bar & restaurant
194 Bermondsey Street
London SE1
tel: 020 7407 5719 for reservations
Open Monday – Friday 12.00-3, 6.30-10.30pm;
Saturday 9.30-3.30 and 6.30-10.30
Sunday 9.30-3.30pm
Party bookings available
We now take American Express
wine list
| Sherry, seco | copita | bottle | ||
| Manzanilla Deliciosa, Valdespino | 3.00 | ½: 12.00 | ||
| Fino, Innocente, Valdespino | 3.00 | ½: 12.00 | ||
| House wines | 175ml | 250ml | bottle | |
| Dry white: | ||||
| Sauvignon Blanc, Vin de Pays d’Oc, Les Vigneaux 2004 | 3.60 | 4.95 | 12.95 | |
| Red: | ||||
| Mirmil-lo, syrah & garnacha, Catalunya, Spain 2004 | 3.65 | 4.90 | 12.95 | |
| Also available by the glass | ||||
| White: | ||||
| Unoaked Chardonnay, Laroche, Vin de Pays d’Oc 2004 | 4.20 | 5.70 | 15.00 | |
| Hugel et Fils, Pinot Blanc, Riquewihr, Alsace 2003 | 5.00 | 6.90 | 20.00 | |
| Red: | ||||
| Santiago, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile 2004 | 4.00 | 5.50 | 14.50 | |
| Tour Boisée, syrah, carignan and mourvèdre, Minervois, France 2004 | 4.60 | 6.50 | 16.50 |
| White Wines | bottle | ||||
| 1 | Unoaked Chardonnay, Laroche, Vin de Pays d’Oc, 2004 | 14.50 | |||
| This wine has a full ripe expression yet shows restraint and class. Great value. | |||||
| 2 | Bianco di Custoza, Garganega, Veneto, Italy, 2004 | 15.00 | |||
| A light, refreshing, delicate and well-balanced wine, redolant of almonds and citrus fruits | |||||
| 3 | Graham Beck, Sauvignon Blanc, Franschhoek, South Africa, 2004 | 16.00 | |||
| This wine has bright, fresh and pungent aromas of grass with crisp sensations in the mouth | |||||
| 4 | Rioja Blanco, Vetiver, Bodegas Ontanon 2002 | 16.25 | |||
| Fruity and herbal nose overlayed with toasty oak, some honey and nuts. Dry and clean intense juicy fruit flavours and long finish reminding one of an orange grove | |||||
| 5 | Sauvignon de Touraine, Jacky Marteau, Loire, France, 2003 | 16.50 | |||
| Crisp nettles and gooseberry leaf aromas. Generous weighty texture offset by bright and racy acidity. | |||||
| 44 | Pinot Grigio, Piave D.O.C, Italy, 2004 | 18.00 | |||
| A gentle, aromatic wine which is full bodied, dry, with an intense bouquet and hints of peach and strawberry. | |||||
| 6 | Suavia, Soave Classico Superiore, Trebbiano di Soave, Italy, 2003 | 19.00 | |||
| Finally a good soave. Lightly spiced, dry fruits over a mineral, crisp base. Good balance and harmony. | |||||
| 7 | Hugel et Fils, Pinot Blanc, Riquewihr, Alsace, France, 2003 | 20.00 | 4.50 / 20.00 | ||
| A deliciously elegant, dry pinot blanc. It has a delicate grapey fruit flavour intermingled with dried herbs. | |||||
| 8 | Chacoli, Hondarrabi, The Basque, Spain, 2004 | 20.00 | |||
| The Hondarrabi Zuri grape is unique to the Basque country of northern Spain, grown in clifftop vineyards. Fresh, bright with a crisp, pear, spritzy texture. Perfect with fish. | |||||
| 9 | Mâcon Blanc, Domaine de la Croix Senaillet, Burgundy, France 2001 | 21.50 | |||
| A delightful glass of white Burgundy showing almost creamy chardonnay fruit on the palate, full bodied, yet dry with long rounded finish. | |||||
| 10 | Albariño de Fefiñanes, Rais Baixas Galica, Spain 2004 | 22.00 | |||
| Albariño is a unique and exciting grape, taking Spain by storm. De fefiñanes was founded in 1904 – their expertise is evident here, with hints of peach and lemon. Great with fish and seafood. | |||||
| 11 | Rocky Gully, Riesling Frankland River, Western Australia, 2004 | 20.00 | |||
| A dry riesling which displays delicate varietal aromas with attractive green apple and orange blossom notes complemented by a finely textured palate and crisp acidity. | |||||
| 12 | Koura Bay, Sauvignon Blanc, Whalesback, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2004 | 22.50 | |||
| “Hyper-ripe aromas of herbal liqueur, spices, and candied citrus fruits burst from the glass” hugely expressive, expansive, juicy and medium bodied. Loads of pears, apples, redcurrants, and gooseberries can be found in its powerful & lengthy personality”, Robert Parker, who awarded this wine 90 points out of 100 | |||||
