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Lunch Menu | ||
| This is a sample menu as our menu changes so frequently. | ||
| Almonds | 2.75 | |
| Bella di Cerignola olives | 3.00 | |
| Smoked mackerel paté | 5.00 | |
| Broad bean purée, bruschetta | 4.75 | |
| Sautéed chorizo, fennel seeds & lemon | 5.00 | |
| Salt cod croquettes, aioli | 5.00 | |
| Spanish plate: Serrano, chorizo, lomo, manchego, soft egg & quince | 9.75 | |
| Italian plate: Parma ham, bresaola, salami felino, mortadella, parmesan & olives | 9.75 | |
| Vegetable antipasti: Marinated aubergine, grilled courgette, peppers, caperberries, artichokes & salted ricotta | 9.00 | |
| White bean soup, chorizo | 5.75 | |
| Chicory, Beenleigh Blue & walnut salad, honey & truffle oil | 7.50 | |
| Cured herrings, rye bread & crème fraîche | 8.00 | |
| Salad of pickled anchovies, leek & green beans, black olives & saffron dressing | 8.00 | |
| Smoked eel, bacon, potato & watercress salad, poached egg | 8.00 | |
| Open sandwich: Grilled chicken, bacon, tomato, baby gem & tarragon mayonnaise | 9.50 | |
| Piemontese pepper, mozzarella & rocket | 10.50 | |
| Leek & gruyere risotto | 12.50 | |
| Char-grilled bavette, rocket & parmesan, balsamic vinegar | 12.50 | |
| Hampstead Butcher's sausages, mashed potato & mustard sauce | 10.50 | |
| Lamb koftas, merguez sausage, cous cous & yoghurt | 13.50 | |
| Whole royal bream, tomato salsa & crème fraîche | 17.50 | |
| Sides | ||
| New potatoes | 3.00 | |
| Seasonal greens | 3.00 | |
| Mixed leaf salad | 3.00 | |
| Rocket & parmesan salad | 3.50 | |
| Pommes frites | 3.75 | |
| Desserts | ||
| Pear & almond tart, clotted cream | 6.00 | |
| Chocolate st emilion, crème fraîche | 6.00 | |
| Sticky toffee pudding, vanilla ice cream | 6.00 | |
| Lemon polenta cake, stewed plums | 6.00 | |
| Selection of ice creams & sorbets | 6.00 | |
| A selection of ice cream & sorbets | 4.50 | |
| La Fromagerie Cheeseboard | 7.00/11.00 | |
| An optional 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill. | ||
Dinner Menu | ||
| This is a sample menu as our menu changes so frequently. | ||
| Almonds | 2.75 | |
| Bella di Cerignola olives | 3.00 | |
| Broad bean puree, bruschetta | 4.75 | |
| Sautéed chorizo, fennel seeds & lemon | 5.00 | |
| Smoked mackerel paté | 5.00 | |
| Salt cod croquettes, aioli | 5.00 | |
| Charcuterie & Antipasti | ||
| Spanish plate: Serrano, chorizo, lomo, manchego, soft egg & quince | 9.75 | |
| Italian plate: Parma ham, bresaola, salami felino, mortadella, parmesan & olives | 9.75 | |
| Vegetable antipasti: Marinated aubergine, grilled courgette, peppers, capers, artichokes & salted ricotta | 9.00 | |
| Starters | ||
| Cauliflower soup | 5.75 | |
| Potted shrimps | 7.00 |
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| Smoked chicken Waldorf salad | 7.50 |
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| Devilled lambs kidney's on toast | 7.50 | |
| Deep fried goats cheese, tapenade & chutney | 8.00 | |
| Steak tartare | 9.50 | |
| Salmon ceviche, guacamole & créme fraiché | 10.50 | |
| Mains | ||
| Butternut squash & goats cheese cake, sauce vierge | 12.50 | |
| Poached cod, leeks, white wine velouté, mussels & tarragon | 15.50 | |
| Fillet of seabass, fennel & blood orange salad, rosemary & aioli | 16.50 |
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| Sautéed calves liver, lentils, cotechino sausage & salsa verde | 17.00 | |
| Roast poussin, salsify, new potatoes, broccoli, wine wine & sage | 17.00 | |
| Venison loin, rosti potatoes, Savoy cabbage & red currents | 22.00 | |
