The Blue Owl

Several dishes on the menu carry a (vg) marker, among them a Granola Bowl, Porridge, Vegan Breakfast, and a selection of smoothies. The menu also indicates that vegan sausages can be added to a dish. Because the kitchen is shared, cross-contamination remains a possibility, though the labelling itself helps diners locate suitable choices. Staff can be asked about dedicated utensils for vegan preparation.

Many dishes are marked (v) across the breakfast, main, and dessert menus, including Vegetarian Breakfast, Classic Menemen, Halloumi Club sandwich, and Veggie Pancake. The menu also lists veggie sausages as an add-on. Shared kitchen, but the clear marking helps diners choose. Confirm with staff about any hidden non-veg ingredients.

Several fish and seafood dishes appear on the menu, including Eggs Royale (smoked salmon), Healthy Breakfast (smoked salmon), Sea Side (smoked salmon, surimi), and Smoked Salmon & Avocado jacket potato. Vegetarian options that can be adapted are also listed. The menu does not have a dedicated pescatarian section, but the suitable options are clearly identifiable. Staff can be consulted about any hidden non-pescatarian ingredients.

The breakfast menu lists a 'Healthy Breakfast' marked (gf) and a 'Gluten Free Breakfast' served on gluten-free bread, plus a separate gluten-free bread add-on. However, the kitchen is shared and the menu states 'We cannot guarantee our menus are allergen free.' No dedicated fryer or separate prep area is mentioned. Best to call ahead and confirm cross-contamination protocols with staff.

Every menu page carries the note that dishes may contain traces of nuts and other allergens. Some items list nuts explicitly: the Granola Bowl includes walnuts, Pretty Pancakes contain almond flakes and Nutella, and the Box of Sweets also has Nutella. No nut-free choices are indicated. The kitchen is shared. Guests with nut allergies are advised to talk directly with staff and to weigh the possibility of cross-contamination.

The menu does not mark dairy-free options, and many dishes contain cheese, yoghurt, butter, cream, or ice cream, e.g., Granola Bowl with 'natural yoghurt', Cilbir with 'garlic yoghurt', and Pretty Pancakes with 'vanilla ice cream'. The menu states 'We cannot guarantee our menus are allergen free.' No dairy-free alternatives (e.g., plant-based milk) are listed, and staff can be asked for guidance.

Eggs feature heavily across the menu (poached, fried, scrambled, in omelettes, pancakes, and as add-ons). No egg-free options are marked. The menu states 'We cannot guarantee our menus are allergen free.' Diners avoiding eggs should speak with staff to identify possible modifications.

The breakfast menu lists a 'Halal Pancake' dish containing turkey rashers and beef sucuk. Several other items also use beef sucuk or turkey rashers. However, the menu does not indicate that the kitchen is halal-certified or that all meat served is halal. The 'Full English' and other dishes include bacon and sausages that may not be halal. Diners are advised to confirm with staff which meats are halal and whether separate preparation is used.

The menu does not mention soy or identify any soy-free options. Some dishes, such as burgers with brioche buns and sauces, may contain soy. The menu includes the statement 'We cannot guarantee our menus are allergen free.' No dedicated soy-free information is available. Contact the venue directly for further details.

The menu does not mark shellfish-free options. A few dishes contain seafood, such as the 'Sea Side' with 'large surimi tails', Eggs Royale with smoked salmon, and the Smoked Salmon & Avocado jacket potato. The menu states, 'We cannot guarantee our menus are allergen free.' No dedicated shellfish-free information is provided. Staff are available for guidance.

The menu does not mention low-FODMAP options. Many dishes contain high-FODMAP ingredients like onion, garlic, wheat bread, beans, and certain fruits. The menu states it cannot guarantee that menus are allergen free. No specific low-FODMAP information is available. Dietary advice should be sought by contacting the venue directly.

The menu carries no indication of sugar-free choices. Many items contain added sugar, including pancakes with syrup, milkshakes, desserts, and sweetened yoghurt. A note on the menu states that the restaurant cannot guarantee its menus are allergen free. No sugar-free alternatives appear on the menu. Staff can be asked about possible modifications.

The menu does not mention keto-friendly options. Many dishes are high in carbohydrates (bread, pancakes, potatoes, beans, sugary toppings). Some protein-heavy dishes like omelettes or grilled meats might be adaptable, but no specific keto information is provided. Contact the venue directly for dietary advice.