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Last updated January 2021

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The Bicycle Bar and Restaurant - Home Cooked Food and Quality Drinks - Tendring, Essex
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BOOK NOW FOR CHRISTMAS

The Bicycle Bar and Restaurant - bicycle decoration detail
  • View our Christmas Menu

    5th - 21st December Menu Thurs-Sat (lunch & Dinner)

    Starters

    Soup / Truffled Parsnip / Garlic & Rosemary Croutons / Smoked seasalt Butter / Ciabatta - £8
    King Prawns / Marinated with Orange & Herbs / Smoked Salmon Pate / Rich Traditional Marie Rose Sauce / Soft Granary Bread - £11.95
    Smoked Chicken & Wild Mushroom Fregola Sarda Pasta / Parmesan Cream / Herb Oil - £11.95
    Brillat Savarin Cheese / Blow Torched / Spiced Apple & Cranberry Chutney/ Olive Oil Crostini - £11.95


    Mains

    Turkey & Smoked Bacon Ballotine / Chestnut, Pork & Sage Stuffing / Roasted Parmentier Potatoes / Buttered Sprouts / Baby Carrots / Sage Jus / Parsnip Crisps - £28.95
    Ham / Honey & Cove Glazed / Wholegrain Mustard Mash Potato / Braised Carrot / Sauteed Hispi Cabbage / Parsley Cream Sauce - £23.95
    Pumpkin, Leek, Blue Cheese Crumble / Buttered Sprouts & Baby Carrots / New Potatoes / Sage Cream Sauce - £19.95
    Tender Young Ox Liver / Crispy Smoked Bacon / Creamy Mash Potato / Fine Green Beans / Sherry Jus & Pine nuts - £18.95
    Catch of The Day / Brown Shrimp  Lemon , Sumac Butter / Sauteed Stem Broccoli / Roasted New Potaoes -£ Maket price
    Beer Battered Fish / Triple Cooked Local Chips / Curry pea Puree / Tartare Sauce - £ 18.95
    Fillet Steak 8oz / Garlic & Rosemary Marinated Field Mushroom / Local Triple Cooked Chips / Rocket / Pickled Cabbage - £38.95

    Afters

    Warm Rum & Sultana Sponge / Rich Chocolate Orange Ice Cream - £10.50
    White Chocolate & Coconut Cheesecake / Spiced Winter Berry Compote - £9.50
    Pineapple & Black Pepper Crumble / Vanilla Pod Custard - £10.95
    Speciality Cheese From around The World / Red Wine & Cinnamon Poached Pear / Fruit & Nut Toasts / Truffled Honey - £10.50
    Cheese Selection / Brie / Stilton /Cheddar / Goat / Pickled Grapes / Artisan Crackers / Walnuts - £11.95
    Luxury Hand made Ice-Cream from Saffon Ice-Cream Company / Ginger / Vanilla / Salted Caramel / Sorbet - £2.80 per Scoop

    T's & C's
    pre orders not required on tables under 9 persons
    Deposits for tables of 5 persons or more will be taken to secure booking
    Please inform on booking if you would like your table dressed with christmas crackers
    8 persons max per table on a evening,  Larger tables can be available thurs-sat lunch (pre orders are required in advance for tables over 8)
    Please remember to pre book taxi in advance
    The Bicycle will be close 23rd December reopen 6pm 3rd January

    Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas, love Brian,Kerry & Bicycle Team x


     



DEDICATED TO DELIGHT YOU

We go to great measures to source the finest ingredients and produce from local growers and suppliers. We believe in supporting local businesses and welcome the high quality produce that help to make everything on our menu shine.

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The Bicycle Bar and Restaurant - bicycle decoration detail

About Us

The Bicycle Bar and Restaurant - amazing food by talented Chefs

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The Bicycle Bar and Restaurant - providing a wide range of drink choices

Restaurant

OUR MISSION

We strive to provide amazing food and drinks in an environment where you feel relaxed and welcome both inside the restaurant and outside in our large patio area.

WHAT'S IN A NAME

The Bicycle name we are often asked
Of how this choice could come to pass
My father is the reason why
A cycling guy in years gone by
Before the kids began to multiply

Glasgow, John O Groats and Pittenween
Through all the places in between
Leather saddle, heavy bike
Not too much that I would like
Scottish weather, rough terrain
Your bum would never feel the same

A fitting tribute you may say
With all our hearts we would agree
A great man who made up laugh
Who led us down life’s long path

When people say a strange pub name
Please let them know who is to blame
In memory of my dear old dad
We miss him so which makes us sad

But we remember more happy times
Look to heaven and feel just fine
The Bicycle would never be
If it wasn’t for old Peter D

WHAT'S IN A NAME

The Bicycle was named in memory of Brian's late father Peter D who we miss very much.

