Description: Location.
Set in the heart of Derbyshire Carsington Water visitor centre has more than just stunning views to offer. Enjoy a fantastic dining experience whether you are grabing a snack to eat on the go or relax in the Mainsail Restaurant. Our Courtyard has some exciting new shops to explore, and with lots to do for all the family, Carsington Water is the perfect day out.
Opening Times.
April - September 10.00am - 6.00pm
October - March 10.00am - 5.00pm
They are open 364 days of the year - Closed Only on Christmas Day
The Mainsail Restaurant.
It offers a fantastic menu with homemade dishes freshly prepared by their Head Chef and his team. Not to mention their highly sought after cake counter with freshly baked cakes and biscuits to make even the strongest willed turn their heads! Enjoy a freshly ground aromatic coffee or English breakfast tea and sit back and take in the beautiful views that surround you.
 The Galley Cafe
It offers a wonderful range of "Food To Go" all freshly made to order, along with hot and cold drinks to enjoy in our heated seating area or to take with you. You will love our array of confectionary on offer, with Pick'N'Mix, Fudge, Chocolate bars, good old fashioned UFO's and much, much more, you will be spoilt for choice!
The Mainsail Restaurant – MENU
Breakfast Speciality (Served 10.00 am to 2.30 pm)
Mid Day Breakfast (V Vegetarian option available) /Taylor's country pork sausages, back bacon, field mushroom, fried egg, tomato, beans and hash brown/Hot Sausage Bap A soft floured bap and locally made Taylor's country pork sausages./ Bacon Bap /Gluten free bread is available/Toasted Bagel /A freshly toasted bagel topped with cream cheese. Add bacon if you want /Toasted Cinnamon and Sultana Loaf locally made fruit loaf with butter
Speciality Sandwiches (Served 11.30 am to 4.30 pm)
Hot Breaded Fish Finger Sandwich White Fish in a home-made lemon and black pepper breadcrumb served with mixed leaves, tomato, cucumber and a home-made tartar sauce. Served in a ciabatta roll. Served with homemade potato wedges and coleslaw
Chicken Fajitas Pan-fried strips of chicken breast peppers and onions, served with 6" tortilla wraps, shredded lettuce, tomato salsa, sour cream dip and served with homemade potato wedges and coleslaw.
Bacon and Brie Bagel (V Without the Bacon)
Baked sesame seed bagel filled with crispy, bacon, Brie, caramelised red onion and tomato. Topped with dressed rocket. Served with homemade potato wedges and coleslaw
Smoked Cheese and Beetroot Bloomer (V) Fresh white, brown bloomer or gluten free bread filled with smoked cheese on mixed leaves, with a Beetroot, celery and grape salsa.. Served with homemade potato wedges and coleslaw.
Steak Burger British 6oz rump steak in a Rustic bread roll, with lettuce, tomato and cucumber. Served with chilli jam, French Fried Onion rings, homemade potato wedges and coleslaw.
Sandwiches (Served all day)
All our sandwiches below are freshly made on white, malted wheat or gluten free bread
Poached Salmon (bound in Lemon mayonnaise with Rocket leaves. /Cheese & Chutney V(Cheddar & Wensleydale with cranberries with a homemade apple chutney)/Ham Salad (Sliced ham, tomato, cucumber, mixed leaves & red onion)/Egg & Watercress V (egg bound in mayonnaise and watercress)/Chicken & Bacon (Chicken, & grilled Bacon with a Caesar style mayonnaise & lettuce)
Side Orders (Served 11.30 am to 4.30 pm) Chips V /Mixed Salad V /Roll & Butter
Salads (Served 11.30 am to 4.30 pm)
Pan-Fried Lamb Rump Pan Fried Lamb rump served with a spinach, rocket and mixed salad & spiced peaches, & topped with Parmesan. Served with fresh bloomer or gluten free bread.
Grilled Halloumi Served with a sun-dried tomato, pine-nut & chickpea salad with mixed leaves & drizzled with Basil oil.
Chicken Satay Noodle Salad Chicken skewers in a satay sauce served on a bed of noodles, spring onions, chilli, ginger, pak-choi, red peppers, with a Chinese sauce.
Lighter Selection (Served from 11.30 am)
Toasted Cinnamon and Sultana Loaf -Locally made fruit loaf with butter
Home-made Soup of the Day using fresh, natural ingredients - With either a wholemeal or white bread roll, or gluten free bread and butter
Cheesy Potato V a jacket potato filled with cheddar cheese or cheese and spring onion, served with salad and coleslaw
Tuna Potato a jacket potato filled with tuna bound in mayonnaise, served with salad and coleslaw
Chilli con Carne Potato A jacket potato filled with Chilli con Carne served with salad and coleslaw. (V Can also so be served with our own recipe vegetarian Chilli.)
