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
ningxia riesling, kanaan winery, ningxia province, 2022, china
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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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roasted veal sweetbread
first flush garden peas, morels, pea puree
“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 fillet, 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
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, 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
Ningxia Riesling, Kanaan Winery, Ningxia Province, 2022, China
100% Riesling (scallop)
The wine is full bodied with lemon blossom aromas, a hint of green apple and a very citrusy palate.
It has a bright acidity, yet the texture is balanced.
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.
“Grimalda”, Matošević, Istria, 2021, Croatia
Merlot, Teran, Cabernet Sauvignon (sweetbread)
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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Leeuwin Estate “Art Series”, Margaret River, 2020, Australia
100% Shiraz (beef)
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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Vin de Paille d’Arbois, Domaine Rolet, 2016, France
50% savagnin, 50% chardonnay (strawberry tart)
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.
