Welcome to the M Bar & Kitchen

For casual all day dining in Watford

We're proud of the superior finish to our venue, the beautifully landscaped gardens, and of course the delicious menu carefully crafted by our passionate Head Chef, Surendra. Our menus showcase the best of British ingredients, fresh and perfectly balanced to tantalise your taste buds. We also have a superb selection of wines, spirits and cocktails to complement your meal. We look forward to welcoming you to M Bar & Kitchen - Café Bistro in Watford, and providing you with an unforgettable dining experience. To book a table in the bistro please book online below or call us on 01923 965885

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We offer a selection of sandwiches, main meals, pastries, desserts, and afternoon teas.

Try our light bite favourites such as the classic club sandwich or a jacket potato, or opt for an indulgent three-course meal. Sausage and mash, all day full English breakfast, fish, chips and mushy peas, sea bass... you'll never leave hungry. For those with a sweet tooth, we have a delicious selection of cakes, pastries and desserts.

Our afternoon tea is a great way to relax and catch up with friends. Enjoy freshly made scones with clotted cream and jam, as well as a selection of sandwiches, cakes and pastries. Whatever your preference, we have something to suit all tastes.

A children's menu is also available, offering the favourites - fish fingers, chicken nuggets, and tomato pasta. We offer a selection of pastries to eat in or to take away. Download the menus using the links below or scroll down for the full menu.

OUR MENUS

Seasonal menus

All day dining - sample menu

Brunch 

daily 12pm - 2.30pm

M Bar full breakfast - Streaky bacon, sausage, egg, tomato, mushrooms, beans, toast E,G,D - £8.50 
Vegetarian breakfast - Egg, beans, vegetarian sausage, tomato, mushrooms, toast V,VEA - £7.50
Shakshuka Fried eggs in an aubergine, pepper and broad bean sauce VE - £9.50
Smashed avocado & poached egg on toasted sourdough GFA,V - £6.50
Breakfast toasted muffin: Bacon, sausage and egg GFA - £6.00
Bacon toasted muffin GFA- £4.00
Sausage toasted muffin GFA - £4.50

Light Bites 

Jacket potato Choose from: coleslaw - tuna mayonnaise - baked beans - cheese - £6.50
Additional toppings £1.00
Ham, egg and chips GF - £7.00
French onion soup with smoked applewood crouton GFA,V - £7.00
Pumpkin ravioli in creamy tomato and basil sauce D,E,G - £8.50
Creamy sauteed garlic tarragon mushrooms on toasted sourdough bread G,D - £8.50
M Bar club sandwich with chicken, bacon, tomato, lettuce, egg and mayonnaise GFA - £9.50
Sandwiches served on brown or white bread. Choose from: Ham salad - cheese & tomato - tuna mayonnaise with sweetcorn - egg mayonnaise GFA,VEA - £5.50
Make it a toasted sandwich add £1
Wraps: Chicken, lettuce and mayonnaise E,G or Tandoori chicken E,G - £6.50

Starters

Soup of the day with crusty roll GF,VE - £6.00
Tandoori chicken wings - £6.50
Smoked Haddock, sweetcorn, potato & leek chowder D,F - £6.50

Mains

Slow roasted lamb shank with mashed potato, greens and gravy GF - £19.50
Confit Duck Leg with roasted aubergine, courgette, peppers and mixed bean cassoulet - £13.00
M Bar cheeseburger with lettuce, mayonnaise, onion, tomato, gherkin, served with fries - £13.50
Add streaky bacon £1.25
Slow cooked beef rump with mashed potato and sauteed green beans D - £16.00
Pan fried sea bream with spinach and mushroom risotto and dressed rocket D,F - £14.50
Baked salmon with crushed new potatoes, glazed carrots, peas and bearnaise sauce D,E,F - £13.50
Braised chicken supreme with dauphinoise potato, tender stem broccoli and peppercorn sauce D - £14.00
Warm calves liver, bacon & roast butternut squash salad with crunchy curly kale and crispy fried onion, served with honey mustard dressing D - £11.00
Sweet potato, chickpea and aubergine curry with steamed basmati rice and naan bread G,V - £13.00

Classics

Chicken tikka masala with steamed basmati rice and naan bread D,G - £14.00
M Bar beer battered fish & chips with mushy peas GFA - £13.50
Sausage & mash with onion gravy D,G, Sul : small  -  £11.00, regular -  £13.00

Sides

Fries or chips £3.00 VE
Dirty fries £5.00
House salad £3.00 VE
Seasonal vegetables £3.00

Kids’ menu

Chicken nuggets and chips with peas G - £6.50
Fish fingers and chips with peas or salad G - £6.50
Penne pasta with tomato sauce VEA - £6.50

Desserts

Warm chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream D,E,G - £7.00
Warm lemon pudding cake with custard D,E,G - £7.00
Peach tarte tatin with clotted cream ice cream D,E,G - £7.00
Apple and blackberry crumble with custard V- £7.00
Ice cream and sorbets GF,V,VE - per scoop £1.50
Chocolate Sauce - £0.50

Afternoon Tea menu

Sandwiches 

Scottish smoked salmon, cream cheese on brown D,F 
Coronation chicken on brown D,E 
Cucumber and mint on white 
Egg mayo and mustard cress on white D,E

(All above GFA) 

