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Graduation Celebrations at SH

Graduation Celebrations at Southernhay House, Exeter

Graduations at  Southernhay

Grad Week is a tense time - we know that.


Rest assured that we have been hosting parents of Exeter Students through Uni and to Grad Week for over a decade; you're in safe hands.


05.02.25: GRADUATION DATES HAVE NOW BEEN RELEASED


Get in contact with us straightaway to reserve your room for the critical date, book a table in our restaurant for celebrations - and let us do the rest. WE ARE HOLDING GRAD DATES OFF LINE - CONTACT US DIRECT TO MAKE A BOOKING.


Please note: payment in full for the room is due on point of booking and is non-refundable, so make sure you have the right date(s) before booking!


Lunch or dinner bookings during graduation require a £20 per person non refundable deposit. Tables of more than 6 please choose the Set Menu (larger tables subject to availability).

GRADUATION 2025 Menu

for tables for up to 6

Menu

Small Plates | Snacking | Sharing

Fresh baked mixed breads, salted farm butter or olive oil and balsamic

£4

Crunchy halloumi wedges, chilli jam

£4

Chips with rosemary salt or French fries

£4

Confit tomatoes with olives, roast nuts

£8

Hummus, harissa and pine nuts, toasted pitta

£9

Dusted calamari, lemon aoili

£10

Frisee, lardons, parmesan and poached egg

£10

Mango chutney fish balls, pickled cucumber

£10

Mezze flatbread: marinated feta, pickled lentils, confit tomatoes, green herb olive oil

£13

Euro flatbread: artichoke, mozarella and prosciutto, lemon salsa

£13

Sicilian flatbread: aubergines, creme fraiche, sultanas, pesto

£13

Herb omelette, with a choice of salad or fries (for both, supplement £3)

£14

Home made fish fingers, chips or fries, tartar sauce

£14

Bloody Mary crumpet, prawn, smoked salmon, cream cheese with paprika and sauce Marie Rose

£15

Seafood stew, saffron aoili

£18

Starters

Vichyssoise

£10

Caprese salad

£11

Thai beef salad, peanuts, coriander and mint

£13

Mains

Basil gnocchi, mangetout, baby spinach, walnut pesto, parmesan

£19

Beef ragu, fresh pappardelle, parmesan

£22

Aparagus, pea and chervil risotto, crisp prosciutto

£23

Green chicken curry, green beans, aubergine, peas, aromatic rice, lime

£25

Grilled lemon sole fillets, spelt with wilted spinach, wild garlic butter

£26

10oz Devon ribeye steak, peppercorn sauce, chips, charred cherry tomatoes and frissee salad

£35

Puddings and cheese

Warm chocolate brownie, very cherry ice cream 

£10

Prosecco peaches, lemon sorbet, honeycomb

£10

Affogato: vanilla ice cream, espresso, Amaretto shot 

£11

Salted caramel cheesecake, chantilly

£11

Selection of British cheeses, chutney and crackers, boozy fig | Godminster cheddar, Cricket St Thomas brie, Bath Blue

£17

ALLERGY ADVICE


We use all reasonable efforts to accommodate dietary requirement and our staff are fully trained in common allergens and their sources. Please notify our Duty Manager if you have a known allergy or are concerned about the ingredients in any dish.



A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill. Tips are shared equally between staff.

GRADUATION 2025 SET Menu

for tables of more than 6

graduation 2025 Set Menu: for parties of more than 6 and up to 18

£55 per head - pre-order 3 days before your event
Unless otherwise specified, steak will be served medium-rare.

Menu

Canapes in the Bar to start, £10 per person

Smoked salmon, horseradish, dill on baby new potato | Prawn cocktail vol au vent | Crisp halloumi, chilli salsa

Fresh baked breads and salted farmhouse butter/olive oil

Starters

Caprese salad

or

Seafood stew, saffron aoili

or

Thai beef salad, peanuts, coriander and mint


Main Course

Basil gnocchi, mangetout, baby spinach, walnut pesto, parmesan

or

Green chicken curry, green beans, aubergine, peas, aromatic rice, lime

or

Grilled lemon sole fillets, spelt with wilted spinach and wild garlic butter

or

10oz Devon raised ribeye steak, chips, charred cherry tomato, peppercorn sauce and dressed leaves (supplement £9)

Dessert

Warm chocolate brownie, very cherry ice cream 

or

Salted caramel cheesecake, chantilly

or

Affogato: vanilla ice cream, espresso

or

Selection of West Country cheeses, chutney and crackers, boozy fig (supplement £6)

Allergy Advice

Please notify our Duty Manager if you have a known allergy or are concerned about the ingredients in any dish.



A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added your bill. Tips are shared equally between staff.

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