tasting menu
chiltern black ale bread
malt butter
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snacks
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hand dived scottish scallop
cauliflower puree, black garlic, pickled cauliflower
tokaji “mandolás”, 2021, oremus, hungary
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sandy carrot
confit beef fat carrot, pickled carrots, watercress, winter truffle
viré clessé "cuvée e.j. thevenet", domaine de la bongran, 2019, france
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locally shot rabbit paella
confit rabbit leg, chorizo jam, puff rice
“grimalda”, matošević, istria, 2021, croatia
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poached cornish halibut
black cardamom sauce, lentils
vermentino di bolgheri, tenuta guado al tasso, marchesi antinori, 2023, italy
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woods farm pork
braised cheek, belly, roasted loin, fennel, pineapple
rioja reserva tinto “viña tondonia”, r. lopez de herredia, 2012, spain
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bailey hill farm beef
smoked celeriac puree, salsify, cavolo nero
ridge “geyserville”, alexander valley, california, 2021, u.s.a.
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pre-dessert
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cambridge cream
somerset cherries in apple brandy, cherry sorbet
tokaji late harvest, 2021, oremus, hungary
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amedei 70% dark chocolate sponge
passion fruit, salted caramel, amadei white chocolate mousse
vin de paille d’arbois, domaine rolet, 2016, france
selection of British cheeses with accompanying condiments and crackers
(as an additional course £16.50, as a dessert £8.50 supplement)
£130.00
£90.00 wine flight ~ £60.00 non-alcoholic pairing
coffee, tea or infusions with petit-fours £7.50
the tasting menu is to be enjoyed by the whole table
Please note, game might contain shot
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
Mandolás, Oremus, 2021, Tokaji
100% Furmint (scallop)
Full bodied yet very fresh, the wine showcases a gentle stone fruit taste, with a hint of fresh citrus and white flowers. Very expressive, its acidity brings a delicate balance.
Viré Clessé "Cuvée E.J. Thevenet", Domaine de la Bongran, 2019, France
100% chardonnay (sandy carrot)
This beautiful chardonnay displays gentle citrus aromas, followed by a delicious honeysuckle and bee wax undertone. You will find a delicate ginger hint, intertwined with a beautiful honeyed texture.
“Grimalda”, Matošević, Istria, 2021, Croatia
Merlot, Teran, Cabernet Sauvignon (paella)
With delicious cherry and plum undertones, the wine offers fresh forest berries fragrances. The texture is round with hints of smokiness, a leathery and peppery finish. It has a beautiful balance between fruitiness and spiciness.
Vermentino di Bolgheri, Tenuta Guado al Tasso, Marchesi Antinori, 2023, Italy
100% Vermentino (halibut)
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.
Roija Reserva Tinto “Viña Tondonia”, R. Lopez de Herredia, 2012, Spain
Tempranillo, Garnacho, Graciano, Mazuelo, others (pork)
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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Ridge “Geyserville”, Alexander Valley, California, 2021, U.S.A.
76% zinfandel, 16% Carignan, 6% Petite syrah,2% Alicante Bouschet (beef)
Along a very fresh nose, the wine offers delicate vanilla aromas. The palate is fruity with black cherry, blackberry, and a hint of herbs. The texture is balanced and silky with discreet 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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Vin de Paille d’Arbois, Domaine Rolet, 2016, France
50% savagnin, 50% chardonnay (chocolate sponge)
The grapes are dried on a bed of straws and the wine is oxidative giving beautiful toffee undertones and confit quince flavours.
The wine is complex and very elegant.
