8 Cherry Tree Lane, Great Houghton, Northamptonshire, NN4 7AT
About
Welcome to The Old Cherry Tree, a stone built, thatched, Grade II Listed Public House built circa 1576, located in the ancient and historic village of Great Houghton, Northamptonshire.

We pride ourselves on being a traditional country pub offering great contemporary food and drink with exceptional customer service. We believe that quality and passion are the key to success. We endeavour to challenge the ‘norm’, exceeding customers' expectations at every turn…..

A warm welcome awaits you at this truly family friendly pub!

We have been named one of the BEST RESTAURANTS in Northampton!








Food
Starters
Mains
Desserts
Starters & Sharers
Pub Classics
Game & Fish
Kitchen & Grill
Starters & Sharers
Kitchen & Grill
Sunday Roasts
Desserts
Starter
Mains
Desserts
Freshly Baked Baguettes
Starters & Sharers
A La Carte
Kitchen & Grill
Pub Classics
Whiskey Caramelised Onion & Butternut Squash Tarte Tatin (v) Whipped goats’ cheese, toasted walnut, roquet salad
Brixworth Pâté Red onion, orange &, cranberry marmalade, toasted bread, mixed leaf
Parsnip & Apple Velouté (vgn) Parsnip crisp, truffle oil, rosemary focaccia
Potted Salmon Smoked salmon, salmon mousse, caviar, keta pearls, crostini
Ham Hock, Pea & Black Pudding Croquette Pea puree, pea shoots, smoked pancetta lard ons, veal jus
Traditional Roast Turkey Clementine & cranberry gel, pigs in blankets, chestnut sprouts, honey roasted carrots and parsnip, goose fat roast potatoes, buttered kale, sausage, chestnut & apricot stuffing, rich turkey jus
Pan Seared Sea Bass Crushed new dill potatoes, sauteed spinach & samphire, charred fennel, roasted vine tomatoes, caviar, Prosecco and chive cream sauce
Pheasant Wellington Pheasant breast, pate, mushroom duxelle, smoked pancetta wrapped in puff pastry, beetroot puree, Dauphinoise potato, sprouts and chestnuts, ruby port reduction
Wild Mushroom, Chestnut & Date Wellington (vgn) Celeriac and apple puree, clementine and cranberry gel, roasted carrot and parsnip, buttered kale, roast potatoes, port and cranberry reduction
Pork Tenderloin Oven roasted tenderloin marinaded in star anise, orange and fennel, carrot and orange puree, dauphinoise potato, honey roasted liquorice carrot, kale and pancetta lard ons, Cointreau jus
Traditional Christmas Pudding Orange and Cranberry coulis, brandy sauce
Sticky Toffee Pudding Butterscotch sauce, vanilla or rum & raisin ice cream
Mint Chocolate Torte Dark chocolate torte, mint chocolate crumb, mint chocolate ice cream, after eight, fresh mint
Spiced Apple and Caramel Cheesecake Spiced apple and caramel compote, Biscoff crumb, spiced apple gelato
Cappuccino Panna Cotta Vanilla panna cotta, Kahlua syrup, Bischoff crumb, Biscoff biscuit, white chocolate cream
Brixworth Pate Toasted breads, red onion & orange marmalade £11.00
Fishcake Thai spiced fishcake in a panko crumb, dressed leaves, sweet chilli sauce, charred lime £11.00
Wexford Mushrooms Button mushrooms, cream & peppercorn sauce, Roquefort, toasted ciabatta, roquet £10 .00
Pan Seared Scallops Pea puree, black pudding, smoked pancetta lard ons, chorizo crumb, apple gel £17.00
Soup of the Day (vgn) Crusty bread, home churned Maldon butter £8.00
Ham Hock & Black Pudding Croquettes Pancetta Lard ons, black pudding, pea puree, pea shoots £12.00
Breads & Oils A selection of breads, olives & feta, sun dried tomato pesto, olive oil & balsamic £9.00
Chorizo Chicken Tomato and basil sauce, mozzarella, diced chorizo, hand cut chips and salad £16.00
Mushroom & Smoked Pancetta Carbonara Creamy garlic sauce, button mushroom, smoked pancetta lard ons, rocket, parmesan £17.00
Bacon Cheeseburger 4oz Homemade patty, lettuce onion, tomato, skinny fries £16.00
Mediterranean Vegetable Tart Slow roasted vegetables in a short crust case, beetroot puree, hand cut chips, balsamic salad £19.00
Saliccia Rigatoni Italian sausage and spicy nduja with onion and black olive in a traditional tomato and basil sauce £21.00
Faggots, Peas & Mash Pheasant & venison faggots with creamy mashed potato, peas and gravy £19.00
Curried Hake Hake fillet baked en paupiette in curry spices on crushed new potatoes, wilted baby spinach, samphire in a light but spicy Thai style coconut curry sauce £21.00
