If May had any guts she would have thrown Mogg out of the Tory party for making those threats to the EU about what the UK should do if there is a long extension to the current impasse. Mind you if she had any at all, she would have thrown him, Johnson, Raab and a few others out months ago.
This awful mess just shows, that any matter which is as important as this should not be doing by referendum. Americans did that in presidental election....
I doubt she was ever in a position to upset that many MPs. After pissing away her majority in a ridiculous election, she definitely wasn’t.
She "supported" Remain in the Referendum, and since then she "supported" that vote. No conviction in her. The ERG aren't supporting her now, they are working against her. So if she had any she'd get rid.
She should have done the decent thing and resigned after the General Election. Losing her majority in a totally unnecessary poll with a campaign that was probably the worst in electoral history said it all. Her stubborn pig-headedness since then has embarrassed us as a country and she still doesn't get it. The problem is none of the senior figures in the Government are much better as replacements and Corbyn could become PM almost by default in the backlash. The fact he isn't 20%+ ahead in the polls tells you we are caught between a rock and a hard place. I've never been so disillusioned with the c*nts that represent us...
cant imagine the hoc restaurants are like any canteen i have ever been in Nadine DorriesVerified account@NadineDorries 11h11 hours ago in @thetimes by @ShippersUnbound It’s intense. MPs eating wall to wall canteen food, no exercise, sleeping badly, working 18hrs a day in permanent atmosphere of unpleasant confrontation, dispute, disappointment and chilled fear from security threats. please log in to view this image
BREAKFAST | AFTERNOON TEA | A LA CARTE | CANAPÉS | BOWL FOOD | CHAMPAGNES & WINES Catering Services at the House of Commons promotes a culture that adheres to the highest ethical standards across all areas of our business. Our commitment to excellence in all we do, combined with a desire to understand and fulfil our guests’ requirements translates into our customer experience. Wherever possible we use British produce in our menus. Our fish comes from sustainable sources. Some of our menu items contain allergens. There is a small risk that traces of these may be found in other products offered at the House of Commons. We understand the dangers to those with severe allergies so please speak to a member of the team who will endeavour to help you make your choice and accommodate specific dietary requirements. Our menus are modified with the seasons. Throughout the year additional amendments may take place in line with market fluctuations. WORKING £16.50 served buffet style on table platters Selection of baked Croissants and Danish pastries served with butter and fruit preserves Selection of sliced fresh fruits Chilled freshly squeezed orange juice Selection of Fair-trade coffee, speciality teas and infusions BREAKFAST CROISSANTS | PATRIES | JUICES | COFFEE | TEA | BACON | SAUSAGES Available in the morning time slot: 8:30am to 10:30am It’s the most important meal of the day and we treat it accordingly, with a menu covering everything from a croissant to a cooked breakfast. Bucks Fizz (125ml glass) £7.20 Prosecco Treviso, orange juice House of Commons Champagne (125ml glass) £8.75 Champagne Brut Reserve FULL ENGLISH £21.50 served plated to seated guests Grilled bacon Grilled tomato Field mushrooms Cumberland sausage Black pudding Scrambled or fried free range eggs White and granary toast Chilled freshly squeezed orange juice Selection of Fair-trade coffee, speciality teas and infusions SALMON AND EGGS £19.50 served plated to seated guests Scottish smoked salmon with scrambled eggs and chives on toasted granary bread Chilled freshly squeezed orange juice Selection of Fair-trade coffee, speciality teas and infusions Prices include VAT at the standard rate and are subject to a further 12.5% service charge. AFTERNOON TEA SANDWICHES | CAKES | SCONES | TEA | CHAMPAGNE Available in the afternoon time slot: 4:00pm to 6:00pm Afternoon