BEST WESTERN PLUS The Gonville Hotel
Restaurant & Bar
Whether it's a light bite or a full three course meal you’re after you'll find it at BEST WESTERN PLUS The Gonville Hotel. Our Restaurant serves freshly prepared delicious food using locally sourced ingredients. Open every day to residents and non residents. Everything from a late breakfast through to light lunch, afternoon tea and an extensive dinner menu. We also have a well stocked bar with a friendly atmosphere serving drinks and light refreshments from 10am until 11pm (10.30pm on Sundays and Bank Holidays). Perfect for the informal get together or pre dinner drink.
| Dishes of the Day |
| Please see our Black Board or ask our waiting staff |
| Sandwiches |
| Tuna, Red Onion & Mozzarella Melt £5.95 Ciabatta bread Crispy salad and crisps |
| Classic Cheddar Cheese & Pickle £4.95 Mixed leaf salad and crisps / Home baked brown bread or white bread |
| Smoked Salmon & Cucumber £5.95 Served with mixed leaf salad and crisps / Home baked brown bread |
| Gonville Club £8.25 Grilled Norfolk chicken, Essex bacon, mayonnaise, in a foccacia |
| Smoked Essex Ham £5.95 Whole grain mustard, mixed leaf, crisps / Home baked brown bread or white bread |
| Salads |
| Beetroot Salad £7.95 Beetroot, beans and feta, oregano vinaigrette |
| Plum Tomato & Buffalo Mozzarella Salad £7.95 Plum tomato and buffalo mozzarella salad with basil and balsamic dressing |
| Salmon Salad £9.95 freshly cooked salmon, watercress, green beans and potatoes, croutons and lemon dressing |
| Norfolk Chicken Caesar Salad £9.95 With baby gem lettuce, chicken, anchovies, parmasean, crispy wicks manor farm bacon and croutons |
| Mains |
| Handmade Beef Burger £10.95 Cambridgeshire reared beef, hand cut chips, tomato relish, mixed leaf salad |
| Soup of the Day £5.50 homemade bread |
| Mushroom Goats Cheese and Tomato Burger £7.95 Hand cut chips, tomato relish, mixed leaf salad |
| Sausages & Mashed potato £9.95 Wicks manor farm pork sausages served with wholegrain mustard mashed potato and gravy. Wicks manor farm Gluten free pork sausage and vegetarian sausages available |
| Crispy Beer battered Haddock caught off the south coast of England £10.95 Hand cut chips, peas and tartar sauce |
| Sides |
| Hand cut Chunky Chips £1.95 |
| Seasonal Vegetables £1.95 |
| House Salad £1.95 Green or Mixed |
We cannot guarantee our items are nut free.
All our dishes are made to order so please allow our chefs time to prepare the dishes.
Please ask for our children's menu for children less than 12 years of age.
All our dishes are made to order so please allow our chefs time to prepare the dishes.
Please ask for our children's menu for children less than 12 years of age.
| Sample Atrium Brasserie Menu Served from 10am - 5pm Monday to Saturday |
| Late Breakfast (10-12pm) |
| All day breakfast £6.75 Two slices of Bacon, sausage, Baked beans, fried potatoes & fried egg. |
| Mug of Coffee or Pot of tea £.265 |
| Scrambled eggs £4.10 & smoked salmon |
| Pot tea or a mug of Coffee Served with |
| Breakfast Baps Bacon (£3.20)/Sausage (£3.20)/Fried Egg (£2.35)/Bacon & Sausage (£3.75)/Bacon & Fried egg (£3.40) |
| Mini Danishes selection £3.65 |
| Freshly baked croissant Ham & cheese (£3.65)/Tomato & cheese (£3.00) |
| Sliced fresh fruit £3.95 with yoghurt dip |
| Afternoon Tea (2-5pm) |
| Pot of Tea or a Mug of Coffee £2.65 See waiting staff for choices available |
| Hot Chocolate £2.20 |
| Pot of Tea or a Mug of Coffee Served with Home made shortbread biscuit (£3.25)/Dessert of the day (£5.95)/Scones (£5.95) fruit or plan served with Jam and cream |
| Toasted sandwiches Ham & Cheese (£5.45)/Cheese & Onion (£4.70)/Bacon (£5.65)/Cheese & Branston Pickle (£4.70). All sandwiches served with Salad Garnish |
| Starters |
| Leek & Potato Soup (v) £3.55 Cream swirl |
