House of the Trembling Madness Lendal is an independent pub and restaurant spread through a restored Georgian mansion in central York. Bars on several floors, old architectural details and playful taxidermy give the building an eccentric identity. Service is generally walk in, while private rooms in the attic and basement can accommodate planned gatherings.
The food pays tribute to hearty Yorkshire fare rather than trying to compete with the elaborate surroundings. Hot roasted meat in ciabatta forms the basis of the house’s substantial killer sandwiches, supported by deeply seasoned roast potatoes. A changing stew, halloumi fries and Scotch eggs broaden the menu, with meat free versions available where indicated.
A children’s menu makes the venue usable for families, and dogs are welcome alongside their owners. Food service hours are shorter than the pub’s opening times, so diners should plan accordingly. The direct, comforting dishes are designed to stand up to the strong flavours and wide range of the beer programme.
Nineteen taps carry a mixture of core pours, seasonal beers and frequently changing independent releases, moving from lager and pale ale to stout, sour beer and cider. A large spirits and wine selection provides alternatives. House of the Trembling Madness Lendal combines serious enthusiasm for beer with filling food and the unusual pleasure of exploring a grand historic townhouse.
Address: 14 Lendal, York YO1 8AA, United Kingdom
House Of Trembling Madness Menu
Killer Mains
Everything made in-house & fresh to order with homemade sauces, dressings & pickles. Served from 12pm.
Hannibal Lecter
Warm honey roast gammon, pineapple pickle, wholegrain mustard mayo, rocket & salsa verde. We’re screaming about it!
Bloodaxe’s Beef
8 hour slow cooked beef with horseradish mayo, pickled red onions, rocket & salsa verde. With beef gravy dipping pot. Slay!
Pendre Witch Parma
Crispy panko chicken fillet with tomato jam & a lightly spiced tomato sauce, melted cheese, smoked bacon and rocket. Spellbinding!
Manson Mushroom (Ve available)
Umami mushrooms with caramelised onions, roast garlic mayo, halloumi & fresh rocket, salsa verde and a drizzle of hot honey. A cult favourite!
Ultimate Roasties
Roast potatoes cooked in goose fat and beef dripping, crisped to perfection. Vegetarian available.
Bucket
Pot
Extra Dipping Sauces
Honey truffle mayo
Rich beef gravy
Hot honey
Horseradish Mayo
Garlic Mayo
Madness Platters
Perfect for 2 people. £23
Carnivore
Roast potatoes, scotch egg, honey roast gammon & halloumi. Served with roast garlic mayo, hot honey, gravy & piccalilli.
Herbivore
Ciabatta, roast potatoes, halloumi fries, vegan sausage roll, mediterranean veg & creamy garlic mushrooms. Served with roast garlic mayo, butter & hot honey.
Homemade Specials
All served with garlic ciabatta.
Beer and Beef Stew
Cooked with London Black Stout.
Mediterranean Veg Stew
With aubergine, courgette, pepper, herbs and chickpeas. (Ve)
Traditional Beef Lasagne
Beef ragù and rich béchamel. Delicious.
Butternut Squash Lasagne
Roasted butternut squash, ricotta, crème fraiche and spinach, with a rich tomato sauce.
Little Terrors
Snozzwanger
Chicken Tenders with peas or beans & roast potatoes.
Boggis, Bunce & Bean
Cheese toastie, served with beans.
Bar Snacks
Maple Glazed Chorizo & Herbed Olives
Two pots, perfect for snacking.
Harissa Chicken Tenders
Served with tzatziki.
Garlic Ciabatta
With butter, melted cheese, and herbs.
Chorizo Scotch Egg
Homemade with our classic recipe.
Crispy Fried Halloumi
Served with hot honey.
Vegan Sausage Roll
Served with piccalilli.
Killer Breakfasts
Served until 12pm.
Breakfast Ciabatta
Smoked bacon and Yorkshire sausage with balsamic tomatoes & mushrooms served on warm ciabatta. (Ve available)
Full English
Yorkshire sausages, smoked bacon, Doreen’s black pudding, mushrooms, roast tomatoes, hash brown, egg, beans & toast.
Veggie Full English
Veggie sausages & bacon, mushrooms, halloumi, roast tomatoes, egg, hash brown, beans & toast.
Eggs on Toasted Ciabatta
Eggs your way.
Eggs Benedict
Poached eggs served on toasted English muffin with honey roast ham. Finished with tarragon hollandaise & fresh herbs.
Shakshouka
Eggs baked in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce with spinach garlic and mixed herbs. Served with ciabatta.
Fluffy Pancakes
Light pancakes, homemade with coconut milk and citrus zest. Served with Greek yoghurt, berry compote & maple syrup. So, so good! (GF & Ve available)
Nutella Pancake
A light pancake, homemade with coconut milk and citrus zest. Topped with creamy Nutella. (GF available)
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