lunch tasting menu
chiltern black ale bread
cultured butter
amuse
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cornish crab
fresh peas, pickled shallot, pea sherbet
fiano di avellino DOCG, villa matilde, campania, 2020, italy
courgette flower
lincolnshire poacher sauce, nettle pesto, borlotti beans
st péray, domaine de lorient, 2019, france
roast poussin
asparagus, black garlic, truffle, seasonal mushrooms, cep ketchup
valpolicella ripasso superiore, azienda brigaldara, veneto, 2018, italy
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pre-dessert
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raspberry galette
raspberry creme patissiere, white chocolate ganache, 300 ale ice cream
pacherenc du vic-bilh, st albert, 2017, france
selection of british cheeses with accompanying condiments and crackers
(as an additional course £14.50, as a dessert £7.00 supplement)
£65.00
matching wine flight £50.00
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
Fiano di Avellino DOCG, Villa Matilde, Campania, 2020, Italy
100% Fiano (crab)
Light pear and hazelnut taste in the entry of palate,
the wine has surprising notes of honey to bring sweetness,
white flowers aroma combined with the minerality for a balanced acidity.
Long and balanced finish.
St Péray, Domaine de Lorient, 2019, France
Roussanne, Marsanne (courgette flower)
The wine is medium bodied with interesting mineral notes.
You will find some subtle floral aromas alongside an elegant acidity.
In the end of mouth, strong nuts flavours and an intense oak finish
Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore, Azienda Brigaldara, Veneto, 2018, Italy
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, others (poussin)
Medium body red with an interesting red fruit flavours, powerful herbal notes and soft tannins.
The wine is very fine with a balanced texture.
Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh, St Albert, 2017, France
Petit Manseng, Petit Courbu, Gros Manseng (raspberry)
Light sweetness with honey notes and light orange marmalade aromas.
The wine has a long fruity finish focused on the mango and discreet nectarine flavours.
