“I’m not talking a cup of cheap gin splashed over ice cubes. I’m talking satin, fire and ice. Fred Astaire in a glass. Surgical cleanliness. Insight and comfort. Redemption and absolution. I’m talking about a martini.” Anon
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RESERVATIONS To reserve a table in advance, please call us on +44 (0)20 3388 0810 or email [email protected]
EVENTS & PRIVATE FUNCTIONS Have one of our fireplace rooms to yourself for an intimate private cocktail party for up to 80 guests, or enquire about private hire of the whole bar. Ask one of our team for further details.
2 A DISCRETIONARY SERVICE CHARGE OF 12.5% WILL BE ADDED TO YOUR BILL 3 Whether you’re in the mood for an iconic martini or something more contemporary, our martinis are made with the zeal of a perfectionist.
GIN MARTINIS ◆ 12 CONTEMPORARY MARTINI COCKTAILS ◆ 14
Your choice of gin and dry vermouth stirred with ice, then strained into a chilled martini glass. Garnished with a twist or an olive. BREAKFAST MARTINI Blackwoods Vintage, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao, lemon Juice, orange marmalade, orange peel CAORUNN GIN DE MADAME Delightful floral signature cocktail from the hand of maestro Salvatore Calabrese, ELEPHANT GIN SIPSMITH MARTIN MILLERS whose inspiration came from his English wife’s favourite breakfast preserve. 9 MOON SALCOMBE SILENT POOL SPECIAL CASK TANQUERAY 10 SCAPEGRACE ESPRESSO MARTINI RESERVE Black Cow Vodka, Coffee Musetti, Aber Falls Coffee & Dark Chocolate liqueur ROKU GIN DRUMSHANBO 14 Created in Soho in 1983 by master mixologist Dick Bradsell, the Espresso Martini THE BOTANIST GUNPOWDER IRISH GIN has become a modern classic. Anthracite’s version is intense in medium–roast coffee flavours, and a touch of hazelnut. GIN DE MONSIEUR HAYMAN`S OLD TOM
THE VESPER MARTINI VODKA MARTINIS ◆ 12 Tanqueray 10, Beluga, Cocchi Americano, lemon zest The iconic cocktail featured in Ian Fleming’s Casino Royale, served Bond–style, For guests who prefer vodka in their martini, choose your vodka and preferred shaken not stirred, as standard. Balanced, sharp and flavourful. dry vermouth, to be stirred with ice and strained into a chilled martini glass. Garnished with a twist or an olive. COASTAL MARTINI Samphire–infused Tanqueray 10, cured lemon–infused Dolin Chambery, BELUGA OUR LONDON black pepper tincture, seaweed crisp, mild chilli peppers Inspired by the coasts of England and Europe, this savoury interpretation BELVEDERE KONIKS TAIL of a martini is salty, tangy and spicy in equal measure. BABICKA CÎROC BELUGA GOLD LINE OFFBEAT MARTINI CHASE GREY GOOSE 22 Flor de Cana 4 year, Mancino Rosso, Aztec Chocolate Bitters, REYKA ICELANDIC STOLICHNAYA ELIT coconut perfume, freeze–dried raspberries TITO’S FAIR QUINOA Unexpected but perfectly balanced flavours, leading with coconut and followed by notes of almond and spiced chocolate, making way for a pleasingly dry finish.
