Summer / Autumn 2020
Restaurant Menu
Welcome to The Restaurant at Sopwell House.
Dinner Menu
Fridays & Saturdays 18.30 - 22.00
- STARTERS
SUNDRIED ENGLISH TOMATO & BURRATA - X
Basil oil, tomato crisp, basil pesto, toasted pumpkin seedCITRUS MARINATED SEA TROUT - X
Confit orange, caviar, pickled cucumber, pea coulisPARMESAN & BLACK GARLIC TARTLET - X
Chicory and English pea salad, radishFOIE GRAS - X
Pan d'épices, cherry jam, fresh English cherry, toasted almond, cherry gelTORCHED MACKEREL - X
Shaved fennel, shallot purée, Granny Smith apple, pickled beetroot, apple blossom, apple vinaigretteRABBIT TERRINE - X
Plum chutney, candied hazelnut, rocket pesto, plum purée, sorrel - MAINS
BEEF FILLET - X
Slow braised ox cheek, olive oil sabayon, burnt leek, tenderstem, red wine sauceCRUSTED LAMB CANON - X
Suet pudding, confit tomato, pearl barley, minted lamb sauce, watercressLAVENDER DUCK BREAST - X
Picked duck leg, pickled English raspberry, charred spring onion, lentilsPAN FRIED SEA BASS - X
Goat's cheese gnocchi, English pea and broad bean fricassee, white wine cream parsleySAUTÉED COLEY - X
Tarragon fish broth, steamed potato, brunoise of raw vegetables, black garlic purée, tarragon oilWILD MUSHROOM PARSLEY RISOTTO - X
Truffle oil, parmesan crisp, red vein sorrel, toasted buckwheat62 DEGREE EGG - X
Steamed potato, English pea and broad bean fricassee, black garlic, pea shoots - DESSERTS
LEMON MERINGUE PARFAIT - X
Cardamom strawberriesCHOCOLATE & BLUEBERRY DELICE - X
Pomegranate, hazelnutPISTACHIO CAKE & WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE - X
RaspberriesPIÑA COLADA, PINEAPPLE & COCONUT MOUSSE - X
Coconut and Malibu sorbetCHEESE SELECTION - X
Chutney, Lavosh biscuits, celery
DRINKS
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- COCKTAILS
Our Cocktail List has been created with the history
of Sopwell House in mind, let us take you on a journey
from 1100 to today.
Feel free to chat to our talented Bartenders, hear the
stories of Sopwell, sample delicious concoctions and
enjoy the lounge at its best.Looking for a classic?
If your favourite cocktail is not on the list our
Bartenders will happily craft it for you or recommend
an alternative.ALL COCKTAILS 11.95
1100
This is the first time that the Sopwell Nunnery is mentioned in
history. A place of refuge and rest amongst religious travellers.
A thirst-quenching aperitif inspired by the birthplace of our
historical building. A sparkling concoction of Prosecco, vodka
and lychee purée with a sprinkle of rose petals.The Sipping Sopwell
The name Sopwell apparently comes from the practice of nuns
dipping crusts of bread into the water of the holy well, before
offering to travellers on the way to the shrine of St Albans.
Dark rum, Kahlua, gingerbread syrup and one shot of espresso
served with homemade biscotti encrusted glass rim.King 'Old' Henry
A grand cocktail fit for a King. Inspired by the finest of
ingredients, this is an old fashioned with more than just a twist.