Fish & Chips Beer battered catch of the day, hand cut chips, peas, pea puree, chunky tartar, chargrilled pickled onion, battered gherkin, curried ketchup £21.00
All our game dishes are prepared using locally shot game and may contain some shot, provided by local business Fat Pheasant of Earl’s Barton.
Duck Breast Pan seared duck breast, parsnip puree, dauphinoise potato, mulled black cherry compote, buttered kale, parsnip crisp, black cherry jus £28.00
Partridge Whole roasted partridge, parsnip puree, dauphinoise potato calvados poached pear, devils on horseback, seasonal vegetables, game jus £29.00
Wood Pigeon Pan seared pigeon breast, beetroot & blackberry puree, fondant potato, candied beetroot, Roasted shallot, black pudding, wilted baby spinach, whipped goats’ cheese, toasted walnut, game jus £28.00
Game Cassoulet Venison, pigeon, rabbit & pheasant, butterbean, cannellini beans, smoked bacon lard ons, winter vegetables in a rich sauce with crusty bread £26.00
Pan Seared Sea Bass Crushed new potatoes, wilted baby spinach, fennel, vine tomatoes with a chive & prosecco cream sauce £29.00
Venison Haunch Celeriac and white truffle puree, red grape, venison pate and pistachio bon bon, tender stem broccoli, wild mushroom, cassis reduction £29.00
Pheasant Pan seared pheasant breast, game faggot, celeriac puree, salt baked beetroot, fondant potato, port macerated blackberries, seasonal vegetables, crispy sage, game jus £28.00
Beef Shin & Chianti Ragu Slow cooked beef shin in a rich chianti ragu, wild mushroom, manfredine pasta, parmesan & basil oil £26.00
Parmigiana (v) Classic Italian dish, layered aubergine, rustic tomato sauce, mozzarella, roquet and parmesan salad, garlic focaccia £24.00
Wild Mushroom Risotto Creamy arborio rice, parmesan and roquet. Add chicken supreme £5.00 | Add grilled haloumi £2.00 £18.00
Steak & Ale Pie Northampton’s original Dunkley’s full crust pie, creamy mashed potato, buttered kale & pancetta, rich beef & red wine gravy £21.00
Brixworth Paté Toasted breads, red onion & orange marmalade £11.00
Fishcake Thai spiced fishcake in panko crumb, dressed leaves, sweet chilli sauce, charred lime £11.00
Wexford Mushrooms Button mushrooms, cream & peppercorn sauce, Roquefort, toasted ciabatta, roquet £10.00
Pan Seared Scallops Pea puree, black pudding, smoked pancetta, chorizo crumb £17.00
Soup of the Day (vgn) Crusty bread, home churned Maldon butter £8.00
Ham Hock & Black pudding Croquettes Pancetta lard ons, black pudding, pea puree, pea shoots £12.00
Breads & Oils A selection of breads, olives & feta, sun dried tomato pesto, olive oil & balsamic £9.00
Beer Battered Cod Hand cut chips ,peas, pea puree, char grilled pickled onion, battered gherkin, curried ketchup £21.00
Mushroom & Smoked Pancetta Carbonara Creamy garlic sauce, button mushrooms, smoked pancetta lard ons, roquet, parmesan £17.00
Beef & Chianti Ragu Slow cooked beef shin in a rich Chianti ragu, wild mushroom, manfredine pasta, parmesan & basil oil £26.00
Curried Hake Hake fillet baked en paupiette in curry spices on crushed new potatoes, wilted baby spinach, samphire in a light but spicy Thai style coconut curry sauce £21.00
All roasts served with carrot & orange puree, roasted potatoes, cauliflower cheese honey roasted carrot & parsnip, savoy cabbage, roasted shallot, Yorkshire pudding, stuffing and gravy.
Chicken Supreme £20.00
Pork Loin £21.00
Sirloin of Beef £23.00
Beetroot Wellington (vgn) £19.00
Trio Roast Chicken breast, pork, beef £26.00
Add pigs in blankets £3.00
Extra stuffing £2.00
Extra cauliflower cheese £3.50
Extra Yorkshire pudding £1.50
Extra Gravy £1.00
Sticky Toffee Pudding £11 Butterscotch sauce, vanilla ice cream
Blueberry Panna Cotta £11 Vanilla panna cotta, blueberry compote, blueberry yoghurt gelato
Chocolate, Hazelnut & Raspberry £11 (gf) Chocolate torte, hazelnut gelato, chocolate soil Raspberry gel, freeze dried raspberries
Lemon Meringue £11 Tart Au Citron topped with Italian meringue, lemon meringue gelato, lemon gel, meringue crumb, freeze dried raspberries
Hot Chocolate Brownie £11 White & Dark Chocolate sauce, chocolate soil, vanilla gelato
