The only difference between history & the present day is that history was in the past.
À La Carte
Our menu offers modern dishes, inspired by historic British gastronomy.
The À La Carte menu is available for lunch every day and for dinner Sunday to Thursday.
Starters
Plum Meat Fruit
(c.1500)
Spiced red wine, chicken liver parfait & grilled bread
£26.00
13th–15th century
Hay Smoked Salmon
(c.1730)
Lemon salad, gentleman’s relish & sorrel
£26.00
1730 The Complete Practical Cook by Charles Carter
Sherried Scallops
(c.1965)
Scallop tartare, grilled shiitake & sherry mushroom broth
£34.00
1965 The Art of British Cookery by Theodora Fitzgibbon
Salamagundy
(c.1723)
Smoked confit chicken, salsify, marrowbone, horseradish cream & pickled walnuts
£29.00
1723 The Cook’s and Confectioner’s Dictionary by John Nott
The Truffle
(c.1500)
Truffle, mushroom parfait & grilled bread
£29.00
13th-15th century
Rice and Flesh
(c.1390)
Saffron, beef cheek and red wine
£28.00
1390 The Forme of Cury by The Master Cooks of King Richard II
Main Courses
Roast Cod and Cockle Ketchup
(c.1830)
Cockles, leaf chicory and seaweed butter
£56.00
1830 A New System of Domestic Cookery by Marie Elize Rundell
Spiced Squab Pigeon
(c.1790)
Onions, artichoke, ale & malt
£62.00
1790 ‘The Ladies’ Assistant and Complete System of Cookery by Charlotte Mason
Duck & Turnip
(c.79)
Spiced umbles, black truffle & sprout tops
£62.00
79 The Edible History of Pompeii Ref Apicius
Roast Seabass & Green Sauce
(c.1440)
Braised chicory, parsley, pepper, onion & eucalyptus
£64.00
1440 by Elias Ashmole
Roast Pumpkin
(c.1660)
Hen-of-the-woods mushroom, delica pumpkin & cavolo nero
£46.00
1660 The Accomplisht Cook by Robert May
Hereford Ribeye
(c.1830)
Mushroom ketchup & triple cooked chips
£62.00
1830 The Cook and Housewife’s Manual by Mistress Meg Dodds
Fillet of Hereford Beef
(c.1830)
Mushroom ketchup & triple cooked chips
£64.00
1830 The Cook and Housewife’s Manual by Mistress Meg Dodds
Hereford Prime Rib for 2
(c.1830)
Mushroom ketchup & triple cooked chips
£128.00
(Our cuts of beef are dry aged for a minimum of 21 days and cooked over wood and charcoal embers)
Side Orders
Honey roast parsnips
£8.00
Mashed potatoes
£8.00
Sprouts & bacon
£8.00
Mixed leaf salad
£8.00
Triple cooked chips
£9.00
Desserts
Tipsy Cake
(c.1858)
Spit roast pineapple
£22.00
1858 The English Cookery Book by J.H. Walsh
Brown Bread Ice Cream
(c.1808)
Salted butter caramel, pear & malted yeast syrup
£22.00
1808 A New System of Domestic Cookery by Maria Eliza Rundell
Smoked Walnut Mousse
(c.1600)
Gingerbread ice cream, salted caramel & mulled wine poached pear
£24.00
1600 Delightes of Ladies by Sir Hugh Platt
Chocolate Bar
(c.1730)
Passion fruit jam & mango sorbet
£22.00
1730 The Complete Practical Cook by Charles Carter
Sambocade
(c.1390)
Goats milk cheesecake, elderflower, apple, perry poached pear & smoked candied walnuts
£22.00
1390 The Forme of Cury by The Master Cooks of King Richard II
British Cheese
Apple & plum chutney, fig & perry paste, pecan sourdough, oat biscuits & seeded crackers
£24.00
Please inform us of any allergies & ask for further details of dishes that contain allergens.
Luncheon
Three-course set luncheon menu £59 per person including a glass of sparkling wine.
Wine pairing £49.
Available 12:00 to 14:00 Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays) until December 1st, 2023.
Menu subject to change depending on seasonal availability of produce.