| Birchstead 21 day rib eye, pomme frites, watercress, girolles & Madeira sauce | 19.50 | |
| Sides | ||
| New potatoes | 3.00 | |
| Seasonal greens | 3.00 | |
| Mixed leaf salad | 3.00 | |
| Rocket & parmesan salad | 3.50 | |
| Pommes frites | 3.75 | |
| Extra bread | 1.50 | |
| Desserts | ||
| Chocolate St Emilion, crème fraîche | 6.00 | |
| Sticky toffee pudding, vanilla ice cream | 6.00 | |
| Pear & honey tart, clotted cream | 6.00 | |
| Passionfruit parfait, marshmallow | 6.00 | |
| Steamed ginger pudding, plum jam & custard | 6.00 | |
| A selection of ice cream & sorbets | 4.50 | |
| La Fromagerie Cheeses | ||
| Cornish Yarg: England. A crumbly textured cows cheese covered in nettle leaves. Citrus & tangy with a gentle aroma. | ||
| Wigmore: England. Soft & supple texture, with a creamy butter taste & nutty flavours | ||
| Beenleigh Blue: England. A rich and creamy blue with a spicy tang | ||
| Selection of all three cheeses | 7.50/11.50 | |
| An optional 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill. | ||
Wine List | ||
| This is a sample menu as our menu changes so frequently. | ||
| All of our wines are available to take away, please ask for our shop price list. | ||
| SPARKLING & CHAMPAGNE | ||
| Prosecco Di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene, Bernardi, Refrontolo, Veneto, Italy Clean, fresh and elegant, with delicate, persistent bubbles that enhance its subtle citrussy fruit and a touch of marzipan on the finish | 23.50 | |
| Vouvray Brut NV, Domine Champalou, Loire, France Gently sparkling Chenin with delightful nose of honey, sweet hay and quince, whilst lively acidity supports the rich apple fruit on the palate | 32.00 | |
| Billecart Salmon Brut NV, Mareuil-Sur-Ay, France Finesse, balance and elegance remain the hallmarks of this truly great and still family owned Grande Marque | 44.50 | |
| Nyetimber Cuvee Classic 2003, Sussex, England Englands most famous sparkling wine. Predominantly chardonnay, this fruit driven vintage has biscuity undertones playing a supporting role. A pure yet complex wine. | 50.00 | |
| Cuvee Rose Spumante Rosato Brut NV, Il Follo, A delicately pink sparkling wine from the Prosecco region, making for a very attractive and delicious 'aperitivo'. | 27.00 | |
| Billecart Salmon Rosé NV, Mareuil-Sur-Ay, France Delicate strawberries and icing sugar with a dash of feminine elegance combine in Champagnes finest rosé | 23.5 | |
| WHITE | ||
| Le Lesc 2009, Caves de Saint Mont, South West France Pale, very clean, crisp and refreshing blend of Ugni Blanc and Colombard. Lovely citrus aromas of lemon and grapefruit, light-bodied, zingy with a hint of spritz on the tongue. | 14.50 | |
| Trebbiano D'Abruzzo 2009, Caldora, Abruzzo, Italy A fresh and zesty Trebbiano with aromas of fresh apple & pear fruit.The palate is fresh & clean, pear fruit with balancing apply acidity & persistent length. | 16.75 | |
| La Nogarede Blanc 'Cuvee Charles' 2009, Jaques Boyer, Languedoc, France This Chardonnay-Sauvignon blend is bright & refreshing, with light orchard & stone fruit, and a lovely minerality on the uplifting finish. | 17.50 | |
| Vinho Verde 2009, Arca Nova, Vinho Verde, Portugal This is the perfect summer afternoon aperitif. Made from hand picked local grapes Loureiro & Pedernã, it has refreshing acidity with a surprising depth & roundness to the fruit. Extremely drinkable! | 18.50 | |
| Surrey Gold 2008, Denbies, England This deliciously fragrant medium dry white wine made from Muller Thurgau, Bacchus & Ortega is rich in fruit & floral aromas with subtle hints of spice. | 19.50 | |
