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  • The Village Green , 
  • High Street , 
  • Chalfont St Giles, 
  • Buckinghamshire, 
  • HP8 4QF
01494 690050
Opening Hours:
11am - 11pm
Food Service Times:
12pm - 9:00pm
Open Today: 11am - 11pm
Seasonal British Menu

Expertly curated by our Head Chef, Alex, our seasonal menu is bursting with all your favourite pub classics, alongside some vibrant veggie options, locally-sourced meat options, and more. Whether you're dining with friends, family or colleagues, we're sure you'll find something on our show-stopping best-of-British menu.

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Sunday Roasts Done Right

We believe, here at Merlin's Cave, that a Sunday well spent is in the pub. Which is why we're dedicated to serving up the very best roast dinners, with an array of meats and vegetarian options, all served with seasonal vegetables. Fancy pushing the boat out? Why not peruse our wine menu, from fruity reds to crisp whites, we've got something to perfectly match the dish of your choice.

Your Next Celebration

Put in charge of organising the next family event, or perhaps thinking of your office party? From birthdays to Christmas parties, we have a range of dining options that are fit for any occasion. With an array of tuck-in-and-enjoy options, we're sure you'll find your new favourite party venue.

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Drink & Dine at Merlin’s Cave

Our fantastic Head Chef, Alex, and his team pride themselves in serving the best of British, ingredients seasonal food, all year round. They ensure our menu has a culmination of pub classics, rich specials and those seasonal favourites; perfect for your next winter visit.

Curl up in a cosy corner of our gorgeous country pub, relax with a glass of rich red, or a classic real ale. Why not grab one of our tasty, warm bar snacks to finesse your visit with us.

Even more, our festive menus are the best of British, delightful and warming; perfect for your Christmas party. Why not enquire with Mark & the team today?

Main Menu
Pudding Menu
Sunday Menu
Childrens' Menu
Light Bites Menu
Wine List

For The Table

Charred Sourdough (v)

Tarragon butter (466kcal)

  • £4.50
Smoked Anchovies

Rocket (127kcal)

  • £4.50
Marinated Olives (vg)

(131kcal)

  • £5.00
Merlin's Sharing Plate

Pork & plum Scotch egg, Dingley Dell pork sausage roll, Pitchfork Cheddar, ale mustard, beetroot hummus, olives & crispbreads (750kcal based on 2 sharing)

  • £24.00

Starters

Leek & Potato Soup (vga)

Toasted sourdough (517kcal)

  • £6.50
Beetroot Hummus (vg)

Sourdough Crispbreads (88kcal)

  • £6.50
Salmon & Smoked Haddock Fishcake

Poached Egg, Hollandaise (425kcal)

  • £9.00
Scottish Wild Mushrooms (v)

Tarragon cream on sourdough (465kcal)

  • £8.50
South Coast Hake Scampi

Tartare sauce (365kcal)

  • £8.00
Cornish Mackerel Pate

Sourdough crispbreads (324kcal)

  • £7.50
Warldorf Salad (vga)

Apple, celery, grape (311kcal)

  • £6.50
Chicken Liver Parfait

Crispbreads & onion chutney (357kcal)

  • £7.50

Mains

Traditional Fish Pie

Smoked salmon and haddock, prawns, mashed potato, Tenderstem broccoli, charred lemon (704kcal)

  • £17.50
Cumberland Sausage & Mash (vga)(gfa)

Onion gravy, peas (754kcal)

  • £14.50
Gammon & Fried Eggs

Triple-cooked chips (1503kcal)

  • £14.50
Chicken, Ham & Leek Pie

Mashed potato, tenderstem broccoli & gravy (1403kcal)

  • £18.50
Merlin's Plant Burger (vg)

Beer onions, vegan cheese, Iceberg, pickles, fries (1168kcal)

  • £16.00
Young's Beer Battered Haddock

Triple-cooked chips, mushy peas & tartare sauce (682kcal)

  • £17.00
Shropshire Chicken Caesar

Soft boiled egg, sourdough croutons & anchovies (966kcal)

  • £15.00
Creamy Wild Mushroom Gnocchi (vga)

Garlic, parmesan & rocket (963kcal)

  • £14.50
Shropshire Chicken Supreme

Creamed wild mushrooms, roasted new potatoes & cabbage (707kcal)

