Event Summary
Booking: Advanced booking is highly recommended, as spaces are limited. Please note the table for two ticket covers two people. All other tickets for this event cover an individual. You will need to know your menu choices to complete your booking. Menu choices for each date are listed at the bottom of this webpage. When you have your menu choices please select the dates and times button or the book now button against the date you wish to travel in the dates and times list on this page.
Accessibility: We are unable to accommodate mobility scooters and wheelchairs on these specials. If you have any accessible requirements, please do give us a call on 01643 704 996.
Dogs: Please note that dogs are not permitted on our Quantock Belle Dining Train.
The service operates on the scenic West Somerset Railway between Bishops Lydeard (near Taunton) and Minehead, recreating that wonderful, nostalgic atmosphere of the great days of steam. Our diners enjoy good food and excellent company as the train winds its way through the beautiful Quantock Hills, past the ancient port of Watchet and along the coast to Blue Anchor Bay and through to its conclusion at Minehead.
Whatever the occasion may be – a special anniversary or birthday celebration, a cosy dinner for two, or a Sunday lunch out – we are sure you will find dining on the Quantock Belle a delightful and memorable experience.
This year we will be joined by Chef Sam le Roux.
The Quantock Belle operates on a number of dates and is extremely popular. Advance booking is therefore mandatory. Your fare includes:
- Return travel at your reserved dining table;
- A three-course meal with tea or coffee served during the journey; (when booking your tickets you will need to know the menu for your date of travel. Menus are listed at the bottom of this webpage, select the relevant date to see the menu choices for your day of travel. Once you have decided, please then click book tickets at the top of the webpage).
- Value Added Tax, as applicable.
A comprehensive bar service, including a varied wine list and soft drinks, is provided to your table by our attentive liveried stewards throughout the day and charged towards the end of your return journey.
A vegetarian option (homemade gluten and dairy-free) is available as an alternative to all advertised menus but we must be notified at the time of booking. If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know on 01643 704996.
Dessert is served on the return journey to Bishops Lydeard and accompanied by a continuous tea and coffee service.
For our afternoon services, once you have arrived in Minehead, you will then have an hour to explore the seaside town before your return service departs.
Quantock Belle Evening service will run for selected dates in 2024. Menus for each date can be found further down this page, after the dates of available services. Please note that you will need your menu choices at the time of booking, so make sure you have these available when booking.
We are confident you will have a wonderful and memorable day out with us and we look forward to seeing you on "the QB" soon.
Tickets are sold as individual tickets or a guaranteed table for two (price includes a £15 supplement to guarantee your table) the guaranteed table for two ticket covers two people. If you book four tickets, you will be seated together but please note if you purchase less than four, you may be seated with another party unless you purchase the guaranteed table for two option.
Please be aware due to the heritage nature of the stock, we are unable to accommodate mobility scooters and wheelchairs on these services. If you have any accessible requirements, please do give us a call on 01643 704 996.
Please note that no dogs are permitted on this service, with the exception of assistance dogs. Please advise us of this in advance when making your booking.
We recommend arriving 30 minutes before your departure time. This is to ensure you have plenty of time to get seated and settled before your train departs.
DATES & TIMES
Dates & Times |
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Prices (MULTIPLE EVENTS) | |
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| Quantock Belle Guaranteed Table for Two | £185.00 |
| Quantock Belle | £85.00 |
| Quantock Belle Guaranteed Table for Two | £185.00 |
| Quantock Belle | £85.00 |
Menus
Starter
Option 1: Salt & Pepper Squid, served with salad and chilli dip (df)
Option 2: Wild Mushroom Soup, served with a roll and butter (v) (gf)
Main Course
Option 1: Braised Short Rib of Beef (df) (gf), served with dauphinoise potatoes
Option 2: Chicken Supreme with Mustard Sauce (gf), served with roast baby potatoes
Option 3: Red Onion and Beer Tarte Tatin (v) (V) (df)
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Dessert
Option 1: Sticky Toffee Pudding with Custard
Option 2: Cheeseboard (gf available)
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) can be made for the dish, please order it and not a special dish. Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.
gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan
Starter
Option 1: Chicken Liver and Brandy Pate – Served with granary bread (gf)
Option 2: Baked Camembert with Marmalade Brandy Sauce – Served with melba toast and butter (v) (gf)
Main Course
Option 1: Herbed Lamb Chops (df) (gf), served with dauphinoise potatoes
Option 2: Luxury Fish Pie (gf) packed with prawns, salmon, smoked haddock
Option 3: Tomato and Manchego tart
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Dessert
Option 1: Brandy Tart
Option 2: Cheeseboard (gf available)
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) can be made for the dish, please order it and not a special dish.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.
gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan
Starter
Option 1: Ham Hock Terrine – Served with pumpernickel and butter
Option 2: Asparagus and Gruyere pastries (v) served with a salad
Main Course
Option 1: Roasted Seabass with lemon, caper and mustard sauce and baby potatoes
Option 2: Roast Pork Loin with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding
Option 3: Artichoke, Spinach and Cheese pie
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Dessert
Option 1: Chocolate Mousse (gf)
Option 2: Cheeseboard (gf available)
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) can be made for the dish, please order it and not a special dish.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.
gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan
Starter
Option 1: Prawn Cocktail – Served with brown bread and butter (gf) (df)
Option 2: Caramelised onion tarts with a side salad
Main Course
Option 1: Slow cooked Pork Belly (df) (gf), rosemary roast baby potatoes
Option 2: Hunter’s Chicken served with rosemary roast baby potatoes
Option 3: Asparagus and Tomato frangipane tart
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Dessert
Option 1: Lemon Posset with strawberries and a shortbread biscuit (gf)
Option 2: Cheeseboard (gf available)
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) can be made for the dish, please order it and not a special dish.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.
gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan
Starter
Option 1: Broccoli and Stilton soup (gf), served with a bread roll & butter
Option 2: Cod fishcakes (df), served with green leaves & homemade tartare sauce
Main Course
Option 1: Roast Chicken Breast in white wine & cream sauce with lardons (gf)
Option 2: Roasted Salmon with pesto sauce (gf), served with baby potatoes
Option 3: Polenta stuffed peppers (v)(V)
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Dessert
Option 1: Strawberry pavlova (gf)
Option 2: Cheeseboard (gf available)
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) can be made for the dish, please order it and not a special dish.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.
gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan
Starter
Option 1: Chicken Liver Pate (gf)(df) with Cranberry Jelly & Melba toast
Option 2: Roasted vegetable stack (v)(V)
Main Course
Option 1: Roasted Baby Chicken (gf)(df)
Option 2: Spiced Neck of Lamb baked in phyllo (df)
Option 3: Summer Vegetable pasta (gf)(v)(v)
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Dessert
Option 1: Vanilla Cheesecake with berries
Option 2: Cheeseboard (gf available)
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) can be made for the dish, please order it and not a special dish.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.
gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan
Starter
Option 1: Charcuterie platter (gf)
Option 2: Gazpacho (v)(V)
Main Course
Option 1: Pork Tenderloin with honey garlic glaze (gf)(df)
Option 2: Crumbed Chicken Breast with cheese sauce
Option 3: Vegetarian Moussaka (v)
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Dessert
Option 1: Panna cotta with strawberries (gf)
Option 2: Cheeseboard (gf available)
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) dish is available please order it and not a special dish.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.
gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan
Starter
Option 1: Potato, Goat’s Cheese & Spring Onion pastries
Option 2: Chicken Gyoza
Main Course
Option 1: Cod with Bacon, Peas and greens (gf)(df)
Option 2: Hawaiian Chicken (gf)(df)
Option 3: White Bean Cassoulet (v)(gf)(df)(V)
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Dessert
Option 1: Tropical Fruit Salad (gf)(df)(V) and Ice Cream
Option 2: Cheeseboard (gf available)
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) can be made for the dish, please order it and not a special dish.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.
gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan
Starter
Option 1: Smoked Salmon Terrine served with Melba toast (gf)
Option 2: Caprese Salad – Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil (v)
Main Course
Option 1: Lamb Shanks, roasted with garlic and red wine (gf)(df)
Option 2: Pork Tenderloin with mustard sauce (gf)
Option 3: Vegetarian Quiche, caramelised onion and goat’s cheese (v)
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Dessert
Option 1: Lemon Curd Roulade with summer berries (gf)
Option 2: Cheeseboard (gf available)
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) can be made for the dish, please order it and not a special dish.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.
gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan
Starter
Option 1: Ardenne Pate (gf)(df) with Piccalilli & fruit toast
Option 2: Goat’s Cheese Souffle (v)
Main Course
Option 1: Greek Stuffed Chicken breast (gf)
Option 2: Crumbed Salmon with Lemon Sauce
Option 3: Squash & Beetroot Wellington (v)(V)
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Dessert
Option 1: Strawberry Pavlova (gf)
Option 2: Cheeseboard (gf available)
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) dish is available please order it and not a special dish.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.
gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan
Starter
Option 1: Charred Courgette and Goat’s Cheese Galette (v)
Option 2: Tempura Prawn with chilli dip
Main Course
Option 1: Pork tenderloin with mustard, apple and lentils (gf)(df)
Option 2: Tarragon chicken
Option 3: Parisian peppers stuffed with mushroom, white beans, olives and feta cheese
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Dessert
Option 1: Pecan Pie served with creme fraiche
Option 2: Cheeseboard (gf available)
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) dish is available please order it and not a special dish.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.
gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan
Starter
Option 1: Mackerel Pate (gf) served with Melba toast
Option 2: Baked Camembert with Caramelised Red Onion & Melba toast
Main Course
Option 1: Braised Beef Short Rib (gf)(df) with Dauphinoise Potatoes
Option2: Slow Cooked Pork Belly (gf)(df)with Dauphinoise Potatoes
Option 3: New Potato, Pea and Asparagus Frittata (v)(gf)
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Dessert
Option 1: Lemon Curd Panna Cotta with Lavender Shortbread
Option 2: Cheeseboard (gf available)
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) dish is available please order it and not a special dish.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.
gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan
Starter
Option 1: Carrot Soup (gf)(df)(v)(V)
Option 2: Chicken Liver Pate with Redcurrant Jelly & Melba Toast (df)(gf)
Main Course
Option 1: Seabass with lemon and caper and mustard sauce (gf)
Option 2: Hunter’s Chicken (gf)(df)
Option 3: Chestnut Roast (v)(V)(gf)(df)
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Dessert
Option 1: Lemon Curd Roulade with Blueberries (gf)
Option 2: Cheeseboard (gf available)
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) can be made for the dish, please order it and not a special dish.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.
gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan
Starter
Option 1: Broccoli & Stilton Soup (gf)
Option 2: Chicken Gyoza
Main Course
Option 1: Braised Short Rib of Beef with Dauphinoise Potatoes (gf)(df)
Option 2: Duck Breast with a Port and Cherry Sauce (gf)df)
Option 3: White Bean Cassoulet (v)(gf)(df)(V)
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Dessert
Option 1: Poached Pears with Crème Fraiche (gf)
Option 2: Caramel Cheesecake
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) can be made for the dish, please order it and not a special dish. Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.
gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan
Starter
Option 1: Chicken Liver Pate with Melba toast (gf)
Option 2: Potato, Goat’s Cheese and Spring Onion pastries
Main Course
Option 1: Lamb Shanks with Dauphinoise Potatoes (gf)(df)
Option 2: Seabass with Lemon, Caper and mustard Sauce (gf)
Option 3: Mushroom and Celeriac Tart (v)
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Dessert
Option 1: Banoffee Pie
Option 2: Lemon Posset with Shortbread
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) can be made for the dish, please order it and not a special dish.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.
gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan
Starter
Option 1: Ham Hock terrine with Melba toast (gf) (df)
Option 2: Vegetable Gyoza (df)
Main Course
Option 1: Roast Pork Loin with Roast Potatoes (gf)(df)
Option 2: Oven Roast Chicken Supreme with Roast Potatoes (gf)(df)
Option 3: Tomato and Asparagus Frangipane Tart (v)
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Dessert
Option1: Tiramisu
Option 2: Summer Berry Pavlova (gf)
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) can be made for the dish, please order it and not a special dish. Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.
gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan
Starter
Option 1: Thai Fishcakes with Chilli dip and greens (df)
Option 2: Minestrone (gf)(df)(v)(V)
Main Course
Option 1: Roasted Short Rib of Beef & Dauphinoise potatoes (gf)(df)
Option 2: Roasted Salmon with Pesto Sauce (gf)
Option 3: Giant Butterbean Stew (gf)(df)(v)(V)
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Dessert
Option 1: Apple and Blackberry Crumble
Option 2: Chocolate Mousse (gf)
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) can be made for the dish, please order it and not a special dish.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.
gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan
Ticket Options
Quantock Belle Guaranteed Table for Two
£185.00
Quantock Belle
£85.00
Quantock Belle Guaranteed Table for Two
£185.00
DATES & TIMES
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