Vegan /Vegetarian options 

Red pepper and hummus VE 
Vegan cheese and tomato VE 
Cucumber and mint VE 
Tofu, turmeric and chives VE

(All above VE, GFA) 

Sweet treats 

Lemon tart V 
Profiteroles D,V
Genoa cake V, GF
Carrot cake V, GF
Plain and fruit scones with jam and clotted cream V

Selection of teas and filter coffee 

Earl Grey, Green Tea, English breakfast, Peppermint, Chamomile

Sunday Brunch menu

Poached eggs and smashed avocado on sourdough (V, GFA) 
£6.50 
Smoked salmon and scrambled egg on toast (GFA) 
£7.50 
Full English breakfast – streaky bacon, fried eggs, mushrooms, tomato, sausage, baked beans, toast 
£7.90 
Bacon and sausage bap 
£3.00 or £3.50 
Greek yoghurt & granola with berry compote (V) 
£4.90 
Breakfast Bap, Sausage, Egg & Bacon 
£5.00 
Toasted Sourdough Crumpets with Butter & Preserves 
£2.50 (V) 
Bistro Fries or Chunky Chips (VE) 
£3.00

Festive menus 2024

Festive Menu 2024

Available every day throughout December 2024

Starters

Smoked salmon with sauce gribiche (F)
Roasted tomato & basil soup with bread roll (GFA, V)
Chicken liver parfait with fig and honey marmalade with toasted brioche (D, GFA)

Mains

Traditional roast turkey, stuffing, chipolatas, roast potatoes, sprouts, honey roasted parsnips and gravy
Salmon encroute, new potatoes, tender stem broccoli, champagne sauce (D, N)
Saffron risotto with roasted butternut squash, pumpkin seeds & parmesan (V, VEA)
Stuffed aubergine with lentils, quinoa, cheddar & pesto (V)

Desserts

Christmas pudding with crème anglaise (N, V)
Chocolate fondant with ice cream and chocolate sauce (D, V)
Coffee & mince pies (V)

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£29.50 per person

Festive Afternoon Tea

Monday – Saturday throughout December

Sandwiches

Scottish smoked salmon, avocado and lemon pepper cream cheese on pumpernickel D,F,G  
Turkey, cranberry relish and lettuce on rye bread D,G 
Spiced falafel and roasted vegetable on white G,Se,VE 
Brie cheese, honey and fig relish on brown D,E,G (All above GFA)

Sweet treats

Festive trifle D,E,G 
Gingerbread fingers D,E,G 
Fruit cake with marzipan icing E,G,N 
Mini mince pies D,E,G,N

Plain and sultana scones with jam and clotted cream G,V

Selection of teas and filter coffee

Earl Grey, Green Tea, English breakfast, Peppermint, Chamomile

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£24.50 per person

Christmas Day Menu

12.00pm – 3.00pm

Starters

Cream of celeriac soup with sour dough bread (GFA, VE)
Chicken liver parfait, fig and honey marmalade and toasted brioche
Baked goats cheese, toasted walnut and caramelized onion tart with honey and balsamic glaze (D, N)

Mains

Roast Norfolk turkey, all the trimmings, sprouts, honey roast parsnips and turkey jus
Steamed trout with prawn colcannon champagne chilli sauce, festive vegetables, roast potatoes (F)
Vegetable pithivier, festive vegetables, roast potatoes, tomato and tarragon dressing (V)

Desserts

Christmas pudding with clotted cream anglaise and brandy (N, V)
Pistachio and honey parfait (N, V)
Cheese plate (V)
Mince pies and coffee (V)

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£47.00 per person

Boxing Day Brunch

Keep the festive celebrations going! Join us for a delicious Boxing Day brunch and unwind with family and friends. 

Indulge in our brunch menu which offers a traditional mix of breakfast items, savoury lunch dishes, and sweet treats, all crafted with the finest ingredients.

Food serving times

Monday to Wednesday 12pm – 5pm | Thursday, Friday and Saturday 12pm – 8pm | Sunday lunch 12pm – 4pm
Last orders to be places 15 minutes before closing

Please note we will not be open for food on Wednesday 1st January.

For allergen information, please speak to your server
D – contains Dairy |  E - contains Egg | F – contains Fish | G - contains Gluten | GF – Gluten free | GFA – Gluten free available | 
Sul - contains Sulphites | V – Vegetarian | VE - Vegan | VEA – Vegan available

Christmas and New Year opening times

Monday 23rd December 12pm – 5pm
Tuesday 24th December 12pm – 3pm
Wednesday 25th December - Christmas Day 12pm – 3pm
Thursday 26th December - Boxing Day 12pm – 3pm
Friday 27th December 12pm – 8pm
Saturday 28th December 12pm – 8pm

Sunday 29th December 12pm – 8pm
Monday 30th December 12pm – 5pm
Tuesday 31st December 12pm – 8pm
Wednesday 1st January Closed
Tuesday 2nd January 12pm – 3pm

Address: Heron Place, Watford, WD18 0LQ

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Opening times:

Mondays 12pm - 5pm
Tuesdays 12pm - 5pm
Wednesdays 12pm - 5pm
Thursdays 12pm - 8pm
Fridays 12pm - 8pm
Saturdays 12pm - 8pm
Sundays 12pm - 4pm

Bar opening hours: 10am - 8pm 6 days (10am - 6pm on Sundays)

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