Eat at The Bluebird Inn
Dine with us in Samlesbury and try our new menu with freshly prepared dishes perfect for Autumn, featuring seasonal specials like our seared calves liver with bubble and squeak, our famous duck spring rolls, and butterbean and cauliflower Goan curry. We also have our delicious Cosy Lunch, 2 or 3 courses that are perfect for the season. Our menu features pub favourites including our Brewery Tower Burger, MPA battered fish & chips and our legendary three cheese and onion pie. We offer comfortable indoor and outdoor dining areas and many spaces for you to relax and enjoy your lunch, dinner or nibbles. We also serve a fantastic Sunday roast with all the trimmings and bottomless Yorkshire puddings to enjoy while relaxing.
MAINS
Served with skinny fries (452kcal), mashed potatoes (144kcal) or thick cut chips (445kcal) and garden peas (35kcal), seasonal vegetables (35kcal) baked beans (43kcal) or garden salad (29kcal)
Cheese & onion pie
(444kcal)
Grilled beef burger
with Cheddar melt (558kcal)
Battered fish goujons (NGCI)
(177kcal)
Bucket of chicken dippers
with ketchup (223kcal)
Plant based meatballs
in a tomato sauce (VG/NGCI) (206kcal)
Grilled pork chipolatas
wrapped in bacon, served with gravy (740kcal)
All children’s main meals come with two scoops of complimentary ice cream for dessert. Choose from vanilla or chocolate (165kcal per scoop)
LITTLE SUNDAY ROAST
Sunday roast
served with all the trimmings (554kcal)
(AVAILABLE SUNDAYS ONLY)
(V) - suitable for vegetarians, (VG) - suitable for vegans, (VGA) - vegan option available, (NGCI) – No Gluten Containing Ingredients, * - Can be cooked without gluten. Please ask your server for the price. lf you suffer from a food related allergy please inform a team member for advice before you order. Not all ingredients are listed on the menu & our kitchen uses nuts, gluten and other allergens. Although every care is taken to prevent cross contamination of allergens we cannot guarantee it. Should the listed product be unavailable due to current circumstances affecting the supply chain it may be replaced by a similar alternative product. Cooking oil may contain genetically modified ingredients. The calories listed are per serving, additional items to a dish (eg: sauces) are listed separately. Adults require around 2000kcal per day. Weights stated are uncooked and approximate. Prices are GBP.
TO START
Potato gnocchi
wilted spinach, sun dried tomatoes and Greek style white cheese (VG) (574kcal/1148kcal)
Grilled Bury black pudding
crispy bacon and soft poached egg served on a buttered crumpet, with HP sauce (501kcal)
Oak smoked chalk stream trout*
pickled red onions & capers with horseradish cream and warm rye bread (278kcal)
Salt & pepper squid
chilli & coriander dipping sauce and grilled lime (481kcal)
Homemade soup of the day*
Our famous duck spring rolls
plum dipping sauce and carrot, cucumber & sesame seed salad (611kcal)
Creamed garlic woodland mushrooms*
on toasted sourdough, finished with herb crème fraîche (V) (504kcal)
MAINS
Fresh cod fillet in MPA beer batter*
thick cut chips, mushy peas, tartar sauce and lemon (1210kcal / 1476kcal)
Our legendary homemade three cheese & onion pie
thick cut chips, buttered garden peas (1555kcal) and Cheddar & chive sauce (V) (+127kcal) or gravy (+36kcal)
Steak & JW Lees ale pie
slow cooked British tender chuck steak in our famous Bitter, thick cut chips, ale gravy (1634kcal) with buttered garden peas (+105kcal) or mushy
peas (+75kcal)
Brewery Tower burger;
2 beef patties, pulled beef brisket, dry cured bacon, burger relish, lettuce, tomato, Cheddar melt and ale battered onion ring, on a sourdough bun with fries and coleslaw (1652kcal)
Piri Piri chicken burger
tomato, baby gem lettuce and mild chilli salsa on toasted sourdough bun, with skinny fries and coleslaw (1116kcal)
Butterbean & cauliflower Goan curry
with steamed basmati rice and onion & sweet potato bhajis (VG/NGCI) (1275kcal)
Classic Caesar salad