  • £18.00
Merlin's Beef Burger

Beer onions, cheese, Iceberg, pickles, fries (1368kcal)
add bacon for £1.50

  • £16.00
Roasted Pork Belly

Mashed potatoes, roasted carrots & parsnips,
crackling & apple sauce (813kcal)

  • £17.00

Sides

Triple Cooked Chips/Fries/Onion Rings (vg)

(202kcal)

  • £5.00
New Potatoes (v)

Caper & mustard butter (446kcal)

  • £5.00
Tenderstem Broccoli (v)

Chilli butter (141kcal)

  • £5.00
Charred Baby Gem (v)

Caesar dressing & parmesan (403kcal)

  • £5.00
Pitchford Cheddar Cauliflower Cheese (v)

(489kcal)

  • £5.50
Creamy Leeks & Bacon

(161kcal)

  • £5.00
Before you order your food and drink, please inform a member of staff if you have a food allergy or intolerance.
We‘re proud to be championing British farmers and producing fresh food sustainably.
Tables of 4 or more are subject to a discretionary service charge of 12.5%

Puddings

Strawberry & Rhubarb Tart (v)

(396Kcal)

  • £8.50
Sticky Toffee Pudding (v)

Toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream (463Kcal)

  • £7.50
Apple & Quince Crumble (v)

Custard (388Kcal)

  • £8.00
Affogato (vg)

Espresso, Disaronno (non-alcoholic available), vanilla ice cream

  • £8.50
Chocolate Brownie (v)

Chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream (818kcal)

  • £6.50
Jude's Ice Cream (vg)

One scoop (105kcal)
Vanilla, Salted Caramel, Chocolate Ice Cream & Blood Orange, Lemon, Green Apple Sorbet

  • £1.75

Coffee

Cappuccino
  • £3.25
Espresso
  • £2.95
Americano
  • £3.00
Flat white
  • £3.25
Before you order your food and drink, please inform a member of staff if you have a food allergy or intolerance. We‘re proud to be championing British farmers and producing fresh food sustainably Tables of 4 or more are subject to a discretionary service charge of 12.5%

While you wait

Smoked Anchovies

(Kcal 127)

  • £5.50
Charred Sourdough, Tarragon Butter

(v) (Kcal 466)

  • £5.00
Marinated Olives

(vg) (131kcal)

  • £5.50

Starters

Creamed Leek & Potato Soup (vga)

Toasted sourdough (460kcal)

  • £6.50
Chicken Liver Parfait

Crispbreads & onion chutney (357kcal)

  • £7.50
Beetroot Hummus (vg)

Sourdough crispbreads (508kcal)

  • £6.50
Scottish Wild Mushrooms (v)

Garlic & Parmesan on Sourdough (457kcal)

  • £8.50
South Coast Hake Scampi

Tartare Sauce (Kcal 365)

  • £8.00
Cornish Mackerel Pate

Sourdough crispbreads (394kcal)

  • £7.50

Sunday Roasts

All served with beef dripping roast potatoes, savoy
cabbage, maple roasted carrots & parsnips, crushed
root vegetables, double egg Yorkshire pudding & onion
gravy

West Country Rump of Angus Beef

Horseradish (881kcal)

  • £19.50
Dingley Dell Slow Cooked Pork Belly

Apple & quince sauce (1330kcal)

  • £18.00
Shropshire Lemon & Thyme 1/2 Chicken

Clotted cream bread sauce (1631kcal)

  • £18.50
Scottish Mushroom & Beetroot Wellington (vg)

Garlic & quince gravy (1158kcal)

  • £16.50
Merlin’s Roast

Rump of Beef, 1/4 Chicken & Slow Cooked Pork Belly (1448kcal)

  • £24.00

Mains

Merlin's Beef Burger (gfa)

Beer Onions, Cheese, Iceberg Lettuce, Pickles, Ketchup, Mayo and Fries (1368kcal)

  • £16.00
Merlin's Plant Burger (vg)

Beer Onions, Vegan Cheese, Iceberg Lettuce, Pickles, Ketchup, Vegan Mayo and Fries (1276kcal)