| Verdejo/Viura 2008, Nava Real, Rueda, Spain From one of the oldest wineries in the Rueda with fruit still hand harvested on steep slopes. This Verdejo Viura blend has a lively zesty nose & attractive lemony character. Great with food or as an aperitif | 20.50 | |
| Quinta da Lagoalva ‘Talhão 01’ 2009, Ribatejo, Portugal A delicious floral, delicate and clean white that is soft and fruity on the palate. It cleverly blends native grape varietites with sauvignon blanc for added crispness & backbone. | 21.00 | |
| Gros Manseng - Sauvignon 2008, Cotes de Gascogne, Alain Brumont , SW France Soft & pleasing with delicious peach & apricot but also with a lively tangy citrus attack in the mouth with good crunchy grapefruit acidity | 21.75 | |
| Reserve De Gassac Blanc 2009, Mas de Daumas Gassac, Languedoc-Roussillon, France This blend of Viognier and Marsanne from a world famous estate has an attractive nose of ripe pears, apple-blossom and honey. Fleshy fruit on the palate and a surprisingly fresh grapefruit finish. | 22.25 | |
| Godello Do Monterrei 2009 Mara Martin, Galicia, Spain From one of the most influential producers of Albarino in Galicia, this delicious and unusual wine from the godello grape is bone dry with notes of apple & pear & a citrus tang on the finish. | 22.50 | |
| Muscadet de Serve et Maine Sur Lie, Dom. du Verger 2009, Pierre Luneau- Papin, Loire Light yellow with green tints, fine nose with white flowers and mineral notes, and nice weight in the mouth, finishing bone dry. Fabulous with shellfish | 22.75 | |
| Furmint 2007, Tornai Somolo, Hungary A rich and complex wine, very ripe stone fruit & mineral aromas with notes of chamomile and light spice. The palate is rich and textured almost sweet with amazing acidity that gives it balance & a dry finish. Beautiful length. Amazing value! | 23.00 | |
| Pinot Grigio 2008, Altesia, Trentino, Italy Characteristic Pinot Grigio bouquet of ripe pears & floral notes. Medium bodied wine with pronounced depth of fruit flavours, almonds & spice. | 23.50 | |
| Cotes du Rhone Blanc 'Parallèle 45' 2008, Paul Jaboulet Aine, Rhone, France Elegant weight & purity of expression. This is 100% Viognier has a hint of butter on the nose from a touch of oak aging & white stone fruits & pepper spice on the palate. | 23.50 | |
| Petit Bourgeouis Sauvignon 2009, Henri Bourgeois, Loire, France Flower and fruit fragrances: elderflower, gooseberry & green notes of peppers & pea shoots, very crisp fruit but with good weight. The dimensions of a good Sancerre. | 24.00 | |
| Grechetto 2009, Sportoletti, Assisi, Italy From Assisi DOC (in Umbria, of St Francis fame!), a beautiful white, with generous fruit, expressive aromatics and a long, inviting finish. This vineyard is a real labour of love and it is reflected in this brilliant value wine | 25.00 | |
| Clairette 2009, Château De Roquefort, Vin de Pays de Bouche de Rhone, France From 50 yr old Clairette vines, incredibly focussed, with bright acidity and minerality, green apple and mint, and a distinctive, almost salty tang. A wonderfully refreshing, dry white wine, and at only 11.5%, the perfect lunchtime wine. | 25.75 | |
| Verdicchio Castelli di Jesi 'Il Bacco' 2008, Coroncino, Marches, Italy Typical almondy nose of the Verdicchio grape. Dry, fresh and yet infused with surprising richness and depth of flavours. Fine accompaniment for fish dishes. | 26.25 | |
| Gruner Veltliner 2009, Wachtberg Salomon Undhof, Austria Aromas of ripe, juicy pear and white peach with aromatic spice, and a mouthwateringly fresh touch. Powerful yet elegant, pure and finely balanced with a mineral acidity and hints of white pepper. | 28.00 | |
