| Cuisines | Contemporary Indian, Indian |
| Dining style | Casual Dining |
| Phone number | +44 20 7229 2115 |
| Website | www.chakra.restaurant |
| Dress code | Casual Dress |
| Payment options | AMEX, MasterCard, Visa |
| Location | 33C Holland Street, London, W8 4LX |
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4.5 based on 131 reviews
Chakra Kensington
| Cuisine type | Contemporary Indian | |
| Price range | £25 and under | |
| Neighborhood | Kensington and Chelsea |
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About Chakra Kensington
Spread over two floors with an outdoor dining area, our Kensington Indian Restaurant offers a truly unique experience. Whether you book a table, hire the restaurant or order for delivery, we offer the same traditional Indian flavours blended with contemporary flair to bring the bright taste of something different.
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Menus
- Summer Menu
- Vegan Menu
- Summer Lunch Menu
- Afternoon Chai Menu
- Drinks Menu
To Start With
| Homemade Pickle & Chutney | £3.00 | A selection of our fresh chutneys and pickle |
| Poppadom | £3.00 | Lentil & potatoes poppadom with mango chutney, mixed pickle and onion |
| Truffle Kulcha | £3.50 | Wild mushroom & black truffle naan, mint sauce, mix pickle and cucmber raita |
| Lamb Keema Naan | £3.50 | Lamb keema naan, mint sauce, mix sauce, mix pickle and cucmber raita |
| Samosa Chana Chaat | £6.50 | Punjabi samosa served with crispy black chickpeas, tamarind sauce, yogurt and sev |
| Yam Chaat | £7.50 | Roasted cumin & lemon flavoured sweet potato (Jimikand) chaat drizzled with tamarind chutney |
| Avocado Ke Gole | £7.95 | Crispy puffed pastry filled in a tangy avocado, cumin yogurt, tamarind sauce and nylon sev |
| Curry Patta Burrata | £8.95 | Burrata dusted with a special spice blend served with curry leaves, tempered cherry tomatoes & grilled aubergine |
| Fish Amritsari | £8.95 | Crispy deep fried tilapia fillet wrap with gram flour batter from Punjab, curry tartar sauce and lemon wedge |
| Murgh Moong Katchumber | £9.95 | Chicken breast infused with fresh sprouts (moong), tomato and our flavoured spices |
| Samundari Khazana | £10.95 | South Indian spice flavour Atlantic sea scallop, squid and fresh water prawn with passion fruit sauce |
From the Tandoor - Clay Oven
| Mushroom Bharwa | £8.95 | Button mushroom stuffed with cottage cheese and vegetables marinated with aromatic spices |
| Achari Paneer | £9.95 | Clay oven cooked Indian cottage cheese marinated with chillies powder, pickling spice and yogurts served with figs murabba and cucumber salad |
| Masala Asparagus | £10.95 | Roasted cumin topped asparagus, coated in a white herb paste & chargrilled |
| Mirchi Murgh Tikka | £10.95 | Chicken tikka marinated in a kashmiri chilly powder, mint, green chillies, and garlic with plum chutney and baby tomatoes salad |
| Gilafi Sheek Kebab | £11.95 | Aromatic garam masala & herb flavoured baby lamb mince on tandoori skewer with sprouted lentil salad |
| Tandoori Monk Fish | £12.95 | Monk fish tikka marinated with carom seed and kasundi mustard paste served with wasabi yogurt |
| Patiala Chuza | £14.95 | Pousson marinated with cheddar, black pepper, yogurt, ginger and garlic |
| Amina Di Shammi | £14.95 | Traditional Lucknowi Lamb Kebab with chickpeas lentil and cardamom served with mix herb chutney |
| Adraki Jhinga | £15.50 | Freshwater tiger prawn marinated with spicy chilly powder, crushed ginger, yogurt served with corn salad and tomato coulis |
Non Vegetarian Mains
| Khubani Murgh | £12.95 | Chicken breast braised in apricot & mace flavoured onion sauce |
| Jalandhar Chicken | £12.95 | Chakra's version of the Punjab classic tandoor grilled chicken simmered in a fine tomato & cream masala |
| Lamb Rogan Josh | £13.95 | Signature Kashmiri Lamb cooked with ginger, chilli, saffron and whole spices |
| Fish Moilee | £13.95 | Popular Kerala style seabream fish simmered in a smooth coconut milk gravy |
| Kadhai Jhinga | £14.95 | Coastal prawn curry cooked with tomato, ginger, bell pepper & aromatic Indian spices |
Vegetarian Mains
| Maa Di Dal | Chakra classic black dal cooked overnight on the clayoven |
