BUTTERNUT SQUASH, ROSEMARY & SAGE SOUP (VE)
House pesto, toasted focaccia 318kcal
Lunch Menu at The Merlin in Alderley Edge
When you think about spring and summer, it’s all about sunshine, long lunches, leisurely days out, sun-kissed catchups, and everything in between. We know just the place…
Bursting with delicious light bites, classic flavours and modern twists, our Lunch menu in Alderley Edge is the perfect pairing with these blissful months. Served alongside our All Day menu – featuring premium steak cuts, stonebaked pizzas and prime burgers – our lunchtime dishes are perfect for relaxing afternoons.
Featuring Chargrilled Gammon Steak and Fried Eggs, a sensational selection of sandwiches like our Fillet Steak Sandwich or Crab Thermidor on Sourdough, and heavenly sweet treats like the irresistible Rhubarb and Strawberry Crumble, it’s the season to treat yourself at The Merlin.
Please note that our Lunch menu is not available on Bank Holidays.
Lunch Set Menu
2 COURSES 20.95 3 COURSES FOR 24.95
Available Monday - Friday 12-5pm
Starters
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CHICKEN LIVER & FIG PARFAIT*![Food item icon]()
Cherry amaretto compote, toasted focaccia 596kcal
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PORT & CHEDDAR MUSHROOMS * (V)![Food item icon]()
Toasted rosemary & sea salt foccia 337kcal
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SEA SALT & CRACKED BLACK PEPPER SQUID*![Food item icon]()
Gochujang aioli, crushed chillies 296kcal
Mains
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BUTTERMILK CHICKEN BURGER*![Food item icon]()
Crispy chicken, ginger slaw, gochujang aioli, baby gem lettuce, tomato, pickles, Stokes relish, fries 1101kcal
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CHARGRILLED GAMMON STEAK*![Food item icon]()
Fried Copper Maran egg, rustic thick-cut chips, pineapple ketchup 834kcal
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PEA & ASPARAGUS RISOTTO (VE)![Food item icon]()
Courgette ribbons, broad beans, crumbled feta-style Violife, mint 599kcal
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COD & CHORIZO FISHCAKES*![Food item icon]()
Poached Copper Maran egg, lemon velouté. Served with your choice of salad or fries 271kcal
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MARGHERITA PIZZA (V)![Food item icon]()
Mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil 971kcal
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CUMBERLAND SAUSAGES & CHIVE MASH![Food item icon]()
crispy onion rings, green beans, rich gravy 1271kcal
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FRESHLY BATTERED LINE-CAUGHT COD & CHIPS![Food item icon]()
Minted pea purée, house tartare sauce, charred lemon 1332kcal
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HAND-BATTERED HALLOUMI & CHIPS (V)![Food item icon]()
Minted pea purée, house tartare sauce, charred lemon 1646kcal
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SUPER GREEN SALAD* (VE)![Food item icon]()
Red chicory, avocado, courgette ribbons, asparagus, apple, grains, samphire, spring onion, pineapple ketchup 534kcal
Top with:
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Add Grilled chicken breast![Food item icon]()
267kcal
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Add Beef fillet![Food item icon]()
210kcal
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Add SEA BASS FILLETS![Food item icon]()
211kcal
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Add GOATS CHEESE (V)![Food item icon]()
136kcal
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ADD HALLOUMI (V)![Food item icon]()
348kcal
Sandwiches
Available as part of the lunch set menu but can also be ordered separately. All our sandwiches are freshly prepared and served with your choice of fries (V) or house salad* (VE)
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FILLET STEAK SANDWICH![Food item icon]()
Horseradish cream, rocket, beef dripping sauce, toasted seeded bloomer 633kcal
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GRILLED CHICKEN & MOZZARELLA SANDWICH![Food item icon]()
Rocket, roasted red pepper tapenade, toasted seeded bloomer 586kcal
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CRAB THERMIDOR ON SOURDOUGH![Food item icon]()
King prawn, white crab, mature Cheddar & béchamel sauce 381kcal
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HUMMUS & CHARGRILLED VEGETABLE SANDWICH (VE)![Food item icon]()
House pesto, rocket, toasted sourdough 482kcal
Desserts
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ICE CREAM OR SORBET & HOME-BAKED TRIPLE CHOCOLATE COOKIE (V)![Food item icon]()
Choose three scoops from: Sorbet (ve): Coconut, Raspberry.
Ice Cream (v) Double Chocolate (V), Bourbon Vanilla (V), Stem Ginger (V), Honeycomb (V) 371kcal
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HOME-BAKED VALRHONA CHOCOLATE BROWNIE (V)![Food item icon]()
Amaretti biscuit crumb, chocolate sauce, Bourbon vanilla ice cream 695kcal
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RHUBARB & STRAWBERRY CRUMBLE (V)![Food item icon]()
Granola crumb, custard 524kcal
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RHUBARB & STRAWBERRY CRUMBLE (VE)![Food item icon]()
Granola crumb, vegan custard 563kcal
Mini Dessert & Hot Drink
Choose a hot drink from our selection of coffee, hot chocolate or teas available. Pick your mini dessert from:
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MINI VALRHONA CHOCOLATE BROWNIE (V)![Food item icon]()
Amaretti biscuit crumb, chocolate sauce, Bourbon vanilla ice cream 347kcal
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MINI SICILIAN LEMON TART* (V)![Food item icon]()
Cherry amaretto compote, meringue, viola 225kcal
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MINI RHUBARB & STRAWBERRY CRUMBLE (V)![Food item icon]()
Custard 196kcal
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MINI RHUBARB & STRAWBERRY CRUMBLE (VE)![Food item icon]()
Vegan custard 208kcal
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MINI SEASONAL FRUITS (VE)![Food item icon]()
Coconut sorbet 232kcal
ALLERGEN & DIETARY INFORMATION
All our allergen information is available online or via our Glass Onion app. It’s easy to filter out dishes containing any of the 14 major allergens and is always kept up to date. Our food and drinks are prepared in food areas where cross-contamination may occur and our menu descriptions do not include all ingredients. If you have any questions, allergies, or intolerances, or need help accessing our allergen information, please let us know before ordering.
(v) = made with vegetarian ingredients,
(ve) = made with vegan ingredients, however some of our preparation, cooking and serving methods could affect this. If you require more information, please ask your server. *Contains alcohol. Fish dishes may contain small bones. Calories are correct at time of menu print. Live nutrition information is available online.
Adults need around 2000kcal a day.
