The Cedars is a large community pub and restaurant on Main Street in Evington. The historic building is arranged as two complementary spaces, with a dedicated bar restaurant on one side and a more relaxed lounge bar on the other.
Freshly prepared meals are served to the table from an extensive all day menu. British pub classics sit alongside international dishes, with lighter bites, meal deals and a separate children’s selection adding flexibility for different appetites.
Panoramic windows in the main eating area look over landscaped gardens, a pond, fountain and footbridge. The garden also gives diners an appealing alfresco option on warmer days before they move into the lounge for drinks or music.
The scale of the restaurant and its function areas makes The Cedars useful for family meals, groups and organised events as well as everyday visits. Guests with allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements should check the latest allergen guide and speak with staff before ordering.
Address: Main Street, Evington, Leicester LE5 6DN, England
The Cedars Menu
Appetisers & Nibbles
3 for £13.00
British Potato Skins Cheese & Bacon
Southern Fried Chicken Strips
Succulent chicken strips with a chilli dip.
Crispy Jumbo Shrimp
In a crisp crumb served with a sweet chilli dip.
Duck Spring Rolls
Crispy spring rolls with a hoisin dip.
Salt & Pepper Shredded Chicken
With a chilli dip.
Mac & Cheese Bites
Creamy mac & cheese in crispy breadcrumbs served with hot sauce.
Jalapeño Cream Cheese Bites
Creamy cheese encased in a jalapeño pepper with a crispy breadcrumb coating.
Cauliflower Wings
Florets of cauliflower in a savoury coating with a hint of spice, served with sweet chilli sauce.
Meat Balls
In a rich tomato sauce.
Brie Wedges
Creamy deep fried breaded Brie wedges with caramelised onion chutney.
Hot & Spicy Coated Chicken Bites
With red hot sauce dip.
Halloumi Fries
With a chilli dip.
Fish and Seafood
The Moby Dick
A 12-16oz (340g-450g) cod or haddock, depending on availability, freshly hand battered, served with chips, a wedge of lemon, mushy peas and a pot of tartare sauce.
Fish and Chips
Exactly the same as The Moby Dick but with a smaller cod or haddock, depending on availability, served with chips, a wedge of lemon, mushy peas and a pot of tartare sauce.
Homemade Fish Pie
King prawns, smoked haddock, salmon and white fish cooked slowly in a creamy white wine sauce, topped with cracked black pepper mash and grilled Cheddar cheese, served with peas and half a grilled tomato.
Wholetail Scampi
Coated in breadcrumbs and deep fried until golden brown, served with chips, peas, tartare sauce and a wedge of lemon.
Salmon Fillet
Pan fried salmon with new potatoes and fine green beans. Choose a sauce: Mushroom and white wine, or hollandaise.
Sea Bass Fillet
A pan fried fillet of sea bass, drizzled with sweet chilli sauce, served on a bed of creamy mashed potato with fine green beans.
Chicken
All our chicken breasts are fresh, boneless and skinless.
Chicken Melt
Chicken breast topped with ham and Cheddar cheese smothered in a BBQ sauce and served with chips, peas and a grilled half tomato.
Mexican Melt
Chicken breast and mixed peppers cooked in a Salsa sauce and smothered with melted Cheddar cheese. Served with rice and homemade nachos and sour cream dip.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Succulent chicken breast pieces marinated in herbs and spices and a rich Masala sauce served with rice, a poppadom and mango chutney.
Pan Fried Chicken Breast
Chicken breast served with chips, peas and half a grilled tomato. Choose a sauce: Stilton, mushroom and white wine or pepper.
Espetada Hanging Skewer
Succulent piri piri marinated chicken breast cubes, on a hanging skewer with peppers and onions, then grilled and served with salad, rice, or chips, Extra hot sauce available.
The Middlesbrough ‘Parmo’
A butterflied chicken breast, breadcrumbed and fried, then smothered in cheese sauce, topped with grated mature Cheddar, sprinkled with parmesan and grilled until golden. Served with chips, coleslaw and peas.