| Terlaner Classico 2009, Cantina Terlano, Alto Adige, Italy Elegant and harmonious. Ripe tropical flavours, soft white fruit and lovely floral notes with balancing (classic Terlano) mineral acidity. The wine has a long persistent finish. | 29.00 | |
| Riesling Tradition 2008, Albert Mann, Alsace, France Appealingly clean, aromatic nose with pure lemon citrus aromas. Dry and fine in the mouth this organic Riesling reveals more citrus notes (grapefruit, lime and a hint of pearskin), taut and mineral with a long, lime-streaked finish. | 29.50 | |
| Terras Gauda 'O Rosal' 2009, Bodegas Terres Gauda, Rias Baixas, Galicia, Spain Brilliant Galician blend of Albarino, Loureiro and Caino. Bracing aromatic nose with suggestions of citrus fruits, lovely bright attack in the mouth, very fresh, broadening out into peach kernel, apple and pink grapefruit with a clean persistent medium-bodied finish. | 32.00 | |
| Chablis 2008, Domaine Adhemar et Francois Boudin, Burgundy, France Classic Chablis, with a very pretty nose and a mildly buttery edge rounding out that minerally, pebbly Chablis character. The ripeness adds an extra fullness and depth, and makes this a great wine to drink young. | 34.00 | |
| Kerner 2008, Abbazia Di Novacella, Alto Adige, Italy Rich aromas, floral, apricot kernel & peach characters. The palate has great texture and richness with clean balancing citrus acidity. Lovely length. | 34.75 | |
| Sancerre 2009, Domaine Vincente Delaporte, Loire, France A full flavoured Sancerre from classic 'silex' soils, a perfect balance of fruit, finesse, aromatic complexity and minerality. Great purity of fruit and perfectly balanced acidity; a really fine wine. | 35.50 | |
| Bourgogne Blanc 2007, Remi Jobard, Meursault, France Amazing wine, in that it tastes exactly like a really good Meursault, for a fraction of the price. Good richness, breadth and weight, with nicely concentrated flavours that possess a pretty undertone of minerality, and fine finishing balance. | 39.50 | |
| ROSÉ | ||
| Côtes De Provence 2008, Château De Roquefort, Provence, France Prettily fragrant with the freshest of crushed wild strawberries and early-morning flowers. Dry, elegant, shimmering acidity and vibrant summer fruits, with a brush-stroke of Chablis-like minerality. | 25.00 | |
| Pousio Rosé 2009, Cade, Alentejo, Portugal This delicious Portuguese rose made from indigenous grape varieties Touriga Nacional & Alfrocheiro has generous colour & intense flavours of strawberries & cherries. Fresh & soft in the mouth with good structure and acidity to make it very ‘food friendly’. | 20.75 | |
| RED | ||
| Rosso di Sicilia 2009, Borgo Selene, Sicily Italy Ruby red in colour with fresh notes of red berries, cherries and plums. It is round and smooth on the palate, with lovely soft tannins. | 14.75 | |
| Saint-Cirice 2008, Domaine Saint-Cyrgues, Costieres de Nimes, France A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan, this wine shares the same soil & climate as it’s neighbours in the Southern Rhone. Perfumed with violets & mulberries & great concentration of fruit & spice on the palate. | 16.00 | |
| Montepulciano D'Abruzzo 2009, Caldora, Abruzzo, Italy Perfumed aromas of dark cherry & sweet plum fruit with hints of earth and spice. The palate is soft and round with fresh acidity and good length | 18.50 | |
| Douro Tinto 2007, Animus, Douro, Portugal Meaning "soul" in Latin, Animus is indeed a soulful wine. Made from carefully chosen parcels of indigenous Portuguese grape varieties also used in the finest ports. A palate of red fruits, cedar & grilled meat followed by spicy ripe fruit & soft tannins | 20.75 | |