Grand Marnier, orange bitters, orange and lemon peel, finished
with Monkey Shoulder blended malt Scotch.Sir Ricky Lee
Sir Richard Lee of Sopwell was the Commander of King Henry
VII’s army. The ruins known as the current Sopwell Nunnery or
Priory, set amongst acres of apple orchards, were in fact the
ruins of Sir Richard Lee’s manor house. We took apples as
the inspiration for this cocktail using vanilla infused vodka,
Applejack and cloudy apple.1603
Deeds from 1603 show a newly built property, ‘New Barns’,
known today as Sopwell House. The cocktail is a refreshing
celebratory aperitif, rhubarb bitter, rhubarb gin,
lemon verbena syrup, topped with house Prosecco.Master Mason
Edward Strong, known to have worked on St Paul’s Cathedral,
leased and further developed Sopwell House. He was influential in
the natural growth and beauty of the gardens where a healthy crop
of herbs for medicinal purposes, cooking and personal hygiene
were established. Mint was in abundance so we have taken this as
inspiration for this cocktail. Muddle mint and grapefruit, rum and
elderflower liqueur, topped with club soda.Sopwell Battenberg
The cake was named in honour of the marriage of Princess
Victoria, a granddaughter of Queen Victoria, to Prince Louis of
Battenberg in 1884. She then became Countess of Battenberg and
later Princess of Battenberg and finally the family were known
as the Mountbattens. We have taken the flavour profile from our
signature Sopwell Battenberg cake and made it into a cocktail.
Amaretto, orange and pistachio, a sour style cocktail.The Last Viceroy
Lord Mountbatten, son of Louis of Battenberg and Princess
Victoria, was the last Viceroy of India, as part of the East India
Company. The title of Viceroy of India was abolished after India’s
independence in 1947. Spice infused gin, Noilly Prat and lemon
grass with a hint of star anise.The Daughter of the Earl
In honour of Alice of Mountbatten, daughter of the late Earl of
Mountbatten. Inspired by the understated lady of the house,
known to have never used her noble title. Subtle flavours of
peach and lavender syrup, suze liqueur with house peach
bitters and finished with Champagne.The Greek Prince
Alice Mountbatten married Prince Andrew of Greece and their son
is Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. It is believed that the proposal
of marriage was made within the grounds of Sopwell House.
The best of both worlds, Greek ouzo with a dash of sloe gin,
orange liqueur and cranberry.ABC
The year Abraham Bejerano purchased Sopwell House, to
later develop the property into the Sopwell House here today.
Great care and sensitivity to the history of the building has
been taken and Mr B, as he is lovingly known by his employees
has a strong preference to a perfect green tea. Matcha green tea
