Food!

OUR FOOD

Recently we received an important accolade. FROMMER’S BEST DINING IN LONDON has featured the Cork & Bottle and crediting us with “THE BEST WINE BAR FOOD IN LONDON”.  The New York Times raves about our Raised Ham and Cheese Pie. “The perfect accompaniment to this trove of blissful fermentation”.

Dining with us may be casual, but we are serious about the important things that matter. I introduced our Raised Ham & Cheese Pie in June 1974. Since then we have sold in excess of 600,000 portions!  We also love the flexibility of grilling, whether it is meat or fish, and have always offered innovative vegetarian food from the Buffet.

WE ARE OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER 7 DAYS A WEEK

Fancy a light snack at midday? – no problem. A 3-course ‘Bistro Lunch’? – No problem. A steak sandwich or a salad at 4pm? – No problem.  A cheese platter to accompany the wine after a late curtain play at 11pm? – Still no problem.

WE SERVE FOOD AT ALL TIMES

Full menu on the blackboard below, or click here to download a PDF.
Click here for our Christmas 2009 menu.

 

 
 

MENU

* TABLE SERVICE *

* RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED *

BISTRO LUNCHES
A CHOICE FROM THE BLACKBOARD PLATS DU JOUR

Two Courses £11.00

Three Courses £13.50

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DISHES COOKED TO ORDER

TODAY’S SPECIALS

* FISH OF THE DAY *
* BISTRO DISHES OF THE DAY *
* PASTA OF THE DAY *

… see blackboards or ask staff

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GRILLS

GIANT MEDITERRANEAN PRAWNS with garlic £14.45
On a bed of mixed greens, with grilled asparagus.

OPEN GRILLED SIRLOIN SANDWICH £15.95
With mustard & herbs de Provence butter. 8 splendid ounces of Australian steak on toasted baguette with chips and salad.

THE “C&B HOME-MADE HEMINGWAY BURGER” £12.95
Yes, it is the old boy’s personal recipe … beef, lamb and pork with Thai pickled cucumber salsa, chips and salad.

GRILLED SPICY SAUSAGES £12.95
With a tangy tomato salsa, chips and salad.

THE CHEF’S SHEPHERD’S PIE £10.95
With mixed salad.

OPEN GRILLED THAI CHICKEN SANDWICH £10.95
Marinated in Thai spices, on toasted baguette with chips & salad.

DON’S KICK-ARSE BBQ CAESAR SALAD £10.95
A bowl of Caesar salad topped with grilled strips of chicken in Kick-Arse BBQ sauce, with garlic bread.

SMOKED SALMON & SCRAMBLED EGGS £9.95
With mixed greens

WILD MUSHROOM, SUNBLUSH TOMATO & BABY SPINACH TART £9.95
Topped with pesto sauce and salad.

GOATS CHEESE & OAK SMOKED SALMON CROSTINI £10.95
With sun blushed tomato salad and balsamic herb vinaigrette.

WARM SMOKED DUCK BREAST SALAD £12.95
With cherry tomatoes, sesame bread and sweet chilli & soya sauce.

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THE HOT & COLD BUFFET

Have a look at the Food Bar … Dishes change daily!

OUR RENOWNED RAISED HAM & CHEESE PIE £8.95
Served with mixed green salad … famous for 30 years.

SUNDRIED TOMATO, ASPARAGUS & OYSTER MUSHROOM RISOTTO £8.95

DISH OF THE DAY £8.95
Served with rice and green salad.

VEGETARIAN DISH OF THE DAY £8.95
Served with mixed greens

HOT POTATOES OF THE DAY side portion £2.50

* ½ doz Cork Oysters with shallot & cider dip £7.95 *

TOM PAGE’S MUSHROOM PATE no meat £5.95

SMOKED MACKEREL PATE £5.95

DUCK LIVER & BRANDY PARFAIT £5.95

COUNTRY TERRINE OF THE DAY £5.95

Starter portion of any vegetarian salad £4.50

** SELECTION OF THREE SALAMIES £7.95 **
With olive bread, cornichons, sunblush tomatoes and green salad.

DON’S SPICY CHICKEN & APPLE SALAD £6.25

TOMATO, MOZZARELLA & BASIL SALAD £5.95

GREEK SALAD £5.95

A PLATTER OF THREE VEGETARIAN SALADS £7.95

CHEF’S SALAD OF THE DAY £11.95
Prepared to order and served from the kitchen.

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CHEESE BOARD - £9

Your choice of three cheeses with bread or biscuits.

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DESSERTS - all £5.95

PAVLOVA “Kiwi style” with fresh fruit & a passion fruit coulis

HOKEY POKEY ICE-CREAM (another Kiwi delight)

For others … ask staff or see blackboards

 
 

 
 

Christmas
at the Cork & Bottle

ROASTED RED PEPPER AND TOMATO SOUP

BEETROOT GRAVLAX WITH AN APPLE VINAIGRETTE

WILD MUSHROOM RAGOUT ON TOASTED BRIOCHE

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TRADITIONAL ROAST TURKEY
Roast potatoes, roast parsnip, carrots, green beans, pigs in blankets, stuffing,
Red wine jus and bread sauce.

INDIVIDUAL SALMON EN CROUTE
With new potatoes, seasonal vegetables and parsley sauce.

BRAISED LAMB SHANK
With celeriac mash, green beans, carrots and a redcurrant jus.

PROVENCAL VEGETABLE STACK
Layered grilled vegetables served on a bed of salad with a tomato and basil dressing

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CHRISTMAS PUDDING
With a brandy sauce

OUR OWN RUM & RAISIN ICE-CREAM

CHOCOLATE AND HAZELNUT TERRINE
With spiced cherries

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Mince pies and coffee

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Price: £25.00

10% service charge will be added

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Served Tuesday 1st through to Thursday 24th December.
A deposit of £20 per person is required at the time of booking.
We will charge for numbers confirmed by midday the previous day
All tables must be vacated by 4.30pm