tea in London is an institution in itself, a quintessentially British affair. The choice of several varieties of tea and a delicious menu combine to make for an unforgettable afternoon. A traditional afternoon tea doesn’t get more luxurious than when served with a chilled glass of champagne. House of Commons Champagne (125ml glass) £8.75 Champagne Brut Reserve Kir Royale (125ml glass) £10.00 Champagne Brut Reserve, Crème de Casis CREAM £20.50 Selection of Fair-trade coffee, speciality teas and infusions Home-baked scones served with Cornish clotted cream and fruit preserves Assorted finger sandwiches Selection of cakes and pastries PUGIN £19.50 Selection of Fair-trade coffee, speciality teas and infusions Assorted finger sandwiches Selection of cakes and pastries WESTMINSTER £21.50 Selection of Fair-trade coffee, speciality teas and infusions Home-baked scones served with Cornish clotted cream and fruit preserves Assorted finger sandwiches Selection of cakes and pastries Fresh strawberries Prices include VAT at the standard rate and are subject to a further 12.5% service charge. SPRING/SUMMER A LA CARTE STARTER | MEAT | POULTRY | VEGETARIAN | FISH | DESSERTS Available in the lunch and evening time slots: 12:00pm to 3:00pm and 7:00pm to 10:30pm Whether a free range chicken breast or a classic beef Wellington our wide range of dishes help create a memorable feast. We offer an extensive range of poultry, game, meat and fish to ensure that your guests are well fed. Our award winning Pastry Chef uses seasonal fruits and ingredients to ensure that our desserts are the perfect end to a delicious meal. The sourcing wherever possible of the best regional and organic produce is at the heart of all our menus. The South of England has some of the finest producers and suppliers in the UK and we are delighted to champion their fabulous produce here at the House of Commons. Please select 1 starter, 1 main course and 1 dessert that will best suit the entire party. Coffee and Petit Fours will be automatically added to your menu at £3.50 per head. Prices include VAT at the standard rate and are subject to a further 12.5% service charge. CHILLED FIRST COURSE Chicken pistachio and tarragon ballotine wrapped in prosciutto macerated leeks, Agen prune and mixed salad leaves (GF) £10.00 Salt beef with pickled onions gherkins and Dijon mustard mayonnaise, carrot ribbons, chervil and rye £10.00 Pork sage and gooseberry terrine with polenta and barbecue sauce £11.00 Traditional Scottish smoked salmon wholemeal bread and butter, lemon, horseradish, caper, shallot and watercress (F) £14.00 Sea trout confit with pink grapefruit dressing asparagus, sorrel and fennel (GF, F) £13.00 Devon crab, prawn and nori seaweed with avocado mango salsa and melba toast (F) £14.00 Vegetarian Compressed heritage tomatoes with basil chilled gazpacho and black olive croute (Vegan) £10.00 New potato and pea presse with watercress cream marmite potato 'crisps' pickled radish and toasted almonds (V, GF) £10.00 Courgette and Snowdonia 'Black Bomber' cheddar cheese quiche beetroot ketchup and chives (V) £10.00 HOT FIRST COURSE Seared bream 'Niçoise' salad with anchovy mayonnaise free range egg and char-grilled gem lettuce (F) £13.00 Soups served as a starter or as an intermediate course Roasted red pepper with chilli crème fraiche (GF) £9.00 Asparagus velouté with truffle oil (Vegan, GF) £9.00 Prices include VAT at the standard rate and are subject to a further 12.5% service charge. V - vegetarian friendly dish Vegan - vegan friendly dish GF - gluten free dish F - contains fish or seafood N - contains nuts MAIN COURSE Roasted rump of English lamb with lettuce, cream minted polenta, samphire, char-grilled baby gem and apricot gel £35.00 Baked boneless pork loin steak sweetcorn puree, rhubarb compote, tender stem broccoli and chorizo mash (GF) £24.00 Seared "Gressingham" duck supreme and raspberry pink peppercorn vinaigrette braised fennel and snow peas, sweet potato savoyard(GF) £30.00 Grilled corn fed chicken supreme brown bread crumb warm salad of asparagus, spring onion broad bean and watercress, plum tomato cous cous, rocket dressing £24.00 Poached cod fillet and wild