| Old Vines Reserva 2005 , Bodegas Navarro Lopez, Valdepenas, Spain A fantastic Tempranillo, with a lovely savoury character underlying the soft bramble and berry fruits. Sweet and gentle, peppery and lightly perfumed, with a fresh yet sweet-fruited finish. | 21.00 | |
| Salice Salentino 2006, Vecchia Torre, Puglia, Italy Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera grapes. A rich ruby red wine with attractive aromas of small red fruits with matching fruit flavours, finishing with Negroamaro’s slightly bitter almondy notes; infused with fine tannins. Perfect with roast meats and robust flavours. | 22.00 | |
| Beaujolais-Villages 2008, Domaine les Tours de Montmelas, Beaujolais, France This family run estate dates back to the 14th century. A fresh & fruity Gamay with perfumes of summer strawberries & redcurrants & a lovely juicy palate supported by subtle tannins. | 22.25 | |
| Sopron 2007, Weninger, Hungary This unusual blend of Merlot & Syrah from Hungary really works; ripe plumy fruit with notes of white pepper & spice gives this wine lifted bright aromas with much interest. The palate is round and mouth filling with fresh balancing acidity and great length. | 23.50 | |
| Valpolicella 2009, La Salette, Veneto, Italy This straight forward and fresh Valpolicella has perfumed cherry fruit, notes of almond & spice and is soft & fleshy on the palate with fresh acidity and good length. Can be served at room temperature or chilled. | 23.75 | |
| Chianti 2008, Fattoria La Collina, Tuscany, Italy Superbly well made Chianti, richly textured with warm and fragrant ripe cherry fruit and violets, mouth filling and fresh, with a lovely spicy finish | 24.50 | |
| Cote du Rhone Rouge 2009, Cuvee Mistral, Domaine Coulange, Rhone, France Just delicious; brambly hedgerow fruits with a touch of black pepper On the palate the wine is bursting with fruit, with a good balance between of ripe, juicy fruit and rounded tannins. Not at all heavy | 24.75 | |
| Marcillac 'Lo Sang del Pais' 2009, Domaine du Cros, South West France Healthy purple-red colour, aromas of raspberries, myrtle and red currants, medium-bodied with sharp cherry flavours underpinned by distinctive mineral notes of iron and slate. Easy-drinking but very more-ish | 25.00 | |
| Wien 2 2009, Roman Pfaffl, Weinviertel, Austria A delicious blend of Austria’s native Zweigelt & Pinot Noir that could be mistaken for a baby burgundy. A smoky nose with red berry fruits and spicy notes with a soft fleshy palate showing spice, red & black fruits with hints of the forest floor. A firm favourite of ours. | 25.00 | |
| Morellino Di Scansano ‘Bellamarsilia’ 2008, Poggio Argentiera, Tuscany, Italy Plump and juicy Sangiovese packed with bright cherry fruit flavours, framed by supple, silky tannins. Tons of harmony and a long, finessed finish; a superb Tuscan red that won’t break the bank! | 25.75 | |
| Aglianico del Vulture 'Solagna' 2005, Regio Cantina, Basilicata, Italy A dry medium bodied red from Basilicata charcterised by savoury notes, dark fruits, earth & spice. One to have with beef or lamb. | 26.00 | |
| Schistes 2006, Domaine de Gravanel, Coteaux du Languedoc, France A really attractive, intense & rounded wine made from the classic varieties of the southern Rhone (Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre). An abundance of ripe dark black berry fruit yet still taut, mineral, and full of life with a savoury herbal finish. Perfect with venison. | 27.00 | |
