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New Cocktail Menu WEB 29 LARGE PLATES Montgomery’s cheddar & 8 smoked ham toastie Roast beef, mustard 10 & watercress open sandwich Green bean, fennel, quinoa, egg, 8 & shallot salad, Dijon dressing Crispy duck salad, 12 watercress, mouli, chilli, radish, ginger, sesame seeds, orange & soya dressing Cheeseburger, 15 dill pickle, rosemary fries Chicken & halloumi burger, 15 sriracha mayo, rosemary fries Cod & salmon fishcake, 14 buttered spinach, chive sauce Devonshire chicken schnitzel, 12 double fried egg, rocket, lemon, caper & butter dressing PIZZA (available until 11pm) Zucchini, 10 chilli mint, ricotta Buffalo mozzarella, 10 tomato, basil Salami, 10 tomato, mozzarella, chilli flakes TO SHARE £6 each (or 4 for £20) VEG Padron peppers, paprika salt Jalapeno guacamole & flat bread Halloumi fries, smoked chilli yoghurt MEAT Buttermilk chicken, Sriracha mayo Cumberland chipolatas, honey, mustard Moroccan lamb meatballs, houmous FISH Crispy baby squid Fish fingers, lemon tartare Seared Tuna, sesame, soy, wasabi, ginger THE GROUCHO CLUB BAR FOOD Bar Food available 11am - 1am If you have any food allergies or intolerances please speak to staff about your requirements before ordering. DRY & ELEGANT 11 Negroni Inverso Tiramisu infused Sipsmith, Kamm & Sons, Cocchi Americano Think Negroni. Now, don’t think Negroni. We turn the classic on it’s head, with Tiramisu tea infused Sipsmith dry gin, Cocchi di Americano and Kamm & Sons. We even put a twist on the twist - it’s grapefruit. Mental. Inspired by ‘Don’t Even Ask’, Oliver Clegg, 2010 Soho Bar Ripened Sunshine Havana Club 3, Plantation Pineapple, Disaronno amaretto, THE GROUCHO CLUB COCKTAIL LIST lime juice, pimento-banana liqueur A Cuban classic - therefore Havana and Plantation Pineapple This is the Groucho Club and what defines us all - from rum are essential. We shake them with lime, some Disaronno members to bartenders - is our Maverick spirit. and a homemade pimento-banana liqueur, and serve it in a To push the envelope is what we all aspire to do, we are chilled coupette, and garnish it with a delightful little dried pineapple. all risk-takers, creators and innovators. Inspired by ‘Banana & Coins’, Lana Locke, 2012, Dining Room This cocktail list is just that - our team of dedicated bartenders were told to be creative and innovative in their mixology, and to take inspiration from the Club itself, and the result is a selection of drinks that are Mists Over Mountains new, exciting and challenging. They have been inspired Macallan Gold, Manzanilla Papirusa, Plum sake, bamboo, by the art we see, the conversations we have, the Peychaud’s bitters music Rod plays at the piano every night - all the things This cocktail represents a seamless fusion of flavours- it that are the essence of The Groucho Club, directed and takes a base of Macallan Gold whiskey, throws in some distilled into drinks for you to enjoy. Japanese plum sake, and a drop of Spanish dry sherry, served in the simplicity of a wooden cup. Add some of Peychaud’s The classics are still available - you know what they are bitters, and some of our own homemade bamboo ones and and so do we, so we have taken them off this list. So if pour it over a big chunk of ice. you want a straight Negroni, or a simple Margarita, just Inspired by ‘Highlands’, Kate Bright, 2002, The Backroom ask for them - the answer is always yes. But don’t be afraid of the drinks that tread on the edge of familiarity, but open doors to worlds of flavours you never knew you needed. SWEET & LUSH 11 Trust us - have we ever led you astray before? You Never Bring Me Flowers Lavender & strawberry infused Beefeater gin, Pampelle red grapefruit, pineapple juice, raspberry, lemon juice, vanilla syrup, egg white COCKTAILS OF THE MONTH This gin sour is deceptively sweet. Pampelle, fresh raspberries, pineapple juice and lemon juice are shaken June gives us a lot of reasons to celebrate. Everyone with egg white to create the traditional sour texture, but the knows about Father’s Day, but June also plays host to lavender and strawberry infused Beefeater gin and vanilla syrup give the cocktail a gentler finish. It even comes with its two excellent, albeit lesser-know, days of celebration own bouquet of flowers... - World Gin Day and World Cucumber Day. If you like any of these three things, we suggest trying one of our Inspired by ‘Flowers in a Vase’, Rob & Nicky Carter, 2016, Cocktails of the Month, as they have been formulated Main Bar in their honour. And if you like all of those things...well, we suggest you order both. No Muss, No Fuss Sloe & Steady 11.00 Gem & Bolt mezcal, crème de cacao, pistachio paste, Glenfiddich IPA, Sloe gin, Noilly Prat, orgeat syrup lemon juice, vanilla syrup Not for the faint of heart, this Gem & Bolt Mezcal cocktail is simple but strong. The added flavours of pistachio, cacao On Wednesdays We Wear Pink 12.00 liqueur and sweet orgeat are subtly woven through, but served Hendrick’s, rhubarb liqueur, red wine in a ramekin over a