Menu must be pre-booked, however may be offered on the date of booking if requested.
Meat Fruit
(c.1500)
Mandarin, chicken liver parfait & grilled bread
(£5 supplement)
Hay Smoked Salmon
(c.1730)
Beetroot, pickled lemon salad, horseradish & sorrel
or
Savoury Porridge
(c.1660)
Garlic, parsley & fennel
***
Slow Cooked Pork Belly
(c.1816)
Smoked hispi cabbage, pickled onion, ice cider & Robert sauce
Roast Cod & Admiral Sauce
(c.1830)
Parsnip, brown butter, shrimps & capers
(£5 supplement)
or
Roast Pumpkin
(c.1660)
Hen-of-the-woods mushroom, delica pumpkin & cavolo nero
***
Millionaire Tart
(c.1730)
Crystallised chocolate & vanilla ice cream
or
Quaking Pudding
(c.1660)
Spiced pears, pickled apple, almond biscuit & perry caramel
or
British Cheese
Apple & plum chutney, fig & perry paste, seeded crackers, oat biscuits & bread crackers
(£5 supplement)
Vegetarian Menu
The Truffle
(c.1500)
Mushroom parfait & grilled bread
£29.00
***
Savoury Porridge
(c.1660)
Garlic, parsley & fennel
£20.00
***
Frumenty
(c.1390)
Spelt, pickled dulse, lovage & artichoke
£20.00/£30.00
***
Salamagundy
(c.1720)
Beetroot, salsify, radish, horseradish & pickled walnuts
£20.00/£30.00
***
Roast Pumpkin
(c.1660)
Hen-of-the-woods mushroom, delica pumpkin & cavolo nero
£46.00
Chef's Table
For a behind the scenes dining experience, the Chef's Table offers an intimate insight into the energy and activity of the kitchen. Accommodating four to six guests, a bespoke menu will be served direct to your table by the chef. Your own dedicated sommelier will be on hand throughout the meal to advise on wine pairings to suit every occasion.
Six Course Menu - £195 lunch and dinner
Eight Course Menu - £230 lunch and dinner
(excluding 15% discretionary service charge)
Sample Eight Course Menu
Hay Smoked Salmon
(c.1730)
Gentleman’s relish, caviar & pickled lemon salad
Frumenty
(c.1390)
Octopus, spelt, smoked sea broth, pickled dulse & lovage
Meat Fruit
(c.1500)
Mandarin, chicken liver parfait & grilled bread
Roast Seabass & Green Sauce
(c.1440)
Braised chicory, parsley, pepper, onion & eucalyptus
Spiced Squab Pigeon
(c.1790)
Onions, artichokes, ale & malt
Taffety Tart
(c.1658)
Caramelised apple, rose yoghurt, fennel & vanilla ice cream
Tipsy Cake
(c.1810)
Spit roast pineapple
Nitrogen Ice Cream Trolley
(c.1900)
Private Dining
Our private dining room, inspired by the 16th century Tudor architectural style, seats up to 12 guests. A 3 or 5 course menu is available, including some of our signature dishes.
Three Course Menu - £130 lunch and dinner
Five Course Menu - £170 lunch and dinner
Sample 3 Course Menu
Hay Smoked Salmon
(c.1730)
Lemon salad, gentleman’s relish & sorrel
Or
Meat Fruit
(c.1500)
Mandarin, chicken liver parfait & grilled bread
***
Roast Cod & Green Sauce
(c.1440)
Braised chicory, parsley, pepper, onion & eucalyptus
Or
Spiced Squab Pigeon
(c.1790)
Onions, artichokes, ale & malt
Or
Fillet of Hereford Beef
(c.1830)
Mushroom ketchup & triple cooked chips
***
Chocolate Bar
(c.1730)
Passion fruit jam & mango sorbet
Or
Tipsy Cake
(c.1810)
Spit roast pineapple
Sample 5 Course Menu
Hay Smoked Salmon
(c.1730)
Lemon salad, gentleman’s relish & sorrel
***
Meat Fruit
(c.1500)
Mandarin, chicken liver parfait & grilled bread
***
Roast Cod & Green Sauce
(c.1440)
Braised chicory, parsley, pepper, onion & eucalyptus
Or
Spiced Squab Pigeon
(c.1790)
Onions, artichokes, ale & malt
Or
Fillet of Hereford Beef
(c.1830)
Mushroom ketchup & triple cooked chips
***
Chocolate Bar
(c.1730)
Passion fruit jam & mango sorbet
Or
Tipsy Cake
(c.1810)
Spit roast pineapple
***
***
Nitrogen Ice Cream Trolley
(c.1900)
Wine
Our wine list features around 850 bins, having developed relationships with Chateaux & Estates from around the world.
