How to book
Give us a call on 01787 227460 or pop in to book your Christmas Meal
We’ll be taking bookings for Christmas Parties to commence from Thursday 27th November 2025.
We have our Private Dining Room, that seats up to 14 people which can be booked from the above date.
All bookings of 10 or more people will require a deposit of £5.00 per person, redeemable on your final bill.
We will also require a pre-order for these larger parties, which can be arranged when booking.
Our Festive menu is available Tuesday to Saturday, but not on Sunday.
We’ve chosen a Festive Menu, so whether it’s Christmas Turkey or one of our Pub Classics, they’ll all be available throughout December.
For bookings on Christmas Day, both the full balance & pre-orders need to be received no later than 30th November 2025.
Festive Menu
2 Course £31.95 – 3 Course £37.95
Starters
Roasted pear and celeriac soup, with toasted sourdough (VG)
Baked garlic and cheese stuffed mushrooms, with caramelized onions (V)
Wild boar and chorizo meatballs in tomato ragu and Parmesan crisp
Smoked ham hock terrine, homemade piccalilli, sourdough and mixed leaves
Beetroot cured salmon gravlax, watercress salad and horseradish crème fraiche
Mains
Traditional roasted Turkey, with pigs in blanket & stuffing, Brussel sprouts and roast potatoes
Pan fried salmon, garlic sauteed potatoes, chantenay carrots and white wine velouté
Beef bourguignon, silver skin onions served with root vegetables and creamy horseradish mash
Chestnut mushroom & walnut Wellington with heritage roasted carrots, port & cranberry jus (VG)
Roasted pork belly, champ onion mash, winter greens and apple cider sauce
Desserts
Christmas Pudding, with brandy sauce
Bread and butter pudding, with custard
White chocolate cheesecake, pistachio crumb and winter berry coulis
Mulled wine poached pear Pavlova
Belgian toasted waffle, Rum caramelised banana, rum and raisin ice cream
Christmas Day Menu
£110 per adult / £55 per child
Starters
Roasted honey carrot soup, whit Sourdough (VG)
Venison, duck & pigeon terrine, spiced apricot and carrot pickle, warm toasted Sourdough
Gin & dill salmon, potted prawn & crayfish mousse, beetroot gel crème fraiche toasted rye bread
Marinated beetroot with garlic goat cheese and mix salad (V)
Mains
Traditional roasted Turkey, pigs in blanket & stuffing, Brussel sprouts and duck fat roast potatoes
Roast Sirloin of beef, roasted duck fat potatoes, Winter vegetables and red wine gravy
Pan fried seabass, Mussel, Prawn samphire bisque sauce, garlic sauteed new potatoes
Garlic and paprika grilled cauliflower steak, sweetcorn relish, red onion, baked potato wedges
Desserts
Christmas Pudding, with Brandy sauce and redcurrant compote
Chocolate Trio: White chocolate cheesecake, Chocolate Orange Bavarois, Bitter chocolate Tart
Lemon Roulade & cherry coulis
British farmhouse cheeses, biscuits & crackers, fig chutney with grapes
To Finish
Warm Mince Pies with Tea & Coffee
Children’s Menu
3 Course Festive Menu – £25
Starters
Tomato Soup, with buttered sliced bread
Garlic Bread or Cheesy Garlic Bread
Mains
Kids Traditional Turkey
Breaded cod goujons, chunky chips & garden peas
Breaded chicken goujons, chunky chips & garden peas
Puddings
Chocolate Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream
Trio Ice Cream (Vanilla, Chocolate & Strawberry)
Boxing Day
3 courses – £55
Starters
Roasted pear and celeriac soup, with toasted sourdough (VG)
Smoked ham hock terrine, homemade piccalilli, sourdough and mixed leaves
Marinated beetroot garlic goat cheese and mix salad (V)
Beetroot cured salmon gravlax, watercress salad and horseradish crème fraiche
Mains
Traditional roasted Turkey, pigs in blanket & stuffing, Brussel sprouts and duck fat roast potatoes
Roast Sirloin beef, roasted potatoes, Winter vegetables and red wine gravy
Pan fried salmon, garlic sauteed potatoes, chantenay carrots and white wine velouté
Roasted pork belly, champ onion mash, winter greens and apple cider sauce
Chestnut & walnut Wellington with heritage roasted carrots, port & cranberry jus (VG)
Desserts
Christmas Pudding, with Brandy sauce and mixed berry compote
Chocolate Trio: White chocolate cheesecake, Chocolate Orange Bavarois, Bitter chocolate Tart
Lemon roulade & cherry coulis
Nose of cheese selection, biscuits & crackers, fig chutney with grapes
Wreath making workshop – Sunday 23rd November
Are you feeling crafty?
