Okay, so I’ve been wanting to recreate a menu, and I thought, “Why not try the one from The Patriot Public House?” I’ve never actually BEEN there, but I liked the sound of the name and I wanted to play around the design,I figured it would be a fun little project. Here’s how it went down:
Getting Started
First, I needed, well, the actual menu. that’s I tried to search the related menu items I thought. I spent a good chunk of time just scrolling, looking for inspiration and trying to get a feel for their style. I wanted something that felt classic, but with a bit of a modern, clean look.
The Design Process
Once I had a decent idea of the food and the general vibe, I started messing around. I picked a simple, slightly off-white background, just to give it that slightly aged, pub-like feel. Nothing too fancy.
For the font, I went with something strong and readable. I used a bolder font for the headings (like “Appetizers” and “Main Courses”) and a slightly lighter, but still classic, font for the descriptions. I think it looks pretty clean and easy to read, which is important for a menu, right?
Listing the Items
- Appetizers: I created some make-believe appetizers, just for fun. Think along the lines of “Crispy Onion Rings,” “Loaded Potato Skins,” and maybe some “Spicy Wings.”
- Main Courses: Here’s where I got to be a bit more creative. I imagined things like a “Patriot Burger” (obviously!), “Fish and Chips,” “Shepherd’s Pie,” and a hearty “Steak and Ale Pie.”
- Dessert: classic like “Apple Crumble,” “Sticky Toffee Pudding,” something comfort and warm.
- Drinks: a simple list of beers, wines, and soft drinks.
I made sure to include brief, appetizing descriptions for each item. Nothing too wordy, just enough to make your mouth water a little.
Putting It All Together
I played around with the layout a LOT. I wanted it to be balanced, not too crowded, but also not too sparse. I ended up dividing it into clear sections, with a bit of space between each item. I also added some very subtle lines, just to give it a bit of structure.
The whole thing took me longer than I expected, to be honest. It’s funny how much work goes into something that seems so simple. But, I’m pretty happy with how it turned out! It’s not perfect, of course, but it was a fun experiment, and I learned a thing or two along the way. Maybe I’ll actually visit The Patriot Public House sometime and compare my creation to the real deal!