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MANCINO CHINATO NOILLY PRAT EXTRA DRY MANCINO SECCO PUNT E MES MANCINO ROSSO COCCHI AMERICANO ROSA BELSAZAR DRY COCCHI AMERICANO BIANCO SACRED ENGLISH SPICED COCCHI DI TORINO DEL PROFESSORE CLASSICO
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THE GIMLET SIDECAR HANKY PANKY IN BUDAPEST LOST IN TRANSLATION Hayman’s Royal Dock, house–made lime cordial Remy Martin V.S.O.P. Pierre Ferrand Dry Elephant`s gin, Mancino Rosso, Unicum infused Roku Gin infused with poppy seeds, fig syrup, Relied on by the British Navy in the 19th century to Curacao, lemon juice, sugar rim, lemon zest with plum, Orinoco bitters , caramellised plum lemon juice, cardamom bitters, white wine prevent scurvy, the Gimlet was affectionately known The origins of this recipe can be traced back Inspired by the great Hanky Panky featured foam, dried dragon fruit, redcurrant as ‘grog’ by grateful sailors. This two–ingredient to mid–19th century New Orleans. This cocktail in Harry Craddock’s Savoy Cocktail book, Roku Gin’s 6 traditional botanicals from all the wonder combines sweet and sour flavours with was the first cognac sour, and the base for all the this twisted version is both bitter and sweet, 4 season flavours combine with poppy seeds a nice kick. others with the option of controlling the sweetness revealing light spice and a delightful plum finish. to give an unusual nutty flavour, matched with with a half sugar rim. Well–rounded sharp cocktail Zwack Unicum is a Hungarian bitter liqueur fig, cardamom and lemon. Raspberry white wine with a long citrus finish. based on a secret family recipe over 40 herbs foam provides a delightful whisper of sweetness NEGRONI and spices. “To keep the same elegance of this to complete the uplifting qualities of this drink Tanqueray 10, Mancino Rosso, classic cocktail, Orinoco – aromatic bitter used.” MARTINEZ Campari, orange zest ANTICUADO The legendary Italian cocktail originating in Florence. Hayman’s Old Tom, Vermouth Del NUEZ SOUR An iconic classic with a bittersweet, elegant taste, Professore, Maraschino liqueur, orange Montelobos mezcal, Calle 23 tequila, Buffalo Trace, El Candado sherry, honey–pistachio Anthracite’s version is served straight-up. zest, Bookers and orange bitters agave, chilli–cumin syrup, mole bitters, syrup, black walnut bitters, egg white, The classic Manhattan twist originating in the early chocolate–covered cherries lemon juice and sugar–coated walnut 1870s, though Anthracite’s version follows Jerry Inspired by the Old Fashioned’s simple MANHATTAN Thomas’ recipe from his legendary ‘Bar–tender’s A hit of sherry sweetness gives way to rich honey model of spirit/sugar/bitters, this smoky Sazerac Rye, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, orange zest, Guide’, published in 1887. An elegant and complex and pistachio flavours, with walnut bitters cocktail is a rich blend of warm flavours. maraschino cherries, orange and bookers bitters cocktail, simultaneously sweet and dry. bringing balance. An unusually warming and restorative take on the classic whisky sour. Dating back to early 19th century New York, LA CROIX the Manhattan has since become a perennial GIBSON classic for whisky lovers. A balanced bittersweet TIKI SPIRIT Spiced butter–washed Remy Martin, Strega taste is achieved by using Manhattan–distilled rye Copperhead`s Gibson, Nolly Prat saffron liqueur, Jerry Thomas bitters, Anthracite spiced rum, Anthracite featuring notes of cedar, pepper and vanilla pod Extra dry, pickled onion champagne, raisins, orange twist falernum, Chartreuse, grapefruit and bay earthiness, paired with a well–rounded vermouth Bartending legend Marian Beke`s special edition Evoking the flavours of a traditional English hot leaf shrub, maraschino cherry syrup full of enticing notes of red fruits and orange. using 14 of his own botanicals blended with 8 years cross bun, this imaginative take on the elegant old genever as a sweetener instead of added sugar. House–made spiced rum and falernum give champagne cocktail is a harmonious blend of This savoury martini is incredibly long and this sweet and sour Tiki cocktail a wild base, rich spice and smooth butter flavours. lingering, bursting with rich, fragrant spices. with a fresh and aromatic finish.