Posh Baked Bean Potato V a jacket potato filled with Haricot and Butter Beans in a spicy tomato sauce served with salad and coleslaw.
Cheese and Homemade Pork Pie Platter for Two to share -Selection of cheeses, homemade pork pie served with homemade chutney, apple, celery, grapes, cherry tomatoes and freshly baked bread
Hot Dishes (Served 11.30 am to 2.30 pm)
All their main courses are made on the premises using fresh local ingredients wherever possible
Smoked Haddock Salmon & Mushroom Hotpot Fillet of smoked haddock in a white sauce with mushrooms, leeks, & herbs, topped with Sliced Potato and Breadcrumb, and served with fresh seasonal vegetables.
Beef Vegetable Suet Pudding with carrots, onions, in a rich red wine sauce wrapped in suet pastry, and served with creamed mashed potato and fresh seasonal vegetables.
Vegetarian Dish of the Day V See Daily Specials for today’s choice
Desserts (Served 11.30 am to 4.30 pm)
Home-made Steamed Apricot & Orange Nutty Pudding A delicious steamed sponge pudding with apricots, orange and almonds served with vanilla custard.
Warm Treacle Tart served with a vanilla ice cream & raspberry couli
DO NOT MISS THEIR HOME MADE CAKES AND DESSERTS! Ranging from £1.25 to £4.50
See their chilled cake counter for a mouth-watering display of homemade delights. Our range changes regularly so there is always something new to try.
 The Galley Cafe MENU
Carsington Burger - A locally made British beef burger, served in a seeded bun with lettuce tomato & fries
Cajun Chicken - Chicken breast coated in cajun spices, served in a seeded bun with lettuce, tomato & fries
Paninis - A toasted baguette with side salad and fries
Cheese & Tomato Roasted Vegetables & Mozzerella /Chicken Pesto & Mozzerella
Bacon Bap - Chargrilled rashers of bacon served in a floured bap
Sausage Bap - Pork sausage in a soft bap served with onions
Cornish or Cheese & Onion Pastie - A large freshly baked pastie served with or without fries
Sausage Roll
Vegetable Burger - Served in a sesame seed bun with salad garnish & fries
French fries
Childrens meals - Locally made award winning sausages served with fries & carrot sticks Pieces of whole chicken breast in batter served with fries & carrot sticks
Childrens Lunch Box - Cheese or ham sandwich, fruit juice, crisps, fruit & a home made biscuit
CONFERENCE FACILITIES at The Mainsail Restaurant
The Henmore Room - The Henmore Room is the larger of our two conference rooms seating up to approximately 45 delegates (layout dependant)
The Hays Room - The Hays Room is the smaller of our two conference rooms seating up to approximately 12 delegates (layout dependant)
Catering - A range of menus have been put together to suit your requirements.
Carsington Water Conference Menu
Their Head Chef, Paul, and his team use only fresh ingredients in the preparation of our menus. All our dishes are prepared in our kitchen to our own recipes. They will be pleased to accommodate any special dietary requirements. To book or if you require a more tailored or individual service or further details
CLICK HERE to view the choice of menu packages available for Conferences
Parties and Functions
For groups visiting Carsington Water they offer a fantastic range of pre-bookable party packages. Their pre-bookable menus provide a wonderful stress free way to organise and enjoy your party, and our cheerful waitress service will see to your every need.
Their Head Chef Paul and his team use only the freshest ingredients in the preparation of their menus. All of their dishes are prepared in our kitchen to their own recipes and they always strive to accommodate any of your dietary requirements. Please contact them to discuss your requirements. For coaches visiting us, take advantage of their "book and save" offer. Even if you are not pre-booking a meal and just want to visit for an afternoon tea, let them know you are coming and they will provide a voucher for your coach driver.
CLICK HERE to view the choice of bookable party packages they have
Indulge yourself this Christmas at The Mainsail Restaurant
Now a much loved tradition at the Mainsail Restaurant,
Christmas Lunches are served from the 29th November to the 24th December (Monday to Saturday) After enjoying your Christmas Lunch in the relaxing atmosphere of the Mainsail Restaurant why not visit the courtyard shops, perfect for Chritmas gifts. Or simply take a walk around Stones Island and enjoy the fresh air whilst taking in the stunning scenery of Carsington Water. To book simply contact us on 01629 540363
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