Real Reviews of Cafes & Restaurants + Free Page Builder | Cafe-encore.com
  • Home
  • Gallery
  • Menu
  • Location
  • Work Hours
  • Business info
  • Reviews
  • Search
icon-menu icon-close

The Stables Menu (Updated October 2025)

Welcome to The Stables, an exceptional dining destination nestled in the picturesque setting of Chandler's Cross, Watford. This restaurant offers a delightful culinary experience, characterized by a menu that emphasizes quality ingredients and thoughtful preparation.

As you step inside, the ambiance strikes a balance between warmth and sophistication, making it perfect for gatherings or celebrations. The menu is both diverse and concise, showcasing beautifully crafted dishes. Highlights include the 32-day aged rump steak sandwich served with shallot jam and Ashcombe cheese, and the enticing classic ale-battered fish with thick-cut chips and crushed peas, which brings comfort food to new heights.

  • Fresh and Flavorful: Vegetarian options like the Beyond Meat burger ensure that all diners can savor the experience.
  • Exceptional Service: Staff members are renowned for their attentive service, with customers frequently praising individual team members for enhancing their dining experience.
  • Pleasing Atmosphere: Whether it's a family celebration or a casual lunch, the ambiance remains inviting and relaxing.

With dishes crafted to highlight seasonal ingredients and a dedication to excellence resonating through every facet, a visit to The Stables promises to be satisfying and memorable. Don’t miss the chance to indulge in this culinary haven!

The Stables - 1
The Stables - 2
The Stables - 3
The Stables - 4
The Stables - 5
The Stables - 6
The Stables - 7
The Stables - 8
The Stables - 9
The Stables - 10

Restaurant Menu

Artisan sourdough with fresh salted butter

$£4.00

TO START

Cream of butternut squash soup, toasted seeds, spiced brioche (VG option available)

$£12.00

Baked Cotswold brie, The Grove’s honey, candied walnuts, blueberries, rye bread (V)

$£15.00

Cold poached Loch Duart salmon, fingerling potato and chive salad, wasabi mayonnaise

$£16.00

Classic prawn cocktail, crispy shallots, nori and Armagnac Marie Rose sauce

$£15.00

35-day-aged British beef tartare, smoked St Ewe egg yolk, caper berries, watercress

$£18.00

Salt-baked heirloom beetroot salad, organic dukkah spice, aged sherry vinaigrette (VG)

$£13.00

Chopped salad, avocado, broad beans, pickled onions, crispy chickpeas, garden herbs, grilled citrus vinaigrette

with corn-fed chicken 16 with smoked salmon 17

$£13.00

TO FOLLOW

Classic ale-battered fish and chips, minted peas, tartare sauce, curry sauce, thick-cut chips

$£24.00

Slow-cooked lamb shank, wholegrain mustard mash, crispy pancetta, baby onions, mint jus

$£27.00

Heritage fish pie with smoked haddock, salmon and prawns, served with garden petit pois

$£25.00

Marjoram gnocchi, chargrilled Mediterranean vegetables, Old Winchester cheese (V)

$£21.00

Roasted cauliflower steak, Moroccan-style couscous, golden raisins, chermoula dressing (VG)

$£21.00

Whole corn-fed chicken from our rotisserie, baby vegetables, mushroom sauce (to share)

$£60.00

FROM THE GRILL (accompanied with a side of your choice)

Chargrilled spatchcock chicken, Walled Garden peri-peri marinade, chimichurri sauce

$£30.00

Cornish brill, tomato, herb and caper dressing, sea herbs

$£29.00

British 32-day-aged sirloin steak, triple peppercorn sauce

$£36.00

Aberdeen Angus 32-day-aged ribeye steak, black garlic butter

$£39.00

Dingley Dell pork chop, honey and mustard glaze, crispy sage, Granny Smith apple chutney

$£29.00

THE STABLES BURGERS (All served with house fries)

The Stables beef burger, Oglesheild cheese, caramelised onions, crispy bacon

$£24.00

Flame-grilled chicken burger, caramelised onions, Autumn ‘slaw, brioche bun

$£24.00

Beyond Meat burger, grilled peppers, crispy onions, roasted garlic dressing (VG)

$£21.00

SIDES

House fries • Thick-cut chips • Fine beans and shallots • 7 Buttery mash • Autumn leaf salad • Citrus Tenderstem broccoli

$£7.00

House fries • Thick-cut chips • Autumn leaf salad • Citrus Tenderstem broccoli

$£7.00

DESSERTS

Chocolate and cherry pave, vanilla cream, cherry compote

$£14.00

Tropical baked cheesecake, coconut crunch, mango and passion fruit compote

$£13.00

Spiced poached pear in dessert wine, tonka bean cream, oat crunch

$£12.00

Traditonal egg custard tart, shortcrust pastry, roasted plum compote

$£13.00

Sticky date pudding, cardamom caramel, walnut brittle, vanilla gelato

$£12.00

British and Irish cheese selection, black grapes, quince, seasonal chutney (please ask your server for today’s selection)

$£19.00

Hackney Gelato ice cream and sorbet selection (please ask your server for today’s selection)

$£10.00

Warm dark chocolate brownie, Chantilly cream

$£12.00

Blackberry and lemon Eton mess

$£12.00

Selection of Hackney Gelato or sorbet (please ask your server for today’s selection)

$£10.00

SIDE

A side of generosity

Your donation will go straight to Playskill, a charity which supports children with physical disabilities in Hertfordshire. Learn more at playskill.org.

