Dinner Menu

The Great Barn is a spectacular venue to dine in the Suffolk countryside and tranquillity of Retreat East. With its seasonal menu created in our kitchen, our team would be delighted to host for you a romantic meal for two, or a get-together between family and friends. Dining in The Great Barn is available from 6.00pm to 8.30pm.

Book Dinner

Times

Our seasonal, locally sourced dinner menu is available from 6.00pm to 8.30pm in The Great Barn restaurant.

Allergens

If you have an allergy please speak to our team who will be able to assist. Our menu is produced with fresh ingredients daily so we can easily cater for allergies and intolerances.

NIBBLY BITS

OLIVES

GF, V, VE

£6

SOURDOUGH

Herb Butter & Maldon Salt, DFO, V, VEO

£6

OX TONGUE CROQUETTE

Ravigotte Sauce, GF, DF

£8

PICKLED MUSSELS

Brown Crab Meat Rarebit & Toasted Brioche

£8

SALT & VINEGAR POTATO CHIPS

Whipped Cod Roe, GF

£6

STARTERS

BBQ OCTOPUS

Violette Potatoes, Ajo Blanco, Pickled Grapes & Preserved Lemon, Harissa Glaze, GF

£14

HAM HOCK CHEESE PASTRY TART

Peas, Piccalilli & Chives

£13

BBQ LAMB BREAST

Samphire, Greek Yoghurt, Wild Garlic & Potato Pancake

£12

SPRING VEGETABLE BROTH

Pistou, Asparagus, Peas, GF, V, VE

£11

GRILLED ASPARAGUS

Wild Garlic Emulsion, Confit Egg Yolk, Crispy Coppa, Pecorino, Vinaigrette, GF, VEO

£14

BBQ SARDINES

Peperonata, Pomme Anna, Buttermilk, Smoked Paprika Oil, GF

£11

MAINS

ROASTED POUSSIN

Roasted Poussin, Asparagus, Morels, Bread Sauce, Wild garlic, & “Karlsbad” Dumpling

£26

SPRING LAMB CRÉPINETTE

Pistou, Sautéed Peas & Bacon, Tenderstem Broccoli, Pomme Anna, GF

£34

26OZ COTE DE BOEUF TO SHARE

Peppercorn Sauce, Bone Marrow with Parsley & Pickled Shallots, Parmesan, Triple-cooked Chips, Caramelised, Onion Purée, GF

£90

GOAT CHEESE AGNOLOTTI

Peas & Mint Velouté, Gremolata, Preserved Lemon, V

£24

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Salsify, Caramelised Cauliflower Purée, Pickled Grapes, Crispy Leaves, Hazelnut Dressing, GF, V, VE

£19

RED MULLET

Candied Fennel, Pickled Mussels, Saffron Potatoes, Chorizo Velouté, Monks Beard, GF

£26

ROASTED HISPI CABBAGE

Glazed with Pomegranate Molasses, Smoked Paprika & Sauerkraut Sauce, GF, V, VE

£18

SIDES

French Fries

£5

Mixed Green Veggies

£5

Mixed Salad

£5

Mashed Potatoe

£5

DESSERTS

ORANGE AND ALMOND SPONGE

Dark Chocolate Crémeux, Orange, Blossom Gel & Orange Sorbet GF, DF

£12

BARON BIGOD CHEESECAKE

Gingerbread & Rhubarb Jam

£12

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Crunchy Peanut Butter, Banana Skin, Caramel, Banana Sorbet V, VE, GF

£12

CHOCOLATE BROWNIE

Chocolate Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream, GF

£9

BREAD & BUTTER PUDDING

Crème Anglaise

£9

AFFOGATO

With Panache Vanilla Ice Cream

£9

RETREAT EAST CHEESEBOARD

Three local cheeses, Grapes, Chutney, Celery, Quince Paste, Cheese Biscuits

£15

Whether you are staying with us for a weekend break, looking for a new restaurant in Suffolk to try or want to sample some of the delicious produce Suffolk has to offer, book a table at our restaurant for dinner with friends, family or that someone special in your life.

Commonly asked questions

What is the dress code for dinner in The Great Barn?
Are reservations required for dinner?
What vegan and vegetarian options are available on your dinner menu?