| Cuisines | British, Modern European |
| Dining style | Casual Elegant |
| Phone number | +44 20 7612 8416 |
| Website | www.montaguehotel.com |
| Dress code | Smart Casual |
| Payment options | AMEX, MasterCard, Visa |
| Location | Montague Hotel, London, WC1B 5BJ |
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Blue Door Bistro
| Cuisine type | British | |
| Price range | £25 and under | |
| Neighborhood | Camden |
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About Blue Door Bistro
A few short steps from the British Museum, The Blue Door Bistro provides a welcoming and informal bistro-style setting. Light and airy at lunchtime, warm and cosy by evening, the room is decorated on three sides with a panoramic view of London circa 1849. Together with the rich mahogany panelled walls, effective use of mirrored glass, and contemporary wrought iron wall lights, an ambience rooted in the hotel’s location is beautifully achieved. Executive chef, Martin Halls, blends seasonal ingredients and herbs from our garden with classical techniques to create seasonal British menus. Our cuisine is commended with an AA rosette and accredited by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (2 stars). In all of our products, we only use free-range eggs and are committed to sustainable fisheries for our fish supplies. Our team are trained to ensure that your specific dietary requirements are catered for at all times.
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Menus
- Children's Menu 2019
- Desserts 2019
- Table D' Hote 2019
- Wine List 2019
- A La Carte 2019
- Breakfast 2019
Main Courses
| Eggs on Toast | scrambled, poached, fried or omelette | |
| Macaroni & Cheese | ||
| Spaghetti & Bolognese | or tomato sauce | |
| Selection of Freshly Cut Vegetables | ||
| Char-Grilled Lemon Chicken | ||
| Trio of Mini Burgers | ||
| Battered Fish and Chunky Chips | ||
| Ham and Cheese Toasty |
Deserts
| Milkshake | vanilla, chocolate, strawberry | |
| Banana Split | ||
| Strawberry Sundae | ||
| Fresh Fruit Salad | ||
| Selection of Ice Creams | ||
| Mixed Fruit & Natural Yoghurt |
Mocktails
| The Ice Age | banana, chocolate & milk, brrrrrr! | |
| The Tropical Transformer | pineapple, passion fruit & apple juice, wow! | |
| The Shirley Temple | orange juice, Grenadine & lemonade, Yummy! |
Desserts
| Bea Tollman's Baked Vanilla Cheesecake* | £7.00 | with honeycomb ice cream |
| Strawberry Meringue | £7.00 | with white chocolate mousse |
| Coffee Ice Cream and Banana Sundae | £7.00 | with caramel sauce |
| Coconut Choux Bun | £7.00 | with mint and raspberry |
| Assorted Ice Creams and Sorbets | £7.00 | |
| Selection of British Cheese | £10.00 | with quince jelly and Scottish oatcakes |
Dessert Wines
France
| Clos Dady, Sauternes | Luscious and generous with its sweet apricot, honey and roasted nut. Perfectly balanced with a zesty, lime rind |
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Italy
| Recioto della Valpolicella DOC, Bertani 2012 | Classical notes of plum, cherry and raspberries. Accompanied by spices, vanilla, hay and cocoa |
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Hungary
| Tokaj 6 Puttonyos Tokaj Aszú | Beautiful bright gold in the glass with complex and mineral aromas. This full-bodied wine with a creamy taste and has a long, elegant finish |
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Port
Portugal
| Quinta do Crasto, Duoro | Great balance between fresh wild berries, firm tannins, well balanced acidity and a long and elegant finish |
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Starters
| Cream of Cauliflower Soup | with Pear puree and Gorgonzola | |
| Quinoa and Avocado Salad | with feta cheese | |
| Kale and Goats' Cheese | with warm cranberry and almond dressing |
Main Courses
| Duck Cottage Pie | with autumn vegetables | |
| Pan Fried Sea Bass | with fennel cabbage, sweet potato mash and white wine cream sauce | |
| Wild Mushroom Gnocchi | with vine tomatoes, ginger and carrot reduction |
Desserts
| Baked Vanilla Cheesecake | with honeycomb ice cream | |
| Saffron Panna Cotta | with winter berry compote and rosemary shortbread | |
| Bea Tollman's Rice Pudding | with candied nuts and caramel sauce |
Sommelières Fine Wines Selection