$£3.00

BAR MENU (Served Monday to Sunday from 12:00 to 21:00)

Mixed Olives

$£4.50

Cream of butternut squash soup, spiced brioche

$£12.00

Sticky BBQ marinated chicken wing, ranch dressing

$£14.00

Crispy calamari, sweet chilli mayonnaise

$£16.00

Seared halloumi, harissa marinade (V)

$£13.00

Melton Mowbray pork pies, homemade piccalilli

$£12.00

Potted Scottish salmon rillettes, pickled fennel salad, crisp sourdough

$£13.00

The Stables plant-based sausage roll, wholegrain mustard sauce (VG)

$£10.00

BIG BITES (Bar)

The Stables beef burger, Ashcombe cheese, crispy bacon, house fries

$£24.00

Flamegrilled chicken burger, caramelised onions, autumn 'slaw, house fries

$£23.00

Beyond Meat burger, grilled peppers, garlic dressing, house fries (VG)

$£21.00

Classic ale-battered fish and thick-cut chips, crushed peas, tartare sauce

$£24.00

32-day-aged rump steak sandwich, shallot jam, Ashcombe cheese, thick-cut chips

$£27.00

Chopped salad, avocado, broad beans, pickled onions, crispy chickpeas, garden herbs, grilled citrus vinaigrette (VG)

$£18.00

The Stables Loaded Fries

with caramelised onion, smoked streaky bacon, Ashcombe cheese and mayo 15 with caramelised onion, pickled jalapeno, grilled peppers, Ashcombe cheese and mayo (V) 13

$£15.00

TO SHARE (Bar)

British artisan cheese selection, grapes, quince, seasonal chutney (V) (please ask your server for today’s selection)

$£19.00

The Stables charcuterie, British and Irish cured meats, seasonal chutneys and dips

$£22.00

THE STABLES ROASTS (SUNDAY ONLY)

Dingley Dell pork belly, Bramley apple and cider sauce

All roasts are served with traditional trimmings including honey-roasted seasonal garden vegetables, rosemary and garlic duck-fat-roasted potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and traditional red wine jus.

$£29.00

British 41-day dry-aged sirloin, classic horseradish cream

All roasts are served with traditional trimmings including honey-roasted seasonal garden vegetables, rosemary and garlic duck-fat-roasted potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and traditional red wine jus.

$£34.00

Slow-cooked lamb shoulder, Walled Garden mint sauce

All roasts are served with traditional trimmings including honey-roasted seasonal garden vegetables, rosemary and garlic duck-fat-roasted potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and traditional red wine jus.

$£30.00

Corn-fed chicken, soft herb marinade

All roasts are served with traditional trimmings including honey-roasted seasonal garden vegetables, rosemary and garlic duck-fat-roasted potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and traditional red wine jus. Dingley Dell pork

$£27.00

The Stables seasonal vegetable Wellington, tomato and onion seed chutney (VG)

All roasts are served with traditional trimmings including honey-roasted seasonal garden vegetables, rosemary and garlic duck-fat-roasted potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and traditional red wine jus.

$£26.00

Extra Menu Picks

  • Mum’s House HX1 Cocktail Bar Menu 13 Ward's End, Halifax HX1 1BX, United Kingdom
  • Brass Anvil Menu 348 Main St, Carbondale, CO 81623, United States
  • Faded Barber Shop Santa Ana Menu 2222 S Bristol St, Santa Ana, CA 92704, United States
  • Gusto - Ristorante Italiano BYOB Menu 430 W St Rd, Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053, United States
  • Crumbs & Cocktails Menu 18 Smith St, Ayr KA7 1TF, United Kingdom
  • Best Wing & Grill Menu 3455 Peachtree Industrial Blvd #105, Duluth, GA 30096, United States
  • WaFu Ramen & Rice Bowls Menu 307 Penn Ave, Scranton, PA 18503, United States
  • Ginger Monkey Number 31 Menu 31 Christleton Rd, Chester CH3 5UF, United Kingdom
  • Playas Nayaritas Melrose Park Menu 1419 N 15th Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160, United States
  • Shah's Secreto Menu 260-262 High St, Guildford GU1 3JL, United Kingdom
All copyrights belong to their respective owners. © 2024