tasting menu
chiltern black ale bread
malt butter
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snacks
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lyme bay crab
pea puree, pea sorbet
riesling trocken, ruppertsberger, pfalz, 2023, germany
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courgette flower
borlotti beans, courgette, old winchester custard, basil pesto
preludio barrel select lote no.22, familia deicas, juanico canelones, 2018, uruguay~
local roast quail
charred corn, girolle mushrooms, quail sauce
cerasuolo d’abruzzo, talamonti, abruzzo, 2024, italy
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line caught cornish seabass
seaweed tea, pickled peppers and carrots
chignin vieilles vignes, andré et michel quenard, savoie, 2021, france
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roast breast of adlington english label special reserve chicken
spilman white asparagus, cauliflower puree, crispy wing, tarragon pickled romanesco
peter max pinot noir, crystallum, western cape, 2023, south africa
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saddle of greenfield farm lamb
evesham heritage tomatoes, smoked anchovies, lamb belly bacon, tomato ketchup
grimalda, matosevic, istria, 2020, croatia
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pre-dessert
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chilled vanilla rice pudding
poached and fresh english strawberries, toasted almonds, strawberry sorbet
moscato d’asti, g.d. vajra, piedmont, 2024, italy
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roast yellow peach
chocolate and coffee cream, chicory jam, peach puree, chicory ice cream
coteaux du layon saint lambert, domaine ogereau, loire valley, 2023, 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
Riesling Trocken, Ruppertsberger, Pfalz, 2023, Germany
100% Riesling (crab)
Lively and fresh, with crips notes of lemon and lime zest.
Delicate white flowers on the nose and a light, elegant texture on the palate.
Preludio Barrel Select Lote No.22, Familia Deicas, Juanico Canelones, 2018, Uruguay
Chardonnay, Viognier (courgette flower)
Rich texture and mouthfeel balanced perfectly with ripe stone fruit. Some delicate floral notes and citrus peel balance the oak on the palate.
Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo, Talamonti, Abruzzo, 2024, Italy
Merlot, Teran, Cabernet Sauvignon (quail)
Ripe red berry fruits, notably cherry and raspberry. Juicy and satisfying with some citrus notes joining sweet spices on the palate.
Chignin Vieilles Vignes, André et Michel Quenard, Savoie, 2021, France
100% Jacquère (red gurnard)
Elegant stone fruit, notably peach and nectarine, contrasted with herbaceous fresh herbs. A racy and refreshing alpine white.
Peter Max Pinot Noir, Crystallum, Western Cape, 2023, South Africa
100% Pinot Noir (chicken)
Fruit-driven elegance and savoury complexity in one glass. South Africa’s answer to Red Burgundy.
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Grimalda, Matosevic, Istria, 2020, Croatia
Merlot, Teran (lamb)
Robust and juicy. Dark bramble fruit, morello cherry and black raspberry. An incredibly satisfying red from a lesser-known region.
Moscato d’Asti, G.D. Vajra, Piedmont, 2024, Italy
100% Moscato (rice pudding)
Candied citrus alongside tart berries. A Piedmont classic which is lifted by its sparkling characteristics.
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Coteaux du Layon Saint Lambert, Domaine Ogereau, Loire Valley, 2023, France
100% Chenin Blanc (roast peach)
Ripe stone fruits alongside baked apples and pears, combined with sweet spices - notably cinnamon and saffron.