| Chicken Liver Pate £4.95 Apple chutney & Melba toast |
| Classic Prawn Cocktail £4.95 Cos lettuce & Marie rose sauce |
| Salads |
| Caesar Salad £5.95 cos lettuce, baked croutons, Caesar dressing |
| Salmon Caesar Salad £7.95 On a Caesar Salad |
| Grilled Chicken Breast £6.95 On a Caesar salad |
| Sandwiches |
| Sun Dried Tomato & Mozzarella (v) £6.35 in a focaccia bun |
| The Gonville Club £6.55 Grilled chicken strips, sliced tomato, crispy lettuce and mayonnaise served in focaccia bun with salad |
| Tuna & Cheese Melt £5.45 Tuna, lime and red onion grilled with English cheddar |
| Beef Fajita Wrap £5.65 With peppers, onions, salsa & soured cream |
| Classic B.L.T £6.25 Bacon lettuce and tomato served on white bloomer bread with salad |
| Chefs Specials |
| Beer Battered Fish £7.25 Chunky chips, mushy peas & tartar sauce |
| Whole Tail Breaded Scampi £7.25 Chunky chips, mushy peas & tartar sauce |
| 6oz Rump Steak £8.95 Chunky chips, tomato & mushrooms |
| Sausage & Mash £7.95 Two Newmarket sausages served on mashed potato with onion gravy |
| Glamorgan Sausage & Mash (v) £5.85 Two Glamorgan sausages with a leek & cream sauce |
| Grilled Gammon Steak £8.95 Fried egg, Chunky chips & baked beans |
| Steak Guinness & Vegetable Pie £7.65 With mashed potato or chips |
| Chicken, Ham & Mushroom £7.45 With mashed potato or chips |
| Carbonara £6.95 Chicken & bacon in a creamy sauce with Tagliatelle |
| Penne Pasta Arrabbiata (v) £6.95 Arrabbiata is a Roman sauce of garlic, tomatoes and red chilli cooked in olive oil |
| 8oz Beef Burger (£8.95)/Vegetable Burger (v - £7.75)/8oz Lamb & Rosemary Burger (£8.95) Foccacia bun, tomato relish, Straw chips & dressed salad |
| Two Salmon Fish Cakes £7.95 With dressed salad & parsley sauce |
| Side Orders |
| Green salad £2.50 |
| Mixed salad £2.50 |
| Peas or Baked Beans £1.50 |
| Onion Rings £1.50 |
| Chunky Chips £1.95 |
| Straw chips £1.95 |
| Dessert all priced at £4.25 |
| Sticky toffee pudding Butterscotch sauce |
| Lemon & vanilla cheesecake Berry coulis |
| Treacle tart Citrus syrup |
| Warm chocolate brownie Vanilla ice cream |
| Profiteroles Chocolate fudge sauce |
| Fresh Fruit salad Add scoop ice cream, double cream or whipped cream £1.00 |
| Selection of ice creams: choose from vanilla, chocolate, strawberry or maple & walnut One scoop £3.00/Two scoops £3.50/Three scoops £4.00 |
| Gonville ice cream Sundae £5.25 Poached strawberries, chocolate & strawberry ice cream, whipped cream & candied nuts |
| Cheese and biscuits £4.25 A selection of English cheeses |
| White Wines | Bottle | 250ml Glass | 175ml Glass |
| Very Dry, Light, Delicate White | |||
| Pinot Grigio di Pavia, Collezione Marchesini | Italy Lovely buttery, crisp and dry style with typical pear fruit from this area of central northern Italy in the souther section of Lombardy. |
£18.50 | £6.60 | £4.70 |
| Frascati Superiore Terre dei Grifi, Fontana Candida | Italy Lean, minerally style with a citrus freshness, hints of crushed almonds on the finish. |
£19.50 | ||
| Tour de Belfort Rich and generous with subtle floral aromas and good minerality |
£19.50 | £6.60 | £4.60 / £3.45 (125ml) |
| Petit Chablis, J. Moreau et Fils France Made in classic Chablis style, it is lean and elegant with underlying Chardonnay fruit from the northern tip of Burgundy. |
£25.95 | ||
| Dry, Herbaceous or Aromatic White | |||
| Sancerre Les Collinettes, Joseph Mellot | France Stylish and crisp aromas of gooseberries and powerful fruit flavours, linked with a clean finish, from one of the finest and most dynamic producers. |
£25.95 | ||
| Errazuriz 1870 Penuelas Block Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley Chile Shows concentrated flavours of herbs, cut grass and tropical fruit; all the hallmarks of a good Casablanca Sauvignon Blanc. |
