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AMERICAN GRILL meets
Kensington Circus Pub is a reminder of a simpler time. A time when
friends and family could sit and enjoy each others’ company, when
socializing with neighbors was more important than the next text
or email, in a place where children played while parents enjoyed
time together.
Our roots are deeply grounded in English tradition. In the truest
sense of a pub, we cater to our community, as such, we buy our
produce through farmer’s markets, our fish and meat vendors are
local. We offer fine British beers, and the best from West Coast
breweries. Our sausage maker is right over the hill in Orinda.
We support local music for the love of it, never charging a cover.
We live in the neighborhood.
Our menu features traditional English dishes, as well as, house
specialties which reflect local tastes. We source the highest quality
choice meats, and use the best Icelandic Cod for our Fish and Chips.
We offer non-hormonal Clover milk for the children.
And the list goes on...
The Kensington Circus Pub invites you to sit back, get comfortable,
enjoy good food, drink and music and maybe, just maybe, we’ll
remind you of a simpler time.
Scott McFadin, Publican
Proudly Serving Our Community For Over 25 Years
Proudly serving our community for over 25 years.
_____• APPETIZERS •_____
FRENCH FRIES
CORN FRITTERS
Rough-cut in house, soaked overnight (to remove
excess starch) and then double fried, making them
soft in the middle yet crunchy on the outside 5.00
Slightly sweet, yet rich and savory, these
homemade fritters are served with a light
sourcream dipping sauce mixed with fresh
lime juice and a touch of jalapeño 7.50
GARLIC FRIES
House-cut crispy fries, hand tossed with a heavy
dose of fresh minced garlic and parsley 6.75
BREADED CHICKEN STRIPS
Chicken breast strips, breaded and deep fried
in house, served with BBQ sauce 8.50
HUMMUS & PITA
ONION RINGS
Hummus: a smooth blend of chickpeas, sesame, lemon,
and garlic topped with extra virgin olive oil and paprika.
Served with carrots, celery and pita slices 7.50
Thick onion slices, beer battered and drizzled
with Gorgonzola dressing 7.50
_____• SOUPS & SALADS •_____
Our Soups are homemade and served with SemiFreddi’s baguette and butter.
Our Salads are served with our homemade dressings: Dijon-Avocado, Vinaigrette, or Bleu Cheese.
HOUSE SALAD
Mixed greens, tomatoes and carrots 5.95
add crumbled Gorgonzola 2.00
CAESAR SALAD
Traditional blend of Romaine lettuce,
croutons and fresh Parmesan 8.50
PEPE SALAD
Crispy lettuce, Pico de Gallo, chopped tortillas, black
beans, and deep fried chicken nuggets, with your
choice of dressing, drizzled with lime-jalapeno
cream sauce 11.95
SOUP OF THE DAY See specials board
for daily homemade soups Bowl 6.50, Cup 5.00
LARGE CAESAR 9.95 CHICKEN CAESAR 10.95
WEDGE SALAD
Icy cold wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with red onion,
tomato, croutons and candied bacon. Served with our
bleu cheese dressing and crumbled bleu cheese 9.50
BLT SANDWICH SALAD
Romaine lettuce with candied bacon, sliced tomatoes,
and chopped red onion, on toasted sourdough bread
combined with a special BLT dressing 9.50
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THAI CHICKEN CURRY SOUP
A Pub favorite: Our homemade curry,
simmered with shredded chicken, rice
and vegetables Bowl 6.50, Cup 5.00
CLAM CHOWDER (Fridays only)
Traditional Boston Clam Chowder
Bowl 6.50, Cup 5.00