syrup, matcha green tea infused gin, honey, mint and
a dash of ginger beer, finished with grated fresh ginger.
Hot or cold... say goodbye to the hot toddy.The Cottonmill Egret
Inspired by the new beautiful Spa, the Cottonmill egret is
a playful cocktail of fresh lemon sour mix, Chambord and
Stolichnaya vodka served over cotton candy with a
Taittinger rosé float. - MOCKTAILS
SOPWELL PUNCH 8.50
Refreshing combination of lemon and orange juice,
dash of pineapple and topped with ginger ale.NOT JUST LEMONADE 8.50
Muddled cucumber & sugar syrup, a pinch of
smoked salt topped with Franklin lemonade.DRY ABC 8.50
Matcha green tea, mojito mix, mint leaves and
pineapple juice, served with fresh lime wedge. - CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINE
COTTONMILL PROSECCO, BRUT, IT
125ml 8.50 | Bottle 43.95PROSECCO FANTINEL ‘ONE & ONLY’
ROSATO, BRUT, IT
125ml 11.00 | Bottle 47.50NV TAITTINGER BRUT RÉSERVE CHAMPAGNE, FR
125ml 13.50 | Bottle 75.00NV TAITTINGER PRESTIGE ROSÉ, CHAMPAGNE, FR
125ml 13.50 | Bottle 89.00NV VEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN
YELLOW LABEL, CHAMPAGNE, FR
Bottle 99.00LAURENT PERRIER CUVÉE ROSÉ, CHAMPAGNE, FR
Bottle 139.00NV MAGNUM TAITTINGER BRUT RÉSERVE, FR 1500ML
Bottle 135.00TAITTINGER FOLIES DE LA MARQUETTERIE, FR
Bottle 119.002002 DOM PÉRIGNON, CHAMPAGNE, FR
Bottle 275.00 - WHITE WINE
LIGHT & CRISP
PINOT GRIGIO BOTTEGA, FRUILI, IT
175ml 8.25 | 250ml 12.00 | Bottle 29.95PICPOUL DE PINET, RESERVE MIROU
SAINTE-ANNE, FR
175ml 7.95 | 250ml 11.00 | Bottle 28.50GAVI DI GAVI LA TOLEDANA,
DOMINI VILLA LANATA, IT
Bottle 47.00CHABLIS, GLOIRE DE CHABLIS,
J. MOREAU ET FILS, FR
Bottle 53.00ELEGANT & DISTINCTIVE
VILLA MARIA SAUVIGNON BLANC
CELLAR SELECTION, MARLBOROUGH, NZ
175ml 9.75 | 250ml 14.50 | Bottle 41.00COLLIO SAUVIGNON BLANC, TENUTA
SANT’ HELENA, FANTINEL
Bottle 39.00FULL FLAVOURED & RICH
KLEINE ZALZE VINEYARD SELECTION
CHENIN BLANC, STELLENBOSCH, SA (WW)
Bottle 30.00SANFORD STA RITA HILLS APPELATION,
CHARDONNAY, CALIFORNIA, USA
Bottle 65.00PULIGNY MONTRACHET, LOUIS JADOT, FR
Bottle 120.00 - RED WINE
LIGHT, FRESH & JUICY
TEKENA MERLOT, CENTRAL VALLEY, CH
175ml 7.50 | 250ml 10.25 | Bottle 27.50PASSORI ROSSO, VENETO, IT
Bottle 32.00BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES COMBE AUX
JACQUES, LOUIS JADOT, FR
175ml 9.50 | 250ml 13.25 | Bottle 37.95ATAMISQUE SERBAL MALBEC,
TUPUNGATO, MENDOZA, ARG
Bottle 35.00SPICY & SOPHISTICATED
VERAMONTE ORGANIC CARMENÈRE,
COLCHAGUA VALLEY, CH
Bottle 30.00FEUDI SALENTINI, PRIMITIVO DEL SALENTO,
PUGLIA, IT
175ml 9.25 | 250ml 12.50 | Bottle 34.95CÔTES DU RHÔNE, LES ABEILLES ROUGE,
JEAN-LUC COLOMBO, FR (WW)
Bottle 34.00FEDERALIST 1776 LODI ZINFANDEL,
CALIFORNIA, USA
Bottle 49.00JJ HAHN WESTERN RIDGE 1975 PLANTING
SHIRAZ, BAROSSA VALLEY, AUS