ABOUT US

The Bicycle opened its doors in September 2014 by husband and wife team Brian and Kerry.

Our aim is to create great tasting non pretentious food using the best produce while providing excellent friendly service in beautiful surroundings in the heart of the Essex countryside.

We really care about our customers dining experience. It matters to us that they love not just their visit, but every time they return.

BRIAN & KERRY

MENU

Our menu is a collaboration of great flavours, the best East of England produce, evolved into an ever changing menu by talented chefs who are passionate about what they do. When you marry all these ingredients the final product in mouth wateringly good. Accompany this with great wine and artisan gins from around the world.

Not forgetting beers and ale on tap and new single malts - perfect.

To check availability & to book 

WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU

The Bicycle are pleased to offer special menus for our Wake / Celebration of Life guests. We are located just a short 4 minute drive from Weeley Crematorium. Please contact us to find out more about making your booking.

OUR AFTERNOON TEA MENU SUITABLE FOR PARTIES OF 40 - 60

OUR THREE COURSE MENU SUITABLE FOR PARTIES OF 8 - 16 PEOPLE

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FOR OUR WAKE / CELEBRATION OF LIFE GUESTS

STARTERS
Roasted Plum Tomato and Basil Soup
Smoked Salmon Pate, Pickled Cucumber & Toast

MAINS
Farfalle Pasta, Mushrooms & Walnuts in a rich Blue Cheese Sauce
Seabass Fillet in a White Wine Tarragon Sauce served with New Potatoes & Fine Green Beans
Roast Chicken Breast, Dauphinoise Potato, Tenderstem Broccoli with a Thyme Jus

DESSERT
The Bicycle Lemon Cheesecake with Cream
Warm Chocolate Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream

50% deposit non-refundable. (An increase in numbers would require 72 hours notice)

3 course £29.50

The Bicycle Bar and Restaurant - for our wake / celebration of life guests

FOR OUR WAKE / CELEBRATION OF LIFE GUESTS

At the Bicycle we provide Luxury Afternoon Tea, placing all items on individual tables throughout the restaurant and replenish. These items are freshly homemade Sandwiches, warm Savouries and freshly made mini Cakes with Tea and Coffee being served throughout. Our menu selection is to cover both Vegetarian and Meat diets.


MENU

Warm Savoury Selection
Homemade Quiche Lorraine
Homemade Vegetarian Quiche
Mini Pork Sausages
Pork Pies
Freshly made Sandwich selection:
Prawns
Egg Mayonnaise
Ham Salad
Cheese & Tomato
Ham
Tea & Coffee
Freshly made Mini Cakes

£19.95 per person

The Bicycle Bar and Restaurant - for our wake / celebration of life Luxury Afternoon Tea

HOW TO FIND US

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • What are your hours/days of business
    Thursday
    Lunch 12.00 - 3.00
    Dinner 6.00 - 10.00

    Friday & Saturday
    Lunch 12.00 - 3.00
    Dinner 6.00 - 11.00
    (Kitchen closes 2.00 Lunch 9.00 Dinner)

    Sunday Lunch
    12.30 - 4.00
    (Kitchen closes 3.00)

    To check for live availability & to make a reservation please book online. Should you call us during busy service hours we may not get to answer your call, but Please leave a message and we'll call you back as soon as we can during working business hours.

    Tables booked from 6pm until 7.15pm are for a period of 1hr 55mins. (As we need the table back for our second service)
    Tables booked from 7.30pm onwards are yours until closing time.

    If your table is booked at 8PM  or later, your table will still be in use so you may have to wait outside as we do not have a  bar area, this is now used for dinning ONLY.

    CLOSED- Mon, Tues, Weds    
    (Although Private hire/Celebration of life: Afternoon Tea can be available, on a Weds)    

    Thursday
    Lunch 12.00 - 3.00
    Dinner 6.00 - 10.00
    (Kitchen closes 2.00 Lunch 8:30 Dinner)

    Friday & Saturday
    Lunch 12.00 - 3.00
    Dinner 6.00 - 10.30
    (Kitchen closes 2.00 Lunch 9.15 Dinner)

    Sunday Lunch
    12.30 - 4.00
    (Kitchen closes 3.00)

    Local taxi firms
    Please book your return taxi in advance.
    The Bicycle closes 3pm Lunch (4pm Sunday)  Thurs 10pm Dinner  & Fri Sat 10.30pm Dinner

    Frinton - 07587639289
    Clacton - 01255 222280
    Walton - 01255 675910
    Colchester - 01206 525525
    Weeley - 01255 830144
     


     


  • Can I make a booking?
    All our bookings are made via telephone, we feel this is more personable.