_____• PASTA DISHES •_____
Add a Chicken Breast or British Banger to any of our pasta dishes for 2.50
LINGUINI & FRESH VEGETABLES
Sautéed yellow squash, zucchini, red pepper,
onion, and mushrooms, tossed with linguini
and marinara sauce 13.50
SHRIMP SCAMPI LINGUINE
Large shrimp in our white wine butter
sauce, seasoned with garlic and lemon, on
a bed of linguine 15.50
PASTA WITH PESTO
Traditional homemade pesto (fresh basil, pine nuts,
olive oil garlic and cream) tossed with linguini, topped
with authentic grated Italian Parmesan 13.50
WHOLE WHEAT PASTA
with our sautéed vegetable blend and a
healthy dose of fresh spinach 13.50
(Especially yummy when you add an English Banger)
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_____• ENTREES •_____
d’s FISH TACOS
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Wo Two tacos: sautéed Tilapia filets
covered in dressed slaw,
Pico de Gallo, avocado slices and
our signature lime-jalapeno
sourcream sauce on a soft
flour or corn tortilla 15.50
GYRO PLATTER
Pub version of the traditional Greek Lamb Dish
Grilled lamb, with rice pilaf and homemade tzatziki
sauce, served with fresh green salad, greek feta
vinaigarette and toasted pita bread 13.50
CHOICE RIB EYE STEAK
Choice Grade Rib Eye topped with caramelized
onions, served with garlic mashed potatoes and
sautéed seasonal vegetables 8oz 24.50 16oz 32.00
LAMB SHISH KEBAB
Skewered Leg of Lamb pieces marinated in red
wine-shallot sauce. Grilled and served with garlic
mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables 15.50
SRI LANKAN CURRY CHICKEN
Large pieces of dark meat chicken slow-stewed
with bell pepper, tomato, garlic, onion and
cumin. Served with steamed rice 16.50
VEGAN PLATE
Your choice of Pasta or Rice with sautéed seasonal
vegetables, served with black beans 10.95
_____• BURGERS & SANDWICHES •_____
Burgers and sandwiches come with house-cut Fries. Sub Fries with Mashed Potatoes or Potato Salad
at no charge or with Onion Rings, Green Salad or Sautéed Vegetables for 2.00
ADD: Bacon 2.50 | Grilled Onions 1.00 | Sautéed Mushrooms 1.00 | Sautéed Jalapeños 1.00
CHEDDAR CHUCKBURGER
Our famous Prime Chuck ½ Pound Burger topped
with sharp white cheddar and served with lettuce,
tomato, onion, and pickle (all on the side) 10.95
LAMB BURGER
Our ½ lb Ground Leg of Lamb Burger, topped with
homemade tzatziki sauce. Served with lettuce,
tomato, onion, and pickles 11.50
CIRCUS FISH CAKE
Baked Icelandic Cod Burger on a wholewheat
thin sandwich bun, topped with homemade
tzatziki sauce. Served with dressed slaw 10.95
BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICH
A mountain of pulled pork topped with sautéed
chopped jalapeno, melted white cheddar, and our
dressed slaw. Served on a hamburger bun with fries.
10.95
GRILLED CHICKEN-PESTO SANDWICH
Grilled Chicken Breast coated with pesto sauce
on a Rosemary Focaccia roll from our local
bakery, SemiFreddi’s 10.95
PORTOBELLO SANDWICH
Whole Portobello mushroom on a hamburger bun,
topped with garlic aioli, sharp white cheddar
and grilled onions 10.95
GRILLED BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICH
Grilled Chicken Breast topped with BBQ sauce
on a hamburger bun 10.95
HOMEMADE GARDEN BURGER
Our own Homemade Vegetarian Patty
(mushrooms, barley, onion, cheese, egg and
seasonings), topped with sharp English cheddar,
lettuce and onion. Served on a whole wheat
thin sandwich bun 10.95
CIRCUS BLAT
Bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato on SemiFreddi’s
sliced sourdough, dressed with bacon aioli.
