a ciabatta rustica baguette with lettuce & tartare sauce.
Charred Fish: £12.95; Chargrilled fish fillet served in a ciabatta rustica bun with rocket leaves & tartare sauce.
Chargrilled Halloumi Cheese vegetarian: £13.50; Chargrilled halloumi cheese & tomato slices served in a ciabatta rustica baguette with olive oil spread.

Paninis

Chicken Picante: £6.75; Marinated grilled chicken with sundried tomatoes & mozzarella cheese.
Tuna Melt: £7.25; Tuna mayo with onions & Cheddar cheese.
Fresco vegetarian: £8.25; Feta cheese, parsley & olive oil spread.
Mediterranean vegetarian: £8.75; Halloumi cheese, tomato, parsley & olive oil spread.
Mozzarella vegetarian: £6.50; Mozzarella cheese, sundried tomatoes & basil pesto.
Cheese Melt vegetarian: £5.25; Cheddar cheese.
Vegetable Melt vegetarian: £6.75; Chargrilled vegetables, Cheddar cheese.

Wrap Me Up

Eight Special Wrap: £12.95; Strips of rump steak cooked on a griddle with onions, served in a lavash bread wrap layered with hummus & gherkins.
Kofte Mediterranean Wrap: £11.00; Minced meat skewers served in a lavash bread wrap with lettuce and tomato relish.
Chicken Wrap: £10.25; Strips of chicken cooked on a griddle with onions, served in a flour wrap with lettuce & a special tahini sauce.
Lamb Wrap: £15.75; Pieces of lamb & onions cooked on a griddle served in a lavash bread wrap with lettuce & a delicious yoghurt sauce.
Burger Wrap: £9.50; Chargrilled strips of hamburger served in flour wrap with lettuce, onions, cheese and burger relish.
Feta Cheese Salad Wrap vegetarian: £12.95; Feta cheese served in a flour wrap with lettuce, parsley, sliced black olives & tomato, drizzled with an olive oil dressing.
Chicken Caesar Wrap: £11.25; Pieces of chicken served in a flour wrap with lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons and Caesar dressing.
Halloumi Cheese Wrap vegetarian: £12.95; Pieces of halloumi cheese, aubergines, red onions, squash, red/green peppers cooked on a griddle and served in a flour wrap with lettuce & mayo.
Falafel Wrap vegetarian: £9.50; Falafel served in flour wrap with lettuce, parsley, tomatoes, pickles and a tahini sauce.

Side Orders

Tomato & Cucumber Side Salad vegetarian: £4.95
Mixed Side Salad vegetarian: £4.95
Green Side Salad vegetarian: £3.95
Mixed Olives: £6.95; Served with pitta bread.
Sauté Potatoes: £4.50
Hash Brown Potatoes: £3.95
Skin On French Fries: £3.95
Potato Wedges: £4.25
Sweet Potato Fries: £4.95
Halloumi Fries: £6.25
Onion Rings: £4.25

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Sunday roasts

Sunday lunch runs from 12 until 6, with last orders at 5. Every roast comes with homemade herb and apricot stuffing, cauliflower cheese, roast potatoes, parsnips, butternut squash, sweet potato purée, a homemade Yorkshire pudding and seasonal vegetables. Tables go quickly, so book ahead, especially for a family group.

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The Sunday lunch menu

Available every Sunday, 12pm to 6pm.

Appetizers

Hummus vegetarian VE: £9.65; A delicious blend of chickpea purée with olive oil, lemon juice and a hint of garlic.
Stuffed Vine Leaves vegetarian VE: £9.50; Vine leaves filled with rice, herbs and spices.
Tzatziki vegetarian: £7.50; A refreshing yoghurt dip with finely diced cucumber, mint and a drizzle of olive oil.
Grilled Aubergine vegetarian: £9.50; Char-grilled aubergines with slices of fresh tomato and cucumber, drizzled with an aromatic dressing and topped with yoghurt.
Mixed Meze (Cold) vegetarian: £11.50; A mixture of hummus, stuffed vine leaves and tzatziki.
Mediterranean Meze Platter (serves 4): £39.95; A mix of savoury bites, dips and flat bread.
Mini Kofta: £9.50; Bite size meatballs, deep fried and served with a yoghurt dip.
Smoked Salmon: £13.95; Smoked salmon parcels filled with peppered cream cheese served on a bed of rocket salad.
Aubergine with Mozzarella vegetarian: £10.50; Tomato, mozzarella cheese and basil wrapped in slices of aubergine, chargrilled to perfection.
Mixed Olives vegetarian VE: £8.50; Served with pitta bread.