Taste of the Deep South
Platter combo of Southern fried and cajun chicken strips, a half rack of ribs, served with curly fries, corn on the cob and a grilled half tomato.
Spicy Cajun Chicken
Chicken breast, marinated in our own Cajun spices, served with chips, peas and a grilled half tomato.
Pasta
Please check our blackboards for more pasta dishes.
Lasagne
Lasagne served with chips and garlic bread.
Go Large Lasagne
As above but a larger portion of Lasagne.
Jacket Potato
Add a topping of: Baked Beans, Cheddar Cheese, Coleslaw, Two Rashers of Bacon, Tuna, Beef or Mexican Veg Chilli.
Jacket Potato
Desserts
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Served with vanilla ice cream.
Salted Caramel Cake
Served with vanilla ice cream.
American Pancake Stack
With vanilla ice cream and topped with chocolate sauce.
Cheesecake of the Day
Please see our specials board for our cheesecake of the day. Served with ice cream or cream.
Treacle Sponge and Custard
Experience this old favourite hot pudding with lashings of delicious custard.
Lemon Tart
A light pastry case filled with a zesty Sicilian lemon custard served with ice cream.
Alabama Chocolate Fudge Cake
A rich chocolate sponge oozing with smooth chocolate fudge. Great hot or cold and served with vanilla ice cream or cream.
Chocolate Chip Orange Pudding
Served with vegan vanilla ice cream.
Country Apple Pie
Served hot or cold with custard, ice cream or cream.
Lemon Meringue Pie
A shortcrust pastry case with a lemon filling. Topped with piped meringue. Served with vanilla ice cream or cream.
Belgian Waffle
With vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce.
Profiteroles
Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Sundaes & Ice Creams
Kelly’s Ice Cream: One scoop £2.25, Two scoops £4.25, Three scoops £5.75. Choose from vanilla, vegan vanilla, salted caramel, strawberry, mint chocolate chip, chocolate, Yorvale Mediterranean lemon sorbet or Yorvale mandarin orange sorbet.
Strawberry Dream Sundae
Strawberry sauce rippled through vanilla ice cream with whipped cream, strawberry sauce and a crisp fan wafer.
Chocolate Dream Sundae
Rich chocolate sauce swirled through vanilla ice cream and whipped cream, chocolate sauce and a crisp fan wafer.
Toffee Dream Sundae
Sticky toffee sauce laced through vanilla ice cream with whipped cream, toffee sauce and a crisp fan wafer.
Mintnight Rider
Chocolate fudge cake between vanilla, mint and chocolate ice creams. With whipped cream, Oreo cookies and crushed mint Aero!
Sundae of the Day
Please check our Specials Board for today’s ‘Sundae of the Day’.
King Henry’s Steaks
All served with chips, a grilled half tomato and peas. All King Henry’s Steaks are at least 21 day aged. Choose a sauce: Pepper, Stilton, Mushroom and White Wine – £3.25. Add to your dish: Surf and Steer – add six pieces of scampi – £5.00; Make it a Combi – add a chicken breast – £7.75.
6oz Rump Steak
Approx. 6oz (170g) uncooked.
10oz Rump Steak
Approx. 10oz (283g) uncooked.
8oz Sirloin Steak
Approx. 8oz (225g) uncooked.
12oz Sirloin Steak
Succulent sirloin steak approx. 12oz (340g) uncooked.
8oz Fillet Steak
Approx. 8oz (225g) uncooked.
8oz Bistro Rump
Approx. 8oz (225g) uncooked. The Bistro Rump is taken from the most tender part of the rump and is highly trimmed to produce a tender steak which is full of flavour. Best cooked medium rare.
Meals for a King
All served with chips, a grilled half tomato and peas.
Superman’s Mixed Grill
A whole pound of meat, lamb chop, pork chop, sausage, gammon, egg, mushrooms and steak.