Get in the christmas spirit & join us for our wreath making workshop. In partnership with Gemma from Flowers by Renee Marie, who will be here to guide & tutor you through the process. With a glass of mulled wine & some mince pies, there will also be an xmas nibbles menu avaialble for the evening. The workshop will last approximately 2-2.5 hours & starts at 5pm on Sunday the 23rd November.
£55 per person with a deposit of £20 at time of booking.
All materials, wreath, tutorial, mulled wine & mince pies included.
A prize for the best wreath is up for grabs!
To secure your space, call us at the pub on 01787 227460.
Festive winter dog walk – Saturday 6th December
Get your wellies on, wrap up warm & join us on our winter dog walk. Meet at the pub for 10am for complimentary hot drinks & mince pies, raffle tickets with proceeds going to the Dogs Trust. We will em-bark (pun intended) at 10.30 am on a scenic route around the countryside.
Our walk will take approx 1 hour, then its back to the pub for a well earned pint or (2) & a bite to eat.
Be sure to dress your furry friend in their finest Xmas jumpers as there will be a prize for the best dressed pooch along with raffle prizes back at the pub.
Be sure to get in touch & put your name on the list, bookings for lunch after the walk is recommended to avoid disappointment.
Christmas Market – Friday 12th December
Pop down and see us on Friday 12th December and get in the Christmas spirit with a Thatchers Christmas Market from 17:00 – 21:00.
Have a browse around our stalls while sipping on some mulled wine, Bavarian beer and snacking on some authentic German sausages and roasted chestnuts.
Call us on 01787 227460 for more info
Live festive music – Saturday 20th December
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of festive cheer and soulful live music as the incredible Gemma Louise takes the stage!
📅 Date: Saturday 20th December
🕗 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Venue: The Thatchers Arms, Mount Bures
🎶 Expect stunning renditions of holiday classics, heartwarming originals, and a magical atmosphere to kick off your festive season in style.
💫 Limited seats available – book early to avoid missing out!
🎅✨ BREAKFAST WITH SANTA! ✨🎅
🍩🥞 Date: Sunday 21st December
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Bring the whole family for a magical morning filled with:
🎁 Delicious festive breakfast treats
🎄 Gift for every child!
📸 Photos with Santa
🎶 Christmas music & cheer
🌟 Don’t miss out on this joyful holiday tradition – create memories that will last a lifetime. 🌟
📞 To Book: Call 01787 227460
🎄✨ ROCK AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE! ✨🎄
Get ready for a Christmas rock ‘n’ roll party.
Join us for an unforgettable night of live music featuring the sensational Keeley Smith.
🎶 Christmas Hits
🎤 Electric Live Performance
🎸 Dancing, Drinks & Festive Fun!
📅 Date: Wednesday 24th December
🕗 Time: From 6:00 PM
Put on your dancing shoes, grab your friends, and let’s rock around the Christmas tree all night long.
We are happy to provide allergen guidelines for our menu items, for more detailed information please speak to a member of the team. We take additional measures when told about allergens but as our food is prepared and freshly cooked to order in our kitchen, we cannot guarantee all traces of our allergens are completely removed.