Served with our crispy, house-cut fries 10.95
_____• SIDES •_____
Dressed Slaw or Black Beans 3.00 | Apple Sauce 3.25
House-cut Fries or Mashed Potatoes 4.00
Sautéed Mushrooms, Grilled Onions or
Sautéed Jalapeños 3.95 | Sautéed Vegetables 4.50
TRADITIONAL
__• ENGLISH FAIRE •__
___• SODA, JUICE •___
TEA, COFFEE
CIRCUS FISH AND CHIPS
Six pieces of Icelandic Cod deep fried in beer batter,
served with house-cut fries, homemade dressed
slaw and tartar sauce 16.95
SPECIALTY SODAS 2.50
San Pellegrino Limonata
PUB FISH AND CHIPS
San Pellegrino Oranciata
Smaller version (4 pcs) of our Fish & Chips 14.50
Crystal Geyser Sparkling Water
Martinelli Apple Juice
BANGERS AND MASH
Cock and Bull Ginger Beer
Two plump pork sausages on a bed of mashed
potatoes, served with onion gravy and
sautéed vegetables 14.50
Henry Weinhard’s Root Beer
CANNED SODAS 2.00
SHEPHERDS PIE
Lamb slowly stewed with tarragon, cayenne pepper,
garlic, white wine and hard apple cider. Topped with
mashed potatoes and sprinkled with tomato-cilantro
salsa and mild cheddar-jack cheese blend 14.50
Coke | Diet Coke | 7up | Diet 7up
12 & Under
OTHER DRINKS...
ITALIAN SODAS 3.50
Mango | Orange | Raspberry
___• KID’S MENU •___
ROOT BEER FLOAT 5.00
Milk 2.50(sm) 3.50(lg)
KID’S BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICH
Pulled pork on a hotdog bun, served with
dressed slaw and fries or potato salad 5.95
KID’S FISH AND CHIPS
Two pieces of Icelandic cod, served with fries 6.95
KID’S HOTDOG AND CHIPS
Chocolate Milk 3.00(sm) 4.00(lg)
Iced Tea (bottomless glass) 3.00
Coffee (Mr Espresso Organic Fair Trade)
Regular or Decaf 3.00
Pot of Tea (Peaberrys) 3.00
___• DESSERT •___
Hebrew National All Beef Frank on a bun,
served with fries 5.95
KID’S BANGER AND CHIPS
A plump pork sausage, served with fries 6.95
KID’S CHICKEN STRIPS AND CHIPS
Homemade strips of whole chicken breast,
breaded and deep fried, with fries 5.95
Grilled, with fries 5.95
CORKSCREW RAINBOW PASTA
Plain or Butter & Cheese 4.95 Pesto 5.95
-------Substitutions for Fries ------Plain Pasta 1.75 | Pasta w/ Cheese 1.95
Sautéed Vegetables 2.00 | Onion Rings 2.00
Pasta w/ Marinara or Pesto 2.50
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England’s Most Popular
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
so good we have it flown in 6.50
BANANA NUT CAKE 5.50
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE
SUNDAE 5.50
CREAMY FRENCH VANILLA
ICE CREAM
(one scoop) 3.00 (two scoops) 4.25
ICE CREAM SUNDAE
(one scoop 4.00 (two scoops) 5.25
__________• BEERS •__________
BEST OF BRITAIN & IRELAND ON TAP
PINT 6.00 | PITCHER 22.00
DOMESTIC ON TAP
PINT 5.50 | PITCHER 20.00
Fullers ESB (extra special bitter)
Continually voted England’s best bitter. The flavor
delivers everything you would expect from such
a full-bodied ale.
The World’s best Pilsner. Nothing more need be said.
Guinness
Ireland’s most popular beverage.
The thick, creamy head comes from mixing the beer
with nitrogen when poured.
Boddingtons Creamy Pub Ale
The “Cream of Manchester” (creamy nitrogen beer)
Blackthorn Apple Dry Cider
In general, a ‘dry’ cider means that more of the
natural sugar has fermented making the cider
more sharp than sweet.
Old Speckled Hen
Trumer Pilsner
Lagunitas IPA
Smells of fresh hops, grapefruit, lemon zest.
Very fresh and spicy.
Drakes IPA
Drake’s flagship beer!
A “West Coast” interpretation of an IPA.
Boont Amber Ale
Rich, crystal malts give this beer a deep copper hue
and contribute a slight caramel sweetness while the
herbal, spicy bitterness from carefully selected
whole-cone hops impart a crisp, clean finish. SPECIALTY MIXES 6.00
A light, delicately crafted beer with a rich, malty taste.