Sides

Tomato & Cucumber Side Salad: £5.95
Mixed Side Salad: £5.95
Skin on French Fries: £4.75
Fluffy White Rice: £4.75

Main Dishes

All roasts served with a homemade herb & apricot stuffing, cauliflower cheese, roast potatoes, parsnips, butternut squash, sweet potato puree, homemade Yorkshire pudding and selection of seasonal vegetables.

Roast Sirloin of Beef: £28.75
Roast Half Chicken: £23.95
Roast Leg of Lamb: £31.75
Nut Roast vegetarian: £23.95
Grilled Salmon Fillet: £24.95
Moussaka: £23.95; Layers of aubergine, potatoes and courgette with minced meat, topped with a delicious cheese sauce and baked in the oven, served with a fresh house salad.
Vegetable Moussaka vegetarian: £22.75; Layers of aubergines, potatoes and courgettes with plant based minced meat topped with a creamy cheese sauce and baked in the oven served with a fresh house salad.
Butter Bean Stew vegetarian VE: £18.75; Served with fluffy rice and pickled Mediterranean vegetables.
Chicken Caesar Salad: £17.95; Tender chicken breast with crisp romaine lettuce, seasoned croutons, parmesan cheese and a creamy Caesar dressing.

Desserts

Eight Fruit Brochette: £12.95; Pieces of pineapple, grapes, apple, banana & peach chargrilled on skewers, basted with a cinnamon sauce, served with ice cream or whipped cream.
Devil’s Chocolate Fudge Cake: £10.75
Profiteroles: £10.75; Served with a delicious warm chocolate sauce.
Ice Cream: £7.95; 3 scoops of ice cream with your choice of syrup.
Apple Pie: £10.95; Served hot with vanilla ice cream.
Turkish Pastries - Baklava: £10.25; Served with ice cream.

V Suitable for Vegetarians. VE Suitable for Vegans.
Gluten free options are available please ask your server. All our food is prepared in a kitchen where nuts, gluten and other allergens are present and our menu descriptions do not include all ingredients. If you have a food allergy, please let us know before ordering. Full allergen information is available on request.

Download the Sunday lunch menu (PDF, 516.7 KB)

Kids' menu

Children are welcome, and there are kids' meals of the things children actually eat: a burger and chips, chicken goujons and chips, or tomato pasta. We have high chairs too. Tell us about anything they can't have and we'll help you choose.

The kids' breakfast menu

For children under 12, served until 11am.

Kid's Breakfasts

Kids Sunrise Breakfast vegetarian: £4.65; One egg on one toast.
Kids Early Bird Breakfast vegetarian: £4.65; Beans on one toast.
Kids English Breakfast: £6.75; Sausage, egg, beans and one toast.

The kids' meals menu

Kids Meals

Under 12 years

Sausage, Egg & Chips: £6.50
Sausage, Egg & Beans: £6.50
Kids Chicken Nugget Meal: £6.50; 4 chicken nuggets, French fries and baked beans.
Kids Chicken Brochette Meal: £8.25; 4 pieces of chicken brochette, French fries and cucumber.
Kids Hamburger Meal: £6.95; Hamburger and French fries.
Kids Fish Finger Meal: £7.25; 3 fish fingers, French fries and baked beans.

From the kitchen

A few plates from the menu, and from the coffee machine.

A coffee in an Eight cup with chocolate cake

Takeaways

Rather eat at home? Ring us with your order and collect it when it's ready. Parking is available while you pick it up.

How to order

Allergies and dietary needs

Please tell us about any allergy or intolerance when you book, and again when you order. We can tell you which of the 14 main allergens are in each dish.

Our kitchen handles all of them, so we can't promise that any dish is completely free of traces. If you're unsure about anything, ask us before you order.

Book a table

Choose a day, a time and how many of you are coming. We'll confirm your table by email.

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