mushroom madeira broth wilted spinach, chervil cocotte potato (GF, F) £26.00 Pan fried fillet of seabass with white wine butter sauce, beetroot and horseradish spelt, glazed green beans (F) £26.00 Baked salmon fillet with dill oil, potato gnocchi and wilted pak choi (F) £30.00 Vegetarian Cumin roasted cauliflower steak, cauliflower bon bon pomegranate cous cous, cauliflower and cashew cream baby spinach and caper dressing (V, GF) £24.00 Strudel of forest mushroom and butter bean carrot and courgette ribbons, baby asparagus and garden herb oil (Vegan) £24.00 Commons Classics Baked fillet of Scottish beef ‘Wellington’ with Madeira sauce seasonal green vegetables, parmentierpotatoes £40.00 Roast rib of Scottish beef with Yorkshire pudding seasonal vegetables, fondant potato, Port wine gravy £37.00 Prices include VAT at the standard rate and are subject to a further 12.5% service charge. V - vegetarian friendly dish Vegan - vegan friendly dish GF - gluten free dish F - contains fish or seafood N - contains nuts PALETTE CLEANSERS Gin and Tonic home infused spirit sorbet with botanicals granita (Vegan, GF) £3.00 Lemon lemon curd, yogurt gelato, burnt meringue (V, GF) £3.00 Apricot and Almond apricot puree, roasted almond mousse, salted almond praline (V, GF, N) £3.00 DESSERT Apple tart tartan caramelised English apple, butter puff pastry and vanilla ice-cream (V) £8.00 Lemon tart baked lemon tart, elderflower jelly, macerated strawberries, creme fraiche £8.00 Fruit salad with double cream (V, GF) £8.00 Black current pavlova pavlova, almond cream, blackcurrant sorbet (GF, N) £8.00 Vanilla crème brûlée rich vanilla infused custard, caramel, marjoram raspberries (GF) £8.00 Something a bit different… Carrot cake carrot and walnut cake, carrot and orange emulsion, cream cheese ice-cream (V, N) £9.00 Flavours of Summer pudding light berry mousse, sharp red berry compote, soaked sponge and raspberry white chocolate £9.00 Fig sticky toffee pudding warm fig pudding with cardamom ice-cream and spiced toffee sauce £9.00 Chocolate cake, coconut, chocolate avocado cream soft chocolate and candied ginger cake, coconut gel and dark chocolate cream (Vegan) £9.00 Banbury cake, port syrup, black stick blue spiced vine fruit, puff pastry, anise port reduction, tangy blue cheese £9.00 Prices include VAT at the standard rate and are subject to a further 12.5% service charge. V - vegetarian friendly dish Vegan - vegan friendly dish GF - gluten free dish F - contains fish or seafood N - contains nuts A celebration of British seasonal, artisan and farm produced cheeses from around the United Kingdom All of our cheeses are hand selected from small, artisanal and farmhouse producers of fine cheeses from around the country. We change the selection each month with the help of our cheese supplier, to ensure that there is always an interesting selection of cheese types and flavours, including different milk types, cooked and raw cheeses and vegetarian. Below is just a small example of some of the great British cheeses we serve at the House of Commons BRITISH CHEESE COURSE £10.00 Stilton (Colston Bassett) This is considered by many as the best Stilton and comes from one of only five dairies authorised to produce PDO qualified Stilton within the three shires of Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire. It is made with pasteurised cow’s milk and is suitable for vegetarians. Ragstone Goats Cheese This is a young, medium fat soft cheese produced with unpasteurised Goats milk and traditional rennet. It is produced by Charlie Whitehead of Neal’s Yard Creamery in Herefordshire and has a beautiful lemony flavour, with a creamy white rind. Per Las Translates in English to blue pearl, and is produced in traditional hundred year old cast iron presses by Carwyn Adams at Caws Cenarth in Wales. It is a creamy blue cheese with a slightly salty flavour, produced from pasteurised cow’s milk that is suitable for vegetarians. Celtic Promise John and Patrice Savage-Onstwedder moved from Holland to the Teifi Farmhouse in Llandysul, mid Wales in 1982, and started making cheese using unpasteurised cow’s milk, to traditional methods with locally sourced milk. The