The Reading Room Kitchen Menu

Welcome to The Reading Room Kitchen, a delightful café nestled within Holden Clough Nurseries, Bolton by Bowland. This charming spot serves a menu that embodies quality and comfort, perfect for a leisurely lunch or brunch. Whether you’re savoring the homemade soup with a miniature tin loaf or indulging in the decadent Cornish white crab roll, each dish promises a burst of flavor.

The brunch selection is equally impressive, featuring the iconic full English breakfast alongside vegetarian delights like smashed avocado on toast. Diners rave about the exceptional quality, especially the renowned scones and friendly service that creates a warm atmosphere.

With live performances enhancing the dining experience, The Reading Room Kitchen is not just a place to eat; it’s a destination that leaves you eager for your next visit.

Lunch Served From 12pm

• Homemade Soup, Miniature Tin Loaf

  £7.80

• Club Sandwich, Wild Garlic Chicken, Smoked Bacon & Egg Mayo, Sun Blushed Tomato, Crisp Gem Lettuce

  £14.00

• Mature Cheddar Cheese & Caramelised Onion Toastie

  £10.00

• Welsh Rarebit, Wilted Spinach, Smoked Bacon, Toasted Sourdough Pavé

  £13.00

• Cornish White Crab, Toasted Pretzel Roll, Avocado, Lime Mayonnaise, Gherkin, Black Roe, Dill Mayonnaise

  £20.00

• Smashed Burger, Our Way, Two Beef Patties, Melting Cheddar Cheese, Crisp Gem Lettuce, Tomato, Gherkin, Burger Relish, Toasted Pretzel Bun, Hickory Seasoned Skin On Fries

  £17.00

• Garden Vegetable Burger, Guacamole, Burger Relish, Crisp Gem, Tomato, Gherkin, Toasted Brioche, Skin On

  £15.00

• Cottage Pie, Slow Cooked Beef, Carrots, Onions, Creamed Potato, Mature Cheddar Cheese, Braised Red Cabbage, Sautéed Greens

  £16.50

Sides

• Triple Cooked Chips

  £6.00

• Skin On Fries

  £5.00

• Truffle Parmesan Fries

  £6.50

• Onion Rings

  £5.00

Pudding

• Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream Or Double Cream

  £6.50

• Eton Mess, Meringue, Whipped Cream, Berry Compote

  £6.50

Brunch Menu - All Day

• Cooked Breakfast, Cumberland Sausage, Dry Cure Smoked Back Bacon, Homemade Black Pudding, Roasted Vine Tomato, Flat Mushroom, Hash Brown, Fried Hen's Egg, Baked Beans, Toasted

  £14.00

• Vegetarian Breakfast, Grilled Halloumi, Sm

  £13.00

• Smashed Avocado On Toast

  £10.00

• Eggs Benedict, Poached Eggs, Carved Ham, Toasted Buttered English Muffin, Hollandaise Sauce, Chive

  £10.00

• Eggs Royale, Scottish Smoked Salmon

  £13.00

• Eggs Florentine, Wilted Buttered Spinach

  £9.00

• Turkish Eggs, Spiced Tomato Harissa, Red Pepper, Poached Eggs, Sweet Potato, Yoghurt, Hazelnut Dukkah, Toasted Brioche

  £12.00

• Pan Fried Wild Mushrooms, Confit Cherry Tomatoes, Wilted Spinach, Poached Hens Egg, Toasted Sourdough Pavé

  £10.00

• Buttermilk Pancakes, Blueberries, Canadian Maple Syrup

  £9.00

Others

• Breakfast Sandwich On Baked Ciabatta Or Soft Roll

  £7.50

• Creamy Porridge, Almond Milk, Dark Cherry Compote, Dark Chocolate, Pralined Hazelnuts

  £7.00

• Pastry Board, Laminated Yeast Miniature Pastries, Lemon Custard Roll, Raspberry Jam Roll, Hazelnut Almond Praline Finger, Toasted Sourdough, Tip Tree Strawberry Preserve, Butter

  £8.00

• Yoghurt & Granola, Toasted Nutty Granola, Dried Fruits, Bramble Fruits, Natural Greek Yoghurt, Honey

  £7.00

• Toasted Fruit Tea Cake

  £3.50

• Toasted Seeded Granary Bloomer, Tip Tree Strawberry Preserve Or Marmalade, Butter

  £3.50

• Freshly Baked Croissant, Tip Tree Strawberry Preserve, Butter

  £2.50