| 13 | Sancerre, Domaine de la Chézatte, Loire, France 2003 | 23.00 | |||
| Sauvignon Blanc from the grape’s spiritual home, Sancerre. Very pungent green aromas – new mown grass, asparagus, gooseberry. Aromatics that carry on to the palate. Fresh and pure – appetite provoking. | |||||
| 14 | Vouvray Sec, Clos Baudoin, Prince Poniatowski, 2001 | 27.50 | |||
| Green apples on the nose but a honeyed richness on the palate. Ripe fruit leads to a clean, fresh, harmonious,dry finish. | |||||
| 15 | Chassagne Montrachet, Domaine Larue, Burgundy, France 2001 | 35.00 | |||
| Classic white Burgundy from an exceptional domain. It is full bodied, rounded and complex but shows a wonderful purity of flavour, the oak perfectly integrated with the fruit. | |||||
| Red Wines | bottle | ||||
| 16 | Santiago, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile 2003 | 14.50 | |||
| A dark, vigorous cabernet sauvignon with a smooth finish and fruity nose. | |||||
| 17 | Rioja, Tempranillo, Monasterio de Yuso, Spain 2003 | 15.00 | |||
| A medium weight rioja, soft gentle fruit on the nose. Simple light fruit and smoke on the palate. Nice balance | |||||
| 18 | Tour Boisee, syrah, carignan and mourvedre, Minervois, France 2004 | 16.50 | |||
| This wine is inky black and full of blackfruit intensity, with mellow spice and tanin | |||||
| 19 | Corbières, Château Hélène, France 2001 | 16.50 | |||
| Medium-bodied with rich ripe fruit flavours and a touch of earthiness typical of the region. | |||||
| 20 | Beaujolais-Villages, Gamay, Domaine des Nugues, France 2002 | 17.00 | |||
| Soft summer fruits on nose. Light and very clean, soft taste of red fruits with a hint of banana at the end. | |||||
| 21 | Chianti, Rufina, Sangiovese, Fattoria di Basciano, Italy 2003 | 21.00 | |||
| Intense bouquet with berry, cherry and violet aromas and flavours. It is full, round and harmonious with excellent tannic structure. | |||||
| 22 | Casaterra, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 2002 | 18.00 | |||
| Well balanced with a subtle, spicy aroma and flavours of ripe plums and cherrys. | |||||
| 23 | Norte, Navarra, Bodegas Inurrieta, Spain 2003 | 18.50 | |||
| Lush black fruit flavours set against a spicy, smoky background with a long lasting, distinctive taste on the palate | |||||
| 24 | Waipara Ram Paddock Red, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, New Zealand 1998 | 21.75 | |||
| “This has a lovely, mouth watering, blackcurrant and stewed plum depth, drizzled with melted toffee, then scattered with mint and blackcurrant leaves, as the smoke from the barbecue drifts idly by” writes Oz Clarke. | |||||
| 25 | Kloovenburg, Shiraz, South Africa 2001 | 23.50 | |||
| A very youthful deep ruby red wine with exuberant fruitiness. Full concentrated juicy forest fruit with velvety texture spiced with clove, liquorice and ending on a high peppery note. | |||||
| 26 | Château Rozier, Saint Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France 2002 | 28.00 | |||
| Plenty of charm to the nose, and a sweetly ripe mouthful of fruit on the palate. Very well balanced with a real sense of energy. | |||||
| 32 | Rioja Reserva, Bodegas Ontañon, La Rioja, Spain 1998 | 27.00 | |||
| Ripe cherry fruit and vanilla oak. Rich and full flavoured with spicy earthy fruit and a long warm finish. | |||||
| 27 | Gigondas, Domaine du Pesquier, France 2001 | 28.00 | |||
| An aromatic, almost herbal nose is backed up on the palate by mature complex flavours with soft spicy overtones. Intense, ripe but gentle. From one of the best winemakers in this famous Rhone winemaking village. | |||||
| 28 | Akarua Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand 2003 | 29.00 | |||