Mighty Man Mixed Grill
Minimum 32oz (908g) uncooked, 6oz (170g) steak, gammon, lamb chop, pork chop, liver, egg sausages, beer battered onion rings & mushrooms.
16oz (454g) Gammon Steak
Thick slice of gammon with either two eggs or two pineapple rings.
King Henry VIII Special
24oz (680g) uncooked, rump steak. We’ve been serving this since 1985!
The Murphy
A 32oz (908g) approx. uncooked, bone in, T bone steak. Because of its size this steak cannot be cooked ‘well done’.
The Mary Rose Special
A 16oz (454g) approx. uncooked, bone in, T bone steak.
The Titanic
Can YOU sink The Titanic? Approx. 48oz (1360g) uncooked, rump steak. Because of its size this steak cannot be cooked ‘well done’.
Royal Burgers
All served with chips, coleslaw and burger relish.
The Yankee Burger
6oz (170g) beef burger, in a bun.
Southern Fried Chicken Burger
A succulent Southern fried chicken breast with a light crispy batter, served in a bun.
The Whitehouse Burger
6oz (170g) beef burger, in a bun, topped with Cheddar cheese.
The Chicago Burger
6oz (170g) beef burger, in a bun, topped with Cheddar cheese and bacon.
The Tudor Tower
Two 6oz (170g) beef burgers topped with bacon, cheese and beer battered onion rings finished off with jalapeños.
The Blue Moon Burger
6oz (170g) beef burger, in a bun, topped with a large flat mushroom and smothered in Stilton crumb.
Mac & Cheese Burger
6oz (170g) beef burger, in a bun, topped with crispy bacon and oozing macaroni cheese finished off with beer battered onion rings.
The Dirty Burger
6oz (170g) beef burger, in a bun, topped with beef chilli and Cheddar cheese.
Vegetarian and Vegan
Moving Mountains Vegan Burger
4oz vegan burger topped with caramelised onion chutney served in a bun with chips and salad garnish.
Vegetable Lasagne
Vegetables in a tomato sauce between layers of spinach pasta, topped with basil sauce and cheese served with chips.
Broccoli and Cream Cheese Bake
Broccoli florets in cream cheese topped with sautéed potatoes, served with new potatoes and peas.
Macaroni Cheese
Macaroni pasta covered with creamy cheese sauce and topped with mature Cheddar cheese, served with garlic bread.
Vegetable Penang Curry
An aromatic gluten free coconut sauce with cauliflower, green beans, mangetout and peppers served with rice.
Vegan Three Bean Smoky Chilli
Spiced smoky tomato sauce with red and yellow peppers and a mix of cannellini, red kidney and black turtle beans served with rice.
Sharers
Nachos
Large plate of home-cooked nachos smothered in melted Cheddar, topped with soured cream, guacamole, salsa and jalapeño peppers. Add a pot of chilli con carne or veggie chilli – £3.50.
Fajitas
We use strips of tender fillet steak in our fajitas. Our meat is marinated, stir fried with mixed peppers and onions and served on a sizzling skillet with tortillas and toppings – guacamole, Cheddar, soured cream and salsa.
Fillet Steak Fajita
Chicken Breast
Chicken and Steak Combo
Halloumi Strips
Feta Cheese
Salads
A bed of crisp mixed leaves, slices of tomato, cucumber and red onion topped with crispy onions dressed with classic vinaigrette. Top it with your favourite from below.
Chicken & Bacon
Crispy Jumbo Shrimp
Cauliflower Wings
Feta Cheese
Traditional
Braised Beef with Large Flat Mushroom
A generous portion of brisket of beef marinated in a balsamic sauce, served on a bed of creamy cracked black pepper mash, with a large flat mushroom, balsamic infused gravy & a side dish of fine green beans.
8oz (225g) Gammon Steak and Chips
Served with a choice of egg or pineapple ring, chips, peas and half a grilled tomato.