| Saumur Champigny 2009, Domaine Des Roches Neuves, Loire, France. Classic Cabernet Franc, pure, fresh and expressive. Ripe smoky red and blueberry fruit, soothing gravelly notes and a hint of pepper on the finish. A versatile food wine | 28.00 | |
| Faugeres Tradition 2007, Clos Fantine, Faugeres, France “Drinking this Faugeres will make you feel closer to nature. This is a crawl on the wild side: the fruit is meaty with game & garrigue notes of bay & roasted thyme & there is a pronounced, bonfire smokiness on the finish” | 28.50 | |
| Damasceno 2008, Domingos Damasceno, Terras do Sado, Portugal This blend of Aragones, Cabernet & Merlot is modern Spain meets Bordeaux. Sweet herbal & smoky notes with plump ripe blackberries & soft fleshy berry fruit offset by the subtle vanilla perfumes from the fine oak aging. | 29.50 | |
| Barbera D'Alba 2008, Bricco Maiolica, Piedmont, Italy Classic Piedmont; deliciously fragrant with strawberries, cherries and roses. Fresh and lively, with some savoury, leathery notes yet plenty of juicy damson fruit, and very fine, gentle tannins. | 32.00 | |
| Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2007, Mark Haisma, Gevrey Chambertain, Burgundy, France A mere 300 cases are produced of this wine by cult Australian wine maker, Mark Haisma. A pure and charming expression of pinot noir with notes of forest berry fruits & a lovely soft, elegant finish. | 33.50 | |
| Cabernet Franc Riserva 2004, Letrari, Trentino, Italy Elegant and velvety Cabernet Franc. Enticing nose with hints of blackcurrants, plums & a touch of the bell pepper. It has a mature and rounded palate of immense power but is finely balanced, making this sophisticated wine easy to drink | 34.00 | |
| Crozes Hermitage Cuvee Papillon 2008, Domaine Gilles Robin, N. Rhone, France Ripe plums, mulberries, black olives and violets on the nose, the palate is round, rich and generous, with lots of plum and blackberry flavours that slowly stretch to a spicy finish. Savoury, mouthfilling and complex, this is really interesting drinking from an excellent vintage. | 35.00 | |
| Cerasuolo di Vittoria 2007, Cos, Vittoria, Sicily, Italy Sicilian blend of indigenous Frappato and Nero d’Avola grapes. Aromas of sweet violets and a whisper of spiced cherries. The wine is very smooth, almost silky and the bright berry flavours cascade over the tongue to their lip-smacking conclusion. | 38.00 | |
| Rioja Reserva 1997, Urbina, Rioja, Spain Old-fashioned Rioja at it’s drinkable best. Almost amber in colour with pronounced & seductive savoury vanilla oak aromas. Concentrated ripe berries on the palate, broadening out to the savoury & sensuous. | 39.00 | |
| Chateau Ducluzeau 2006, Listrac-Medoc, Bordeaux France An immaculately made Margaux-styled wine from this terrific vintage. A glorious, spicy style, classic and elegant, and with the depth and density of texture and flavour that is unique to 2005. | 42.00 | |
| DESSERT | ||
| Banyuls Rimage 'Les Clos De Paulilles' 2008, Chateau de Jau, Languedoc 500ml France’s answer to port (albeit lighter). Ssummer pudding flavours of berries, notes of mocha and coffee, dried herbs, prune and caramel | 22.00 | |
| Monastrell Dulce 2006, Bodega Castano, Yecla, Spain 500ml Perfumed and floral, liquorice and pepper with an exploding burst of blueberries, cassis, cherries, chocolate and spice, yum | 25.00 | |
| Moscato D'Asti 2009, Saracco, Piedmont, Italy (375ml) Fresh and lively aromas, perfumed and floral with elderflower & grapey notes.The palate is sweet with light fizz and balancing citrus steely acidity. Clean and delightfully fresh. Ideal breakfast, lunch & dinner | 15.00 | |
