Check out the menu for the new kitchen takeover at Belzan

The neighbourhood bistro in Smithdown Road has previously been praised for its ‘well-judged, interesting combinations’ of food, along with ‘portions that are as generous as they flavoursome’.

Belzan were recently praised by the Michelin Guide and are now welcoming another Michelin Guide recognised restaurant to their Smithdown Road eatery.

On Tuesday, 6 June, the restaurant will welcome Luke Payne chef de patron of The Pack Horse in Hayfield. Ranked Number 18 in the Top 50 Gastropubs 2023, The Pack Horse in Hayfield is a Michelin Guide recommended pub nestled in the Peak District national park.

Similarly to Belzan, the Pack Horse menu changes with the seasons, offering a unique snapshot of the British food calendar using the best local suppliers wherever possible.

For one night only, Luke Payne will take to the Belzan Kitchen serving up a seven course menu with optional wine pairing. 

The menu for the night includes: 

Sea trout tartare, umeboshi – Smoked char Sui pork belly.

Asparagus, cafe de Paris hollandaise, poached egg, summer truffle 

Steamed Pollock, IOW tomato dashi, courgette

Lamb rump, pressed lamb shoulder potato, pickled morels, sea vegetables. 

White port glazed savarin, snowdonia bomber, pickled rhubarb 

Salted caramel custard tart, almond chantilly. 

The event takes place on Tuesday, 6 June, at Belzan, Smithdown Road, at 7pm. The menu is priced at £85pp with an optional wine flight at £45 for 5 wines. 

For more info on Belzan you can click HERE.