Bottle 50.00GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN, BOUCHARD AÎNÉ & FILS, FR
Bottle 70.00INTENSE & FULL-FLAVOURED
FAMILIA ZUCCARDI BRAZOS MALBEC, MENDOZA
Bottle 36.00VIÑA POMAL RIOJA RESERVA, ES
Bottle 45.00CHÂTEAU LYONNAT, LUSSAC
SAINT-ÉMILION, FR
Bottle 43.00COLLIO ROSSO, VENKO, TENUTA SANT’
HELENA, FANTINEL, ITA
Bottle 62.00 - ROSE WINE
VINUVA PINOT GRIGIO ROSÉ DELLE
VENEZIE, IT
175ml 8.50 | 250ml 10.25 | Bottle 29.50JEAN-LUC COLOMBO LES COLLINES AUX
LAVANDES ROSÉ, MEDITERRANEE, FR
Bottle 37.50CHAPEL DOWN ENGLISH ROSÉ, ENG (WW)
Bottle 33.00CHÂTEAU LA GORDONNE ROSÉ, LA
CHAPELLE, CÔTES DE PROVENCE, FR
Bottle 55.00 - CELLAR SELECTION
WHITE
PECORINO ABRUZZO, BIANCHI GRILLI,
ORGANIC, TORRE DEI BEATI
Bottle 45.00POUILLY-FUISSÉ, J. MOREAU ET FILS
Bottle 55.00CLOUDY BAY SAUVIGNON BLANC, MARLBOROUGH
Bottle 56.00GEWÜRZTRAMINER ALSACE GRAND CRU
EICHBERG, DOMAINE ZINCK
Bottle 62.00CHABLIS 1ER CRU MONTMAIN, J. MOREAU ET FILS
Bottle 65.00SAINT-ROMAIN BLANC, REMOISSENET PÈRE & FILS
Bottle 68.00SANFORD CHARDONNAY, SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Bottle 70.00POUILLY-FUMÉ, DE LADOUCETTE
Bottle 79.00RED
FLOR DE CAMPO PINOT NOIR,
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Bottle 45.00RIOJA GRAN RESERVA, VIÑA REAL
Bottle 55.00BLASON D’ISSAN, MARGAUX
Bottle 57.00THE FEDERALIST VISIONARY ZINFANDEL,
DRY CREEK VALLEY
Bottle 60.00SHANNON MOUNT BULLET, ELGIN
Bottle 62.00CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE, BOIS DE PIED
REDAL, ORGANIC, OGIER
Bottle 65.00AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO, BOLLA
Bottle 70.00GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN, BOUCHARD AÎNÉ & FILS
Bottle 70.00 - DESSERT WINE
TORRES MOSCATEL ORO FLORALIS,
CATALUNYA, ES (500ML)75ml 8.95 | Bottle 39.00
CYPRÈS DE CLIMENS, BARSAC, GRAND VIN
DE SAUTERNES, FRBottle 62.00
- MOCKTAILS
SOPWELL PUNCH 8.50
Refreshing combination of lemon and orange juice,
dash of pineapple and topped with ginger ale.NOT JUST LEMONADE 8.50
Muddled cucumber & sugar syrup, a pinch of
smoked salt topped with Franklin lemonade.DRY ABC 8.50
Matcha green tea, mojito mix, mint leaves and
pineapple juice, served with fresh lime wedge.
- BEER, ALE & CIDER
HEINEKEN DRAUGHT 5.0% PINT 5.25
BIRRA MORETTI 5.0% 330ml 4.75
BIRRA MORETTI SICILIANA 5.8% 500ml 5.65
AMSTEL 4.6% 330ml 4.75
CURIOUS BREW LAGER 5.0% 330ml 4.75
FULLERS ORGANIC HONEY DEW ALE 5.0% 500ml 6.25
CURIOUS BREW IPA 4.7% 330ml 5.65
OLD MOUT POMEGRANATE & STRAWBERRY 4.0% 500ml 5.50
OLD MOUT BERRIES & CHERRIES 0.0% 500ml 4.75
ERDINGER ALKOHOLFREI 0.5% 500ml 4.75
- APERITIFS
APEROL 11.0% 50ml 4.25
LILLET BLANC 16.0% 50ml 4.75
MARTINI (DRY, BIANCO, ROSSO) 15.0% 50ml 4.75
CAMPARI 25.0% 50ml 4.75
NOILLY PRAT 18.0% 50ml 4.75
ANTICA FORMULA CARPANO 16.5% 50ml 5.95
CHOCCHI VERMOUTH 16.5% 50ml 5.95