    To check live  availability & to book press on the BOOK HERE button on our main page or give us a call on 01255 830340 (messages will be returned during business working hours)

    The Bicycle is closed,  Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday. (although private can be available on Wednesdays)

    Should you require a taxi after your meal, we strongly advise you book these in advance.


    Local taxi firms
    Please book your return taxi in advance.
    The Bicycle closes 3pm Lunch (4pm Sunday) Thurs 10pm Dinner & Fri Sat 11pm Dinner

    Frinton - 07587639289
    Clacton - 01255 222280
    Walton - 01255 675910
    Colchester - 01206 525525
    Weeley - 01255 830144



     

  • Can I buy a voucher?
    All our bookings are made via telephone, we feel this is more personable.

    Unfortunately, The Bicycle does not sell vouchers.

  • Can I make a group booking?
    The Bicycle only accepts groups of 6 or fewer, there are no exceptions. Our tables have been set up with capacity considerations and distancing in mind.

    The Bicycle only accepts groups of 6 or fewer, there are no exception (Except for celebration of life) Our tables have been set up with capacity considerations and distancing in mind. (This is The Bicycle policy not due to Covid-19 restrictions)

  • Can I bring a cake to eat in?
    No. The Bicycle have some beautiful handmade desserts, just let us know whose birthday or celebration it is, and we can present the dessert extra special.

    No. The Bicycle have some beautiful handmade desserts, just let us know whose birthday or celebration it is, and we can present the dessert extra special.

  • Is the Bicycle child-friendly?
    Well behaved Children are welcome at The Bicycle; however, we are not specifically a child friendly restaurant.

    The bar and restaurant areas are an adult environment, which does not have any facilities for children. We do not provide children’s menus or half potions. For this reason, we recommend The Bicycle is suitable for children over 12 years old.

    No children under 12 years

    Children over 12 years are welcome at The Bicycle

  • Is the Bicycle dog-friendly?
    Dogs are welcome on our outdoor terrace; water will be provided. Inside the restaurant only guild dogs are allowed with a valid ID.

    Summer months all Dogs are welcome on the  outdoor terrace area.
    Please keep on a lead  and do not allow your dog on our furniture.  water will be provided.

     No dogs inside on Sunday's & Saturday Evenings (except Guild dogs will valid ID)
    Small / Medium size dogs are  permitted inside on Thursday, Friday, Saturday Lunch times and Thursday, Friday Evenings in The Bar area (please state on booking comments so a table in this area can be reserved)

  • Do you have gluten free options?
    All our dishes are cooked fresh to order so most dishes can be adapted.

    All our dishes are cooked fresh to order so most dishes can be adapted, However Gluten is used in our kitchen so we cannot 100% guarantee no gluten.

  • Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
    Yes, we always have an option for Vegetarians & Vegans. Please specify your dietary requirement on booking so we can ensure we have additional dishes available for you.

    Yes, we always have an option for Vegetarians & Vegans on our Main menu, we also provide a small additional Vegetarian & Vegan menu. Please specify your dietary requirement on booking so we can ensure we have additional dishes available for you.

The Bicycle Bar and Restaurant - an ever changing menu by talented chefs
The Bicycle Bar and Restaurant - an ever changing menu by talented chefs
The Bicycle Bar and Restaurant - an ever changing menu by talented chefs

CONTACT US

The quickest way to check availability and to book is online, or call us 01255 830340 we will return your call during working hours. Please leave your contact number slowly so we can understand this and call you back.

Closed: Mon/Tues/Weds

Thurs- Lunch 12-3 (Kitchen closes 2 )
Thurs Dinner 6-10 (Kitchen closes 9 )

Fri & Sat Lunch 12-3 (Kitchen closes 2)
Fri & Sat Dinner 6-10.45 (Kitchen closes 9.15)

Sunday open for Lunch only 12.30 - 4 (Kitchen closes 3)

Should you require taxis we strongly recommend you book these in advance. A list of local taxi firms can be found in The Bicycles  Frequently Asked Questions section under- What are your hours of Business.

Please note: All bookings for our restaurant can only be made via telephoning us on 01255 830340, we do not at the moment accept email bookings or text bookings.

We would love to hear from you, please call us on 01255 830340 or you can message us via Facebook here.

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