The Pony in Bristol’s Chew Valley unveils its festive offerings for 2024

Launching on 27th November, The Pony’s Christmas menu is a contemporary spin on festive classics, designed to cater to a range of tastes while celebrating seasonal British ingredients. The three-course menu is priced at £45, offering exceptional value for a gastronomic experience that blends tradition with modern culinary flair.

The menu’s first course offers a choice between several delightful starters. For meat lovers, the Beech Ridge Roast Chicken Terrine, served with celeriac remoulade and sourdough toast, is a hearty, comforting option. Those seeking a plant-based alternative will enjoy the Spelt, Mushroom & Hazelnut Risotto, complemented by Somerset Pecorino, or the vibrant Roast Parsnip & Winter Vegetable Salad, featuring bitter leaves, goats curd, and walnuts. Fish enthusiasts can look forward to the Cured Chalk Stream Trout, adorned with trout roe, samphire, and taramasalata.

For the second course, there’s something to suit every palate. Highlights include the Roast Pork with celeriac purée, apple chutney, and burnt onion, and for a more luxurious treat, the Goose Breast with red cabbage purée and fried pomme Anna, available for a £6 supplement. Seafood lovers can indulge in the Smoked Cod, Trout & Prawn Fish Pie, crowned with a Westcombe Cheddar mash. Vegetarians will be spoiled with the Pressed Winter Vegetable Terrine, served alongside winter greens and a truffle-fried duck egg. For an extra special occasion, The Pony offers a Côte De Boeuf for Two, accompanied by peppercorn sauce, fried pomme Anna, horseradish, and watercress, available for a £15 supplement per person.

To complete the meal, the desserts offer a comforting, festive touch. Diners can choose from indulgent options such as the Rhubarb & White Chocolate Roulade, Bristol Beer Factor Sticky Toffee Pudding paired with Christmas pudding ice cream, or the Walnut Frangipane Tart with chestnut purée and candied walnuts. For an additional £3, guests can opt for a Selection of British Cheese to finish their meal on a savoury note.

In addition to its Christmas menu, The Pony is offering three exclusive festive afternoon tea services on 7th, 14th, and 21st December. Priced at £45 for two people, the afternoon tea is a seasonal twist on the restaurant’s classic offering.

Diners can enjoy delicate sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats, with the option to elevate their experience by adding a bottle of Gusbourne Blanc de Blanc for an additional £30 or a non-alcoholic cranberry fizz for £15.

For those planning larger celebrations, The Pony has a range of options for private hire and group bookings. Whether it’s an intimate gathering of 10 in the private dining room or a full venue hire for up to 100 guests, the restaurant can cater to groups of all sizes. The team encourages interested parties to get in touch for more information and bespoke booking options.

With these exciting festive offerings, The Pony Chew Valley is set to be the go-to destination for Christmas dining and celebrations in 2024.