6 A DISCRETIONARY SERVICE CHARGE OF 12.5% WILL BE ADDED TO YOUR BILL 7 PERFECTLY SERVED GIN & TONIC Anthracite has an extensive offering of gins and vodkas sourced from an eclectic range of producers, stretching from leading names through to small artisan distilleries. Franklin and Sons Tonic Water 1.50
GIN 1724 Tonic Water 2.50
Hayman’s Royal Dock 9 No.209 11.50 The Botanist 10
Blackwoods Vintage 9 Elephant Sloe Gin 12 Cardamom, rosemary, lemon zest
East London LC Batch No.2 9 Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Cask 12 Elephant 10.50 Baobab powder infused with dried apple and kiwi, lemon wheel Tanqueray Rangpur 9 Four Pillars Chardonnay Cask 12 Martin Miller’s Westbourne 10.50 Burleighs Distillers Cut 10 Copperhead Gibson 12 Basil, strawberry, twist of chilli pepper Filliers 38` Oude Graanjenever 10 Hernö Old Tom 12 Gin Mare 11 Hendrick’s 10.50 Death’s Door 12 Fresh thyme, lemon zest, dried mango Bathtub 11 Monkey 47 13.50 Tanqueray 10 11 Grapefruit wheel, pinch of sea salt
Silent Pool 11 Orange wheel, raspberries
VODKA Brooklyn 11 Orange wheel, fresh coriander, juniper Ketel One 9 Roku 11 Black Cow 9 BELVEDERE SMOGORY FOREST Dried sour cherry, ginger, lemongrass Absolut Elyx 11 12 Drumshanbo Gunpowder 11
Belvedere Lake Bartezek 12 Grapefruit wheel, blackcurrant Jinzu 11 Dried sour cherry, apple, lemon wheel
Salcombe 12 Dried grapefruit wheel, rosemary, sea mist
Pothecary 13.50 Dried lemon wheel, lavander, mulberries
Monkey 47 13.50 Garnish grapefruit zest, raspberries
8 ALL SPIRITS & LIQUEURS ARE SERVED IN MEASURES OF 50ML BUT ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN MEASURES OF 25ML 9 CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING
We have the privilege of serving, as our house champagne, the renowned Billecart-Salmon Brut. This sits alongside a curated selection of 22 extraordinary champagnes from rival producers.
BRUT BLANC DE BLANCS
Prosecco Spumante Brut, La Cavea ◆ NV 36 Nyetimber Blanc de Blancs ◆ 2010 105 Veneto ◆ Italy West Sussex ◆ England
Champagne Billecart-Salmon Brut ◆ NV 72 Champagne Blanc de Blancs, Charles Heidsieck ◆ NV 140 Champagne ◆ France Champagne ◆ France
Bride Valley Brut Reserve ◆ 2014 75 Champagne Blanc de Blanc, Ruinart ◆ NV 145 Dorset ◆ England Champagne ◆ France
Champagne ‘Cuvee D’, Aged 5 years ◆ NV 93 Champagne ◆ France
Champagne Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label ◆ NV 95 Champagne ◆ France ROSÉ 90 Champagne Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve ◆ NV 100 Balfour Brut Rose ◆ NV Champagne ◆ France Kent ◆ England
Champagne Pol Roger Brut ◆ NV 105 130 Champagne Brut Rosé, Billecart-Salmon ◆ NV Champagne ◆ France Champagne ◆ France
Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée 110 140 Champagne Rosé, Laurent Perrier ◆ NV Champagne ◆ France Champagne ◆ France
Champagne Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Brut Sous Bois ◆ NV 140 Champagne ◆ France
Champagne Millesime, Alfred Gratien ◆ 2005 145 Champagne ◆ France SAKE 50 Champagne Dom Perignon ◆ 2006 290 Sparkling Sake Keigetsu ‘John’ (half bottle) ◆ NV Champagne ◆ France Kochi ◆ Japan
Champagne Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill ◆ 2006 350 Champagne ◆ France
Champagne Krug Grande Cuvée ◆ NV 400 Champagne ◆ France
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Anthracite has an exceptional offering of whisky and whiskies from around the world. Our list comprises 55 different single malts and blends from UNIQUE/RARE the very best producers in Scotland, Ireland, America and Japan. Auchentoshan 24 year old Noble 56 Kavalan Solist Vinho 80
