Country Pub & Bronte Restaurant;Experience fine dining in one of the finest locations in Britain
Whilst living up to all your expectations as a traditional, family owned, welcoming Yorkshire Pub, its real attraction is that it is a Multi Award-Winning Country Pub with superb and creative cuisine.
Proprietors Ann and Clive Preston have run this highly successful business for over 18 years. They are rightly proud of their awards, achievements and acclaimed reputation.
With cosy and welcoming ambience we can cater for numbers from one to sixty - so whether you require a romantic dinner for two, a business lunch, family get-together or wedding reception, the Ring O'Bells at Thornton has something to offer each and every discerning customer.
A La Carte Menu
Subject to Seasonal Availability & Change
Starters
Chef’s Fresh Seasonal Soup (V) £3.95
Lamb & Spinach Meatballs £5.95
on a Rich Tomato & Basil Sauce
Finest Scottish Smoked Salmon & Tarragon Fish Cakes £5.50
Dressed Rocket Salad & Lemon Dressing
Creamy Garlic Mushroom Tart (V) £5.95
Poached Egg, Dressed Rocket Salad
Chef’s Smooth Chicken Liver & Brandy Pate £4.95
Cumberland Jelly, Granary Toast
The Famous Ring O’Bells Greenland Prawn Cocktail £6.45
topped with our delicious Marie Rose Sauce
Deep Fried King Prawns £7.45
in a Cajun Batter with Sweet Chilli Mayonnaise
(All our starters are served with our Delicious Warm Granary Loaf)
Main Courses
Ring O’Bells Signature Dishes
Fried Fillet of Whitby Haddock in a Crispy Black Sheep Beer Batter £9.95
Chef’s Chips, Mushy Peas
Roasted Yorkshire Topside of Locally Reared Prime Beef £13.45
Yorkshire Pudding, Roast Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables
Award Winning Keelham Hall Farm Shop Sausages (of the Day) £8.95
topped with Bacon, Buttered Mash, Seasonal Vegetables, Rich Onion Gravy
Pan Fried English Lamb’s Liver £10.95
on Spring Onion Mash with Caramelized Onion Gravy
Grilled Prime Sirloin Steak (200gm) £17.95
Beer Battered Onion Rings, Slow Roast Beef Tomato, Flat Mushroom & Chef’s Chips
(Sauces available: Black Pepper or Blue Cheese £1.75)
Seasonal Dishes
We change with the Seasons!
Roast Breast of English Chicken filled with Wild Mushrooms £13.95
Sauteed Spinach, Roast Cocotte Potatoes, Rich Red Wine Sauce
Grilled Fillet of Sea Bass £13.95
Mussel, Fennel & New Potato Ragout, Shellfish Bisque
Pan Fried Gnocchi (V) £9.95
Tomato & Black Olive Sauce, Dressed Rocket Salad
Braised Shoulder of Yorkshire Lamb £15.95
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Port Sauce
Herb Crusted Supreme of Scottish Salmon £14.95
Roast Garlic Mash, Sauteed Spinach, Citrus Sauce
Chef’s Vegetarian Dish of the Day (V) £9.95
(Please see Daily Special Sheet)
Ring O’Bells Award Winning Pies!