chunk of ice laced with a powder of smoky almonds, this is a straight talking cocktail that packs a punch. syrup, lemon juice, fresh raspberries, topped up with Prosecco Inspired by ‘Bug Eyes’, Gavin Turk, 2003, Main Bar SWEET & LUSH 11 AROMATIC & FRAGRANT 11 Knickers in a Twist Shiso Sour Bay leaf infused Black Cow vodka, Cherry Heering, lime Shiso infused Olmeca Altos, Italicus di Bergamotto, lime juice, fig syrup, chocolate bitters, egg white juice, peppermint syrup, celery bitters, egg white, Naughty but nice, this vodka sour uses Black Cow infused This cocktail begins and ends with the Shiso leaf. We infuse with bay leaves and Cherry Heering liqueur to sweeten the the Olmeca Altos tequila with it, creating the base, and use deal. Freshening it up with some fig syrup, fresh lime juice it as a garnish for the finishing touch. Italicus Rosolio di and egg whites, the whole lot is shaken with some chocolate Berganotto is balanced against some peppermint syrup and bitters, and served in a classy coupette. fresh lime juice, a touch of celery bitters and then it all gets Inspired by ‘Cherry Baby’, Catherine Kurtz, 2005, Club Room shaken with egg whites. Inspired by ‘Garden2’, Marc Quinn, 2000, Main Bar BUBBLY & LIVELY 12 I Dream of Peru Cucumber Fizz ABA pisco, Cointreau, mango shrub, lime juice, elemakule Hendricks, lemon juice, apple juice, rose syrup, cucumber, bitters, basil prosecco Fresh basil and lime shaken with Macchu Pisco, Cointreau, Take a splash of Hendricks gin, and shake it with some fresh our homemade mango shrub and some Tiki bitters (because, cucumber, lemon and apple juice, and a dash of rose syrup why not?). The result - a ‘Peruvian Margarita’. for sweetness. Fill the rest of that chilled flute with prosecco, then allow to refresh, revive and rejuvenate. Inspired by ‘Gold Digger’, Simon Periton, 2015, Mary Lou Room Inspired by ‘Gentle on my Mind’, Ben Kustow, 2014, Soho Bar Long Hot Summer Herbal Delight Absolut Elyx, St. Germain elderflower, Campari, pear purée, lime juice, Peroni Lemongrass infused Absolut, crème de pêche, lemon, lavender & earl grey syrup, Perrier-Jouët NV Both long and refreshing, this Absolut Elyx based cocktail combines elderflower liqueur, fresh pear purée and a squeeze Lemongrass infused Absolut Vodka, just a little Creme de or two of lime with Campari and a Peroni Nastro Azzuro top. Peche, throw in some citrus goodness and soothing lavender, Served in a long glass over crushed ice, you won’t want it to then top off with Perrier Jouët champagne - a herbal delight. ever end. Inspired by ‘Petals and Perfection’, Keith Tyson, 2013, Main Bar Inspired by ‘Golden Hand Shandy’, Carl Hopgood, 2009, Main Bar Downward Spiral SERIOUS & LUXURIOUS 11 Chivas Regal (12 Y/O), Laphroaig, Pedro Ximenez, Coffee and a Smoke raspberry purée, lemon juice, orgeat syrup, prosecco Courvoisier VSOP, Talisker (10 Y/O), Kahlua, coffee The heady, heavy flavours of Chivas Regal, Laphroaig & Pedro Ximenez sherry are contrasted beautifully with some fresh infused Cocchi di Torino, truffle bitters berries, lemon and orgeat and a drop of bubbles for good The Espresso Martini is a Groucho classic, but now it’s darker, measure. Served in cut glass crystal, it’s all class. richer, smokier. The heavyweights Courvoisier VSOP & Talisker Inspired by ‘Spectrum Circle’, Rob & Nicky Carter, 2015, The join forces with the traditional Kailua and coffee beans that Backroom have been washed in Cocchi di Torino. A dash of black truffle bitters, a salty chocolate rim, the perfect bittersweet digestif. Inspired by ‘Brighter Ideas II’, Oliver Beer, 2016, Dining Room Red Herring Beefeater 24, Marasquin liqueur, elderflower cordial, lime Silenticious juice, cranberry juice, fresh raspberry and cucumber, prosecco Plantation (5 Y/O), Amaro Ramazzotti, Velvet Falernum, Angostura, Molasses bitters What happens when you shake up some Beefeater 24, Marasquin liqueur, a dash or two of elderflower cordial and A twist on the American classic, the Boulevardier. Replacing lime juice, some fresh cucumber and raspberries, then top the bourbon with Plantation 5 Year rum, stirred with it up with some cranberry juice and prosecco? You get a Ramazzotti Amaro & Velvet Falernum and some Angostura lusciously long drink that tastes like...watermelon. Don’t and Molasses bitters. Served in a chilled coupette with a slice believe us? Try it - tastebuds don’t lie. of chocolate covered orange, it is heavy and historical, sharp but sweet. Inspired by ‘Thebe’, Boo Saville, 2015, The Backroom Inspired by ‘Shhh’, Carl McCrow, 2017, Soho Bar SERIOUS & LUXURIOUS 11 WINE 175ML BOTTLE Swift Halcyon Grin WHITE Groucho Club Garganega / Pinot Grigio 7.00 25.00 Buffalo trace, Drambuie, chili infused Cynar, walnut Veneto, Italy, 2016 bitters, angostura bitters Picpoul De Pinet, 9.00 35.00 Balance is the key to all things, and this classic cocktail with Domaine Félines Jourdan Buffalo Trace, Drambuie & chilli infused Cynar keeps the Languedoc, France, 2016 scales steady.
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