Bruichladdich BlackArt 6.1 74
ISLAY MALTS
Bunnahabhain 12 year old 10 Bruichladdich Port 15 SPEYSIDE MALTS Single Malt Charlotte 10 year old Balvenie Double Wood 11 Benrinnes 15 year old 13 Laphroaig 10 year old 11.50 Ardbeg Uigeadail 17 12 year old The Balvenie Caribbean 16 Kilchoman Machir Bay 12 Caol ila 18 year old 20 Speyburn 10 year old 12 Cask 14 year old
Ardbeg 10 year old 12 Bowmore 18 year old 23 Macallan Triple Cask 12 Glenfiddich 18 year old 19 12 year old Lagavulin 16 year old 14.50 Glenfiddich 21 year old 34 Macallan Gold Double Cask 12.50
Glenfarclas 15 year old 12.50 LOWLAND MALTS
Glenkinchie 12 year old 10.50 Auchentoshan Three Wood 13.50 HIGHLAND MALTS
Aberfeldy 12 year old 10 Aberfeldy 16 year old 16
ISLAND/CAMPBELTOWN MALTS Oban 14 year old 13 Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve 23
Arran 10 year old 10 Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 14 Dalmore 18 year old 26
Isle of Jura 12 year old 11 Glenmorangie Nectar`dor 14 Dalmore King Alexander III 36 GLEN SCOTIA Ledaig 10 year old 14 Dalmore 15 year old 16 VICTORIANA Talisker Storm 14.50 22 Isle of Jura 18 year old 26 BLENDED SCOTCH
Johnnie Walker Black Label 9.50 Johnnie Walker Blue Label 36
Monkey Shoulder 9.50
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JAPANESE AMERICAN
Suntory Hakushu 13 Sazerac Rye 10 Distiller’s Reserve Makers Mark 10 Nikka Coffey Grain 14 TOGOUCHI Hudson Baby Bourbon 11 Nikka From the Barrel 14.50 12 YEAR OLD 18 Knob Creek Rye 11.50 Suntory Hibiki Harmony 16 Four Roses Small Batch 12 Suntory Yamazaki 12 year old 26 Elijah Craig 12 year old 12
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 12
Blanton’s Gold 14 IRISH Koval Four Grain 18 Jameson Caskmates Stout 9.50 Balcones 20 GLENDALOUGH Roe & Co 10 DOUBLE BARREL Jefferson’s Ocean Aged at Sea 22 Redbreast 12 year old 13 11.50 Single Pot Still George T Stagg 34 Thomas H Handy Sazerac 35
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COGNAC RUM
Remy Martin VSOP 11 Reserved Aristide 75 Flor de Cana 4 year old 8 Ron Zacapa 23 year old 14.50
Napoleon 14 Hennessy Paradise Extra 80 Gosling Black Seal 8 Plantation Trinidad 2003 15
Frapin VSOP 15 Remy Martin Louis XIII 160 Sailor Jerry 8.50 Ron Zacapa XO 28
Reserve Special 20 Trois Rivieres Blanc Martinique 10 Appleton 21 year old 32
Memorial 28 AUDRY XO Appleton Estate 12 year old 11.50 Remy Martin XO 31 16 Penny Blue XO 12 ADMIRAL RODNEY Exception 48 Diplomatico Reserva 12.50 HMS PRINCESSA Santa Teresa 1796 13.50 16
Havana Club Seleccion 14 CALVADOS ARMAGNAC de Maestros
Chauffe Coeur VSOP 10 Janneau XO 20
Dupont VSOP 13 BOTTLED BEER & CIDER
Damm Inedit 6 Punk IPA 6 TEQUILA & MEZCAL Einstök Icelandic White Ale 6 Sassy Cider L’Inimitable 6 Calle 23 Reposado 10 Del Maguey Mezcal 20
Montelobos Mezcal 11 Patron Platinum 50
Patron Silver 13
Patron Reposado 14 AMORES MEZCAL Patron Anejo 15 CUPREATA
Jose Cuervo Reserva 19 14 Familia Anejo
16 ALL SPIRITS & LIQUEURS ARE SERVED IN MEASURES OF 50ML BUT ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN MEASURES OF 25ML 17 WINE
Anthracite’s wine list has been curated by Master of Wine, Peter McCombie. With over 30 years’ experience, Peter has built a reputation as being a leading educator, consultant and author. He is one of only 300 Masters of Wine globally.