with baby gem, croutons, crispy bacon, anchovies, Caesar dressing and shaved Grana Padano (497kcal)
Add:
Griddled chicken breast (+335kcal) +5.00
Pan fried fillets of seabass (+241kcal) +4.00
Griddled halloumi (+407kcal) +4.00
SUNDAY SHARER
A trio of our hand carved roasts
with sage & onion stuffing, pigs in blankets, roast potatoes, creamed potatoes, seasonal root vegetables, buttered greens,
baked cauliflower cheese, bottomless gravy & Yorkshire puddings (2218kcal per platter) (serves 2)
SUNDAY ROAST
Roast rump of British beef
with horseradish sauce (1275kcal)
Roast turkey breast
with sage & onion stuffing, chipolata sausage and cranberry sauce (1551kcal)
Chef’s roast of the day
Sunday trio of meats
Vegan Sunday roast
Quinoa, beetroot & edamame roast with plant based stuffing ball and vegan gravy (VG) (755kcal)
SUNDAY SIDES
Baked cauliflower
in three cheese sauce (V) (221kcal)
Pigs in blankets
(471kcal)
FROM THE GRILL
8oz Black Angus Sirloin steak*
Grilled, 28 day dry-aged tender cut with a small amount of marbling adding to the flavoursome taste (1275kcal)
6oz Black Angus fillet steak*
Grilled premium cut; lean and tender (940kcal)
10oz Rib eye steak*
A subtle fat content, juicy and full of flavour (1392kcal)
10oz Half moon gammon steak* (1091kcal)
Served with fried eggs (+157 kcal) or griddled pineapple (+70kcal)
TOP IT ALL OFF
Tasty toppings to complement your chosen steak perfectly
Surf your turf
add garlic sauteed king prawns (383kcal)
Peppercorn & brandy sauce
finished with cream (NGCI) (125kcal)
Chasseur sauce;
button mushrooms, onions, tomato, tarragon & white wine finished with demi glace (NGCI) (64kcal)
SIDES
Thick cut chips (620kcal) & aioli (+151kcal) (VG/NGCI)
Skinny fries (453kcal) & aioli (+151kcal) (VG/NGCI)
Sweet potato fries (VG/NGCI) (370kcal)
Upgrade with your main +1.00
Caesar salad
Baby gem lettuce, Caesar dressing, croutons and shaved Grana Padano (V) (497kcal)
Halloumi fries
sweet chilli & coriander dipping sauce (V/NGCI) (561kcal)
Messy chips
thick cut chips topped with pulled beef brisket & Cheddar melt (NGCI) (584kcal)
Potato Gratin (V)
(243kcal)
Bubble and squeak (V)
(333kcal)
Ale battered onion rings
with BBQ sauce (V) (509kcal)
Buttered seasonal greens (VGA)
(509kcal)
Garlic & herb ciabatta (V) (488kcal)
Add Cheddar melt (+69kcal) +50p
PUDDINGS
Vanilla panna cotta and spiced Winter fruit compote
(538kcal)
Syrup sponge pudding and custard
(590kcal)
Chocolate & hazelnut brownie
Cheshire Farm raspberry ripple ice cream and chocolate sauce (NCGI) (867kcal)
Baked Ginger parkin
with toffee sauce, custard and salted caramel ice cream (815kcal)
Manchester tart
topped with coconut, served with vanilla ice cream (560kcal)
Carron Lodge crumbly Lancashire, Snowdonia Black 8.25 Bomber Cheddar
water biscuits and apricot, apple & ale
chutney (1021kcal)
Add a glass of Taylor’s LBV port +3.00
ROOM FOR A LITTLE ONE?
Chocolate & hazelnut brownie (NCGI)
(453kcal)
Ginger parkin with toffee sauce
(547kcal)
Syrup sponge pudding & custard
(295kcal)
(V) - suitable for vegetarians, (VG) - suitable for vegans, (VGA) - vegan option available, (NGCI) – No Gluten Containing Ingredients, - Can be cooked without gluten. POA = Price On Application. Please ask your server for the price. lf you suffer from a food related allergy please inform a team member for advice before you order. Not all ingredients are listed on the menu & our kitchen uses nuts, gluten and other allergens. Although every care is taken to prevent cross contamination of allergens we cannot guarantee it. Should the listed product be unavailable due to circumstances affecting the supply chain it may be replaced by a similar alternative product. Fish may contain bones. Cooking oil may contain genetically modified ingredients. The calories listed are per serving, additional items to a dish (eg: sauces) are listed separately. Adults require around 2000kcal per day. Weights stated are uncooked and approximate. Prices are GBP. *MPA is our JW Lees Manchester Pale Ale; a golden ale brewed in Manchester entirely from all British malt.