£19.50 | £6.90 | £4.95 / £3.65 (125ml) |
| Riverstone Ridge Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough | New Zealand Ripe gooseberry and citrus aromas with herbaceous notes, showing some tropical fruit and lime on the palate. |
£21.95 | ||
| Juicy, Fruit-Driven, Ripe White | |||
| Reisling Alsace, Martin Zahn France Excellent depth of flavour and a dry, but superbly balanced palate. |
£23.95 | £8.40 | £6.00 / £4.40 (125ml) |
| Flagstone Noon Gun Chenin Blanc-Sauvignon Blanc-Viognier, Western Cape | South Africa Intense, aromatic tropical fruit flavours spiked with a wedge of orange peel and a sprinkling of baking spice. |
£18.95 | £6.70 | £4.80 / £3.55 (125ml) |
| Cono Sur Single Block Vision Viognier, Colchagua Valley | Chile Lovely aromatic floral aromas followed by warm peach and apricots with a splash of fresh lemon acidity. |
£20.50 | ||
| Full-Flavoured, Nutty, Oaked White | |||
| Puligny-Montrachet, Louis Jadot 2009 | France Distinctively Cote de Beaune, overflowing with generous rich barrique charater and stylish stone-fruit charm. |
£52.00 | ||
| Blackstone Chardonnay, Monterey County | USA Crisp, lively acidity; delicious tropical fruit flavours, great depth and richness, a delicate touch of tasty oak on the finish. |
£19.95 | £7.00 | £5.00 / £3.70 (125ml) |
| Montagny 1er Cru La Grande Roche, Louis Latour | France Delicate, buttery overtones on the palate and a good weight of fruit with subtle oak character and enough acidity to give a lingering finish. |
£31.95 |
| Red Wines | Bottle | 250ml Glass | 175ml Glass |
| Light, Simple, Delicate Red | |||
| Chateau Haut Roudier, Bordeaux France Deep cherry red with coulis-style berry fruit, youthful cherry vibrancy and a rich concentration displaying a delicious freshness. |
£18.50 | £6.60 | £4.70 / £3.50 (125ml) |
| Marques de Morano Rioja Tinto Spain A lighter style for Rioja, just a hunt of traditional oakiness and abundant juicy ripe berries. |
£18.95 | £6.70 | £4.80 / £3.55 (125ml) |
| Juicy Medium-Bodied, Fruit-led Red | |||
| Chianti Riserva, Piccini | Italy Specially selected grapes, aged for longer to archive a smoother more integrated classic Chianti. Warm ref fruits with light spice and vanilla undertones. |
£19.95 | ||
| Vidal Pinot Noir, Hawke's Bay New Zealand Raspberry sweetness showing through a youthful character, yet more structure and complexity developing from barrique-aging. |
£24.95 | ||
| Moulin-a-Vent, Chateau des Jacques France This prestigious property upholds its reputation for this mouth-filling style, full of red berry richness and elegant barrique aged charm. |
£29.95 | ||
| Errazuriz 1870 Teno Block Merlot, Curico Valley| Chile Lovely juicy plum fruit character, which shows hints of spice on the smooth finish. |
£19.50 | £6.90 | £4.95 / £3.65 (125ml) |
| Tour de Belfort An elegant, well structured fruity wine with soft tannins and a touch of spice |
£19.50 | £6.60 | £4.60 / £3.45 (125ml) |
| Spicy, Peppery, Warming Red | |||
| Etchart Privado Malbec, Valle de Cafayate | Argentina Deep layers of black peppered plum richness, great intensity of character. |
£20.95 | ||
| Houghton The Bandit Shiraz-Tempranillo, Western Australia Australia Innovative blend with vibrant primary sweet-berry fruit coupled with savoury spice and a gentle oak. |
£20.95 | £7.35 | £5.25 / £3.90 |
| Cornas Les Mejeans, Jean-Luc Colombo | France Shows raspberry; blackcurrant and blackberry with floral hints as well as some coffee and spice notes. |
£39.00 | ||
| Greenwood Pass Zinfandel, California | USA Shows blueberry and black currant flavours with a hint of rhubarb on the slightly spicy palate. |
£18.95 | ||
| Oaked, Intense, Concentrated Reds | |||