| Cadillac 2005, Chateau Fayau, Bordeaux, France 750ml From the little-known Cadillac appellation, this wine has deep apricot and marmalade as well as fresh citrus flavours, long and perfectly balanced. Particularly good with fruity desserts. Also superb with foie gras. | 26.00 | |
| Muscat de Rivesaltes 2009, Chateau de Jau, Languedoc 500ml Gloriously fresh aromas of orange-flower, crushed grapes and crystallised fruits; the apparent sweetness is more than offset by a bitter tangy finish. | 22.00 | |
| Vin Santo 'Tegrino' 2004, Cantine Leonardo, Tuscany Deep amber in colour, with perfumes of dried fruit on the nose, figs, almonds and honey. Rich and velvety in the mouth, although sweet, it is well balanced with good acidity | 37.50 | |
| Verduzzo 2008, Specogna, Friuli, Italy Made from the rare Verduzzo Friulano Intense fruity aromas on the nose, medium sweet & slightly tannic, robust and full bodied with a fresh kick – the perfect accompaniment sweet pastries or cheese. | 28.00 | |
Wines by the Glass | |||
| This is a sample menu as our menu changes so frequently. | |||
| SPARKLING & CHAMPAGNE | 125ml | 175ml | |
| Prosecco Di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene, Bernardi, Refrontolo, Veneto, Italy Clean, fresh and elegant, with delicate, persistent bubbles that enhance its subtle citrussy fruit and a touch of marzipan on the finish | 4.75 | ||
| Billecart Salmon Brut NV, Mareuil-Sur-Ay, France Finesse, balance and elegance remain the hallmarks of this truly great and still family owned Grande Marqu | 8.75 | ||
| WHITE | |||
| Le Lesc 2009, Caves de Saint Mont, South West France Pale, very clean, crisp and refreshing blend of Ugni Blanc and Colombard. Lovely citrus aromas of lemon and grapefruit, light-bodied, zingy with a hint of spritz on the tongue. | 2.60 | 3.75 | |
| Trebbiano D'Abruzzo 2009, Caldora, Abruzzo, Italy A fresh and zesty Trebbiano with aromas of fresh apple & pear fruit.The palate is fresh & clean, pear fruit with balancing apply acidity & persistent length. | 3.05 | 4.25 | |
| Surrey Gold 2008, Denbies, England This deliciously fragrant medium dry white wine made from Muller Thurgau, Bacchus & Ortega is rich in fruit & floral aromas with subtle hints of spice. | 3.60 | 5.00 | |
| Quinta da Lagoalva ‘Talhão 01’ 2009, Ribatejo, Portugal A delicious floral, delicate and clean white that is soft and fruity on the palate. It cleverly blends native grape varietites with sauvignon blanc for added crispness & backbone. | 3.80 | 5.35 | |
| Reserve De Gassac Blanc 2009, Mas de Daumas Gassac, Languedoc-Roussillon, France This blend of Viognier and Marsanne from a world famous estate has an attractive nose of ripe pears, apple-blossom and honey. Fleshy fruit on the palate and a surprisingly fresh grapefruit finish. | 4.10 | 5.70 | |
| Furmint 2007, Tornai Somolo, Hungary A rich and complex wine, very ripe stone fruit & mineral aromas with notes of chamomile and light spice. The palate is rich and textured almost sweet with amazing acidity that gives it balance & a dry finish. Beautiful length. Amazing value! | 4.15 | 5.85 | |
| Petit Bourgeouis Sauvignon 2009, Henri Bourgeois, Loire, France Flower and fruit fragrances: elderflower, gooseberry & green notes of peppers & pea shoots, very crisp fruit but with good weight. The dimensions of a good Sancerre. | 4.40 | 6.15 | |
| ROSÉ | 125ml | 175ml | |
| Côtes De Provence 2008, Château De Roquefort, Provence, France Prettily fragrant with the freshest of crushed wild strawberries and early-morning flowers. Dry, elegant, shimmering acidity and vibrant summer fruits, with a brush-stroke of Chablis-like minerality. | 4.60 | 6.40 | |