STARTERS, SMALL PLATES & SHARERS
Padron peppers*
with warm rosemary focaccia bread and gooey cheese dipping sauce (V) (375kcal)
Potato gnocchi
with wilted spinach, sun dried tomatoes and Greek style white cheese (VG) (574kcal/1148kcal)
Devonshire crab & parsley fishcake
buttered spinach, cream sauce and a soft poached egg (588kcal)
Grilled Bury black pudding
crispy bacon and soft poached egg served on a buttered crumpet, with HP sauce (501kcal)
Oak smoked chalk stream trout*
pickled red onions & capers with horseradish cream and warm rye bread (278kcal)
Salt & pepper squid
chilli & coriander dipping sauce and grilled lime (481kcal)
Homemade soup of the day*
warm bread and butter (V)
Our famous duck spring rolls
plum dipping sauce and carrot, cucumber & sesame seed salad (611kcal)
Creamed garlic woodland mushrooms*
on toasted sourdough, finished with herb crème fraîche (V) (504kcal)
Truffle oil & honey baked camembert*
apple, walnuts, warm breads, crudités and apricot, ale & apple chutney. Perfect for sharing (1245kcal)
MAINS
Fresh market fish of the day*
sautéed potatoes, buttered seasonal greens, grilled lemon and salsa verde
Pan fried fillets of seabass with garlic prawns
on a lemon and garden pea risotto (NGCI) (596kcal)
Seared calves liver with bubble & squeak
buttered cavolo nero, slow braised onion, crispy bacon and gravy (NGCI) (609kcal)
Roast chicken breast
crispy bacon, Grana Padano & sage bread & butter pudding, potato gratin and chicken gravy (881kcal)
Fresh cod fillet in MPA beer batter*
thick cut chips, mushy peas, tartar sauce and lemon (1210kcal / 1476kcal)
Our legendary homemade three cheese & onion pie
thick cut chips, buttered garden peas (1555kcal) and Cheddar & chive sauce (V) (+127kcal) or gravy (+36kcal)
Steak & JW Lees ale pie
slow cooked British tender chuck steak in our famous Bitter, thick cut chips, ale gravy (1634kcal) with buttered garden peas (+105kcal) or mushy peas (+75kcal)
Brewery Tower burger
2 beef patties, pulled beef brisket, dry cured bacon, burger relish, lettuce, tomato, Cheddar melt and ale battered onion ring, on a sourdough bun with fries and coleslaw (1652kcal)
Piri Piri chicken burger
tomato, baby gem lettuce and mild chilli salsa on toasted sourdough bun, with skinny fries and coleslaw (1116kcal)
Plant based burger
dill pickle, sliced tomato and vegan Cheese melt on toasted sourdough bun, with skinny fries (VG) (1065kcal)
Butterbean & cauliflower Goan curry
with steamed basmati rice and onion & sweet potato bhajis (VG/NGCI) (1275kcal)
Classic Caesar salad
with baby gem, croutons, crispy bacon, anchovies, Caesar dressing and shaved Grana Padano (497kcal)
Add:
Griddled chicken breast (+335kcal) +5.00
Pan fried fillets of seabass (+241kcal) +4.00
Griddled halloumi (+407kcal) +4.00
FROM THE GRILL
8oz Black Angus Sirloin steak*
Tender cut with a small amount of marbling adding to the flavoursome taste (1275kcal)
6oz Black Angus fillet steak*
Premium cut; lean and tender (940kcal)
10oz Black Angus Rib eye steak*
A subtle fat content, juicy and full of flavour (1392kcal)
10oz Half moon gammon steak*
(1091kcal) Served with fried eggs (+157 kcal) or griddled pineapple (+70kcal)
TOP IT ALL OFF
Tasty toppings to complement your chosen steak perfectly
Surf your turf
add garlic sautéed king prawns (NGCI) (383kcal)
Peppercorn & brandy sauce
finished with cream (NGCI) (125kcal)
Chasseur sauce
button mushrooms, onions, tomato, tarragon & white wine finished with demi glace (NGCI) (64kcal)
SUNDAY ROAST
Traditional Sunday Roast
Roast sharing platter
A trio of hand carved roasts with traditional trimmings, pigs in blankets and cauliflower cheese. Ideal for sharing.