| Chateau des Bardes, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru | France The wine has rich, fruit aromas; juicy, sweet tannins backed by soft touches of vanilla-toastiness from time spent in oak |
£28.95 | ||
| Don Jacobo Rioja Gran Reserva, Bodegas Corral | Spain A smooth, mellow, plump pluminess encased in an elegant creamy character, only in classic vintages from some of the best Rioja vinyards. |
£34.95 | ||
| Barolo Lo Zoccolaio, Domini Villa Lanata | Italy Specially selected Nebbiolo grapes give heady aromas of violets and bramble berry characters enveloped in large oak barrique complexity, a classic from a top producer. |
£36.00 | ||
| Flagstone Dragon Tree Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz-Pinotage, Western Cape | South Africa Wonderful rich, concentrated red with bright blackcurrant and mint aromas. Delicious concentrated black fruit with a whisper of vanilla oak and minty spice. |
£20.95 | £7.40 | £5.25 / £3.90 (125ml) |
| Rosé Wines | Bottle | 250ml Glass | 175ml Glass |
| Pinot Grigio Rosato del Veneto, Collezione Marchesini | Italy Dry and subtly flavoured raspberry and apple-scented rose from the north-east of Italy. |
£18.50 | £6.60 | £4.70 / £3.50 (125ml) |
| Macon Rose, Louis Jadot | France Deliciously dry and fruity; Gamay grapes from the Cote Maconnais brim with red berry flavours and a crisp freshness. |
£24.95 | ||
| Sancerre Rose, Le Rabault, Joseph Mellot | France Pinot Noir exudes tantalising fragrances of summer berries, richly ripe and delicately fresh. |
£28.00 | ||
| Tour de Belfort Vivacious with floral aromas, wonderful freshness and soft fruity notes through to the finish |
£19.50 | £6.60 | £4.60 / £3.45 (125ml) |
| Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks Zinfandel Rose, California | USA Clean and refreshing delicate rose with lovely sweet summer-fruits underpinned with jasmine, orange zest and just a splash of honeyed spice. |
£19.50 | £6.90 | £4.90 / £3.65 |
| Dessert Wines | Bottle | 250ml | 175ml |
| Luscious, Rich, Sticky, Sweet Wine | |||
| Concha y Toro Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, Maule Valley Chile Sumptuous sweet wine, with ripe papaya, peach and honey aromas. Light, fresh and fruity with a long, subtle honeyed finish. |
£13.95 | £7.35 | £5.25 / £3.90 (125ml) |
| Chateau du Seuil, Cerons | France Rich, luscious and sweet with a pronounced honeyed bouquet and fresh citrus flavours. |
£23.95 |
| Sparkling Wine & Champagne | Bottle | 125ml Glass |
| Prosecco, Sant' Orsola | Italy Light and lively, with ripe pears and lemons rounded off with a hint of sweetness. |
£23.95 | £4.40 |
| Griffith Park Sparkling Rose, SE Australia | Australia Bright full sparkle with soft creaminess and pronoounced strawberry and raspberry fruit with a hint of sweetness. |
£23.95 | £4.75 |
| Louis Dornier et Fils Brut Champagne A light, fresh, vigorously youthful Champagne with a fine, elegant, slightly lemony nose, lively mousse and long, crisp palate. |
£31.95 | £5.75 |
| Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut Champagne Dynamic, fresh and lively; showing white flowers, grape fruit and notes of pineapple and honey. |
£44.95 |
| BREADS |
| Tomato & Pesto Bread £1.95 |
| Selection of House Breads £2.95 |
| Garlic Bread £1.95 |
| Ciabatta Bread £1.95 |
| SOUPS |
| Carrot & Ginger Soup (v) £3.45 Coriander crème fraiche |
| Leek & Potato Soup £3.55 Cream swirl |
| STARTERS |
| All starters priced at £5.95 |
| Chicken Liver Pate Apple chutney & melba toast |
| Prawns in Filo Pastry Sweet chilli sauce |
| Tikka marinated Cchicken Skewers Mint yoghurt dip |
| Baked Nachos (v) with cheese, jalapeno peppers, Guacamole, sour cream & salsa |
| Classic Prawn Cocktail Cos lettuce & Marie Rose sauce |
| Potato Skins with bacon, cheese & crème fraiche OR cheese & onion & crème fraiche (v) |
| Mozzarella & Tomato Salad (v) Creamy mozzarella, sliced tomato |