Often enjoyed by those on the hunt for the less
conventional things in life. (creamy nitrogen beer)
Black and Tan (Boont and Guinness)
Rotating Tap I: Light and Bright
Black Velvet (Cider and Guinness)
SPECIALTY DOMESTIC ON TAP
PINT 6.00 | PITCHER 22.00
Ask your server for current selection
Rotating Tap II: The Darker Side
Ask your server for current selection
Snake Bite (Cider and Trumer)
Shandy (Boont or Trumer and 7-Up)
BOTTLED BEERS
Bud | Bud Light | Bitburger Drive 4.00
(non-alcoholic)
Harp Lager | Black Butte Porter
Wyders Pear Cider 4.50
BIG BOTTLE Newcastle Nut Brown Ale
(1pint) 5.50
__________• WINE •__________
RED
Trentadue Zinfandel 8.00
Alamos Malbec 7.00
Canyon Roads Cabernet Sauvignon 6.50
Canyon Roads Merlot 6.50
WHITE
William Hill Chardonnay 8.00
Canyon Roads Pinot Grigio 7.00
Canyon Roads Sauvignon Blanc 7.00
DRY SHERRY 6.00 | PORT 6.00
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__• SPECIAL PLATES •__
HUEVOS RANCHEROS 9.95
Two corn tortillas with chorizo, two eggs, and fresh
homemade salsa, served with black beans and potatoes
WEEKE
8am to 2
NDS
pm
__• BUILD YOUR OWN •__
TWO EGG OMELETTE, SCRAMBLE
OR WRAP W/ ANY THREE ITEMS 9.95
CORNED BEEF HASH 9.95
Start with: OMELETTE, SCRAMBLE, OR WRAP
plus any three items, served with hash browns
or home fries, and toast (wrap served with
black beans instead of toast)
MEXICAN SCRAMBLE 9.95
more than three, add 1.25 each
Large pieces of Corned Beef, sautéed in beef broth,
blended with fried potatoes and onions, topped
with two eggs, served with your choice of toast
Two eggs scrambled with chorizo, jalapeno, tomato,
onion and cheese, served with potatoes and tortillas
TORTILLA SCRAMBLE 9.95
Two eggs scrambled with bell pepper, cilantro, cheese,
and tortilla strips, served with potatoes and tortillas
add any meat, 1.00
Choose Any Three: Mushrooms, Spinach, Bell
Pepper, Zucchini, Onion, Jalapeno, Broccoli, Sour
Cream, Bacon, Ham, Breakfast Link, English
Banger, Ground Chuck, Chorizo, Avocado,
Tomatoes, Jack Cheese, Cheddar, or Gorgonzola
_____• EGGS •_____
Served with Hash Browns or Home Fries, and Toast.
TWO EGGS ANY WAY 6.95
DENVER OMELETTE 9.95
Traditional dish with two eggs, bell pepper, onion, ham
and cheese served with potatoes and toast
__• FROM THE GRIDDLE •__
PAPA DON’S HOMEMADE STEEL-CUT
OATMEAL Cup 4.95 Bowl 6.95
MOLLYCAKES 8.95
Named after the Pub’s matriarch who was known
to steal the bacon as fast as it could be cooked!!