- VODKA
WYBOROWA - POLAND 40.0% 25ml 4.95
STOLICHNAYA - RUSSIA 40.0% 25ml 5.25
CRYSTAL HEAD - CANADA 40.0% 25ml 5.25
KETEL ONE 40.0% 25ml 5.25
BELVEDERE 40.0% 25ml 5.25
GREY GOOSE L’ORIGINAL 40.0% 25ml 5.95
CHASE POTATO VODKA - ENGLAND 40.0% 25ml 5.75
LONEWOLF - VODKA 40.0% 25ml 5.75
ELIT! BY STOLICHNAYA - RUSSIA 40.0% 25ml 6.75
TITO'S - TEXAS 40.0% 25ml 6.75
- GIN COLLECTION
GORDON’S - ENGLAND 37.5% 25ml 4.95
TANQUERAY - ENGLAND 40.0% 25ml 4.95
CHASE GB EXTRA DRY - ENGLAND 40.0% 25ml 4.95
HAYMANS OLD TOM - ENGLAND 40.0% 25ml 5.25
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE - ENGLAND 40.0% 25ml 5.25
THE BOTANIST - ENGLAND 46.0% 25ml 5.25
HENDRICK’S - SCOTLAND 41.4% 25ml 5.25
TANQUERAY NO.TEN - ENGLAND 47.3% 25ml 5.25
NO 3 LONDON DRY - ENGLAND 40.0% 25ml 5.75
BEEFEATER PINK GIN - ENGLAND 37.5% 25ml 5.75
WARNER EDWARDS - ENGLAND 37.5% 25ml 5.75
ELEPHANT GIN - GERMANY 45.0% 25ml 5.75
MARTIN MILLER - ICELAND 45.2% 25ml 6.00
SIPSMITH LONDON DRY - ENGLAND 41.6% 25ml 6.25
ZUIDAM COURAGE AGED GIN - HOLLAND 44.0% 25ml 6.25
LONEWOLF GIN - SCOTLAND 44.0% 25ml 6.25
GIN MARE - SPAIN 42.7% 25ml 6.25
BEEFEATER BURROGH RESERVE ED2 - ENGLAND 46.0% 25ml 9.00
- WHISKY & BOURBON
LAPHROAIG 10YO - SCOTLAND 40.0% 25ml 6.25
OBAN 14YO - SCOTLAND 43.0% 25ml 7.50
HAKUSHU 12 - JAPAN 43.0% 25ml 8.00
NIKKA WHISKY FROM THE BARREL - JAPAN 51.4% 25ml 8.00
DALWHINNIE 15YO 43.0% 25ml 8.50
GLENFIDDICH 12YO 40.0% 25ml 5.50
JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL 40.0% 25ml 22.50
DALMORE KING ALEXANDER III - SCOTLAND 40.0% 25ml 25.00
- TEQUILA & PISCO
DON JULIO SILVER 40.0% 25ml 5.95
HERRADURA 40.0% 25ml 7.00
DON JULIO REPOSADO 40.0% 25ml 8.00
PISCO ABA 40.0% 25ml 5.95
PATRON GOLD RESPOSADO 40.0% 25ml 12.00
- COGNAC, ARMAGNAC, GRAPPA, CALVADOS
TOSOLINI GRAPPA DI CHARDONNAY 40.0% 25ml 4.95
BOULARD LA CUVEE VINCENT CALVADOS, PAYS D’AUGE40.0% 25ml 6.50
HENNESSY VS 40.0% 25ml 5.95
COURVOISIER XO 40.0% 25ml 14.00
REMY MARTIN VSOP 40.0% 25ml 7.50
JANNEAU ROYAL XO 40.0% 25ml 11.50
DELAMAIN PALE & DRY XO 40.0% 25ml 12.50
- RUM & CACHACA
HAVANA 3 37.5% 25ml 4.95
LAMB’S NAVY RUM 40.0% 25ml 4.75
PUSSERS SPICED RUM 35.0% 25ml 4.75
MORGAN'S SPICED 35.0% 25ml 4.95
ANGOSTURA 1824 40.0% 25ml 7.50
APPLETON 21 YO 43.0% 25ml 13.50
DIPLOMATICO ‘RESERVA EXCLUSIVA’ 40.0% 25ml 6.95
KOKO KANU 21.0% 25ml 4.50
CACHACA SAGATIBA 40.0% 25ml 4.95
ABELHA ORGANIC CACHACA 40.0% 25ml 6.00
- LIQUERS & DIGESTIFS
BAILEYS IRISH CREAM 17.0% 25ml 4.25
TIA MARIA 20.0% 25ml 4.25
KAHLUA 20.0% 25ml 4.25
DISARONNO AMARETTO 28.0% 25ml 4.25
FRANGELICO 20.0% 25ml 4.25
COINTREAU 40.0% 25ml 4.25
MIDORI 20.0% 25ml 4.25
MALIBU 21.0% 25ml 4.25
SOUTHERN COMFORT 35.0% 25ml 4.25
PERNOD 40.0% 25ml 4.25
RICARD 45.0% 25ml 4.25
GRAND MARNIER 40.0% 25ml 4.75
GLAYVA 35.0% 25ml 4.75
DRAMBUIE 40.0% 25ml 4.95