cheese has a washed rind using different cheese cultures and cider, to produce this organic cheese with its pungent aroma. Isle of Mull Cheddar This is made from Raw (un-pasteurised) cow’s milk with Vegetarian rennet, by Rory Stone, in Tain, Ross shire, Scotland. It is produced traditionally the matured for 3-6 months, to give its excellent flavour with strengthens with aging. Caboc This cheese dates from the Viking period and is very buttery, as the Vikings considered butter as a cheese. It is produced with pasteurised cow’s milk and vegetarian rennet, then rolled in pin head oats, it is eaten very young in cheese terms at 3-4 weeks old. Stinking Bishop This cheese takes its name from the wash of Perry (pear cider) that is made from the Moorcroft pear, which has the nickname of Stinking Bishop. This cheese is very aromatic with a rich powerful flavour and smooth texture. It is made from pasteurised cow’s cheese with vegetarian rennet, by Charles Martell and Sons Ltd in Gloucestershire. Kirkhams Lancashire Graham Kirkham is the sole remaining producer of traditional creamy Lancashire cheese from Beesley Farm, Goosnargh in Lancashire. It is different to other Lancashire cheeses as it is made with unpasteurised cow’s milk, is cloth and butter bound and made from two day of curds, which produces a light texture, with a gentle lactic, buttery flavour. Wigmore Is made at Valley Maid Dairy, in Berkshire by Anne and Andy Wigmore. It uses unpasteurised ewe’s milk and vegetarian rennet and produce a soft brie style of cheese. It is a washed curd cheese, which reduces the acidity of the cheese and gives it its semi soft texture. Dorset Blue Vinny Made by Mike Davies at Woodbridge Farm, in Dorset, who is the last producer of this traditional farmhouse cheese, it is made from unpasteurised milk from his own herd of Friesian cow’s, with vegetarian rennet. It has a drier texture than Stilton, with a full flavour, and blue veining, it is however lower in fat than most cheeses as it uses skimmed milk in its production. Cornish Yarg This cheese was first made by Mr Gray, who decided to call his cheese after his surname spelt backwards! It is now produced by Lynher Dairies in Truro, Cornwall, and is a mild semi hard cheese wrapped in nettle leaves. It is made with pasteurised cow’s milk, and has a young, fresh and creamy flavour. Miss Muffet This is a sweet continental style washed curd cheese, with a supple texture and a nutty creamy flavour, and a unique pink/grey natural mould rind. It is ripened for 4-6 weeks, is suitable for vegetarians, and made with pasteurised cow’s milk, by Sue Proudfoot at Whalesboroughcheeses, in Cornwall. CANAPÉS & FINGER FOOD COLD ITEMS | HOT ITMES | VEGETARIAN | FISH | DESSERT Available in the lunch, afternoon and evening time slots: 12:00pm to 3:00pm, 4:00pm to 6:00pm and 7:00pm to 10:30pm Our elegant bite-sized canapés and finger foods cannot fail to whet the appetite of your guests. Choose from a wide range of vegetable, fish and meat nibbles, all of which are painstakingly prepared and served direct from our kitchens. Selection of 8 Items per guest £24.00 Selection of 10 Items per guest £28.00 Additional Items per guest £3.00 Please choose a minimum of four cold items followed by any combination of all other items. The canapés and finger food offer is not a meal replacement and is intended to last no longer than an hour Prices include VAT at the standard rate and are subject to a further 12.5% service charge. HOT ITEMS Cumberland chipolatas in sesame and maple syrup Grilled peri peri chicken skewers (GF) Lamb kofta with minted Greek yogurt (GF) Corned beef “bon bon” in crispy panko crumbs and Branston relish Seared ponzu marinade salmon skewers (GF, F) Thai cod and coriander won tons with ginger dipping sauce (F) Vegetarian Cauliflower and onion bhaji (V, GF) Lightly curried vegetable samosas with piquillo pepper dip (Vegan) Vegetable spring rolls with red chilli dip (Vegan) Spinach and gruyere quiche (V) DESSERT Banana and caramel ice cream cone (V) Chocolate chip sponge with milk chocolate ganache (V) Apple and cinnamon jelly (V, GF) Nuts, crisps and olives (V) £20.50 platter serves up to 10 pax COLD ITEMS