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| Ghar Da Mutter Paneer | Homemade organic Indian cottage cheese sauté with green peas & onion tomato masala |
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| Chakra Channa | Assam tea infused chickpea cooked with channa masala powder and tomatoes |
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| Baingan Ka Bharta | Slow cooked roasted aubergine with cumin, garlic, ginger & tomato puree |
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| Crispy Okra | Rajasthani styled okra sprinkled with dry mango powder & roasted carom seeds |
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| Beans Poriyal | Green beans tempered with curry leaves, mustard & fresh grated coconut |
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| Choice of Dum Biryani | Biryani dishes are cooked separately with chef's special masala and then bought together with Basmati Rice and are served with a portion of Raita |
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Accompaniments
| Choice of Breads | £3.00 | Plain naan / butter naan/ peshawari naan/ garlic naan/ cheese naan/ plain paratha/ lachha paratha/ tandoori roti |
| Raita | £4.00 | Natural yogurt, with cucumber, pomegranate, & cumin |
| Punjabi Salad | £4.00 | Fresh green chilli, lemon and red onions |
| Basmati Rice | £4.00 | Long grain aromatic basmati rice |
| Pilau Rice | £5.00 | Basmati rice tempered with whole spices |
Sharing Mains
| Shakahari | £35.00 | Tandoori Paneer cooked with mix bell pepper infused tomatoes sauce served with Black Lentils, Baigan ka Bharta, Garlic naan, Pilau Rice,Raita and Punjabi salad, Homemade Chutney and Pickle |
| Delhi Darbar | £40.00 | Classic old Delhi Chicken Tikka Masala, creamy tomatoes sauce, flavoured with fenugreek, cardamom and honey, Black Lentils, Chakra Channa, Pilau rice, Lachha paratha, Homemade Chutney and Pickle |
| Awadhi Khazana | £45.00 | Slow pot cooking Rogan Josh in an onion, tomato, andaromatic Indian spice, Kadhai Paneer, Subz Biryani, Pomegrante Raita, Garlicnaam, Homemade Chutney and Pickle |
Desserts & Drinks
Puddings
| Sorbet of the week | £4.00 | |
| Warm Gulab Jamun Served with Ice Cream | £5.95 | |
| Rasmalai the Classic Indian Favourite | £5.95 | |
| Mango Kulfi, Mango Sauce | £5.95 | |
| Homemade Choco Fudge Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream | £5.95 | |
| Homemade Lemon Cheese Cake | £5.95 |
Wines
| Elysium Black Muscat | £6.00 | |
| Pedro Ximenez | £8.00 | |
| Castelnau de Suduirat | £8.00 | |
| Royal Tokaji 5 Puttonyos | £9.00 |
Coffees
| Espresso | £2.75 | |
| Double Espresso | £2.75 | |
| Macchiato | £2.75 | |
| Americano | £3.50 | |
| Cappuccino | £3.50 | |
| Latte | £3.50 |
Infusions & Flavoured Teas
| Rooibos | £3.75 | |
| Chamomile | £3.75 | |
| Fresh Mint Tea | £3.75 | |
| Cranberry | £3.75 | |
| Jasmine | £3.75 |
Teas
| English Breakfast | £3.50 | |
| Earl Grey | £3.50 | |
| Green Tea | £3.50 | |
| Masala Chai | £3.50 |
To Start With
| Homemade Pickle & Chutney | £3.00 | A selection of our fresh chutneys and pickle |
| Poppadom | £3.00 | Lentil & potatoes poppadom with mango chutney, mixed pickle and onion |
| Truffle Kulcha | £3.50 | Wild mushroom & black truffle naan, mint sauce and mix pickle |
| Yam Chaat | £7.50 | Roasted cumin & lemon flavoured sweet potato (Jimikand) chaat drizzled with tamarind chutney |
| Avocado Ke Gole | £7.95 | Crispy puffed pastry filled in a tangy avocado, onion and date compote and nylon sev |
From the Tandoor - Clay Oven
| Masala Asparagus | £10.95 | Roasted cumin topped asparagus, coated in a white herb paste & chargrilled |
Mains
| Chakra Channa | Assam tea infused chickpea cooked with channa masala and tomatoes |
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| Baingan Ka Bharta | Slow cooked roasted aubergine with cumin, garlic, ginger & tomato puree |
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| Crispy Okra | Rajasthani styled okra sprinkled with dry mango powder & roasted carom seeds |
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To Start With
| Homemade Pickle & Chutney | £3.00 | A selection of our fresh chutneys and pickle |