All Day Breakfast
3 slices bacon, 2 sausages, 2 eggs, beans, mushroom, tomato, chips and slice of toast.
Beef Chilli
Served with rice, homemade nachos and sour cream.
Homemade Steak & Ale Pie
Home cooked tender lean steak braised in a rich ale gravy, served in a dish with a golden brown flaky pastry top. Comes with chips and peas.
Cottage Pie
Traditional minced beef and vegetables in gravy, topped with mash potato, served with chips, peas and half a grilled tomato.
Cumberland Sausages with Mash
Three sausages served on creamy cracked black pepper mash with onion gravy and peas.
Ham, Egg and Chips
Slices of ham served with a fried egg, half a grilled tomato and chips.
A Bit on the Side?
Garlic Bread
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Mushrooms
Breaded Mushrooms with Garlic Mayo Dip
Beer Battered Onion Rings
Chips
Macaroni Cheese
Cheesy Chips
Curly Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Three Tortillas
Corn on the Cob
New Potatoes
Side Salad
Coleslaw
Naan Bread
Poppadom
Bread and Butter
Fried Egg
Pepper, Stilton or Mushroom & White Wine Sauce
Lighter Bites & Meal Deals
Available all day Monday – Friday. Two meals from £11.00. Selected desserts for £2.00 when ordering at the same time as your meal from this menu.
Cumberland Sausage and Mash
Two Cumberland sausages served on a creamy cracked pepper mash with onion gravy & peas.
Peppered Pork Chops
Delicious grilled pork chops, coated with our special seasoning and served with chips and peas.
Minted Lamb Chops
Tasty grilled lamb chops, marinated in mint sauce and served with chips, peas and half a grilled tomato.
Quarter Pounder Bacon & Cheese Burger
A 4oz burger topped with cheese and bacon served with chips and coleslaw.
Lasagne
Alternate layers of meaty sauce enriched with herbs, pasta & a creamy béchamel sauce served with a side salad.
Wholetail Scampi
Coated in breadcrumbs and deep fried until golden brown, served with chips and a wedge of lemon.
Hand Battered Fish and Chips
Freshly hand battered smaller sized cod or haddock served with chips, mushy peas, a slice of lemon & tartar sauce.
Vegetable Lasagne
Layers of pasta and vegetables in a tomato herb sauce served with a side salad.
6oz Rump Steak
A cut of best rump steak cooked to your liking, served with chips, peas and half a grilled tomato.
8oz Gammon
Served with a choice of egg or pineapple, chips, peas and half a grilled tomato.
Chicken Mini Melt
A smaller chicken breast, topped with ham, cheese & smothered in BBQ sauce. Served with chips & peas.
Steak & Onion Baguette
Thin slices of steak and fried onion in a baguette served with salad and crisps.
Pepperoni Pizza Flatbread
Pepperoni & Jalapeno pizza topping on a single naan style flatbread served with a salad.
Hand Battered Fish Baguette
Served with salad, crisps and a pot of tartar sauce.
Southern Fried Chicken Wrap
Southern fried chicken strips and sweet chilli sauce in a wrap served with salad and crisps.
Mini Parmo
A small breaded fresh chicken breast topped with a cheese sauce, Cheddar cheese, Parmesan and served with chips and peas.
Freshly Ground Coffee
Flat White
Double coffee with flat steamed milk.
Cafe Latte
Espresso coffee with steamed milk.
Cappuccino
Espresso coffee with a frothy top and dusted with chocolate.
Espresso
Strong ground coffee served black.
Hot Chocolate
Topped with cream and marshmallows.
Pot of Tea
Black Coffee
Liqueur Coffee
Irish Coffee
Made with Jamesons Irish Whiskey.
Gaelic Coffee
Made with Bells Scotch Whisky.
Calypso Coffee
Made with Tia Maria.
Baileys Coffee
Made with original Baileys.
French Coffee
Made with Courvoisier Brandy.