| Château Pichon Longueville-Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France, 1990, 2nd Growth, Grand Cru Classé | Exhibits a sweet, roasted nose of rich Cassis fruit, herbs and vanilla. Nicely textured, low acidity, outstanding ripeness and beautiful purity and balance |
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| Château Palmer, 2005 | AOC Margaux 3rd growth |
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| Domaine Clarence dillon Château Haut-Brion 1er Cru Classé, Pessac-Léognan, France, 1996 | The nose is dominated by red berries and the mouth is unctuous and supple |
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| Château Cheval Blanc 1er Grand Cru Classé, St Emilion Grand Cru, France, 1996 | Quintessentially elegant, with a complex nose of black fruits, coconut, smoke and pain grille, substantial complexity and velvety-textured finish |
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| Château Margaux, 1983 | AOC 1er Cru Classé |
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| Château Cheval Blanc, 1er Grand Cru Classé, 1982 | St Emilion Grand Cru |
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Champagne
Non Vintage
| Lanson, Père et Fils, Brut N.V. | Crisp, fruity and refreshing |
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| Lanson Black Label |
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| White Label |
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| Extra Age Brut |
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| Lanson, Brut Rosé N.V. |
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| Extra Age Rosé |
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| Guy Cadel, Montague on the Gardens, Brut N.V. | Crisp and refreshing with hint of citrus and green apples |
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| Ruinart, Blanc de Blanc | Aromas of fresh fruits with notes of citrus and exotic fruits with a touch of jasmine and pink peppercorns |
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| Moet & Chandon, Brut N.V. | Initial floral notes followed by notes of just-ripe stone fruits |
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| Taittinger Brut Réserve, Brut N.V. | Aromas of peach, white flowers and vanilla. A delicate wine with a honeyed finish |
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| Veuve Clicquot, Brut N.V. | Crisp and lemony, a deep, lingering finish with hints of spices and fruit |
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| Krug Grande Cuvée, Brut N.V. | Rich and complex with a characteristic toasty quality on the nose, delicate and fine bubbles |
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| Louis Roederer Cristal, Brut | Intense and refined it has notes of apricot, hazelnut and pastries |
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Vintage
| Dom Perignon, Brut, 2009 | Rounded, persistent with aromas of honey |
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| Louis Roederer Cristal, Brut, 2009 | Intense aromas and flavours of fresh red fruit, citrus zest and oven-baked apples |
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| Krug, Brut, 1995 | Hints of brioche, mineral, ripe white fruits and honey. On the palate the wine retains crisp acidity and vibrant length |
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Sparkling Wine
Italy
| Ca Vittoria Prosecco | Light and fruity with hints of golden melon, apple and toast |
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England
| Bloomsbury NV, England | Citrus fruit aromas and a hint of melon and honey. Crisp fruit freshness and toasty notes |
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White Wine
South Africa
| Blanc de Mer, Bouchard Finlayson, 2015 | Deliciously fragrant with lush upfront fruit driven mouth feel revealing ample rich tropical kiwi and peach undertones. Layers of gooseberry ending a lingering honest pleasing finish |
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| Walker Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Bouchard Finlayson, 2016 | This wine has a strong vibrant aroma, tropical fruits of pineapple, litchi and granadilla. This is followed by a firm crisp palate signalling a determined structure with parallel fruit calling one straight back to the glass! |
