CHRISTMAS 2026 @ THE SUN INN
We have a lot going on over the festive period and are sure to book up quickly if something has caught your eye get in touch to book your table.
(menus below are subject to change)
CHRISTMAS DAY 2026
Amuse Bouche
Bread for the table, whipped & salted Blackthorn butter, tomato & garlic dip
Starters
King Scallops
Caramelised king scallops, curried cauliflower puree,
baked cauliflower, black caviar
Duck pate
Velvety duck liver pâté, pistachio & orange marmalade , toasted focaccia fingers
Fig & goats cheese tart
Glazed figs, creamy goats cheese, puff pastry tart, mustard dressed rocket
Christmas soup
Roast celeriac & truffle soup, toasted savoury granola
Slow cooked pigs cheek, Stornaway black pudding, apple purée, red wine jus
Mains
Turkey Ballotine
Our famous turkey -free range turkey stuffed with apricot & sage stuffing, rolled & wrapped in pancetta served with creamed bacon & chestnut sprouts, roast potatoes, pigs in blankets, carrot puree, proper gravy & honey glazed carrot & parsnips
Parsnip, sage & apple wellington
Vegan pastry stuffed with fried parsnips, lentils, mushrooms,
crispy sage & sweet apple, roast potatoes, veg gravy & spinach
Lobster
Grilled lobster topped with prawn & crayfish, cheddar
cheese gratin, house salad, pot of skinny fries
Fillet of beef wellington
Fillet of beef wellington, dauphinoise potato, tender stem
broccoli, baby carrots, red wine jus
28 Day Aged Ribeye
Dry aged Ribeye of Scottish Borders Beef, triple cooked chips,
roast tomato & garlic mushroom, pickled shallots, dressed watercress
Pudding & Cheeses
Christmas pudding
Traditional homemade Christmas pudding
served with custard, redcurrants & holly
Scottish cheeses
Selection of Scottish cheese from Mellis’ cheesemonger with quince,
Edinburgh butter co butter & oatcakes
Christmas mess
Baileys whipped cream, crushed meringue, sticky
toffee pudding chunks, winter berry compote
Cheesecake
Chocolate cheesecake, caramel sauce, fresh berries
Sticky toffee pudding
Sun Inn sticky toffee pudding, vanilla ice cream,
lashings of butterscotch sauce
Adults £120
Children £60
PARTY NIGHT/ FESTIVE SET MENU
Our festive party nights will be running on the 5th, 12th & 19th of December; These are prefect for work nights out or just an excuse to get your friends and family together to celebrate the festive season. our party nights are prices at £55pp this includes 3 course dinner, glass of fizz on arrival & entrainment. Get in touch with us to book your table, we will require a £5pp deposit on booking with full payment and preorders at the end of November.
Our Festive set menu will be available between 1st December till the 23rd of December (Monday – Saturday, between 12pm& 2pm and 5pm & 8pm. 2 courses for £30; 3 courses for £38, give us a ring to book your table, for larger parties we may require a pre order/ deposit.
STARTERS
Chefs seasonal soup served with sourdough croutons
Chicken liver & port pate, warm focaccia fingers, tomato chutney
Prawn & crayfish cocktail, Marie Rose sauce, crisp baby gem
Deep fried Brie, Sun Inn chilli jam
MAINS
Turkey Ballantine; turkey breast wrapped in bacon stuffed with pork, sage & apricot stuffing, roast potatoes, stock pot carrot, creamed sprouts with chestnut, proper gravy
Braised blade of beef, horseradish mash, pearl onion & bacon gravy, roasted carrots & parsnips
Posh fish & chips, breaded cod chunk, pea purée, proper chips, & chunky tartar sauce
Roast butternut, spinach & potato curry with chickpeas, fresh chilli & coriander, coconut rices & fruity riata
DESSERTS
Christmas pudding, brandy custard
Sticky toffee pudding, butterscotch sauce, vanilla ice-cream
Chocolate profiteroles, warm chocolate sauce
Lemon meringue tart, raspberry couli, fresh raspberry
As all our dishes are cooked fresh to order we are able to cater to varying allergies and intolerances, if you have any questions please ask the team and they can talk you through the allergens of each dish and help you make a choice!