| Poppadom | £3.00 | Lentil & potatoes poppadom with mango chutney, mixed pickle and onion |
| Truffle Kulcha | £3.50 | Wild mushroom & black truffle naan, mint sauce, mix pickle and cucumber raita |
| Lamb Keema Naan | £3.50 | Lamb keema naan, mint sauce, mix sauce, mix pickle and cucumber raita |
| Samosa Chana Chaat | £6.50 | Punjabi samosa served with crispy black chickpeas, tamarind sauce, yogurt and sev |
Salad
| Yam Chaat | £7.50 | Roasted cumin & lemon flavoured sweet potato (Jimikand) chaat drizzled with tamarind chutney |
| Avocado Ke Gole | £7.95 | Crispy puffed pastry filled in a tangy avocado, cumin yogurt, tamarind sauce and nylon sev |
| Curry Patta Burrata | £8.95 | Burrata dusted with a special spice blend served with curry leaves, tempered cherry tomatoes & grilled aubergine |
Calcutta Kathi Rolls
| Calcutta Kathi Rolls | £8.95 | Choice of Chicken, Paneer or Avocado rolls served with our fresh mint chutney & pomegranate raita |
Grills
| Fish Amritsari | £8.95 | Crispy deep fried tilapia fillet wrap with gram flour batter from Punjab, curry tartar sauce and lemon wedge |
| Murgh Moong Katchumber | £9.95 | Chicken breast infused with fresh sprouts (moong), tomato and our flavoured spices |
| Samundari Khazana | £10.95 | South Indian spice flavour Atlantic sea scallop, squid and fresh water prawn with passion fruit sauce |
Chakra's Thali
| Patiala | £12.95 | Classic old Delhi Chicken Tikka Masala, creamy tomatoes sauce, flavoured with fenugreek, cardamom and honey, Black Lentils, Chakra Channa, Pilau rice, Lachha paratha, Homemade Chutney and Pickle |
| Navratan | £10.95 | Tandoori Paneer cooked with mix bell pepper infused tomatoes sauce served with Black Lentils, Baigan ka Bharta, Garlic naan, Pilau Rice, Raita and Punjabi salad, Homemade Chutney and Pickle |
"Kulfi Bar"
| Mango | ||
| Malai | ||
| Pista | ||
| Rose | ||
| Chocolate Kulfi |
Choice of Teas
| English Breakfast | ||
| Earl Grey | ||
| Rooibos | ||
| Chamomile | ||
| Cranberry | ||
| Jasmine Green Tea | ||
| Masala Chai | ||
| Fresh Mint Tea |
Feature Item
| Assorted Indian - Style Sandwiches | ||
| Punjabi Vegetable Samosa | ||
| Assorted Cakes & Pastries |
Chakra Cocktails
| Bellini | £8.00 | Peach, strawberry or lychee with prosecco |
| Moscow Mule | £8.00 | Vodka, ginger beer & lime juice |
| Cuba Libre | £8.00 | Some people see it as just a Rum and Coke - but lime makes all the difference |
| Capri | £8.00 | Classic with a modern fusion limoncello, lillet and prosecco |
| Cosmopolitan | £8.50 | A classic all-time favourite cocktail, finished with a burning orange peel |
| Holland Park | £8.50 | Canadian club, lemon juice, passionfruit syrup, grenadine |
| Strawberry Martini | £9.50 | Refreshing yet strong alcoholic content |
| Pornstar Martini | £9.50 | What needs to be said about this cocktail? First off is that it is absolutely uh-mazing |
| Chakra Spice | £9.50 | Tequila shaken with fresh raspberry, mint, lime and chilli, topped with lemonade |
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
| Lassi | £6.00 | Plain, salted, mango or masala |
| Fresh Lime Soda (Nimbu Paani) | £6.00 | Plain, salted, sweet or masala |
| Planters Punch | £7.00 | Pineapple with orange and passionfruit juice,combined with.pomegranate and coconut cream |
Beer
| Cobra |
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| Peroni |
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| Corona |
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| King Cobra |
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Spirits
Vodka
| Absolut |
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| Belvedere |
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| Grey Goose |
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| Zubrowka |
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| Stolichnaya |
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Gin
| Sipsmith London Dry Gin | £8.00 | |
| Bombay Sapphire | £7.75 | |
| Tanqueray | £7.75 | |
| Hendricks | £8.00 |
Rum & Tequila
| Bacardi | £7.75 | |
| Havana Club Añeos 3 Años | £8.00 | |
| Jose Cuervo Gold | £7.50 | |
| Patron | £8.00 |
Cognac & Armagnac
| Courvoisier XO Cognac | £12.00 | |