LIMONCELLO DI CAPRI ORIGINALE 30.0% 25ml 4.95
ST GERMAIN 20.0% 25ml 4.95
SUZE 15.0% 25ml 4.95
CHERRY HEERING 24.0% 25ml 4.95
LUXARDO SAMBUCA PASSIONE NERA 38.0% 25ml 4.95
JAGERMEISTER 18.0% 25ml 4.95
- FORTIFIED
REGENCY CREAM SHERRY 17.0% 50ml 4.50
NAPOLEON AMONTILLADO, HILDALGO NV 17.0% 50ml 4.75
TIO PEPPE SHERRY, GONZALEZ BYASS, FINO, NV 15.0% 50ml 4.75
BODEGAS HILDALGO LA GITANA MANZANILLA, SHERRY, NV 15.0% 50ml 4.75
BLADY’S DUKE OF CLARENCE, FULL RICH MADEIRA 19.0% 50ml 4.75
OLD MASTER RUBY PORT 19.5% 50ml 5.00
NV DOW’S FINE TAWNY 19.0% 50ml 5.00
DOW’S PORT LBV 19.0% 50ml 6.00
- SOFT DRINKS
DECANTAE MINERAL WATER STILL / SPARKLING 330ml 2.80 | 750ml 4.20
FROBISHERS FRUIT JUICE RANGE 250ml 3.25
FRANKLIN & SONS MIXERS 275ml 2.80
Natural Indian tonic, natural light tonic, original lemonade,
original ginger ale, original ginger beer, Sicilian lemon tonic,
Sparkling soda waterFRANKLIN & SONS LEMON & ELDERFLOWER 275ml 3.75
FRANKLIN & SONS CLOUDY APPLE & RHUBARB 275ml 3.75
COCA-COLA, DIET COKE 200ml 2.80
RED BULL 250ml 4.50
BOTTLEGREEN ELDERFLOWER CORDIAL 200ml 1.50
- TEA & COFFEE
MACCHIATO (DA) 3.95
CAPPUCCINO 3.95
CAFFÉ LATTE (DA) 3.95
AMERICANO 3.95
ESPRESSO / DOUBLE ESPRESSO 2.75 / 3.95
FILTERED COFFEE 3.95
CAFFÉ MOCHA (DA) 3.95
HOT CHOCOLATE WITH WHIPPED CREAM (DA) 3.95
DECAFFEINATED COFFEE 3.95
Almond, soya and skimmed milk are available upon request
SPECIALITY COFFEE 8.50
IRISH COFFEE
Jameson whiskey, brown sugar, double cream, espressoFRENCH COFFEE
Grand Marnier, cream, espresso, brown sugarCALYPSO COFFEE
Tia Maria, double cream, brown sugar, espressoTEA SERVED BY THE POT PER PERSON 3.95
Newby Teas and infusions offer definitive examples of the
greatest teas, skillfully picked for unmatched freshness.Choose from the following specially selected loose leaf
teas and infusions:
English breakfast, assam, darjeeling, hunan green, jasmine
pearls, fujian oolong, earl grey, apple strudel, mango &
strawberry, ginger & lemon, peppermint & chamomile.
ALLERGENS - (CE) Celery, (CR) Crustacean, (DA) Dairy, (EG) Eggs, (FI) Fish, (GL) Gluten, (LU) Lupin, (MO) Molluscs, (MU) Mustard, (NU) Nuts, (PE) Peanuts, (SD) Sulphur Dioxide, (SO) Soya, (SS) Sesame seeds.
(V) Vegetarian (VE) Vegan
VAT is included at the current applicable rate. Please note a discretionary 10% service charge will be added to your final bill.
All requests are treated with extra care, nevertheless due to the nature of our offering we cannot guarantee that any item served is 100% allergen or intolerant free.
Please advise a member of our service team before ordering if you have any food allergies, special dietary requirements or require information on ingredients used in our dishes. Please note dishes may contain traces of allergens; the menu highlights the allergen ingredients within each dish.