| SANDWICHES |
| Gonville Triple Decker Club £9.35 Triple deck toasted sandwich with chicken, bacon, boiled egg, lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise |
| Tuna & Cheese Melt £5.45 Tuna, lime & red onion grilled with English cheddar |
| Beef Fajita Wrap £5.65 with peppers, onions, salsa & soured cream |
| Sun Dried Tomato, Mozzarella (v) £6.35 in a basil foccacia bun |
| FROM THE GRILL |
| 8Oz Sirloin Steak £17.95 |
| 8Oz Rib Eye Steak £16.25 |
| 10Oz Rump Steak £14.25 |
The above steaks are all Served with chunky chips, grilled tomato & mushrooms |
| Why not add a sauce for £1.95 Choose from Peppercorn, Stilton, & Madeira |
| Grilled Gammon Steak £10.95 Fried egg, chunky chips & baked beans |
| Chicken Breast in a Barbecue Sauce £10.25 Melted cheese & bacon topping served with spicy potato wedges |
| PIES |
| Steak Ale & Vegetable £9.95 With mashed potato or chunky chips |
| Chicken, Ham & Mushroom £9.45 With mashed potato or chunky chips |
| BURGERS |
| 8Oz Beef Burger £9.95 |
| 8Oz Cheese Burger £10.60 With Emmantal cheese |
| 8Oz Bacon Burger £10.95 With streaky bacon |
| 8Oz Lamb & Rosemary Burger £9.95 |
| Vegetable Burger £8.75 |
All the above burgers served in a Foccacia bun with Straw Chips ,tomato relish & dressed salad |
| CLASSICS |
| Steak & Kidney Pudding £8.25 Mashed potato & peas |
| Trio of Sausage £9.25 Mashed potato with onion gravy |
| Glamorgan Sausage (v) £7.85 Mash with a leek cream sauce |
| Half Roast Chicken £10.95 Mashed potato or chunky chips, peas & gravy |
| PIZZA & PASTA |
| Margherita Pizza (v) £8.95 Mozzarella Tomato sauce |
| Pizza Toppings 95p per topping Choose from Ham, Mushroom, Italian Salami, Mozzarella, Olives, Cajun Chicken, Anchovies, Mixed Peppers, Tuna |
| Chicken & Bacon Carbonara £8.95 With Tagliatelle |
| Penne Pasta Arrabbiata (v) £8.95 Arrabbiata is a Roman sauce of garlic, tomatoes and red chilli cooked in olive oil |
| FISH DISHES |
| Beer Battered Fish £10.75 Chunky chips, mushy peas & tartare sauce |
| Whole Tail Breaded Scampi £10.75 Chunky chips, mushy peas & tartare sauce |
| Trio Fish Cakes £9.95 |
| Cajun Salmon £13.25 Served with chunky chips & dressed salad |
| SALADS |
| Caesar Salad £7.95 Cos lettuce, croutons & Caesar dressing |
| Salmon Caesar Salad £12.25 Cos lettuce, croutons & Caesar dressing |
| Chicken Caesar Salad £10.95 Cos lettuce, croutons & Caesar dressing |
| SIDE ORDERS |
| Chips £2.95 |
| French Fries £2.95 |
| Mashed Potato £2.50 |
| Onion Rings £2.50 |
| Peas or Baked Beans £2.50 |
| Green Salad or Mixed Salad £3.50 |
Guests on Dinner inclusive terms - supplement charges £5 + £4 + £2 |
| DESSERTS |
| All priced at £5.25 |
| Sticky Toffee Pudding Butterscotch sauce |
| Lemon & Vanilla Cheesecake Berry coulis |
| Treacle Tart Citrus syrup |
| Warm Chocolate Brownie Vanilla ice cream |
| Profiteroles Chocolate Fudge Sauce |
| Fresh Fruit Salad Add a scoop of ice cream, double cream or whipped cream £1.50 |
| ICE CREAMS |
| Choose from Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry or Maple & Walnut |
| One scoop £3.50 |
| Two scoops £4.00 |
| Three scoops £4.50 |
| Banoffee Ice Cream Sundae £5.90 Banana, butterscotch sauce, chocolate & vanilla ice cream, whipped cream finished with chocolate flakes |
| Cheese and Biscuits £5.25 A plate of English cheeses |
Conferences
From a meeting for 10 to a conference for 200 you'll find just the room and the service you're after at BEST WESTERN PLUS The Gonville Hotel.
Weddings
When it comes to weddings and celebrations BEST WESTERN PLUS The Gonville Hotel offers the perfect match.
Special Offers
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Did you Know
Jack Hobbs developed his game on Parker's Piece, the large green to which the hotel stands adjacent.
