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 and for dinner daily.
3 courses £125
Starters
Meat Fruit
(c.1500)
Mandarin, chicken liver parfait & grilled bread
13th–15th century
Earl Grey Tea Cured Salmon
(c.1730)
Gentleman’s relish & pickled lemon salad
1730 The Complete Practical Cook by Charles Carter
Rice & Flesh
(c.1390)
Saffron, oxtail & red wine
(£5 supplement)
1390 The Forme of Cury by The Master Cooks of King Richard II
The Truffle
(c.1500)
Truffle, mushroom parfait & grilled bread
13th-15th century
Scallop Frumenty
(c.1390)
Spelt, smoked sea broth, tosaka & lovage
1390 The Forme of Cury by The Master Cooks of King Richard II
Salamagundy
(c.1720)
Smoked confit chicken, salsify, marrowbone, horseradish cream & pickled walnuts
1720 The Cook’s and Confectioner’s Dictionary by John Nott
Main Courses
Seabass & Green Sauce
(c.1440)
Braised chicory, parsley, pepper, onion & eucalyptus
(£5 supplement)
1440 by Elias Ashmole
Powdered Duck Breast
(c.1846)
Braised red cabbage, spiced umbles & pickled cherries
1846 The Modern Cook by Charles Francatelli
Cod & Cockle Ketchup
(c.1830)
Flamed Cockles, leaf chicory & seaweed butter
1830 A New System of Domestic Cookery by Marie Elize Rundell
Spiced Squab Pigeon
(c.1790)
Onions, artichokes, ale & malt
1790 ‘The Ladies’ Assistant and Complete System of Cookery by Charlotte Mason
Roast Pumpkin
(c.1660)
Hen-of-the-woods mushroom, delica pumpkin & cavolo nero
1660 The Accomplisht Cook by Robert May
Hereford Ribeye
(c.1830)
Mushroom ketchup & triple cooked chips
1830 The Cook and Housewife’s Manual by Mistress Meg Dodds
Fillet of Hereford Beef
(c.1830)
Mushroom ketchup & triple cooked chips
1830 The Cook and Housewife’s Manual by Mistress Meg Dodds
Hereford Prime Rib for 2
(c.1830)
Mushroom ketchup & triple cooked chips
1830 The Cook and Housewife’s Manual by Mistress Meg Dodds
(Our cuts of beef are dry aged for a minimum of 21 days and cooked over wood and charcoal embers)
Side Orders
Mashed Potatoes
£8.00
Cabbage, bacon & onions
£8.00
Mixed leaf salad
£8.00
Triple cooked chips
£10.00
Desserts
Tipsy Cake
(c.1858)
Spit roast pineapple
1858 The English Cookery Book by J.H. Walsh
Taffety Tart
(c.1658)
Caramelised apple, rose yoghurt cream, fennel & vanilla ice cream
1658 W.M, The Queen’s Closet Opened
Chocolate Tart
(c.1819)
Lime jam, frozen yoghurt & coconut sorbet
1819 The Imperial and Royal Cook by Frederic Nutt
Sambocade
(c.1390)
Goat’s milk cheesecake, elderflower, apple, spiced roasted figs & smoked candied walnuts
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
Please inform us of any allergies & ask for further details of dishes that contain allergens.
Tasting Menu
Our tasting menu is available daily for £170 per guest. Wine pairing options are also available.
Available in the main dining room daily.
12:00 - 13:30 & 18:00 - 20:00 Sunday to Thursday;
12:00 - 14:00 & 18:00 - 21:00 Friday & Saturday;
Menu subject to change due to seasonal availability of produce. Vegetarian and pescatarian tasting menus are available.
Tasting Menu
Earl Grey Tea Cured Salmon
(c.1730)
Gentleman’s relish & pickled lemon salad
***
Meat Fruit
(c.1500)
Mandarin, chicken liver parfait & grilled bread
***
Scallop Frumenty
(c.1390)
Spelt, smoked sea broth, tosaka & lovage
***
Rice & Flesh
(c.1390)
Saffron, oxtail & red wine
Additional course supplement £20
***
Hereford Beef
(c.1830)
Mushroom ketchup, celeriac & bone marrow
***
Tipsy Cake
(c.1858)
Spit roast pineapple
or
Sambocade
(c.1390)
Goat’s milk cheesecake, elderflower, apple, spiced roasted figs & smoked candied walnuts
Luncheon
Three-course set luncheon menu £65 per person.
Wine pairing available.
Available Monday - Sunday at lunchtime.
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.
