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Our fantastic Head Chef Joe 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, specials and some dishes with a unique twist.

Find yourselves a spot in our beautiful restaurant, overlooking the sights of our garden; or take a seat in our gorgeous garden, boasting views of the hills over Chalfont St Giles. Why not grab one of our tasty, warm bar snacks to finesse your visit with us?

The season of sunshine is here, which means Joe’s menu shifts to show-off summer bites. From vibrant salads to lighter lunches and innovative specials, your experience at Merlin’s Cave is sure to be summer-on-a-plate.

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Garlic & Rosemary Focaccia (v)£4

confit garlic, balsamic

466kcal

Smoked Anchovies£4

with rocket

52kcal

Mixed Olives (vg) (gf)£4

131kcal

Starters

Curried Cauliflower Soup (vg)£6.5

Madras Oil, Sourdough Bread

318kcal

Spring Garden Salad (vg)£7.5

Asparagus, Broad Beans, Radish

353kcal

Smoked Mackerel Paté on Toast£8

Beetroot Salsa, Rocket

354kcal

Spring Onion, Chilli & Salmon Fishcake£9

Poached Egg, Hollandaise

406kcal

Lamb Faggot£10

Pickled Radish, Carrot Puree, Olive Crumb, Ginger

473kcal

Ham Hock Terrine£7.5

Piccalilli ketchup, Sourdough Bread

591kcal

Mushrooms on Toasted Brioche (v)£7.5

Mushroom Ketchup

548kcal

Scottish Mussels£9.5

Crusty Bread

440kcal

Merlin's Sharing Plate£22

Pork Scotch Egg, Dingley Dell Pork Sausage Roll, Pitchfork Cheddar, Ale Mustard, Marinated Olives, Sourdough Crispbreads (serves 2)

1301kcal

Baked Camembert (v)£18

Artisan Baguette, Green Tomato Chutney

807kcal

Mains

Scottish Mussels£20

crispy samphire, crusty bread, fries

1128kcal

Cumberland Sausage and Mash (vga)£15.5

Tenderstem Broccoli, Onion Gravy

730kcal

Maple Glazed Ham Hock and Fried Eggs£15.5

Triple-Cooked Chips, Picalilli

949kcal

Chicken, Ham & Leek Pie£19

Baked Potato Mash, Buttered Greens

1227kcal

Merlin's Plant Burger (vg)£17

vegan cheddar, vegan watercress mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, red onion and Young's ale chutney, fries

1168kcal

Cyder Battered Haddock£18

with triple cooked chips, crushed marrowfat peas, tartar sauce, homemade curry sauce, charred lemon

1044kcal

Wild Garlic & Asparagus Risotto (v/gf)£15

poached egg, parmesan

592kcal

Rack of Lamb (gf)£26

Sumac New Potatoes, Pomegranate, Salsa Verde

1243kcal

Pan Seared Salmon£22

Crushed New Potatoes, Purple Sprouting, Hollandaise

861kcal

Merlin's Beef Burger£17

dairy cattle beef burger, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, watercress mayonnaise, Young's ale & onion chutney and fries

1368kcal

10oz West Country Sirloin Steak£28

Triple Cooked Chips, Roast Mushroom, Tomato, Peppercorn Sauce

1200kcal

Greek Salad (vg)£12.5

Olives, Pepper, Vegan Feta, Tomato, Onion, Cucumber, olive oil

412kcal

Chicken Caesar Salad£17

Bacon, Anchovies, Croutons

697kcal

Sides

Triple Cooked Chips or Fries£5

202kcal

Tenderstem Broccoli (v)£5

chilli butter

161kcal

Onion Rings£4.5

161kcal

House Side Salad£5

Dressing

171kcal

Frickles (v)£4.5

Battered Pickles, Mustard Mayo, Crispy Capers

276kcal

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%

Parties and Events

Whether you’re hosting a birthday, engagement, baby shower or anything thing else, we love an excuse for a celebration and have the perfect spot to host you. Check out our party packages and talk to our team about your event today.

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Community Events

There’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained at Merlin’s Cave, from our pub quiz to the kids-only space available to unleash their creativity.

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Women's Euros 2025

Join us for an electrifying Women’s Euros experience. With plenty of front-row seating and large flat screen TVs, you won’t miss a single moment of this 2025 tournament.

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