Restaurant

Real food - because quality doesn't have to be complicated

We really, really love our food at Plato's. We can't think of any better way to spend our time than sharing something delicious with friends. We've worked really hard to put together menus that are honest but not quite like anybody else's. And because we're always hungry, food will be served here right through the day. Our menu changes regularly so that no-one gets bored but here are some ideas:

Breakfast - 9am to 2.00pm

We know you don't want to be rushed or committed to restricted times that’s why we open our doors at 8am and serve breakfast until 2.30pm, so have a lazy morning, grab a paper and enjoy your breakfast in Kirkby Lonsdale.

The Sophisticated choice

Classic eggs Benedict using Lakeland free range eggs.

Lancaster Smokehouse salmon with toasted New York bagel, soft free range scrambled egg and fresh garden chives.

The Hungry Choice

Full breakfast: Mansergh Hall pork sausage, cured bacon, herbed tomato, Bury black pudding, field mushrooms, Plato's baked beans, and two free range eggs cooked to your liking served with endless toast, butter, jam, marmalade, tea or coffee

Vegetarian breakfast: saute potatoes, field mushrooms, veggie sausage, Plato's baked beans and two free range eggs cooked to your liking with yet more toast, tea or coffee.

Daytime Menu - 12 noon to 3.00pm

With a long list of blackboard specials that change every day, you'll never tire of lunch at Plato's.

Our regular menu focuses on our favourites including:

Platters

Plato's deli platters served on local slate with home-made pickles and chutneys:

choose from fish, home cured charcuterie, local cheeses or Mediterranean antipasti

Sandwiches

A selection of open or closed sandwiches and salads including:

our own honey roast ham, red onion marmalade and rocket

Mrs Kirkham's Lancashire cheese with home-made pickle and organic watercress

Afternoon Tea at Plato - 3.00pm to 5.30pm

Afternoon Tea

A selection of Plato’s homemade cakes and tray bakes, a freshly baked scone with Sue Prickett’s local preserve and Devon clotted cream.
Sandwiches, choose from the following fillings:
   Honey glazed ham, English mustard
   Lancaster Smoke House salmon, cream cheese and cucumber
   Lakeland free range egg, watercress and mayonnaise
   Garlicky hummus and roasted red pepper
{ Would you prefer Grange Bakery organic white or granary bread? }
Choice of Atkinson’s of Lancaster freshly ground cafeteria of coffee or a pot of house blend tea.
£9.95 for one
£16.95 for two people to share

Indulge with a glass of bubbly! With a glass of house Champagne £27.95 for two people to share

Cream Tea

Choose from, freshly baked scone with local preserve and Devon clotted cream or a slab of one of our homemade cakes and a choice of freshly ground cafeteria of coffee or a pot of house blend tea
£5.95 per person
{ Daily selection of homemade cakes, pastries and tray bakes available }

Tapas por la tarde - 5.00pm to 9.00pm

After a hard day looking around the shops why not kick back with a bottle of wine and a few tapas or our tempting tea.

Evening Menu - 6pm to 9pm

(9.30pm on Friday & Saturday)

Our experienced Executive Chef, Sharon Elders has put together some amazing dishes using local products combined with the flavours and spices from the Mediterranean. Sharon prepares daily specials and always has a tempting selection of seasonal dishes as well as our current set menu, examples are listed below.

Appetisers

Crostinis, Serrano Ham, Manchego Cheese

Deep fried Artichokes in Romesco Sauce

Starters

Carpaccio of Melon, hand carved Reserva Serrano Ham, Rocket Leaf & Orange Scented Olive Oil

Spanish Cured Meats, Cheeses, dulce de Membrillo, Pickled Walnuts & Organic Bread

Light Dishes or Salad Course

Serrano Ham, Roasted Pear, Pine Kernals, Rocket Salad and Truffle dressing

Greek Salad

Main Course

Fillet Steak, Frites, Bearaise Sauce, & Onion Rings

Plato's Chicken Bang Bang, Sweet Potato Wedges, Tomato & Rocket Leaf Salad, Sour Cream & Chive Dip

Sweets

Our sweets are prepared daily to seasonal tastes

Wine

Well of course with our wine heritage, we've been very picky about our wines.

A carefully selected wine list is available in the restaurant and bar.