| Pinot noir from New Zealand is fast becoming world famous, this is one of the best. Strong black fruits together with savoury spice characters. | |||||
| 29 | Château Paloumey, Haut Medoc, Bordeaux, 2000 | 30.50 | |||
| Château Paloumey is situated on the same gravel bank as Château La Lagune. The dense violet and blackcurrant leaf nose is reflected on the palate together with a fresh, bright fruit character that shows through the concentration. | |||||
| 30 | Coma Vela, Mas D’en Gill, Priorat, Spain 2000 | 29.00 | |||
| A multi award-winning blend from one of Spain’s most prestigious regions. Aromas of smoked berry fruits & soft vanilla lead to savoury yet candied red fruits. Enhanced by a distinctive mineral undercurrent. Beautifully complex | |||||
| 31 | Gevrey-Chambertin, Dujac Fils et Père, Burgundy, France 2001 | 35.00 | |||
| Classic Gevrey – full bodied, with complex flavours. A very classy wine from one of the best wine makers in burgundy. | |||||
| Dessert Wines | 75ml | 750ml | |||
| 33 | Moscatel de la Marina, Enrique Mendoza, Alicante Spain 2003 | 3.00 | 19.00 | ||
| Pale old gold with a fresh, vivid, Moscatel scent and flavours of glace candied raisins. Very clean and fresh to finish. | |||||
| 34 | Muscat de Rivesaltes, Vin doux naturel, France 2002 | 3.50 | 27.00 | ||
| Charged muscat-spiced aromas and smooth candied tangerine fruit (500ml) | |||||
| 35 | Rutherglen Muscat, Australia | 4.50 | 27.00 | ||
| Toffee’d muscat, expressed as a syrup of raisins with a hint of chocolate | |||||
| 36 | 1999 Chateau Haut Bernasse, Monbazillac, France | 4.50 | 27.00 | ||
| This remarkable Monbazillac has intense sweet botrytised fruit. It is rich, with touches of honey and caramelized orange yet beautifully poised, having good balancing acidity. | |||||
| 37 | Noble Late Harvest Tokaji 2000 Oremus | 4.00 | 19.50 | ||
| Rich, ripe and generously sweet with honeyed botrytis flavours, hints of dark apricot and bright tongue tingling acidity. | |||||
| 38 | P.X. – Pedro Ximenez Superior – Valdespino | 3.50 | 28.00 | ||
| Liquid Christmas pudding. | |||||
| Port | 750ml | ||||
| 39 | 1998 L.B.V. Quinta de la Rosa | 3.50 | 30.00 | ||
| A classy late bottled vintage port | |||||
| 39 | Quinta de la Rosa Vintage Port 1996 | 5.75 | 58.50 | ||
| An elegant port with well balanced acidity and tanins | |||||
| Rosé Wine | bottle | ||||
| 43 | Vin Gris, Domaine de Triennes, Coteaux Varois, Provence, France, 2004 | 16.50 | |||
| A crisp, light, rosé with delicate notes of apple. Seductively fresh and elegant, eminently quaffable | |||||
| Champagne | bottle | ||||
| 201 | Jean Milan Brut Special Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru | 35.00 | |||
| Champagne Milan is carefully produced by an excellent family grower. It is well structured with fresh, clean and slightly citrusy flavours on the palate; it is perfectly balanced and elegent on the finish. | |||||
| 202 | Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé | 48.50 | |||
| This elegant rosé champagne is produced by one of the last remaining “independent” Grande Marques. Refined, yet fresh and fruity, it oozes delicate aromas of raspberry, strawberry and cherry sherbet. | |||||
| 203 | Veuve Cliquot Vintage 1998 | 50.00 | |||
| This is an outstanding champagne with tiny bubbles and a rich, full, almost sweet, creamy feel. Classic yeast and roasted nuts from start to lingering finish. | |||||
| Sparkling Wines | 175ml | bottle | ||
| Cava | ||||
| 1999 L’Hereu de Raventós i Blanc, Cava Brut | 5.00 | 21.00 | ||
| A blend of the three principal native cava grapes, and Chardonnay. Bottle-aged for 24 months. From the leading Cava house, pleasant apple and pear fruit and with an excellent balance. | ||||
| Proseco | ||||
| Prosecco di Valdobbiandene, D.O.C | 19.00 | |||
| Made almost entirely from the Prosecco grape, it is pale straw yellow in colour and has a bouquet rich in scents ranging from fruits to flowers with hints of apple and acacia. | ||||