Two large pancakes stuffed to the brim with
our chopped Applewood Smoked Bacon
THE FLYING PIG 9.95
Bangers, ham and bacon (the Holy Trinity of Pork)
sautéed with mixed vegetables, served with
two eggs, potatoes, and toast
served with walnuts, brown sugar and raisins
SEASONAL FRUIT BLINTZES 9.95
Two house-made crepes filled with sweetened fruit of the
season, garnished with the fruit’s own syrup and
confectioners sugar. Melt in your mouth wonderful
FULL ENGLISH FRY UP 11.95
One egg, sautéed mushrooms, baked beans, English
Banger, bacon, fried tomato, and fried toast
SOUTHWESTERN TOFU SCRAMBLE 10.95
Scrambled tofu, zucchini, corn, scallions and black beans,
topped with jack cheese, avocado and cilantro. Served
with tortillas and hash browns or home fries
with ham, bacon, chicken apple sausage,
or breakfast links 9.95
VANILLA FRENCH TOAST
SemiFreddi’s Sourdough sprinkled with
powdered sugar 6.95(2) 8.95(3)
BANANA-CHOCOLATE FRENCH TOAST
Sprinkled with powdered sugar 5.95(1) 7.95(2)
IRISH BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
Sprinkled with powdered sugar 6.95(2) 8.95(3)
NORTHWEST STYLE CORN CAKES
Cornbread flapjacks 6.95(2) 8.95(3)
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WEEKE
8am to 2
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_____• BEVERAGES •_____
_____• SIDES •_____
Pot of Peaberry Tea 3.00
Bacon (2 slices) 3.50 | Ham 3.50 | British Banger 4.00
Mr Espresso Coffee (Fair Trade, Organic) 2.50
Breakfast Links (3) 3.50 | Chicken Apple Sausage (2) 3.50
Chocolate Milk 2.25(sm) 3.50(lg)
Pure Maple Syrup 1.50 | Salsa 1.00
Cranberry Juice or V8 Tomato Juice 2.00
Orange Juice 3.00 | Milk 2.00(sm) 3.00(lg)
Mimosa 4.00 | Wine and Beer (see boards)
Eggs (2) 3.50 | Home Fries/Hash Browns 3.50
Sourdough, Whole Wheat Toast, or English Muffin 2.00
_____• KID’S BREAKFAST •_____
ANY THREE ITEMS 4.50 A LA CARTE 2.00
Egg any style | Vanilla French Toast | Banana-Chocolate French Toast
Irish Buttermilk Pancake | Northwest Style Corn Cake | Bacon | Breakfast Link | Fruit Cup
Sourdough Toast | Whole Wheat Toast | English Muffin | Hash Browns | Home Fries
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Two tacos: sautéed Tilapia filets
covered in dressed slaw, Pico de Gallo,
avocado slices and our signature
lime-jalapeno sour cream sauce
on a soft flour or corn tortilla
Sandwiches come with house-cut Fries. Substitute Fries
with Mashed Potatoes or Potato Salad, no charge, or
Onion Rings, Green Salad or Sautéed Vegetables 2.00
BUILD YOUR OWN GRILLED CHEESE 10.50
SemiFreddi’s Sourdough Bread loaded with
sharp white cheddar grilled to creamy perfection.
add up to three items from “EXTRAS” list below
CHEDDAR CHUCK BURGER 10.50
Our famous Prime Chuck 1/2 Pound Burger topped
with a sharp white cheddar, served with lettuce,
tomato, onions and pickles (all on the side)
CIRCUS B.L.A.T. 10.50
Bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato on SemiFreddi’s
sliced Sour Dough, dressed with bacon aioli
PORTOBELLO SANDWICH 10.50
Whole Portobello Mushroom on a hamburger bun, with
garlic aioli, sharp white cheddar and grilled onions
HOMEMADE GARDEN BURGER
Our own Homemade Vegetarian Patty (mushrooms,
barley, onion, cheese, egg and seasonings), topped
with sharp English cheddar, lettuce and onion. Served
on a wholewheat thin sandwich bun 10.50
CIRCUS FISH AND CHIPS
Six pieces of Icelandic Cod deep fried in beer batter,
served with house-cut fries, homemade dressed
slaw and tartar sauce 14.95
PUB FISH AND CHIPS
Smaller version (4 pcs) of our Fish & Chips 12.50
2pm
_____• SOUPS & SALADS •_____
Homemade soup, served with SemiFreddi’s baguette