SIDES
Thick cut chips
(620kcal) & aioli (+151kcal) (VG/NGCI)
Skinny fries
(453kcal) & aioli (+151kcal) (VG/NGCI)
Sweet potato fries
(VG/NGCI) (370kcal)
Upgrade with your main +1.00
Caesar salad
Baby gem lettuce, Caesar dressing, croutons and shaved Grana Padano (V) (197kcal)
Halloumi fries
sweet chilli & coriander dipping sauce (V/NGCI) (561kcal)
Messy chips
thick cut chips topped with pulled beef brisket & Cheddar melt (NGCI) (584kcal)
Potato Gratin
(NGCI) (V) (243kcal)
Bubble and squeak
(NGCI) (V) (333kcal)
Ale battered onion rings
with BBQ sauce 4.45 (V) (509kcal)
Buttered seasonal greens
(NGCI) (VGA) (509kcal)
Garlic & herb ciabatta
(V) (488kcal)
Add Cheddar melt (+69kcal) +50p
PUDDINGS
Vanilla panna cotta and spiced Winter fruit compote
(NGCI) (538kcal)
Syrup sponge pudding and custard
(590kcal)
Chocolate & hazelnut brownie
Cheshire Farm raspberry ripple ice cream and chocolate sauce (NCGI) (867kcal)
Baked Ginger parkin
with toffee sauce, custard and salted caramel ice cream (815kcal)
Manchester tart
traditional custard tart topped with coconut, served with vanilla ice cream (560kcal)
Carron Lodge crumbly Lancashire cheese, Snowdonia Black Bomber Cheddar
water biscuits and apricot, apple & ale chutney. (1021kcal)
Add a glass of Taylor’s LBV port +3.00
ROOM FOR A LITTLE ONE?
Chocolate & hazelnut brownie
(NCGI) (453kcal)
Ginger parkin with toffee sauce
(547kcal)
Syrup sponge pudding & custard
(295kcal)
(V) - suitable for vegetarians, (VG) - suitable for vegans, (VGA) - vegan option available, (NGCI) – No Gluten Containing Ingredients, - Can be cooked without gluten. POA = Price On Application. Please ask your server for the price. lf you suffer from a food related allergy please inform a team member for advice before you order. Not all ingredients are listed on the menu & our kitchen uses nuts, gluten and other allergens. Although every care is taken to prevent cross contamination of allergens we cannot guarantee it. Should the listed product be unavailable due to circumstances affecting the supply chain it may be replaced by a similar alternative product. Fish may contain bones. Cooking oil may contain genetically modified ingredients. The calories listed are per serving, additional items to a dish (eg: sauces) are listed separately. Adults require around 2000kcal per day. Weights stated are uncooked and approximate. Prices are GBP. *MPA is our JW Lees Manchester Pale Ale; a golden ale brewed in Manchester entirely from all British malt.
Cosy Lunch
2 courses for £14.45 / 3 courses for £16.95
Served Monday to Friday 12 – 5pm
TO START
Homemade soup of the day*
warm bread and butter (V)
Onion & sweet potato bhajis
with mint yoghurt (VGA) (394kcal)
Crispy lamb scrumpets
with green leaf salad, capers and mint sauce (438kcal)
Classic prawn cocktail*
Marie-Rose sauce, lemon (322kcal), granary bread and butter (+280kcal)
MAINS
Pan fried fillet of seabass
sautéed potatoes, wilted spinach & gazpacho dressing (NGCI) (636kcal)
Chef’s homemade pie of the day
thick cut chips, peas and gravy
Battened 6oz rump steak*
thick cut chips and peppercorn & brandy sauce (NGCI) (824kcal)
Chicken Chasseur
tarragon roasted chicken breast with creamed potatoes, tenderstem broccoli and Chasseur sauce (NCGI) (762kcal)
Lemon & garden pea risotto
with spinach and pesto (VGA) (631kcal)
PUDDINGS
Ginger parkin
with toffee sauce (417kcal) served with custard (+118kcal) or pouring cream (+136kcal)
Glazed vanilla crème brûlée
(NGCI) (636kcal)
Baked apple crumble
with vanilla ice cream, served with custard (626kcal)
Selection of Cheshire Farm ice creams*
Choose 2 scoops from Vanilla (VGA) (136 kcal), Mint choc chip (151 kcal), Salted caramel (156 kcal), Lemon sorbet (138 kcal), Honeycomb (148 kcal), Baileys (148 kcal), served with wafer and strawberry dessert sauce (72kcal)
Sandwiches
Served Monday – Friday 12 - 5:00 PM
Served on white or brown bread with skinny fries & a pot of coleslaw
Honey glazed ham*
(1010kcal)
Crumbly Lancashire cheese*
apricot, apple and ale chutney (1223kcal)
Prawns & Marie-Rose*
(1074kcal)
Philly steak sandwich
6oz battened rump steak, sautéed peppers & onions, topped with cheesy melt and served on toasted ciabatta (1207kcal)
Hot roast of the day on warm ciabatta*
with a jug of onion gravy
Ale battered fish goujons*
on a sourdough bap with tartar sauce and lemon (1289kcal)
Triple decker club sandwich*
chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise (1296kcal)
(V) - suitable for vegetarians, (VG) - suitable for vegans, (VGA) - vegan option available, (NGCI) – No Gluten Containing Ingredients, - Can be cooked without gluten. POA = Price On Application. Please ask your server for the price. lf you suffer from a food related allergy please inform a team member for advice before you order. Not all ingredients are listed on the menu & our kitchen uses nuts, gluten and other allergens. Although every care is taken to prevent cross contamination of allergens we can not guarantee it. Should the listed product be unavailable due to circumstances affecting the supply chain it may be replaced by a similar alternative product. Fish may contain bones. Cooking oil may contain genetically modified ingredients. Adults require around 2000kcal per day. Weights stated are uncooked and approximate. Prices are GBP. *MPA is our JW Lees Manchester Pale Ale; a golden ale brewed in Manchester entirely from all British malt.