  • £16.00
Young's Beer Battered Haddock

Triple Cooked Chips, Mushy Peas, Tartare Sauce (1168kcal

  • £16.50
Cumberland Sausage & Mash (vga)(gfa)

Maple roasted carrots & parsnips & onion gravy (780kcal)

  • £14.50
Creamy Wild Mushroom Gnocchi (v)

Chestnuts, parmesan & truffle oil (1408kcal)

  • £14.50
Chicken, Ham & Leek Pie

Roasted potatoes, carrots & parsnips & gravy (1403kcal)

  • £18.50

Sides

Triple Cooked Chips / Fries

(vg) (Kcal 202)

  • £5.00
Pitchfork Cheddar Cauliflower Cheese (v)

(367kcal)

  • £5.50
Savoy Cabbage, Peas & Bacon

(194kcal)

  • £5.00
Beef Dripping Roast Potatoes (vga)

(108kcal)

  • £4.00
Before you order your food and drink, please inform a member of staff if you have a food allergy or intolerance. We‘re proud to be championing British farmers and producing fresh food sustainably Tables of 4 or more are subject to a discretionary service charge of 12.5%

Mains

Fish and Chips

Battered haddock and Chips with a side of garden peas (382kcal)

  • £8.50
Tomato & Cucumber Salad

Nutbourne Tomato, Cucumber, Spring Onion Salad (145kcal) (V)

  • £6.50
Mac & Cheese

Macaroni pasta with melted cheddar cheese and garlic ciabatta (1148kcal)

  • £7.50
Mini Burger & Chips

Mini beef burger with cheese with a side of chips (875kcal)

  • £8.50
Sausage & Fries

Sausages with fries, peas and gravy (756kcal)

  • £8.50
Chicken Goujons & Fries

with garden peas (1041kcal)

  • £9.00

Desserts

Chocolate Brownie

Chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream (339kcal)

  • £4.50
Strawberry & Rhubarb Tart

Vanilla ice cream (251kcal)

  • £5.00
Fruit Kebab

with mango & passionfruit sorbet (113kcal)

  • £4.50
Ice Cream

choice of chocolate, salted caramel or vanilla

  • £1.75 per scoop
Before you order your food and drink, please inform a member of staff if you have a food allergy or intolerance. We‘re proud to be championing British farmers and producing fresh food sustainably

Bar Snacks

Dingley Dell Pork Sausage Roll

(388kcal)

  • £5.50
Pork & Plum Scotch Egg

(346kcal)

  • £5.50
Marinated Olives (vg)

(66kcal)

  • £5.00
Pork Belly Bits

Apple sauce (382kcal)

  • £5.50

Sandwiches

Choose from either white or brown bloomer
(GF option available)
Add Fries for £4

Smoked Bacon

Lettuce, tomato (725kcal)

  • £7.00
Beetroot Hummus, Cucumber & Tomato (vg)

(703kcal)

  • £7.00
Roasted Chicken Club

Bacon, lettuce, tomato (1303kcal)

  • £9.50
Add Fries (vg)

(704kcal)

  • £4.00

Bap

Beer Battered Haddock & Tartare Sauce

(375kcal)

  • £8.50
Cumberland Sausage (gfa)(vga)

(421kcal)

  • £5.50
Smoked Bacon (gfa)

(271kcal)

  • £4.00
Available Monday - Saturday from 12 - 9pm

Before you order your food and drink, please inform a member of staff if you have a food allergy or intolerance.
We‘re proud to be championing British farmers and producing fresh food sustainably.
Tables of 4 or more are subject to a discretionary service charge of 12.5%

Drinks Parties

Celebrate the festive-season with us, here at Merlin’s Cave. We have an array of bubbles and more, to keep your glasses topped up and a divine selection of belly-filling sharers to keep you going all evening.

Get the Bauble Rolling

Community Events

Get stuck into our homely winter events, here in Chalfont St Giles. We’ve got a fantastic Wreath Making Workshop with Amanda from On The Green Flowers, a delightful array of menus to celebrate your festive party, and more. Check out What’s On!

Keep an eye out

Christmas Feasting

Gobble-gobble, Christmas is coming. Our pub and restaurant is the perfect location for your celebration throughout the colder months. Our belt-bursting three course menu is one to be sure to look out for…

Fab Festive Feasting