| Chateau De Maiban VSOP | £12.00 |
Whiskey & Bourbon
| Johnnie Walker Black Label | £7.00 | |
| Chivas Regal | £8.50 | |
| Laphroaig 10yo Malt | £8.50 | |
| Glenfiddich 12yo | £8.50 | |
| Jack Daniel's Tennessee Sour Mash | £7.00 |
Wines
Champagne and Sparkling Wine
| Prosecco Corte Alta Italy N/V | Delicate and aromatic with fine bubbles |
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| Raboso Rosato Corte Alta Italy N/V | Fresh and harmonious, displaying plenty of red apple and strawberry |
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| Paul Drouet Brut Champagne N/V | Apple and brioche lead the way in this medium bodied, fruity and classically biscuity style of Champagne |
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| Paul Drouet Rosé Champagne N/V | Aromas of Mirabelle plum and peach form a fruity nose |
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| Laurent-Perrier Rosé Champagne N/V | Plenty of stylish strawberry fruit, full of vivacity and easy-drinking charm. It also works well with a variety of dishes |
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Rosé Wine
| Pinot Grigio Rosé Le Collinedi San Giorgio Italy 2015 | Fresh apricot and peach on the nose; soft floral flavours |
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| Chateau St Hippolyte Rosé Provence |
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| Miraval Rosé, Côtesde Provence South of France 2015 |
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| Paul Drouet Rosé Champagne N/V | Aromas of Mirabelle plum and peach form a fruity nose |
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| Laurent-Perrier Rosé Champagne N/V | Plenty of stylish strawberry fruit, full of vivacity and easy-drinking charm. It also works well with a variety of dishes |
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White Wine
| Oltre Passo Falanghina Italy 2015 | Displaying a touch of peach and apricot. Bright and refreshing |
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| Baronde Baussac Viognier South of France 2015 | fleshy white, with bright aromas of ripe apricot and peach, hints of grape fruit and fresh pineapple |
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| El Cante Albariño, Rías Baixas Spain 2014 | Nectarine, apricot and peach are in perfect balance with a zesty and well defined citrus backbone |
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| Penfolds Autumn Riesling | An ever-evolving sensory experience. Is it sweet, or is it dry? Sweet poached pear and lemon curd are balanced by Granny Smith apple purity |
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| Fernlands Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough New Zealand 2015 | Wonderful balance between tropical and herbaceous flavours. Gooseberry and green pepper mingle with mango and guava |
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| Chablis Cape St Martin | This wine is fresh and harmonious, with nicely focused green fruit character and an elegant mineral texture |
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| L'abeille Picpoul De Pinet, South of France 2017 | Intense aromas of golden delicious apple, mango and hints of tobacco. Bold, complex and powerful |
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| Chablis Cape St Martin Burgundy 2014 | This wine is fresh and harmonious, with nicely focused green fruit character and an elegant mineral texture. Ginger and honeysuckle notes, followed by flavours of lychee and stone fruits |
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| Sancerre Blanc, Berthier Loire 2015 | Aromas of grapefruit and gooseberry leap from the glass, along with hints of lime, chalk and flint |
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| Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough New Zealand 2014 | Full of fresh herbal aromas and layers of ripe guava and tropical fruit.Gooseberries and Passionfruit on the medium-full body; the palate is succulent and crisp |
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Red Wine
| Baronde Baussac Carignan Vieilles Vignes South of France 2015 | This wine is crammed with concentrated and voluptuous black cherry fruit |