Prime Steak & Kidney Pie cooked in Guinness Gravy £9.95
topped with either Puff Pastry or Suet & Herb Crust Pastry Lid,
Chef’s Chips & Mushy Peas
Fresh Scottish Salmon, North Sea Haddock & Prawn Fish Pie £10.95
in a Rich Velouté Sauce topped with Cheesy Mash, Seasonal Vegetables
Our Famous Meat & Potato Pie cooked in John Smith’s Ale Gravy £9.95
topped with Short Crust Pastry, Chef’s Chips & Mushy Peas
Chef’s Seasonal Pie of the Day £10.95
Side Orders
Bread Potatoes
Warm Granary Loaf £2.45 Chef’s Fresh Chips £1.99
Garlic Bread £2.59 Buttered New Potatoes £2.65
Cheesy Garlic Bread £2.99 Creamy Mash £2.59
Vegetables
Sautéed Spinach £2.59 Seasonal Mixed Salad £2.69
Seasonal Vegetables £2.65 Mushy Peas £1.95
Garden Peas £1.99 Onion Rings £1.09
Desserts
Chef’s Warm Apple Pie & Toffee Sauce £5.45
With a choice of Yorkshire Dales Vanilla Ice Cream, Pouring Cream or Vanilla Custard
Brandy Snap Basket filled with Ice Cream Sundae £5.95
Mixed Berry & Vanilla Ice Cream, Berry Coulis, Whipped Cream & Almonds
Hot Chocolate Fudge Cake £5.95
Pouring Cream or Vanilla Ice Cream
A Selection of fine English Cheeses £6.45
Celery, Seedless Grapes & Savoury Biscuits
Vanilla Crème Brulée with Seasonal Compote £4.95
Homemade Short Bread Biscuits
Chef’s Special Dessert of the Day £5.95
(Please ask a member of staff for details)
Sunday Lunch Sample Menu
Subject to Change
Chef’s Seasonal Soup of the Day
Chicken Liver Pate
Cumberland Sauce, Granary Toast
Garlic Mushrooms
in a Creamy Sauce
Fresh Greenland Prawns
Marie Rose Sauce
Roast Yorkshire Topside of Beef
Yorkshire Pudding
Treat Yourself to Hand Carved Roasted Yorkshire Sirloin of Beef
£5.00 Supplement
Pork Loin Steak
Yorkshire Blue Cheese Sauce
Poached Supreme of Haddock
Creamy Dill & White Wine Sauce
Our Famous Meat & Potato Pie cooked in John Smith’s Ale Gravy
topped with Short Crust Pastry
Chef’s Vegetarian Dish of the Day
All Main Courses
are served with Seasonal Vegetables & Roast Potatoes
Traditional Bread & Butter Pudding
Vanilla Custard
Strawberry Crème Brulée
Shortbread Biscuit
Rich Bakewell Tart
Traditional Sherry Trifle
Strawberry Jelly & Fresh Strawberries
Coffee
Filter Coffee and Mints
£13.95
Smaller Portions (for children up to 12 years): £6.95
Children’s Menu
Served up to 12 Years Old
As a caring parent you will be pleased to be assured that all our dishes are created from only the finest fresh local produce nor do we use any artificial additives or preservatives whatsoever!
Good wholesome….Fresh….Delicious!
Fresh Chicken Breast Nuggets in Breadcrumbs
(Served with Chips or Seasonal Vegetables) £4.95
Seasonal Fishcake of the Day
Keelham Hall Farm Shop Pork Sausages
Freshly made 100% Beef Burger in a Sesame Bun
Battered Fresh Haddock Goujons
English Roast Topside of English Beef & Yorkshire Pudding
with Seasonal Vegetables or Chips £5.95
Seasonal Vegetables, Yorkshire Pudding & Gravy £3.95
We are also able to offer reduced portions on selected items from our A la Carte Menu.
Please ask a member of staff for guidance
Lighter Option Menu
Available in the Bar Dining Area
Monday to Friday 12.00 noon to 2.00 pm & 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm
Saturday 12.00 noon to 2.00 pm
All food is prepared to order
During our busy times we would ask all of our valued customers to be understanding.
