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SEASONALSPECIAL
BANGING BRUNCHES AND A CURATED CHRISTMAS AWAIT AT

herd ., CANTERBURY

SEASONAL SNEAK PEEKS
HAVE YOU herd .? FOLLOWING ON FROM THE LAUNCH OF ITS NEW LUNCH AND PRE-THEATRE SET MENU , CANTERBURY ’ S NEWEST DESTINATION STEAK , WINE AND COCKTAIL RESTAURANT HAS NOW LAUNCHED AN ENTICING NEW BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH - WHERE YOU CAN ENJOY EITHER BOTTOMLESS CAVA OR BOTTOMLESS COCKTAILS FROM A CHOICE OF SELECT herd . SIGNATURE FAVOURITES ! OH , AND CHRISTMAS AT herd . IS COMING TOO …
Brunch at herd .
Not content with elevating the Canterbury eating and drinking scene with its London-style dining experience and innovative , refined menu featuring top quality ingredients , fine wine and acclaimed cocktails - all set in a stunning , reimagined art-deco building - guests at herd . can now indulge in a tempting weekend brunch menu with the option of making it bottomless .
Expect a modern take on a traditional weekend brunch , but with elevated dishes that are a true celebration of the finest cuts of meat and Kentish ingredients .
The ‘ 5-mile fry up ’ champions local produce from within a five-mile radius of herd .’ s prominent Canterbury city-centre address - which is just steps from the Marlowe Theatre and Westgate Towers - and epitomises the restaurant ’ s commitment to food miles and the farm-to-plate movement . Brunch purists can delight in the eggs Benedict - but with a herd . -esque braised short rib twist , or choose from a host of perfectly conceived and delicious plates including a paprika and rosemary Irish grass-fed rump steak ; the heady chilli hit of shakshuka with Wingham Bakery sourdough ; and sweet-tooth favourite , herd .’ s French toast with Amaretto Chantilly cream .
Forget the go-to avo and eggs on toast , herd .‘ s brunch is set to shake up your weekend ritual with an inspired menu that oozes creative class ; and that ’ s not forgetting a very appealing cocktail menu for those wanting to make an occasion of it . With flavourpacked Bloody Marys , and signature 49a espresso and passion fruit Martinis , elevate your brunch experience to bottomless cocktails for just £ 45pp or bottomless Cava for £ 39pp !
Christmas at herd .
To a backdrop of glinting metallics , calming greens , a decadent dining room , restaurant-side bar and secluded hide lounge , Christmas at herd . promises to be a festive foray into culinary delights , exquisite wines and delicious cocktails , all sure to leave each guest full of wonder and joy !
From a special three-course menu , guests can choose from a delicious mix of dishes that demonstrate herd .’ s ethos of providing great quality meat , fish and seasonal vegetables , all cooked on the city centre ’ s only Josper grill , that are designed to be shared and explored .
Dishes are set to include starters of crispy lamb belly with pickled walnut puree ; Josper-grilled prawns with miso and mint ; and fried lion ’ s mane mushrooms with caramelised cauliflower puree . Main dishes offering a herd . twist on Christmas classics include Josper-grilled breast of goose with Szechaun glaze , and venison with bramble and dark chocolate jus , as well as vegetarian options such as salt-baked celeriac with panko egg yolk and potato foam , and of course a host of top steaks sourced from the best global producer - chocolate-fed wagyu or Prussian Diamond anyone ? For pudding , delight in herd .’ s signature sticky toffee pudding with smokey bourbon sauce , a rich milk chocolate ganache with brûléed banana and peanut cremeux , or dive into the bramble crumble with a festive brandy custard .
Of course , where there are top quality dishes , there has to be top quality wine ! herd . is proud to offer an extensive New World wine list alongside acclaimed Kentish sparkling and still wines , all of which can be enjoyed alongside your meal , or as a festive drink in the secluded hide lounge .
Brunch at herd . is available Saturdays 11am - 1pm and Sundays 10am - noon . Christmas at herd . - with new festive cocktail lists and a special seasonal menu - begins on 30 November 2022 .
To book and find more details on herd .’ s menus , exclusive offers and announcements visit the website www . herdcanterbury . co . uk and # followtheherd - @ herd . canterbury across social channels .
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