choose minimum of 4 cold items Coronation chicken with apricot gel toasted coconut, poppadum and nigella crumb (GF) Air dried ham wafer, orange glazed fig, sage and goat’s curd on rye Duck liver parfait on brioche red onion marmalade and salted pistachio SipsmithLondon gin and tonic cured salmon blini with dill pickled cucumber, horseradish (F) Marinated herring, carrot, shallot and coriander salad and sweet mustard dressing (F) Smoked trout, lime and crème fraiche watercress and beetroot crisp (F) Vegetarian Baked tomato and savoury frangipane tart with basil and pine kernels (V) Roasted butternut squash, pea houmous chilli jam and sesame seed toasts (V, GF) Chestnut mushroom tart with pickled wild mushrooms and crispy onions (Vegan) Blacksticksblue cheese, savoury cheese walnut and poppy seed biscuit, quince jelly and celery (V) V - vegetarian friendly dish Vegan - vegan friendly dish GF - gluten free dish F - contains fish or seafood N - contains nuts BOWL FOOD COLD ITEMS | HOT ITMES | VEGETARIAN | FISH | DESSERT Available in the lunch and evening time slots: 12:00pm to 3:00pm and 7:00pm to 10:30pm From an informal supper to a more substantial reception, our choice of bowl food dishes are a more ideal solution. Selection of 4 Bowls per guest £27.00 Selection of 5 Bowls per guest £31.00 Selection of 6 Bowls per guest £34.00 Please choose a minimum of one cold item and one dessert item followed by any combination of all other items. Prices include VAT at the standard rate and are subject to a further 12.5% service charge. COLD ITEMS choose minimum of 1 cold item Warm char-grilled chicken skewers with ‘Greek salad’ and mint yoghurt dressing (GF) Roasted rump of beef soya bean ‘guacamole’ and stir-fried vegetables (GF) Poached salmon with House of Commons gin pickled cucumber, potato salad and rye (F) Vegetarian Cajun spiced squash, herb quinoa and kidney beans with tortilla and lime dressing (Vegan) White balsamic compressed tomatoes, Mozzarella, avocado, and pine kernels (V, GF) DESSERTS choose minimum of 1 dessert item Milk chocolate brûlée salted hazelnuts, roasted milk chocolate (V, GF, N) Apple and blackberry ‘crumble’ poached apples, blackberries, blackberry gel oat crumble, vanilla cream (V) Lemon drizzle cake lemon drizzle sponge, vanilla cream (V) HOT ITEMS Grilled sirloin steak with triple cooked chips green peppercorn sauce (GF) Chicken katsu curry with sticky rice Lamb moussaka pattiein seeded bun and sweet potato wedges Double cooked pork belly wholegrain mustard mash, apple compote (GF) Vegetarian Wild mushroom stroganoff and braised rice (V, GF) Butternut squash and cranberry risotto with toasted pumpkin seeds (Vegan) Lemon and thyme grilled halloumi tabbouleh, lime chilli dressing (V) FISH Panko crumbed goujon of plaice and shoestring chips (F) Seafood orzo paella (F) Seared seabass fillet with fennel and peas “a la Francaise” (GF, F) Nuts, crisps and olives (V) £20.50 platter serves up to 10 pax V - vegetarian friendly dish Vegan - vegan friendly dish GF - gluten free dish F - contains fish or seafood N - contains nuts CHAMPAGNE & WINES CRISP & DELICATE | DEEP & COMPLEX | FRUITY & ELEGANT | INTENSE & RICH Our aim is to provide a range of wines from across the globe to appeal to all tastes and budgets. Whether an aromatic Sauvignon or fruity Sancerre, our selection of wines are the perfect complement to your event. Should you need a recommendation just ask. Further fine wines available upon request. Whilst we endeavour to keep the following wine list as up to date as possible, the availability of some wines and variations with vintages can change without notice. We suggest you contact us by phone or email if you are seeking a particular wine. Prices include VAT at the standard rate and are subject to a further 12.5% service charge. CHAMPAGNE AND SPARKLING WINE Bin % abv. 750ml 074 Champagne House of Commons, Brut Réserve, France, Non-Vintage (45% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Meunier) An elegant champagne that gives a feeling of consistency, creaminess, structure and balance. Warm notes of ripe yellow fruits, principally apricot. 