Thank you
A Selection of Freshly Prepared Chef’s Mixed Salads
Honey Roast Ham
Mature Cheddar, Mixed Leaf Salad, Walnut & Wholegrain Mustard Dressing
£7.95
Poached Breast of Chicken
Sun Dried Tomato, Red Onion & Rocket Salad & Cider Vinegar Dressing
£8.95
Flaked Scottish Salmon
New Potato, Caper & Baby Spinach Salad, Lemon & Dill Dressing
£9.95
Goats Cheese
Beetroot, Toasted Pine Nuts & Rocket Salad, Creamy Horseradish Dressing
The Lighter Bite
Chef’s Prime Dale’s Beef, Caramelised Onion & Horseradish Burger
On Sesame Seed Bun with Tomato & Jalapeno Relish & Chef’s Chip
Chef’s Fresh Omelette
Honey Roasted Ham & Cheddar Cheese or Mixed Pepper & Tomato
£6.95
Chicken Tandoori
Mango, Red Onion & Pepper Salsa, Minted Yoghurt & Warm Naan Bread
Freshly Prepared Sandwiches
(Served in White or Granary Baguette with Chef’s Chips & Salad Garnish)
Wiltshire Roasted Ham & Mustard
Honey & Mustard Glazed Ham & English Mustard
Hot sliced Yorkshire Beef & Onions
Topside of Yorkshire Beef & Fried Onions with Gravy
Tuna & Sweet Corn
Flaked Tuna with Rich Mayonnaise & Sweet Corn
Greenland Prawn
Prawn with Marie Rose Sauce, shredded Iceberg Lettuce & Sliced Cucumber
£7.45
Grilled Breast of English Chicken
Served warm with Shredded Iceberg Lettuce & Lemon Mayonnaise
Lunch & Early Evening Sample Menu
1 Course: £8.95, 2 Courses: £10.95, 3 Courses: £12.95
Available Monday to Friday
Lunch: 12.00 Noon – 2.00 pm & Early Evening 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm
Served Only in the Bar Area
Sun Dried Tomato & Goats Cheese Tart
Mixed Leaf Salad & Pesto Dressing
Salmon & Parsley Breaded Fishcakes
Creamy Lemon Sauce
Spam Fritters
Mushy Pea Sauce
(Delicious warm Granary Loaf £2.45)
Braised Yorkshire Beef & Mushroom Casserole
in a Black Sheep Ale Gravy
Poached Supreme of Fresh Scottish Salmon
Lemon & Chive Sauce
Slow Roasted Belly Pork
Apple Mash & Sage Gravy
Diced Breast of Chicken, Leeks & Thyme Pie
topped with a Puff Pastry Lid
All Main Courses are served with Seasonal Vegetables of the Day
or Home-Made Chips
Vanilla Crème Brulée
Traditional Suet Jam Roly-Poly
Fresh Fruit Salad
Orange Syrup
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Delicious Toffee Sauce
Set Price Menu A
Available for parties of 12 or more
£22.95 (4 Courses)
Home-made Chicken Liver Pate served with Cumberland Jelly
& Granary Toast
Fanned Seasonal Melon
Served with a Fruit Sorbet & Strawberry & Passion Fruit Syrup
Smoked Haddock & Dill Breaded Fishcakes
Served on a Chive & Lemon Sauce
Poached Prime Haddock Mornay in a Rich Cheddar
Cheese & Prawn Sauce
Prime Yorkshire Beef & Stilton Pie topped with a Puff Pastry Lid
Breast of English Chicken filled with Crispy Bacon & Sautéed Leeks on a White
Wine Tarragon Sauce
Served with Chef’s Selection of Seasonal Vegetables
& Potatoes & Traditional Chips
Traditional Jam Suet Roly Poly & Custard
A Duo of Vanilla & Forest Fruits Ice Cream in a Brandy Snap Basket served
With Fruit Coulis
Vanilla Crème Brulee with Seasonal Compote & Homemade Short Bread
Biscuits
Set Price Menu B
£24.95 (4 Courses)
Fresh Greenland Prawns with our Cocktail Sauce
Seasonal Fanned Melon with Sorbet & Strawberry Coulis
Smooth Chicken Liver & Brandy Pate with Cumberland Jelly & Granary Toast
Roast Breast of English Chicken filled with Wild Mushrooms on Sautéed Spinach with Roast Cocotte Potatoes & Rich Red Wine Sauce
Slow Roasted Belly Pork on Black Pudding & Sage Mash with Apple & Cider Sauce
Roast Topside of Yorkshire Beef served with Yorkshire Pudding
Herb Crusted Supreme of Scottish Salmon with Roast Garlic Mash, Sautéed Spinach, & Citrus Sauce
Vanilla Crème Brulée with Seasonal Compote & Homemade Short Bread Biscuits
Warm Apple Lattice Pie Served with Warm Custard
A Selection of English & Continental Cheese with Grapes, Celery & Assorted Biscuits
Set Price Menu C
£27.95 (4 Courses)
Cajun Battered King Prawns with Sweet Chilli Mayonnaise
Lamb, Cumin & Spinach Meatballs on Mint & Cucumber Yoghurt
Pea & Mint Risotto with Glazed Goat’s Cheese
