Autumn Six Course Tasting Menu @ Central Bistro – 18th October 2025

Following the success of our previous tasting menus, we’re bringing it back—this time with the freshest Autumn ingredients!

But don’t worry—this isn’t just any tasting menu. It’s hearty, with a choice of dishes to ensure you leave fully satisfied plus a welcome drink!

Date Available: Saturday, 18th October 2025
Served: 17:00 – 21:00
Price: £45.00 per person (£10.00 deposit required)  
Limited to Central Bistro, so book soon!

Join us for a autumn experience led by our Head Chef Mike, where our talented team will guide you through a journey of incredible flavours showcasing the finest of West Cumbrian fine dining.

Enhance your experience

Book our exclusive Overnight Package for just £199 per couple! Enjoy:

• Bed and full English breakfast
• Glass of fizz on arrival
• Six-course tasting menu
• Use of the pool and gym

Sample Six Course Tasting Menu – The below menu is an idea of what we will serve from our Summer Tasting Menu

ONE – To begin
Smoked duck with chard baby gem, orange and pickled radish salad and soy and ginger glaze GF
OR
Grilled yellow courgette with pickled tomatoes, marinated feta, flatbread and a salsa Verdi V or VE

TWO – From the sea
Pan seared octopus with roasted cherry tomatoes and a salsa Verde
OR
Torched mackerel fillet with sweet and sour beets shallot rings and caper soured cream

THREE – Soup
Cream of vegetable soup V / GF
OR
Jerusalem artichoke and fennel soup

FOUR – From the Farm
Monkfish ossobuco with crushed Jersey Royals , charred asparagus and clam and King prawn bisque
OR
Loin of Lakeland lamb with mint and rosemary mousse, sweetbreads, Bollinger potatoes wild mushrooms and cherry jus
OR
6 hour roasted sweet potatoes, stewed pea, cabbage and carrot parcel bay leaf confit with carrot and vegetables stew V VE

FIVE – Palette cleanser
Lemon and blackberry posset
OR
Homemade tangy rhubarb sorbet GF

Six – Dessert
Dark chocolate and cherry torte with minted gel chocolate shards and honeycomb ice cream
OR
Trio of Apple Apple crumble, Apple shot, home-made apple sorbet

* (V) = vegetarian (VE) = vegan (GF) = gluten free (GF*) = gluten free without accompanying bread/gluten free option available upon request. If you have any special dietary requirements or suffer from any allergic reactions please consult with the staff whilst ordering your food.  We can offer Vegan options please ask.

How to book?

Use the booking buttons above and include the date you are interested in, the number of people, your contact details and we will get in touch to confirm your booking.
• Online – Use the Book a Table button at the top of the page
• Email – info@washingtoncentralhotel.co.uk
• Telephone – 01900 65772