12% £48.00 092 Prosecco, Treviso, Brut Spumante, Masottina, Veneto, Italy, Non-vintage (Vegan) (100% Glera (Prosecco)) Gloriously fresh and peachy with the supple mousse which gives Prosecco its easy-going charm. 11% £37.00 095 Gusbourne Estate, Brut Reserve, Kent, England, 2013 (22% Pinot Noir, 68% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Meunier) Gusbourne’soutstanding sparkling wines display Champagne style with English personality. 12% £51.00 121 Champagne Roederer, Brut Premier, France, Non-Vintage (40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, 20%, Pinot Meunier) A deliciously rich Champagne, with an overt fruitiness and nutty, yeasty notes. With both power and elegance in wonderful harmony this is the quintessential Grande Marque; awash with charm and panache. 12% £63.00 170 Champagne Pol Roger, Brut Réserve, France Non-Vintage (33% Pinot Noir, 34% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Meunier) Perhaps best known as Winston Churchill’s favourite Champagne, is consistently one of the very best non-vintage cuvées on the market. 12% £66.00 Whilst we endeavour to keep the wine list as up to date as possible, the availability of some wines and variations with vintages can change without notice. Bin % abv. 750ml 070 House of Commons ColombardSauvignon Blanc, France 2017 (70% Colombard, 30% Sauvignon Blanc) Dry, elegant and refreshing with appealing aromas and flavours. Super on its own as an aperitif or with light foods. 11.5% £26.00 072 House of Commons White Burgundy, France 2016 (100% Chardonnay) Appealing honey, cream and citrus aromas and flavours and long fresh finish. 13% £33.00 602 Trebbiano d'Abruzzo, Il Roccolo, Natale Verga, Italy 2017 (100% Trebbiano d'Abruzzo) Clean, light-bodied and zesty, this is a fresh and simple wine that is perfect with seafood and salads. 11.5% £25.00 064 Chardonnay, Domaine d’Antugnac, Languedoc, France 2017 (100% Chardonnay) The cool Pyrenees ensure the freshness of this Burgundian style Chardonnay. 13% £27.00 098 Madeleine Angevine, Danebury, Hampshire, England, 2015 (100% Madeline Angevine) Rich with a nose of nectarine and melon. The finish has depth of flavour sweet ripe fruit. 11.5% £28.00 065 Picpoul de Pinet, Domaine Félines Jourdan, Languedoc, France 2017 (100% Picpoul) Mineral and citrus laden Picpoul from picturesque Bassin de Thau now a ‘must have’ on any wine list. 13% £29.00 067 Viognier, Domaine Coudoulet, Languedoc, France 2017 (Vegan) (100% Viognier) Viognier’s natural exuberance tamed to give exotic spice and rich mouth-feel with a finish of fresh citrus. 13.5% £30.00 601 Sauvignon Blanc, Pale Clouds, Marlbourgh, New Zealand 2017 (100% Sauvignon Blanc) Passion fruit and grapefruit dominate against a floral aroma, complimented by a citrus zing in your mouth. 12.5% £34.00 077 Sancerre, Les Renarderies, Domaine La Rossignole, Loire, France 2017 (Vegan) (100% Sauvignon Blanc) Sauvignon in its spiritual home of the Loire provides green citrus with its classic gunflint streak. 12.5% £37.00 078 Chablis, Domaine du Colombier, Burgundy, France 2016 (Vegan) (100% Chardonnay) A fine balance is struck here between the piercing stoniness which Chardonnay takes on in this northerly village of Burgundy and the apple fruit with leesy richness. 12.5% £38.00 079 Sauvignon Blanc, Dog Point, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2017 (100% Sauvignon Blanc) Vying for supremacy as New Zealand’s top Sauvignon with a wealth of complexity, depth and weight. 13.5% £41.00 WHITE WINE ROSE WINE Bin % abv. 750ml 187 Ancora Rosato, Monferrato Chiaretto, Italy 2017 (Barbera, Pinot Noir) Bright strawberry pink from Northern Italy. Delicately aromatic with fresh berry and citrus fruit characters. Light and crisp on the palate with ripe fruit balanced by tangy fresh acidity. 11.5% £25.00 188 Sancerre Rosé, Brigitte et Daniel Chotard, France 2016/17 (100% Pinot Noir) Open and exuberant on the nose with lashings of strawberries and cream, it is all creamy red berries on the palate, with a hint of Pinot Noir spice and a fresh, clean finish. 13% £38.00 RED WINE Bin % abv. 750ml 071 House of Commons Merlot, France 2017 (100% Merlot) A bit more personality than most examples, fresh, appealing and well balanced. 