Roasted Breast of Duck filled with Black Pudding
On Spinach with a Cider & Apple Sauce
Shoulder of Yorkshire Lamb slowly Braised in Garlic & Rosemary
Served with a Rich Port Sauce
Grilled Fillet of Sea Bass on a Mussel, Fennel & New Potato Ragout with Shellfish Bisque
Sirloin Steak Garni served with Pepper Sauce
Warm Lattice Apple Pie Served with Vanilla Ice-Cream & Toffee Sauce
Hot Chocolate Fudge Cake with Pouring Cream or Yorkshire Dales’ Vanilla Ice Cream
A Selection of English & Continental Cheeses with Grapes, Celery & Assorted Biscuits
Vanilla & Forest Fruit Ice Cream in a Brandy snap Basket with a Fruit Coulis
When the Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Naveeda Ikram, learned that the Ring O’Bells in Thornton was to stage an Indian gourmet food evening, she marked it down as a ‘must attend’ in her busy civic diary.
Coun Ikram and her husband and consort, Saqib Salam Shah, were guests of honour at the event, the latest in a series of themed evenings featuring food from around the world at the award-winning country pub and restaurant.
“It was a fun, fab night, which was thoroughly enjoyed by customers and staff, many of whom wore Indian dress to enhance the atmosphere and sense of occasion,” said proprietor Ann Preston.
The extensive menu, complemented by wines and Indian beers, was devised by head chef Ian Booth, assisted by an expert on Indian food, the Ring O’Bells’ Goanese senior chef de partie John Fernandes.
The Lord Mayor said: “We were impressed by the menu and the quality of food. The Ring O’Bells has a wonderful reputation for food and Ann and Clive are superb hosts – an eclectic mix.”
Further flavours of Asia will be served up at the Ring O’Bells next themed food event, an Oriental evening, featuring authentic dishes from China, Thailand and Malaysia, on Monday, April 16.
ENDS
Pic caption: The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Naveeda Ikram, and her consort Saqib Salam Shah, are joined at the Ring O’Bells Indian evening by proprietors Clive and Ann Preston.
Further media info: Robin Moule, 01756 794027. Ann Preston can be contacted at the Ring O’Bells on 01274 832296.
Prime Minister dines at The Ring O’Bells
Prime Minister David Cameron elected to dine at the Ring O’Bells, Thornton, while
visiting Bradford in March.
“We had no idea the PM would be joining us for lunch. Because of security, we were
only told 10 minutes before he arrived,” said Ann Preston, proprietor of the award winning
country pub and restaurant.
Mr Cameron, in the city to support Tory by-election candidate Jackie Whiteley, plumped
for a main course a la carte signature dish - herb-crusted supreme of Scottish salmon
with roast garlic mash, sautéed spinach and citrus sauce.
Ann explained: “We learned the Prime Minister had been recommended to dine with us
because of our reputation and that his staff had viewed our website and asked which dish
he would he would like to have.
“His comment afterwards was how much he had enjoyed his lunch. He complemented us
on serving only the best local fresh produce - in fact, Mr Cameron was most interested to
learn how we sourced and supported local suppliers.
“I told him we were celebrating our 20th year in business and gave him one of our
anniversary booklets. He said he would show it to his wife Samantha that evening!
“We also had our photographs taken with the PM outside and he commented on the
wonderful Yorkshire views. We, of course, told him he was in ‘God’s own country,’ an
expression he had not heard before - and laughed.
“We were all thrilled and honoured for the Prime Minster to be recommended to dine with
us. After 20 years in the business, it was both gratifying and exciting. He said he was
delighted to see us so busy, complimented us on our success and achievements, and
wished us every future success.”
Prime Minister David Cameron is pictured at the Ring O’Bells with restaurant manager
Pauline Noble, left, and proprietors Ann and Clive Preston.