Dine at

The Great House

The Great House serves brunch in the day time with a variety of delightful offerings, and in the evening, you are invited to explore our dinner menu that changes seasonally. Expect to enjoy delights such as pulled beef hash or eggs benedict with a Great House twist for brunch, and refined dishes such as pheasant breast or lemon sole meunière for dinner. Whichever you join us for, we promise an exciting and friendly drinking and dining experience.

Courtyard menu (served in our courtyard) is served
09:30 – 14:00 / 17:30 – 20:30 – Tuesday – Friday & 9:30 – 19:00 Saturday – Sunday View Menu

Brunch is served between 09:30 – 14:00 Tuesday to Sunday View Menu

Dinner is served between 6:00 – 8:30 Tuesday to Saturday View Menu

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Located in the medieval Market Square of Lavenham, the Great House works with local businesses in Lavenham and across Suffolk, placing a great value of supporting its local community. We are thrilled to become a part of this community as we welcome our guests, aspiring to further the legacy of this magnificent place in our own unique style.

Courtyard Menu

NIBBLES

scotch egg with piccalilli£9.50
crispy king prawns chipotle mayonnaise£8.50
chorizo, chilli & honey£8.50
chargrilled marinated halloumi & pomegranate£9.00
tempura vegetables with soy & ginger sauce£7.50

BAR SNACKS

GAME CHIPS£3.50
PICKLED EGG£4.50
PORK PUFFS£3.50
NUTSSpiced & Smoked£4.00
OlivesKalamata & Nocellara£4.00
Cheese StrawsParmesan & Paprika with Red Pepper Hummus£5.00

FLAT BREADS

Mozzarella, basil & Tomato£11.50
'Nduja, Rocket & Parmesan£11.50
Parma Ham & Pineapple £11.50
Wild Mushroom & Creme Fraiche£11.50

SIDES

PARMESAN & TRUFFLE TRIPLE COOKED CHIPS£6.00
COURGETTE FRITTERS, GARLIC AIOLI£5.00
SKINNY FRIES£4.50
GREEN SALAD£4.50

SHARING BOARDS

charcuteriePinney's of orford smoked meat & lavenham butcher charcuterie board, crusty bread, marinated olives & sundried tomatoes£22 / with Champagne £62.00
Cured & Smoked fishPinney's of Orford smoked & cured fish board, crusty bread, taramasalata, lemon mayonnaise cheese ploughman’s £22 / with Champagne £62.00
Cheese Ploughman’sBritish cheese ploughman’s, pickled egg , crusty bread, grape cutney, artisan biscuits & grapes£22 / with Champagne £62.00

Brunch Menu

GREAT HOUSE BREAKFASTWild boar & apple sausages, flat mushroom, plum tomatoes, smoked back bacon, fried egg£13.00
SMOKED HADDOCK KEDGEREEPoached egg£15.00
EGGS BENEDICTMaple streaky bacon, english muffin, smoked bacon hollandaise£13.00
SMASHED AVOCADO ON TOASTSun-dried tomatoes£10.00
SCRAMBLED EGGCrème fraîche & chives, chargrilled brioche£10.00
VANILLA WAFFLESBerries & yogurt£11.00

BAGUETTES

Accompanied with skinny fries

PASTRAMI, SaUERKRAUT, PICKLES & Cheddar £11.00
FISH FINGERS & TARTARE SAUCE £11.00
TOMATO, PESTO & MOZZARELLA£11.00

SALAD

PINNEY’S OF ORFORD SMOKED SALMONMarinated cucumber, lemon dressing£12.00
SMOKED CHICKEN & SMOKED BACONCroutons & mustard dressing£12.00
HERITAGE TOMATOCroutons, white balsamic£12.00

PASTA

WILD MUSHROOM & GARLIC£15.00
KING PRAWN & CRAB£15.00
CHORIZO & PARMESAN£15.00

STEAK FRITES

80Z FLAT IRON STEAKHerb sauce, fries, baguette & walnut salad£18.00

FLAT BREADS

Mozzarella, basil & Tomato£11.50
'Nduja, Rocket & Parmesan£11.50
Parma Ham & Pineapple £11.50
Wild Mushroom & Creme Fraiche£11.50

TO FINISH

SUFFOLK STRAWBERRY PUDDINGClotted cream£8.50
WHITE CHOCOLATE & CARDAMOM CHEESECAKEOrange & vanilla poached peaches£9.00
CHERRY FRANGIPANe TARTVanilla ice cream£8.50
TRIO OF BRITISH CHEESEGrape & apple chutney, artisan biscuits, black grapes£12.00
TRIO OF SAFFRON ICE CREAM OR SORBET£8.00
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Evening Menu

TO START

poached cod supremeCucumber relish, nori & vanilla mayonnaise, pickled shallots, crispy capers£11.00
HERITAGE BEETROOTMozzarella, toasted walnuts & herb emulsion£9.50
pan seared scallopsBrown crab meat, shellfish bisque & tomato tuile£16.50
BRAISED LAMB terrineRoasted courgettes, peas, broad beans & mint pesto£10.00
SUFFOLK BLUE PANNA COTTATomato jam & country malt bruschetta£9.50

MAINS

GRESSINGHAM DUCK BREASTBlack cherry sauce, bulgar wheat & confit leg croquette£25.00
FILLET OF SEABREAMChargrilled artichokes, pappardelle & red wine sauce£24.50
HAZELNUT & HERB CRUSTED POLLOCKSmoked bacon hollandaise, local asparagus & lemon oil£24.00
8OZ FLAT IRON STEAK Wild mushrooms, heritage tomatoes, mushroom ketchup, confit potato & parmesan£19.00
PEARL BARLEY & GARLIC ARANCINIWild nettle & watercress velouté, whipped manchego, honey£18.00

SIDES

Cream cheese & chive hasselback potatoes£6.00
SEASONAL GREENS£6.00
PARMESAN & TRUFFLE TRIPLE COOKED CHIPS£6.00
GREEN SALAD£4.50
PEAS & BACON£4.50
SKINNY FRIES£4.50

TO FINISH

SUFFOLK STRAWBERRY PUDDINGClotted cream£8.50
WHITE CHOCOLATE & CARDAMOM CHEESECAKEOrange & vanilla poached peaches£9.00
CHERRY FRANGIPANe TARTVanilla ice cream£8.50
TRIO OF BRITISH CHEESEGrape & apple chutney, artisan biscuits, black grapes£12.00
TRIO OF SAFFRON ICE CREAM OR SORBET£8.00

Dessert Menu

Served: Tuesday – Saturday 10:30 – 14:00 | 18:00 – 20:30 | Sunday 10:30 – 19:00

TIRAMISU CHEESECAKE Dark chocolate & cofee syrup£9.50
ALMOND & APRICOT POLENTA CAKE Confit apricots, whipped mascarpone£9.50
TEA CAKE White chocolate, raspberry & clotted cream£10.00
TRIO OF SAFFRON ICE CREAM OR SORBET£8.00
TRIO OF BRITISH CHEESEGrape & apple chutney, artisan biscuits & black grapes£14.00