lunch tasting menu
chiltern black ale bread
malt butter
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snacks
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wye valley asparagus
homewood farm ewe’s curd, smoked confit egg, salsa verde
château vignelaure, igp méditerranée, var, 2021, france
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poached cornish cod
seaweed potato press, sea herbs, roast bone consommé
vermentino di bolgheri, tenuta guado al tasso, marchesi antinori, 2023, italy
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roast breast of adlington english label special reserve chicken
lettuce puree, old winchester custard, braised gem lettuce
rioja reserva tinto “viña tondonia”, r. lopez de herredia, 2012, spain
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saddle of greenfield farm lamb
buttered, shredded carrot, confit garlic puree, lamb belly bacon
leeuwin estate “art series”, margaret river, 2020, australia
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pre-dessert
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cambridge cream
poached forced yorkshire rhubarb, rhubarb sorbet, rhubarb and ginger cocktail
tokaji late harvest, oremus, 2021, hungary
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strawberry tart
pistachio marzipan, 70% amadei dark chocolate, poached strawberries, strawberry sorbet
muscateddu, domaine fiumiccicoli, corse, nv, france
selection of British cheeses with accompanying condiments and crackers
(as an additional course £16.50 s a dessert £8.50 supplement)
six courses £95.00
£60.00 wine flight ~ £40.00 non-alcoholic pairing
coffee, tea or infusions with petit-fours £7.50
the tasting menu is to be enjoyed by the whole table
A discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to the bill.
Whilst we will endeavour to do our best to accommodate food intolerance and allergies, we are unable to guarantee that the dishes will be completely allergen free for all our menus.
Allergen information is available upon request from our front of house management team.
wine flight
Château Vignelaure, IGP Méditerranée, Var, 2021, France
Sauvignon Blanc, Roussane, Viognier (asparagus)
The wine is very vegetal, with asparagus and capsicum flavours. The texture is creamy with hints of minerals and stone fruits undertones.
Vermentino di Bolgheri, Tenuta Guado al Tasso, Marchesi Antinori, 2023, Italy
100% Vermentino (cod)
This wine is very enticing with opulent nectarine fragrances, a hint of lemon zest and a touch of herbs. The texture is light and mineral.
Rioja Reserva Tinto “Viña Tondonia”, R. Lopez de Herredia, 2012, Spain
Tempranillo, Garnacho, Graciano, Mazuelo, others (chicken)
The wine is extremely light and fine, with red cherries aromas. The barrel brings a light spicy palate, with a very fresh finish. The texture is light and has a bright acidity.
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Leeuwin Estate “Art Series”, Margaret River, 2020, Australia
100% Shiraz (lamb)
The wine is very balanced with blueberries and red fruit aromas alongside tastes of olive and black pepper. The texture is round with a touch of tannins.
Tokaji Late Harvest, Oremus, Tokaji, 2021
Furmint, Hárslevelű, Kövérszőlő, Zéta, Sárga Muskotály (cambridge cream)
The wine has an outstanding finesse and balance. With an elegant floral taste, the wine offers a citrusy palate, with a persistent finish.
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Muscateddu, Domaine Fiumiccicoli, Corse, NV, France
100% Muscateddu (strawberry tart)
Delight in a very deep raisin and fig taste whilst the light oxidation brings nutty notes for complexity, with a hint of wild herbs.