| RED | |||
| Rosso di Siclia 2009, Borgo Selene, Sicily Italy Ruby red in colour with fresh notes of red berries, cherries and plums. It is round and smooth on the palate, with lovely soft tannins. | 2.70 | 3.75 | |
| Saint-Cirice 2008, Domaine Saint-Cyrgues, Costieres de Nimes, France A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan, this wine shares the same soil & climate as it’s neighbours in the Southern Rhone. Perfumed with violets & mulberries & great concentration of fruit & spice on the palate. | 2.90 | 4.10 | |
| Old Vines Reserva 2005, Bodegas Navarro Lopez, Valdepenas, Spain A fantastic Tempranillo with a lovely savoury character. Smooth & complex with overtones of mature fruit & spices. A peppery palate with good length. | 3.85 | 5.40 | |
| Douro Tinto 2007, Animus, Douro, Portugal Meaning "soul" in Latin, Animus is indeed a soulful wine. Made from carefully chosen parcels of indigenous Portuguese grape varieties also used in the finest ports. A palate of red fruits, cedar & grilled meat followed by spicy ripe fruit & soft tannins | 4.00 | 5.50 | |
| Sopron 2007, Weninger, Hungary This unusual blend of Merlot & Syrah from Hungary really works; ripe plumy fruit with notes of white pepper & spice gives this wine lifted bright aromas with much interest. The palate is round and mouth filling with fresh balancing acidity and great length. | 4.20 | 5.90 | |
| Wein 2 2009 Roman Pfaffl, Weinviertel, Austria A delicious blend of Austria’s native Zweigelt & Pinot Noir that could be mistaken for a baby burgundy. A smoky nose with red berry fruits and spicy notes with a soft fleshy palate showing spice, red & black fruits with hints of the forest floor. A firm favourite of ours. | 4.60 | 6.40 | |
| Faugeres Tradition 2008, Clos Fantine, Faugeres, France “Drinking this Faugeres will make you feel closer to nature. This is a crawl on the wild side: the fruit is meaty with game & garrigue notes of bay & roasted thyme & there is a pronounced, bonfire smokiness on the finish” – D. Wregg | 5.10 | 7.15 | |
Private Dining Menu |
| December 2011 |
| This is a sample menu as our menu changes so frequently. |
| Marinated olives & caperberries |
| Mixed charcuterie: Serrano ham, chorizo iberico, salami felino, lomo & bresaola |
| Vegetable antipasti: Marinated aubergine, artichoke, grilled courgette, peppers, caperberries & salted ricotta |
| Caponata, bruschetta |
| Manchego & quince |
| Please select three of the following main course dishes for your guests to choose from: |
| Red onion, artichoke & black olive tarte fine, rocket & parmesan, thyme & shallot dressing |
| Poached skate wing, potato & parsley salad, aioli |
| Organic salmon fillet, boulangere potato, vine tomatoes & lemon butter sauce |
| Pheasant breast stuffed with black pudding, apple & calvados sauce |
| Rare duck breast, red wine risotto, grilled radicchio |
| Sautéed calves tongue, parsnip puree, sprout tops & Madeira |
| Venison loin, rosti potato, Savoy cabbage & red currents (£4 Supplement) |
| Birchstead 21 day rib eye, stilton butter, port braised shallots, pommes frites & watercress |
| Please select three of the following desserts: |
| Chocolate polenta cake, griottines & crème fraîche |
| Sticky toffee pudding, vanilla ice cream |
| Banana parfait, orange biscuit |
| Steamed ginger pudding & custard |
| Pannacotta, mulled fruit compote, linzer biscuit |
| Selection of ice creams & sorbets |
| La Fromagerie cheese board |
| £30.00 per person for two courses |
| £36.00 per person for three courses |
| (including coffee & excluding a discretionary 12.5% service charge) |