By Glass By Glass
WHITE RED
Tikveš, Cuvee Cyril Belo 9 ◆ 32 Garnacha, Inmune, Tandem 9.50 ◆ 35
Verdejo, Javier Sanz 9.25 ◆ 35 Don David Malbec, El Esteco 10 ◆ 37
Chenin Blanc Reserve, Ken Forrester Wines 9.50 ◆ 36 ‘Jester’ McLaren Vale Shiraz, Mitolo 11 ◆ 45
Pinot Grigio, Gasper, Goriška Brda, Slovenia 10 ◆ 38 Barco Reale di Carmignano, Capezzana 11.50 ◆ 47
Rheinhessen Organic Estate Riesling, Dreissigacker 10.50 ◆ 42 Saint–Georges Saint–Émilion, Chateau Macquin 12 ◆ 49
Wairau Sauvignon Blanc Reserve, Saint Clair 13.50 ◆ 54 ‘Terre de Galets’ Côtes du Rhone, Domaine Richaud 13 ◆ 53
Rías Baixas Albarino, O Con, Xose Lois Sebio 14.50 ◆ 58 Rioja Reserva, Sierra Cantabria 13.50 ◆ 55
Saint–Aubin 1er ‘Sur Gamay’, Jean–Claude Boisset 22 ◆ 89 Chianti Classico, Isole e Olena 15.50 ◆ 60
Central Otago Pinot Noir, Wild Earth 15.50 ◆ 62
ROSE
Cuvée Henri Fabre Rosé, Cotes de Provence 8.50 ◆ 32 CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING
Sancerre Rosé, Joseph Mellot 10.50 ◆ 42 Prosecco Spumante Brut, La Cavea 9.50 ◆ 36
Champagne Brut, Billecart–Salmon – NV 12.50 ◆ 72
18 ALL WINES ARE SERVED IN MEASURES OF 175ML BUT ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN MEASURES OF 125ML 19 TO EAT COFFEES
COBBLE LANE CHARCUTERIE Americano 4 with Richard Bertinet’s artisan breads Latte 4.50 ESPRESSO Bressaola, coppa, fennel salami, saucisson, house pickles 15 Cappuccino 4.50 SINGLE – 3.50 DOUBLE – 4.00 Flat White 4.50 CHEESE Irish Coffee 8.00 with Miller’s stone–ground wheat crackers
Colston Bassett stilton, walnuts, plum chutney 8 24 months aged Comté, cornichons 8 TEAS
London Burrata, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto 12 English Breakfast 4.50 Jasmine 4.50
Fresh Mint 4.50 Earl Grey 4.50 WARM BAR SNACKS Peppermint 4.50 Chamomile 4.50 Beetroot bhajis, apple and green chilli relish 6 Green Tea 4.50 Lemon Verbena 4.50 Dorset crab & saffron arancini, basil mayonnaise 8
Fried pork belly, cumin & romesco 8
Native breed beef skewers, chimichurri sauce 8
NUTS & OLIVES
Selection of nuts 4.50
Marinated mixed olives 4.50
You should always advise your server of any special dietary requirements, including intolerances and allergies. Where possible, our trained staff will advise you on alternative dishes. However, while we do our best to reduce the risk of cross–contamination in our restaurants, we cannot guarantee that any of our dishes are free from allergens and therefore cannot accept any liability in the respect. Guests with severe allergies are advised to assess their own level of risk and consume dishes at their own risk.
20 A DISCRETIONARY SERVICE CHARGE OF 12.5% WILL BE ADDED TO YOUR BILL 21 ANTHRACITE ART
The specially commissioned art in Anthracite is the work of Gareth Reid, Winner of Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year 2017.
Born in Belfast, Gareth studied at University of Ulster, Glasgow School of Art and Florence Academy of Art, and now lives and works in Glasgow.
He has shown on five occasions at the BP Portrait Award in the National Portrait Gallery in London, and in 2007 won the BP Travel Award. Having travelled to Finland, he gave talks on his work in the National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh and the National Portrait Gallery, London. His work has been published by the NPG.
Previous commissions include Graham Norton for the National Gallery of Ireland, retiral portraits of Sir George Mathewson and Stephen Hester for RBS, Lord Gill and Billy Connolly. His work is held in the collections of RBS, Ralph Lauren, The Old Bailey, the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and the National Gallery of Ireland.
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