tasting menu
chiltern black ale bread
malt vinegar and cultured butter
amuse
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tartare of orkney scallop
horseradish ice cream, radishes, apple
aquilae grillo bio, terre siciliane, 2020, italy
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myers farm duck egg
truffle sauce, english autumn truffle, toasted hazelnut, cauliflower
ruppertsberger, pfalz, riesling trocken, 2020, germany
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roasted quail
ravioli of quail leg, white onion sauce, crispy shallotts
clos culombu, etienne suzzoni, vin de corse, 2019, france
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cornish john dory
cockles, confit bacon, jerusalem artichoke puree, young vegetables
entre-deux-mers, chateau de fontenille, bordeaux, 2020, france
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douglas fir smoked venison saddle
red cabbage puree, pickled crepaudine beetroot, roasted sprouts and tops
aguaribay, malbec, vista flores baron edmond de rothschild, 2018, argentina
or
goosnargh duck breast
boulangère potato, carrot and anise puree, duck sauce
chateau de vignelaure, coteau d’aix en provence, 2008, france
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pre-dessert
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warm almond and plum cake
mirabelle sauce, almond ice cream
georgas family, aged savatiano, 2010, greece
or
michel cluizel chocolate mousse
poached pear, poire william
mas amiel, “maury”100% grenache, vintage reserve, 2014, france
selection of british cheeses with accompanying condiments and crackers
(as an additional course £14.50, as a dessert £7.00 supplement)
£85.00 for seven courses ~ £65.00 wine flight
coffee, tea or infusions, petit fours £5.50
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
Aquilae Grillo Bio, Terre Siciliane, 2020, Italy (scallop)
Grillo is a traditional Sicilian grape that is ideally suited to the island’s warmth and makes wines of
elegance and body. The potential has always been there and now with winemakers of flair and expertise it can be realised. A clean, citrusy nose with a touch of hazelnuts.
A well balanced wine, it has a fullness on the palate and then a delicious vibrant finish.
Ruppertsberger, Pfalz, Riesling Trocken, 2020, Germany (duck egg)
Situated on chalk rich slopes, this vineyard is situated in one of the `grosses gewachs`,
which roughly equates to a grand cru. Low yielding old vines produce a
dry opulent wine with silky peach perfumed fruit and excellent acidity.
Delicate elderflower flavours with ripe pear lead to a crisp limey palate.
Clos Culombu,Etienne Suzzoni, Vin de Corse, 2019, France (quail)
A gorgeous purple-red in colour. On the nose, hints of cranberry, cherry and raspberry with notes of liquorice and sweet spice. On the palate, medium-bodied with a rich texture
and balanced tannins leading to a spicy finish.
Entre-deux-Mers, Chateau de Fontenille, Bordeaux, 2020, France (john dory)
Light gold colour. On the nose it has an interesting and immediate pureness, with aromas of citrus fruit and white peaches. The entry is sharp and ample at the same time.
On the palate is well balanced and the finale is lightly peppery, with a nice lingering finish.
Aguaribay, Malbec, Vista Flores Baron Edmond de Rothschild, 2018, Argentina (venison)
Backed by wine royalty (the Rothschild family), this estate shows that Malbec can be made with real sophistication and finesse. Notes of plum and ripe black cherry combine with deep dark chocolate and vanilla. A seriously satisfying glass of wine.
or
Chateau de Vignelaure, Coteau d’Aix en Provence, 2008, France (squab)
Expressive nose blending black cherry and notes of cocoa. Lovely stuffing, a very well-balanced wine with more of the same flavoursome aromatics.
Savoury fullness, persistency and elegance across the palate.
Georgas Family, Aged Savatiano, 2010, Greece (plum cake)
Medium copper colour, a light and juicy sweet wine, with nuts and dried fruit on the nose, and a complex palate with baked orange and peach, and a long sweet aftertaste.
or
Mas Amiel, “Maury”100% Grenache, Vintage Reserve, 2014, France (chocolate)
The colour is very dark with purple glints. The nose has prune, a very fruity concentration, some spices and minty hints. Full bodied mouth of ripe red fruits, prunes in syrup, dry wood, fresh aromas of star anise and menthol. Sweet but so fresh. Lengthy finish. Great with a dessert.
our menus
To compliment our impeccably balanced dishes we have a large wine cellar which boasts an extensive range of wines, champagnes, dessert wines, and ports.