13% £26.00 073 House of Commons Bordeaux, France 2015 (50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc) High quality, classic in style, very good fruit, roundness and appeal. 13.5% £33.00 082 Carignan, Pietas, Vieilles Vignes, Languedoc, France, 2017 (100% Carignan) Old vines give a naturally low yield of deeply concentrated grapes for a deliciously lush wine. 12% £25.00 125 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate, De Martino, Maipo Valley, Chile 2017 (Vegan) (100% Cabernet Sauvignon) Concentrated red fruit notes, combined with dried black fruit character, tobacco and spice on the nose. 13% £25.00 096 Nero d’Avola, Santa Alicia, Sicily, Italy 2017 (100% Nero d’Avola) Providing the slightest note of bitterness achieving balance against a backdrop of ripe currant fruit. 14% £26.00 605 Pinotage, Kraal Bay, South Africa 2016 (100% Pinotage) A fantastic food wine, the Kraal Bay Pinotage is an excellent accompaniment to beef, game and poultry. 14% £26.00 600 Lote 3, M.O.B., Dão, Portugal 2015 (Touriga Nacional, Jaen, Alfrocheiro) Fresh and easy to drink like the wines of the past but has the aromatic beauty and fruitiness in the mouth. 12.5% £27.00 Whilst we endeavour to keep the wine list as up to date as possible, the availability of some wines and variations with vintages can change without notice. Bin % abv. 750ml 107 Rioja Otiñano, Crianza, Bodegas el Cidacos, Spain 2014 (Vegan) (80% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha) Aged in a mix of French and American oak barrels for 12 months followed by (minimum) 6 months in bottle prior to release. 13% £32.00 218 Côtes du Rhône Reserve Rouge, La Famille Perrin 2016 (60% Grenache, Mourvèdre 20%, Syrah 20%) Full bodied with warm fruits and spices, firm tannins and fresh acidity. 13.5% £32.00 167 Malbec, Pulenta La Flor, Mendoza, Argentina 2017 (100% Malbec) Round, well structured tannins are integrated into the ripe plum, blueberry, morello cherry and chocolate notes. 13.5% £33.00 088 Shiraz, Rocky Gully, Frankland Estate, Western Australia, Australia, 2015 (97% Shiraz, 3% Viognier) Somewhat ‘Old World’ in style with a nod to the Rhône; hedgerows, black pepper and dried herbs. 13% £37.00 104 Château Labadie, Médoc, Bordeaux, France 2013/14 (51% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot) Firm earthy scrumptious cassis opening relatively quickly into black cherry, brandy and oak characteristics. 13.5% £39.00 841 Château Cissac, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France 2014 (70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot) Truly delicious claret, full of bright, youthful fruit, notes of tobacco and cedar. 13.5% £41.00 603 Château Teyssier, Montagne Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, France 2012 (Vegan) (86% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc) Defined by freshness and elegance, rather than power. Expect aromas of red and black currants and a hint of liquorice. 13% £41.00 RED WINE DESSERT WINE & PORT Bin % abv. 750ml 099 Sauternes, Château Partarrieu, Bordeaux, France 2015 (375ml) (80% Semillon, 10% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Muscadelle) Sweet and luscious yet refreshing with notes of honey lifted by bright citrus fruit. 13.5% £30.00 009 Quinta de la Rosa, Late Bottled Vintage Port, Douro, Portugal, 2014 (Touriga Nacional (dominant), Touriga Franca, Souzão, Tinta Roriz) Indulgent ripe black fruit and notes of chocolate with a spicy, warming finish. 20% £45.00 Whilst we endeavour to keep the wine list as up to date as possible, the availability of some wines and variations with vintages can change without notice. Bin % abv. 750ml White 163 Puligny-Montrachet, Les Aubues, Domaine Jean-Claude Bachelet, France, 2013/15 (100% Chardonnay) Lightly oaky nose with racy acidity, persistence and fresh citrus notes on the finish. 13% £59.00 Red 165 Château La Nerthe, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France, 2010 (42% Grenache, 39% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre, 4% Cinsault) An enticing complexity of plum fruit, lavender and mint high notes and herbal undertones. 