Smoked Salmon Belly
(c.1847)
Sourdough, dill & yoghurt
1847 The Whole Art of Curing, Pickling and Smoking Meat and Fish by James Robinson
Mushroom Broth
(c.1728)
Slow cooked hens’ egg & pickled mushrooms
1728 The Country Housewife and Lady’s Director by R Bradley
***
Salt Cod
(c.1845)
Pea, pickled lemon & seaweed butter
1845 The Practical Cook, English and Foreign by Joseph Bregion and Anne Miller
Roast Belly of Lamb
(c.1826)
Cucumber, onion & mint
1826 The Cook & Housewife’s Manual by Mistress Meg Dodds
Compost Tart
(c.1390)
Courgette, ricotta & garden herbs
1390 The Forme of Cury by The Master Cooks of King Richard II
***
Poore Knights
(c.1658)
Brioche, mandarin & Earl Grey ice cream
1658 The Compleat Cook by WM
British Cheese
Apple & plum chutney, fig & perry paste, seeded crackers, oat biscuits & bread crackers
(£5 supplement)
Sunday Roast "Potato Time"
The Sunday Roast is available Sunday lunch 12pm to 2.30pm
Starter
Meat Fruit
(c.1500)
Mandarin, chicken liver parfait & grilled bread
c.13th–15th century
The Truffle
(c.1500)
Truffle, mushroom parfait & grilled bread
c.13th–15th century
Earl Grey Tea Cured Salmon
(c.1730)
Lemon salad, gentleman’s relish & sorrel
1730 The Complete Practical Cook by Charles Carter
Salamagundy
(c.1720)
Smoked confit chicken, salsify, horseradish cream & pickled walnuts
1723 The Cook’s and Confectioner’s Dictionary by John Nott
Roastie
Triple Cooked Roast Potato & Caviar
(c.1664)
Supplement £15
1664 Englands Happiness Increased, or, A Sure and Easie Remedy against all Succeeding Dear Years by John Fraser
Main
Roast Chicken
(c.1672)
Pork stuffing, celeriac bread sauce & cock ale sauce
1672 The English Art of Cookery by Richard Briggs
Alows of Hereford Sirloin
(c.2016)
Mushroom ketchup, smoked onion, bone marrow & beef gravy
2016 Historic Heston by Heston Blumenthal
Roast Cauliflower
(c.1661)
Truffle macrows, cauliflower cream & mushroom gravy
1661 The Whole Body of Cookery Dissected by William Rabisha
Peppered Monkfish & Admiral's Sauce
(c.1826)
Jerusalem artichoke, brown butter & cockles
1826 The Cook and Housewife’s Manual by Mistress Meg Dodds
Hereford Prime Rib for two
(c.1830)
(Supplement £40)
1830 The Cook and Housewife’s Manual by Mistress Meg Dodds
Served with buttered bay carrots,
cabbage with onions & bacon
and beef fat triple cooked roasties
Dessert
Tipsy Cake
(c.1858)
Spit roast pineapple
1858 The English Cookery Book by J.H. Walsh
Sambocade
(c.1390)
Goat’s milk cheesecake, elderflower & apple, spiced figs, smoked candied walnuts & sorrel
1390 The Forme of Cury by The Master Cooks of King Richard II
Chocolate Tart
(c.1819)
Lime jam, frozen yoghurt & coconut sorbet
1730 The Complete Practical Cook by Charles Carter
British Cheese
Apple & plum chutney, fig & pear paste, pecan sourdough, oat biscuits & seeded crackers
(Supplement £5)
Vegetarian Menu
The Truffle
(c.1500)
Mushroom parfait & grilled bread
***
Savoury Porridge
(c.1660)
Garlic, parsley & fennel
***
Frumenty
(c.1390)
Hen of the woods, spelt, pickled dulse & lovage
***
Salamagundy
(c.1723)
Beetroot, salsify, radish, horseradish & pickled walnuts
***
Rice & Flesh
(c.1390)
Saffron, artichoke & shiso
***
Roast Pumpkin
(c.1660)
Hen-of-the-woods mushroom, delica pumpkin & cavolo nero
Vegan Menu
Savoury Porridge
(c.1660)
Garlic, parsley & fennel
***
Salamagundy
(c.1723)
Beetroot, radish & pickled walnuts
***
Roast Pumpkin
(c.1660)
Hen-of-the-woods mushroom, delica pumpkin & cavolo nero
***
Chocolate Bar
(c.1730)
Passion fruit jam & sorbet
***
Sorbet Selection
(c.1900)
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 two 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
Earl Grey Tea Cured Salmon
(c.1730)
Gentleman’s relish, caviar & pickled lemon salad
Scallop Frumenty
(c.1390)
Spelt, smoked sea broth, tosaka & lovage
Meat Fruit
(c.1500)
Mandarin, chicken liver parfait & grilled bread
Roast Seabass & Green Sauce
(c.1440)
Braised chicory, parsley, pepper, onion & eucalyptus
Powdered Duck Breast
(c.1846)
Braised red cabbage, spiced umbles & pickled cherries
Taffety Tart
(c.1658)
Caramelised apple, rose yogurt cream, fennel & vanilla ice cream
Tipsy Cake
(c.1858)
Spit roast pineapple
Nitrogen Ice Cream Trolley
(c.1901)
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 5 Course Menu
Earl Grey Tea Cured Salmon
(c.1730)
Lemon salad, gentleman’s relish & sorrel
***
Meat Fruit
(c.1500)
Mandarin, chicken liver parfait & grilled bread
***
Cod & Green Sauce
(c.1440)
Braised chicory, parsley, pepper, onion & eucalyptus
Or
Powdered Duck Breast
(c.1846)
Braised red cabbage, spiced umbles & pickled cherries
Or
Fillet of Hereford Beef
(c.1830)
Mushroom ketchup & triple cooked chips
***
Sambocade
(c.1390)
Goat’s milk cheesecake, elderflower, apple, spiced fig & smoked candied walnuts
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.
To request a copy of our current wine list, please email [email protected].