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| Oyster Bay Merlot 2015 | Plumy, jammy and ripe berry fruits augmented by hints of spice |
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| Oltre Passo Primitivo Italy 2015 | Flavours of dried prune, date and plump cherry, with swathes of sweet spice. A mouth coating, chocolaty red wine |
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| Capillode Barro Malbec Argentina 2015 | An intense nose of plum and bramble. Fulsome on the palate, delivering a wave of ripe, fresh black fruit and mocha |
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| Rioja Reserva, Barónde Ebro Rioja 2010 | Exhibiting luscious bramble fruit, partnered with a spicy complexity, herbaceous notes and flavours of liquorice |
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| Espritde Lussac, Lussac St-Emilion Bordeaux 2012 | Bordeaux juicy black fruit on the nose and cranberry nuances on the palate, tied together with a smoky sandalwood character |
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| Fairhall Cliffs Pinot Noir New Zealand 2014 | Intensered cherry and cassis in addition to spice, earth, brambles and a touch of wood smoke |
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| Malbec, Rutini Mendoza 2014 | A deep and richly flavoured wine. Forest fruit, cocoa and liquorice notes come together in voluptuous, long finish |
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| The Chocolate Block, Boekenhoutskloof, Western Cape South Africa 2014 | An earthy, rustic nose gives up aromas of leather, earth and spicesover a backdrop of blackcurrant and ripe raspberry fruit.Harmonious and powerful on the palate, with a cocoa and pepper complexity |
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| Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Clos de L'Oratoiredes Papes Rhône 2011 | An intense, perfumed and enticing array of sweet spices, brooding black fruits and sweet red cherries. Earthy,fruity, spicy and complex layers of flavour |
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| Echo de Lynch-Bages 2010 Pauillac | The soft and engaging plummy nose leads onto a silky texture. The finish is spicy, with a hint of white pepper |
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Dessert Wine
| Elysium Black Muscat, Half bottle California 2010 | Virtually black in colour, with a rose-like aroma,very intense on the palate and full of fantastic rich velvety fruit |
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| Pedro Ximenez NV | Aromas of raisins, molasses, figs, toffee, caramel, nuts, the palate is incredibly thick, dense, with an oily texture, massive concentration and unsurpassed sweetness |
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| Castelnaude Suduirat, Sauternes Bordeaux 2009 | Crafted after stringent grape selection, this is a well-made and elegant wine. With seductive aromas of fragrant orange-blossom, spices and fudge |
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| Royal Tokaji 5 Puttonyos Hungary 2010 | Concentrated aromas of honey, marmalade and ripe peach. Intensely sweet yet vibrantly fruity and involving complex tastes |
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Soft Drinks
Soda
| Coca-Cola | £3.50 | |
| Diet Coca-Cola | £3.50 | |
| Lemonade | £3.50 |
Juice
| Apple | £3.50 | |
| Pineapple | £3.50 | |
| Tomato | £3.50 | |
| Cranberry | £3.50 | |
| Orange | £3.50 |
Mixers
| Tonic | £2.50 | |
| Slim-line Tonic | £2.50 | |
| Ginger Ale | £2.50 | |
| Soda | £2.50 |
Mineral Water
| Still |
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| Sparkling |
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Hot Drinks
Coffee
| Espresso | £2.75 | |
| Double Espresso | £2.75 | |
| Macchiato | £2.75 | |
| Americano | £3.50 | |
| Cappuccino | £3.50 | |
| Latte | £3.50 |
Infusions & Flavoured Teas
| Rooibos | £3.75 | |
| Chamomile | £3.75 | |
| Fresh Mint | £3.75 | |
| Cranberry | £3.75 | |
| Jasmine | £3.75 |
Teas
| English Breakfast | £3.50 | |
| Earl Grey | £3.50 | |
| Green Tea | £3.50 | |
| Masala Chai | £3.50 |
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