Chilled Dining at The Queen’s Head

Whatever the season, The Queen’s Head is always the ideal spot to cosy up and chill out with friends, family and good eats! While we all hope we haven’t seen the last of the sunshine for the year, we’re already seeing signs of cooler temps and evenings closing in – and, as ever, with this comes our seasonal change of menu.

Introducing this year’s Queen’s Head autumn/winter menu, launched September 2025, full of delightful dishes for one and all to get stuck into.

Read on for a glimpse of what’s new and head to our menu page for the full menu and food service times… this season also sees brand-new food offers for both lunch and dinner diners, helping you save money while you have a fantastic dining experience with your friends and family in the heart of West Bergholt.

When you’re ready to book a table, get in touch with our team on 01206 240 394.

Dare we say, that Christmas is also not a million miles away – can you hear those jingling bells already? There’s always plenty of festive fun at The Queen’s Head, so keep an eye out for updates in the coming months across our website blog page and social media channels.

Starters

Start your dining experience right with our range of super starters! Highlights this season include Soup of the Day, Chicken Satay Skewers, Confit Duck Croquette, Steak Bites, Garlic & Chilli King Prawns and Ham Hock Terrine, with popular returners including Halloumi Fries, Loaded Nachos, Scampi and Homemade Chilli, Chunky Chips & Cheese (with vegan chilli available). Tasty options for all to enjoy!

What’s more on a Tuesday you can enjoy 3 starters for £20 with our Tapas Tuesday offer – yum! Find more details on our 2025 offers blog.

Main Dishes

Our menu of mains, available Tuesday – Saturday, has been revamped for autumn/winter dining and is sure to satisfy! The Queen’s Head Burger makes a return, topped with smoked Applewood cheese, bacon, salad and red onion chutney – and is joined by our juicy Korean Fried Chicken Burger with Asian slaw – and Traditional Cod & Chips stays firm as a popular favourite.

New offerings for the season include succulent Lamp Rump with Dauphinoise potato, Grilled Pork Chop with spring onion mash, Homemade Shepherd’s Pie or Steak & Ale Pie, Seabass with noodles in an Asian broth, vegan Beetroot & Butternut Squash Wellington and more.

This season you can enjoy 2 main dishes for just £25 every Thursday – check out our 2025 offers blog for all the info.

Lighter options are also available alongside the mains, ideal for children or the smaller palate, at just £9 each including Scampi & Chips, Chilli & Rice, Ham, Egg & Chips, Pasta alla Vodka, Caesar Salad, Mushroom Stroganoff and our Pit Bull hot dog (topped with crispy onions, ketchup, mustard, jalapenos, chilli & cheese).

Our satisfying Traditional Roasts are served on Sundays from 12 – 5:30pm and are ALWAYS popular (so we recommend booking in advance). Choose from chicken supreme, slow cooked belly of pork, sirloin of beef, or beetroot & butternut squash Wellington, served with seasonal veg, Yorkshire pudding, cauliflower cheese, pigs in blankets, stuffing and gravy. Or for hungry pairs, why not check out our Sharing Roast – made for two, with all three cuts of meat with the trimmings – or our new Sunday Feast. Intended for 6 – 8 people, featuring all 3 cuts of meat, all the trimmings PLUS a bottle of wine, filling everyone’s tummies for £100 (min. 48 hours’ notice required).

Head to the menu page to browse over all options for main dishes throughout the whole week.

Desserts

Bring on the puds… for the chillier season, dessert is all about comforting crowd-pleasers at The Queen’s Head. Let’s hear it for Apple & Cinnamon Crumble or Homemade Sticky Toffee Pudding (both served with lashings of custard), Chocolate Fudge Cake with vanilla ice cream, Crème Brûlée with homemade shortbread or Biscoff Cheesecake with salted caramel ice cream. Not much of a sweet tooth? Why not get nibbling on our Cheese Board with crackers, chutney and grapes?

Vegan and gluten-free dessert options are available on request – whatever you choose, our range is deliciously indulgent and the perfect way to wrap up a meal.

Lunch Up

Tasty and satisfying lunches, your way, are always on the menu at The Queen’s Head!

Take a bite of our new range of Queen’s Head subs, with a selection of hot or cold fillings, from cheese, ham, or tuna mayo, to Philly cheesesteak, sausage & red onion chutney and much more, served with chips or fries, coleslaw and a side salad. Grab a flatbread, topped with tasty flavours such as halloumi with chilli jam and roasted red pepper, or southern fried chicken, bacon, cheese and BBQ sauce. Jacket potatoes are also back, with a choice of 2 toppings including cheese, beans, coronation chicken and homemade chilli (or vegan chilli). Our Queen’s Head Club, and Fish Finger, Sandwiches remain on the menu from summer.

Make sure you don’t miss our seasonal lunch offer, where you can grab any sub or jacket for just £7.5, every Wednesday & Friday from 12 – 3pm. Head to our offers blog for full details of all current deals.

Breakfast

There’s nothing quite like breakfast at the pub – and The Queen’s Head is the perfect spot for just that. Served every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10am to 12pm, you can choose from all your faves, including our ever-popular Full English, new breakfast subs, Eggs ‘your way’ on sourdough toast, Eggs or Mushroom Benedict, 2-Egg Omelettes and more, with veggie, vegan and smaller versions available on request. All served alongside a full range of hot drinks to choose from, as you’d expect. Check out the menu to whet your appetite before giving us a ring to book your table.

For a terrific morning treat, don’t miss our popular Cake & Coffee Mornings which run alongside breakfast on Wednesdays (10am – 12pm), where you can grab a hot drink with a delicious slice of cake for just £4 – a sweet deal! You can usually find reveals of the week’s bakes, from Jodi, on our Facebook page so make sure to keep an eye out.

Time to book!

We can’t wait to see you all over the coming months, to enjoy great homecooked food with friends and family, alongside a cheeky drink or two. You’re always in for an enjoyable dining experience, and the warmest of welcomes from our team.

When you’re ready to book your tables, simply get in touch on 01206 240 394.

And why not drop us a follow on social media, to stay up to date with the latest news, offers and foodie photos? Make sure to tag us in your posts, with #QueensHead for a share.

We look forward to welcoming you very soon!