Cheeseboard £14 A selection of British cheeses, grapes, crackers, chutney
GELATO, SUNDAES & SORBET £9.00
Gelato: 3x Scoops – Creamy vanilla - Chocolate chip - Strawberry ripple – Blueberry yoghurt – Hazelnut - Italian coffee - Vegan raspberry– Lemon meringue - Vegan toasted almond –Vegan vanilla
Sorbet: £3x Scoops – Lemon – Mango
Sundaes: Chocolate fudge brownie - Sticky toffee fudge £10.00
Cheesy Garlic Bread £3.00
Tomato Soup £3.00
All kids’ main meals are served with skinny fries and peas or salad garnish. Excluding Sunday roast & pasta.
Cheeseburger £8.95
Cod Goujons £8.95
Chicken Bites £8.95
Chicken Burger £8.95
Cheesy Pasta (v) £8.95
Cheese, Tomato Flatbread (v) £8.95
Kids Roast Sunday only £8.95
Ice Cream 2x Scoops of : Strawberry, Chocolate, or Vanilla £3.00
Chocolate Brownie With vanilla ice cream £4.00
Available 12.00 till 5.00pm only. Freshly baked white or wholemeal baguettes served with mixed leaf salad and Burts ready salted crisps.
Fisherman’s Beer battered mini cod fillets, pea puree, homemade tartare sauce £13.00
Cajun Chicken Melt Cajun spiced chicken, melted cheddar cheese £12.00
Chicken, Cheese & Bacon Sliced chicken breast, smoked streaky bacon, melted cheddar cheese £12.00
Chicken, Cranberry & Stuffing Pan roasted chicken breast, cranberry sauce, sage & onion stuffing £12.00
Falafel & Hummus (vgn) Sundried tomato pesto & roquet £11.00
BLT Smoked streaky bacon, cos lettuce and tomato £11.00
Hog Roast Roasted pork, pigs in blankets, stuffing, apple sauce £13.00
Ploughman’s Chunks of mature cheddar in a baguette served with pickled onion and sweet pickle relish £12.00
Wild Boar Dog Wild boar sausage, apple mayonnaise, crispy onion bits £12.00
Add: Hand cut chips £4.00 or Skinny fries £3.00
Brixworth Paté (GF/DF) Toasted breads, red onion & orange marmalade £11.00
Wexford Mushrooms (GF) Button mushrooms, cream & peppercorn sauce, Roquefort, toasted ciabatta, roquet £10.00
Pan Seared Scallops (GF) Pea puree, smoked pancetta lardons, chorizo crumb, apple gel £17.00
Soup of the Day (vgn) (GF/DF) Crusty bread, home churned Maldon butter £8.00
Breads & Oils (GF/DF) A selection of breads, olives & feta, sun dried tomato pesto, olive oil & balsamic £9.00
Smoked Haddock (GF) Modern twist on a Scottish classic Cullen Skink, smoked haddock, mini fondant potatoes, knotted leek, wilted baby spinach, smoked cream chowder sauce £29.00
Fillet Steak (GF) 7oz Fillet steak, dauphinoise potato, mushroom puree, wilted baby spinach, baby carrots, sauteed wild mushroom, black pepper & parmesan butter, veal & red wine reduction £37
Parmigiana (v) (GF) Classic Italian dish, layered aubergine, rustic tomato sauce, mozzarella, roquet and parmesan salad, garlic, and rosemary focaccia £24.00
Beer Battered Cod (DF) Hand cut chips, peas, pea puree, chunky tartar, chargrilled pickled onion, battered gherkin, curried ketchup £21.00
Curried Cod (GF) Pan seared cod fillet, sauté of new potatoes and wilted baby spinach, light coconut curry sauce £24.00
Tarragon Chicken (GF) Pan seared supreme, crushed new potatoes, baby carrots, wilted baby spinach, tarragon crisp, tarragon cream sauce £26.00
Chorizo Chicken (GF) Tomato and basil sauce, mozzarella, diced chorizo, hand cut chips and salad £16.00
Bacon Cheeseburger (GF/DF) 4oz Homemade patty, lettuce onion, tomato, skinny fries £16.00
We are open for Food on Monday the 15th and 22nd of December.
Drink

Beer

Sharp's Doom Bar Amber Ale
4.0%
Sharp's Brewery Ltd

Beer

Anchorman
4.1%
Brewpoint

Beer

Birra Moretti
4.6%
Heineken

Beer

Cruzcampo
4.4%
Heineken

Beer

Guinness Draught
4.2%
Guinness

Beer

Lodestar
Brewpoint

Beer

Rosa Blanca Lager
3.4%
S.A. Damm

Cider

Henry Westons Vintage Perry
7.4%
Westons Cider

Cider

Rosies Pig Cloudy Cider
4.8%
Westons Cider

Cider

Stowford Press
4.5%
Westons Cider

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Opening hours...

Mon - Sat: 12:00 - 23:00
Sun: 12:00 - 22:00

Food served...

Mon: Closed
Tue - Sat: 12:00 - 21:00
Sun: 12:00 - 18:00
Contact
The Old Cherry Tree
8 Cherry Tree Lane
Great Houghton
Northamptonshire
NN4 7AT
ph: 01604 761399
email: andy@theoldcherrytree.com

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