With a depth of vintages from top producers as well as smaller vineyards with limited allocations.
We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass, a perfect opportunity to explore pairings with the dishes from the menu.
Attached is a sample menu therefore wines and prices may vary.
Festive Menu
Festive Menu £160 per person (to be taken by the whole table). Available for Lunch & Dinner, from Monday 20th November to Saturday 30 December.
Pescatarian & vegetarian options are available upon request. Please inform us of any allergies & ask for further details of dishes that contain allergens.
Menu subject to change due to seasonal availability of produce.
Festive Menu
Plum Meat Fruit
(c.1500)
Spiced red wine, chicken liver parfait & grilled bread
***
Sherried Scallop
(c.1965)
Scallop tartare, grilled shiitake & sherried mushroom broth
***
Roast Venison
(c.1846)
Spiced red cabbage, juniper & pickled cherries
***
Smoked Walnut Mousse
(c.1600)
Gingerbread ice cream, salted caramel & mulled wine poached pear
Or
Tipsy Cake
(c.1858)
Spit roast pineapple
***
Mince Pie Tartlet
(c.1615)
Festive Menu £160 per person (to be taken by the whole table)
Pescatarian & vegetarian options are available upon request. Please inform us of any allergies & ask for further details of dishes that contain allergens.
Christmas Day Menu
Our chefs have curated a tasting menu to be enjoyed in the restaurant on Christmas Day. Reservations are available from 12pm to 7.30pm. Private Dining Room is available for from eight to twelve guests at 12.00pm and 6.00pm. Menu is priced at £320pp. A vegetarian menu is available and we can cater to most other dietary requirements. Children's menu available at £160.
Full payment for the menu is required in advance for all reservations. Any extras plus service will be charged on the day.
Menu subject to change due to seasonal availability of produce.
Reservations for Christmas Day will open on Monday 9th October.
Snacks
***
Plum Meat Fruit
(c.1500)
Spiced red wine, chicken liver parfait & grilled bread
***
Sherried Scallop
(c.1970)
Smoked cauliflower, cauliflower cream, shiitake & sherry
***
Duck & Turnip
(c.79)
Buttered & creamed turnip, black truffle
Brussels sprouts with chestnut & bacon
***
Sambocade
(c.1390)
Black truffle, London honey & smoked walnuts
***
Olive Oil “Perfume”
(c.1300-1200 BCE)
Maury wine, fig, pear, goats milk
Or
Christmas Tipsy Cake
(c.1810)
Spit roast pineapple, vanilla & sherry
***
Sweetmeats
New Year's Eve Menu
Our Chefs have curated a five-course menu to be enjoyed in the restaurant for dinner on New Year's Eve. Reservations are available from 6pm to 9.30pm.
The New Year's Eve Menu is £220 per person and payment is required in advance for all reservations.
Vegetarian and pescatarian menus are available and we cater to most other dietary requirements.
Menu subject to change due to seasonal availability of produce.
Snacks
***
Meat Fruit
(c.1500)
Mandarin, chicken liver parfait & grilled bread
***
Salmon Dressed in Champagne
(c.1716)
Asparagus, parsley, caviar & seaweed butter
***
Fillet of Beef Royale
(c.1821)
Smoked anchovy, bay carrot, onion & ox tongue
***
Olive Oil “Perfume”
(c.1300-1200 BCE)
Maury wine, fig, pear, goats milk
or
Tipsy Cake
(c.1810)
Spit roast pineapple
***
Menu £220 per person.
Pescatarian & vegetarian options are available upon request. Please inform us of any allergies & ask for further details of dishes that contain allergens.