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| Walker Bay Sauvignon Blanc 'Reserve', Bouchard Finlayson, 2015 | This wine is dry, but notably fruity with cantaloupe, gooseberry and white pepper, garnished with complex secondary tropical notes, leading to a crisp, savoury and lasting sumptuous finish |
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| Sans Barrique Chardonnay, Bouchard Finlayson, 2015 | The wine is best described as marginally organic with citrus and kiwi fruit flavours – flinty and dry with intensity of finish after loads of strong mineral flavours |
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| Crocodile's Lair Chardonnay, Bouchard Finlayson, 2015 | Refreshingly crisp, packed with vibrant peach flavoured fruit and a nutty character evolving from the French oak contribution. Enjoyed through all seasons with a wide range of dishes. Particularly chicken and other white meats and rich sea foods |
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| Limited Edition" Crocodile's Lair Chardonnay, Bouchard Finlayson, 2014 | In this blend the element of innovation is presented by blending a classic barrel-fermented portion of Chardonnay (60%) with a fruity non-malo unwooded portion (40%). The barrel fermented portion is all new French oak. The style is classic, cool climate Chardonnay with voluptuous bright authoritative fruit tones layered on harmonious oak flavours, all balanced in a synonymous elegance |
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| Missionvale Chardonnay, Bouchard Finlayson, 2014 | This wine presents pages of different taste sensations. First creamy yeast, followed by mild wood tones surrounded by vanilla and aromatic layers of apricot and cantaloupe. Finally resonating a long citrus and quince finish. Longevity and ageing will enhance completely |
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France
| South West, Picpoul de Pinet 'La Côte Flamenc', Jean Marc Lafage, 2016 | Very fresh and dry, with hints of citrus and spring flowers, mineral and elegant finish |
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| Loire Valley, Sancerre Reine Blanche, Domaine J Reverdy, Loire Valley, 2016 | Elegant but relatively restrained. A little gooseberry and white peach here, with a smoky, flinty substance to it. White flower and peach skin overtones |
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| Bourgogne, Pouilly Fuissé, Domaine Saumaize-Michelin, 2015 | Succulent, ripe nose of creamy vanilla and pineapples. Rounded and generous palate, offering ripe grapefruits and lemon rind. Use of oak brings depth, texture and nutty characters |
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Italy
| Pinot Grigio, Venezia Giulia (DOC), 2016 | Smooth light and dry, refreshing and revitalizing |
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| Gavi di Gavi (DOCG), San Silvestro, Piemonte, 2016 | Crisp and dry, with a hint of ripe pears and a delightful array of fresh fruit |
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Spain
| Bodegas Fillaboa, Albarino, 2016 | On the nose, intense and elegant at the same time. The wine shows typical aromas of the estate such as, pineapple, stone and citrus fruits and hints of apple and mango. This is a fruity, fresh and very zesty Albariño wine with a personality of its own |
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England
| Dart Valley Reserve, South Devon, 2015 | Light, fresh character and partially aged in American oak combine to give fruit aromas and a just off-dry style |
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United States of America
| Riesling, St Michelle, Washington, 2015 | Aromatic and refreshing wine which is perfect enjoyed alone or with a wide variety of food. Wonderfully refreshing and balanced with a mixture of white peach, citrus rind and minerality |
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Argentina
| Viognier Reserve, Bodegas Santa Ana, Mendoza, 2016 | Aromas of stone fruits with an alluring complexity of toasted bread and vanilla notes. Rich and full palate with a hint of sweetness balanced by a racy acidity on the finish |
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New Zealand
| Sauvignon Blanc Spy Valley, Marlborough, 2016 | Classic aroma of grapefruit and elderflower, juicy, lingering finish |