14.5% £61.00 164 Beaune, 1er Cru Les Teurons, Domaine Rossignol-Trapet, Rhône, France, 2012 (100% Pinot Noir) A fine yet rich and dense nose, deep red fruit on the palate, with a bright acidity. 13% £61.00 166 Château Cantemerle, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France, 2004 (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot) A nose of subtle liquorice, graphite and tobacco notes gives way to the kernel of satisfying cassis fruit which lies beneath. 13% £66.00 FINE WINE Whilst we endeavour to keep the wine list as up to date as possible, the availability of some wines and variations with vintages can change without notice. DRINKS TARIFF Aperitifs 50ml Campari (25% abv) £3.50 Vermouth (15% abv) £3.50 Pimms No. 1 Cup (1.5L jug, serves 5) (25% abv) £25.00 House Pouring Spirits 25ml Gin, SipsmithHouse of Commons(40.7% abv) (Vegan) £3.50 Rum, Bacardi (37.5% abv) £3.50 Vodka, Absolut (40% abv) (Vegan) £3.50 Whiskey, Famous Grouse (40% abv) (Vegan) £3.50 Spirits 25ml Gin, Beefeater 24 (46% abv) (Vegan) £4.00 Gin, Bombay Sapphire(40% abv) £4.00 Gin, Tanqueray (43.1% abv) (Vegan) £4.00 Gin, Hendricks (41.4% abv) £4.50 Gin, Tanqueray No. 10 (47.3 abv) (Vegan) £4.50 Vodka, Chase (40% abv) (Vegan) £4.00 Vodka, Grey Goose (40% abv) (Vegan) £4.50 Single Malt Whiskies 25ml Laphroaig 10yr (40% abv) (Vegan) £4.50 Glenmorangie 10yr(40% abv) (Vegan) £4.75 Macallan Gold (40% abv) (Vegan) £4.75 Cognacs 25ml Martell, VS (40% abv) (Vegan) £3.50 Remy Martin, VSOP (40% abv) (Vegan) £4.50 Janneau, VSOP (Armagnac) (40% abv) £5.00 Liqueurs 50ml Bailey’s Irish Cream (17% abv) £4.00 25ml Amaretto Disaronno (28% abv) £3.50 Grand Marnier (40% abv) (Vegan) £3.50 Wines by the Glass 125ml 175ml House of Commons White (12% abv) £4.60 £6.70 House of Commons Red (13.5% abv) £4.60 £6.70 House of Commons Champagne (12% abv) £8.70£12.30 Port 50ml Quinta De La Rosa, LBV (20% abv) (Vegan) £4.00 Bottled Beers Beck’s Bier (275ml) (4.8% abv) (Vegan) £4.00 Peroni Nastro Azzuro (330ml) (5.1% abv) (Vegan) £4.00 Yardbird Pale Ale (330ml) (4.0% abv) £4.00 Low alcohol beers Beck’s Blue (275ml) (0.05% abv) (Vegan) £3.50 Erdinger Alcohol Free (500ml)(0.5% abv) (Vegan) £4.50 Minerals Coca Cola/Diet Coke (200ml) £2.00 Fever Tree Tonic Waters (200ml) £2.00 Schweppes Mixer (200ml) £1.50 Schweppes Fruit Juice (200ml) £2.00 Appletiser (275ml) £3.10 Elderflower Presse (275ml) £3.10 Elderflower Cordial (1.0L jug) £4.00 Orange, apple or cranberry juice (1.0L jug) £5.00 Belu, Still or Sparkling Water (75cl) £2.00 Prices include VAT at the standard rate and are subject to a further 12.5% service charge.
Even by Kiwis standards that was a bastard to read 35 minutes I won’t get beck in a hurry Unless I use those time crystals again
079 Sauvignon Blanc, Dog Point, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2017 (100% Sauvignon Blanc) Vying for supremacy as New Zealand’s top Sauvignon with a wealth of complexity, depth and weight. hoc 41 quid a bottle devine wines 10 quid majestic wines 18 quid vineyard 156 quid a dozen nice mark up
Arch Brexiteer Peter Oborne on why we should think again...……. https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/op...ku4emlaiC65x24qzGd6_QedyfPOOilRH-1WeqZXX6-8gU
As mentioned by Stainesy on here, we don't get to see anything like the real figures just the odd headline...
its all part of the thrills of living in a big city init Sadiq Khan has said he believes the threat of terror attacks are “part and parcel of living in a big city” and encouraged Londoners to be vigilant to combat dangers. The Mayor of London revealed he had a “sleepless night” after the recent bombing in New York, and said major cities around the world “have got to be prepared for these sorts of things” to happen when people least expect them. “That means being vigilant, having a police force that is in touch with communities, it means the security services being ready, but it also means exchanging ideas and best practice”, Mr Khan told the Evening Standard shortly before a meeting with New York mayor Bill de Blasio.
Some clarification on that Lisbon Treaty bullshit that's been doing the rounds............... https://fullfact.org/europe/viral-l...eUSrlhLjSmZJBdpVWNN1IiXiasYmEqXEwPYqHGilnE-aE
