Boxing Day Lunch at Riverside Hotel Branston

Ah, Boxing Day — the cosy calm after the big day! The wrapping paper’s been cleared (mostly), you’re still in your comfies, and you're basking in that post-Christmas glow. Heaven. Our pub is open on Boxing Day, making The Riverside the perfect place to fill the day with merriment, Boxing Day traditions and the last of the Christmas joy.

Fancy a brisk winter walk to blow away the cobwebs? Lovely. Hungry for a hearty and delicious breakfast? Even lovelier. Or perhaps you're dreaming of round two with a Boxing Day lunch — a festive feast with all your favourites, minus the washing-up. Either way, we've got Boxing Day all wrapped up.

Whether it’s the comfort of a Full English, a cheeky glass of bubbly, or a second helping of Christmas dinner (turkey’s back on the table), we're here with open doors and plenty of cheer this Boxing Day.

You bring your wonderful self, we’ll bring the merry.

Three Courses - £37 per person

Menu
Starters
- Smoked Salmon Salad Smoked salmon served with horseradish yoghurt, cucumber ribbons, fresh leaf and dill 268kcal †
- Spiced Honey Whipped Feta Served with ciabatta shards, roasted peppers and cucumber 441kcal
- Minestrone Soup Hearty winter vegetable minestrone soup, served with toasted sourdough and salted butter 452kcal option available 304kcal
- Chicken Liver & Brandy Pâté A rich chicken liver & brandy pâté, served with a spiced pear & fig chutney and toasted sourdough 553kcal
- Buffalo Fried Chicken Served with prosciutto shards and a creamy Stilton dip 557kcal
Mains
- Hand-Carved Roast Turkey Our festive best – with duck fat & rosemary roast potatoes, braised red cabbage, thyme-roasted carrots, sprouts and roasted parsnips, a Yorkshire pud, a pig-in-blanket and gravy 944kcal
- Grilled Sea Bass Grilled sea bass with a basil pesto, served with lemon & thyme crushed potatoes, crisp prosciutto shards, broccoli and sprouts. All topped with a Chardonnay & chive sauce 905kcal †
- Chargrilled Chicken In A Pea & Mint Velouté Succulent chicken in a creamy garlic sauce with lemon & thyme crushed potatoes, peas, bacon and charred romaine 633kcal
- Marmalade-Glazed Pork Belly Slow-cooked pork with buttery mash, thyme-roasted carrots, sprouts, crackling and a warming apple cider & sage cream sauce 1852kcal
- Roasted Squash & Sweet Potato Tart Served with lemon & thyme crushed potatoes, glazed root vegetables, sprouts and balsamic gravy 774kcal
- Festive Burger Beef burger topped with honey-glazed bacon and Camembert. Served in a seeded bun with lettuce, skin-on fries, onion rings and cranberry sauce 1735kcal
- Halloumi Burger Spicy and sweet crispy halloumi topped with guacamole, pickled cucumber and peppers. Served in a seeded bun with lettuce and Cajun fries 1458kcal
Desserts
- Christmas Pudding A proper Christmas pudding rich with fruit and festive spice, served with a jug of warm brandy mince pie sauce 712kcal
- Salted Caramel Choux Bun Whipped chocolate and salted caramel cream filled choux bun, topped with salted caramel sauce 541kcal
- Melting Chocolate Fondant A rich chocolate fondant with a gooey centre, served with white chocolate ice cream 612kcal
- Lemon Posset Served with black cherry compote and shortbread 713kcal
- Apple & Blackberry Crumble A British countryside classic – warm apple and blackberry crumble 495kcal. Served with a choice of custard 99kcal or clotted cream ice cream 147kcal