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| Gewurztraminer, Yealands, 2016 | Handpicked in the Awatere Valley at optimum ripeness. This Gewürztraminer is wonderfully rich and perfumed. Shows concentrated floral and spice flavours with a refreshingly dry finish |
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Rosé Wines
France
| Coeur de Rosé Reserve, Côtes de Provence | Floral notes with subtle notes of red berry. The Palate is fresh and tender with hints of citrus |
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| Coeur de Rosé Prestige, Côtes de Provence | Pale pink in colour with a fine nose of peach, lemon. Notes of cinnamon and vanilla. Finished in a round and fresh flavour |
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Red Wines
South Africa
| Galpin Peak Pinot Noir, Bouchard Finlayson, 2015 | This bottling reflects lots of plum and wild berry fruit, under layered by spicy French oak upholding a gracious and persistent tannin structure. It has a rich core and promises added dimensions over a period of ageing |
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| Hannibal, Bouchard Finlayson, 2014 | This vintage is comprised of Sangiovese 52%, Pinot noir 17%, Nebbiolo 15%, Shiraz 6%, Mouvedré 8% and Barbera 2%. This bottling enjoys plenty of character, it is rich, polished with red and black wild berry fruit flavours. Layered with hints of gentle oak leaning light on textured fruit acid and refined tannins driven by a long mineral aftertaste |
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| Tête de Cuvée Galpin Peak Pinot Noir, Bouchard Finlayson, 2006 | It is a black fruit driven Pinot noir boasting flavours of mulberries, plums and violets and lingers with a nutty fullness and good tannins. Bottle ageing recommended |
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Australia
| Tooma River, Reserve Shiraz, Warburn Estate, 2016 | A rich nose redolent with red and blackberry aromas and a smooth, textured palate, dripping with juicy dark fruits, hints of chocolate and lively spices |
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| Trentham Estate, Pinot Noir, New South Wales, 2015 | Lovely colour, easy to drink wine, with pleasing flavours of red fruits |
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New Zealand
| Craggy Range Te Kahu, Hawke's Bay, 2013 | A modern take on a classic Bordeaux assemblage. Aromas of black cherry, gentle toast and wild herbs prevail. Lovely ripe flavours of black cherry and red fruits are balanced with fine velvety tannins |
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Chile
| Caliterra Reserve Carmeneré, Colchagua Valley, 2015 | Deep purple red with ruby hues, it is an intense wine with spices. Berries such as blackberries and blueberries appear on the nose at first, giving way to soft spicy notes like cinnamon and black pepper |
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Argentina
| Malbec Reserva, Gouguenheim Winery Mendoza, 2015 | Aromas of black fruit, jam and vanilla with a subtle liquorice touch. Sweet and full bodied tannins. Intense purple colour with ruby hues |
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France
| Languedoc, Merlot Domaine des Pourthié, vin de Pays d'Oc, 2016 | A deep, vibrant colour with sweet berry fruit on the nose and palate. A well-structured wine with soft balanced tannins and a pleasantly long finish |
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| Bordeaux, Château des Gravières, Graves, 2014 | Deep garnet-red with a slightly woody and toasted nose and aromas of prunes and liquorice. Fleshy, robust and well-balanced in the mouth with a firm, lengthy finish |
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| Plaisir de Siaurac, Lalande de Pomerol, 2014 | Medium bodied and very approachable Claret with fruit and a long refined finish. 100% Merlot |
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| Rhone Valley, Gigondas le Grand Montmirail, Brusset, 2015 | Cinsault 5%, Grenache 65%, Mourvèdre 15%, Syrah 15% Medium ruby. Aromas of black cherry, currant and liquorice. Depth of flavour and restrained sweetness |
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Italy