and butter. Salad, served with homemade: DijonAvocado, Vinaigrette, or Bleu Cheese dressing
SOUP OF THE DAY See specials board
13.95
_____• SANDWICHES •_____
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THAI CHICKEN CURRY SOUP 6.50
A Pub favorite, our homemade curry, simmered
with shredded chicken, rice and vegetables
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HOUSE SALAD 5.75
Mixed greens, tomatoes, carrots,
add Gorgonzola 1.50
CAESAR SALAD 7.50
Romaine lettuce, croutons and fresh Parmesan
LARGE CAESAR 8.95 CHICKEN CAESAR 9.95
WEDGE SALAD 8.50
Icy cold wedge of iceberg lettuce, red onion, tomato,
croutons, and candied bacon, with bleu cheese
dressing and crumbled bleu cheese
BLT SANDWICH SALAD
8.50
Romaine lettuce, candied bacon, sliced tomatoes,
icy cold chopped red onion, and toasted sour dough
bread combined with a special BLT dressing
PEPE SALAD 10.95
Crispy lettuce, Pico de Gallo, chopped tortillas,
black beans, and deep fried chicken nuggets,
with choice of dressing, and drizzled with
lime-jalapeno cream sauce
_____• EXTRAS •_____
Mushrooms, Spinach, Bell Pepper, Zucchini,
Onion, Jalapeno, Broccoli, Sour Cream, Bacon,
Ham, Breakfast Link, English Banger, Ground
Chuck, Chorizo, Avocado, Tomatoes, Jack Cheese,
Cheddar, or Gorgonzola 1.25
__________• BEERS •__________
BEST OF BRITAIN & IRELAND ON TAP
PINT 5.50 | PITCHER 20.00
DOMESTIC ON TAP
PINT 5.00 | PITCHER 18.00
Fullers ESB (extra special bitter)
Trumer Pilsner
Continually voted England’s best bitter. The flavor
delivers everything you would expect from such
a full-bodied ale.
Guinness
Ireland’s most popular beverage.
The thick, creamy head comes from mixing the beer
with nitrogen when poured.
Boddingtons Creamy Pub Ale
The “Cream of Manchester” (creamy nitrogen beer)
Blackthorn Apple Dry Cider
In general, a ‘dry’ cider means that more of the
natural sugar has fermented making the cider
more sharp than sweet.
Old Speckled Hen
The World’s best Pilsner. Nothing more need be said.
Lagunitas IPA
Smells of fresh hops, grapefruit, lemon zest.
Very fresh and spicy.
Drakes IPA
Drake’s flagship beer!
A “West Coast” interpretation of an IPA.
Boont Amber Ale
Rich, crystal malts give this beer a deep copper hue
and contribute a slight caramel sweetness while the
herbal, spicy bitterness from carefully selected
whole-cone hops impart a crisp, clean finish. SPECIALTY MIXES 6.00
A light, delicately crafted beer with a rich, malty
taste. Often enjoyed by those on the hunt for the less
conventional things in life. (creamy nitrogen beer)
Black and Tan (Boont and Guinness)
Deschuttes Mirror Pond Pale Ale
Black Velvet (Cider and Guinness)
SPECIALTY DOMESTIC ON TAP
PINT 6.00 | PITCHER 22.00
Quintessential American Pale Ale with a definitive
hop aroma and hop-forward flavor using a touch
of Crystal Malts and Cascade Hops.
Blue Moon Belgian White Ale
This unfiltered wheat ale is spiced in the Belgian
tradition for an uncommonly smooth taste. It has a
robust aroma filled with creamy malts and beautiful
citrus notes. Served with an icy cold orange slice.
Snake Bite (Cider and Trumer)
Shandy (Boont or Trumer and 7-Up)
BOTTLED BEERS 4.00
Harp Lager | Black Butte Porter
Wyders Pear Cider | Bud | Bud Light
Bitburger Drive (non-alcoholic)
BIG BOTTLE 5.00
Newcastle Nut Brown Ale (1pint)
__________• WINE •__________
RED
Trentadue Zinfandel 8.00
Alamos Malbec 7.00
Viu Manent Cabernet Sauvignon 6.50
Viu Manent Merlot 6.50
WHITE
William Hill Chardonnay 8.00
Canyon Roads Pinot Grigio 7.00
Canyon Roads Sauvignon Blanc 7.00
DRY SHERRY 6.00 | PORT 6.00