BAR NIBBLES
NIBBLES
Padron peppers and sea salt
(VG/NCGI)
Halloumi fries
Sweet chilli & coriander dipping sauce (NCGI)
Messy chips
Thick cut chips topped with pulled beef brisket and Cheddar melt (NCGI)
Ale battered onion rings
with BBQ sauce (V)
Onion & sweet potato bhaji
with mint yoghurt (VGA)
OR CHOOSE FROM...
Salt & pepper squid
chilli & coriander dipping sauce and grilled lime
Padron peppers
warm rosemary focaccia bread and gooey cheese dipping sauce (V)
Our famous duck spring rolls
with plum dipping sauce and carrot, cucumber & sesame seed salad
(V) - suitable for vegetarians, (VG) - suitable for vegans, (VGA) - vegan option available, (NGCI) – No Gluten Containing Ingredients. If you suffer from a food related allergy please inform a team member for advice before you order. Not all ingredients are listed on the menu & our kitchen uses nuts, gluten and other allergens. Although every care is taken to prevent cross contamination of allergens we cannot guarantee it. Should the listed product be unavailable due to current circumstances affecting the supply chain it may be replaced by a similar alternative product. Fish may contain bones. Cooking oil may contain genetically modified ingredients. Adults require around 2000kcal per day. Weights stated are uncooked and approximate. Prices are GBP.
From the Breakfast Table
Freshly brewed tea & coffee with toast, fruit preserves and marmalade.
Selection of fruit juices
orange juice (46 kcal), apple juice (47 kcal), cranberry juice (20kcal) (VG)
Little Town Dairy low-fat fruit yoghurts* (VG)
Greek yoghurt (134 kcal)
with dried fruits (52 kcal), walnuts (139 kcal) & granola (193 kcal) (v)
Selection of cereals*
Rice Krispies, cornflakes, Weetabix, Alpen, Special K (V)
Freshly baked pastries
Mini pain au chocolate (276 kcal), Danish pastries (192 kcal) or butter croissants (258 kcal) (V)
From the Kitchen
Drayman's Grill
Grilled back bacon, farmhouse pork sausage, grilled black pudding, baked tomato, flat cap mushroom, baked beans & hash browns with scrambled eggs (1153 kcal), fried eggs (1070 kcal) or poached eggs (910 kcal)
Garden Breakfast**
Vegan sausage, meatless farm patty, hash brown, baked tomato, flat cap mushroom & baked beans (428 kcal) (VG)
Eggs Benedict **,
soft poached eggs & baked ham on toasted muffin with hollandaise sauce (799 kcal)
Eggs Royal**,
soft poached eggs with oak smoked salmon on toasted muffin with hollandaise sauce (814 kcal)
Warm pancakes
topped with Maple syrup (243 kcal) (V) or Maple syrup & bacon (408 kcal)
Non residents are welcome for breakfast - please book online or direct with the hotel. The full choice is available for £12.50 per person, served 7.00 am to 9.00 am Monday to Friday and 8.00 am to 10.00 am Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays (V) suitable for vegetarians, (VG) suitable for vegans. Dishes marked ** can be adapted to be made without gluten. *See packaging for nutritional information.