| Fontanafredda, Barolo di Serralunga d'Alba DOCG, 2013 | Deep red with ruby highlights, this superb Barolo has a clear-cut, intense nose with overtones of vanilla, spices, withered roses and underbrush. The palate is dry, but soft and full bodied with lengthy finish |
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| Villa Pincian Terraria, Tuscany, 2012 | Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. An intense, balanced and full red wine with aromas of black cherry, plum and bitter almond nose combined with cassis and cedar. At the nose it is very fruity, reminding of cherries and red fruits with spicy |
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Spain
| Castillo de Clavijo, Crianza Rioja, 2014 | Aromas of ripe red berries, spices and vanilla. Elegant and harmonious with a long finish |
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| Rioja Gran Reserva, Gonzalo de Berceo, Spain, 2006 | Aromas of dried fruits, wild herbs, sweet spice and toasty notes. Powerful, savoury, spicy and with dried fruit notes |
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Starters
| Cream of Cauliflower Soup | £7.00 | with pear puree and gorgonzola |
| H Forman & Son Smoked Salmon | £14.00 | with traditional garnish |
| Ham Hock Terrine | £12.00 | with toasted walnut bread and red onion chutney |
| Black Pudding Scotch Egg | £10.00 | with chive mayonnaise |
Salads
| Caesar Salad | £9.00 | with garlic croutons and poached egg |
| Quinoa and Avocado Salad | £9.00 | with feta cheese |
| Kale and Goats' Cheese | £9.00 | with warm cranberry and almond dressing |
| Mccarthy Salad | £16.00 | chicken, smoked bacon, avocado, beetroot, egg and cheese |
Main Courses
| Rump of Lamb | £26.00 | with a herb crust, puy lentils and beetroot sauce |
| Chopped Steak | £26.00 | with vine tomatoes, chunky chips and Café de Paris butter |
| Duck Cottage Pie | £19.00 | with autumn vegetables |
| Pan Fried Sea Bass | £20.00 | with fennel, cabbage, sweet potato mash and white wine cream sauce |
| Battered Fish and Chips | £16.00 | with mushy peas and tartare sauce |
| Wild Mushroom Gnocchi | £14.00 | with vine tomatoes, ginger and carrot reduction |
From the Grill
| 10oz Sirloin Steak | £30.00 | with Portabella mushrooms and béarnaise sauce |
| 14oz Barnsley Lamb Chop | £22.00 | with vine tomatoes and rosemary butter |
| 8oz Montague Burger | £16.00 | with grilled onion and chunky chips |
| Dover Sole* | £38.00 | with creamed spinach and new potatoes |
Side Dishes
| Hand Cut Chunky Chips | ||
| Creamed Spinach | ||
| Portabella Mushrooms | ||
| Seasonal Vegetables | ||
| Mixed or Green Salad |
Dessert
| Baked Vanilla Cheesecake | £7.00 | with honeycomb ice cream |
| Apple Sticky Toffee Pudding* | £7.00 | with clotted cream ice cream |
| Bea Tollman's Rice Pudding* | £7.00 | |
| Saffron Panna Cotta | £7.00 | with winter berry compote and rosemary shortbread |
| Assorted Ice Creams and Sorbets | £7.00 | |
| Selection of British Cheese | £10.00 | with quince jelly and Scottish oatcakes |
Continental Breakfast
| Freshly Squeezed Fruit Juices | Orange, Grapefruit, Carrot, Apple, Beetroot, Cranberry | |
| Danish Pastries | Pain au chocolate, Croissant, Breads, bagels and muffins | |
| Selection of Prepared Fresh and Dried Fruits | ||
| Natural Yoghurt | Fruit compote yoghurt, Muesli | |
| Selection of British Cheese and Cold Meats | ||
| Smoked Salmon and Smoked Mackerel | ||
| Selection of Cereals | ||
| Porridge | served with honey | |
| Smoothie of the Day |
Traditional English Breakfast
| Crispy Bacon | ||
| Back Bacon | ||
| Cumberland Sausages | ||
| Button Mushrooms | ||
| Grilled Tomato | ||
| Hash Browns | ||
| Baked Beans | ||
| Bubble and Squeak | ||
| Black and White Pudding |
Eggs
| Eggs | Your choice of Scrambled, Poached, Fried, Boiled eggs with soldiers | |
| Omelette | Plain or with choice of ham, cheese, mushroom |
Breakfast a La Carte (Supplements)
| Eggs Benedict | £5.00 | |
| Grilled Kippers | £5.00 | |
| American Pancakes | £3.00 | |
| Waffles | £3.00 | |
| Smoked Salmon & Scrambled Egg on Toasted Bagel | £5.00 | |
| Avocado | £5.00 | smoked salmon & poached egg on granary toast |
| Steamed Spinach | £5.00 | with cottage cheese & poached egg set on multi-grain toast |
| Toasted Bacon Sandwich | £5.00 | served with lettuce, tomato and garlic aioli |
| Glass of Champagne | £16.00 |
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