Each day, before midday we upload the day's menus, it's always nice to whet your appetite before you even get to us. We also add in more detail about each dish in case you need to check out the ingredients for allergen information.
Wines that are available by the glass are sold in 125ml measure. Larger sizes of 175ml and 250ml are also available and are priced accordingly.
Bottle125ml
£18.95£3.351. Crusan Colombard Sauvignon Blanc, FranceFresh but succulent, this is a juicy little quaffer with a soft attack, late fruit and a clean finish.
£19.95 2. Solandia Grillo Sicilia, ItalyThe sun-drenched vineyards of Sicily give us this modern favourite with light almond and dried peaches. How anything so delicately fragrant comes from anywhere so hot is a wonder.
£19.95£3.453. Tierra Alta Sauvignon Blanc, Chile "The high ground". Classic mountain Sauvignon Blanc with a distinct nettly, grassy aroma, much like our lawn.
£19.95£3.554. Quindi Pinot Grigio, ItalyThis is a playful little bunny girl, which nevertheless has a good bone structure and an appealing finish. Nutty, crispy, toasty, tasty.
£21.95 5. Domaine de Vedilhan Sauvignon Blanc, FranceThis has gooseberry on the nose and crisp, refreshing hints of lime in the mouth, with an almost mineral like texture.
£25.95 6. Les Grilles Picpoul de Pinet, FranceBone-dry and mineral with a great texture. If you enjoy a crisp Sauvignon, this is for you.
£33.95 7. Joseph Mellot Sancerre Les Colinettes, FranceWhen it comes to pedigree, Sancerre is an aristocrat of a wine, and this one certainly deserves it's ennoblement. You'll find a classic lick of gooseberry with hints of honey and grapefruit.
£21.95 8. Rare Vinyards Marsanne Viognier, FranceThis is a blend of Rhone varieties which have been transplanted to the warm vineyards of the d'Oc region of southern France. Unoaked, you'll find a soft Mediterranean peachiness.
£19.95 9. Etchart Privado Torrontes, ArgentinaJuicy and fragrant. If I had but £25 left in the world, this would be what I would do with it. Then I'd put the change on an accumulator at Uttoxeter so I could buy some more later.
£22.95£4.2510. Riverstone Sauvignon Blanc, New ZealandThis Kiwi beauty is bursting at the seams with zingy gooseberries, nettles and voluptuous tropical fruit flavours.
£26.95 11. Raimat Albariño, SpainAlbariño is all the rage, and this is a peach of a wine, showing aromas of citrus, dried flowers and spice and sweet vanilla. Well rounded and the finish refreshing.
£29.95 12. Some Young Punks, Monsters Attack Riesling, Australia Some Young Punks epitomises the best of Australian Rieslings. This is a fine example and you will be met with delicate floral notes on the nose with apricot and white peach hitting you on the palate. All in all an superb wine with a funky name.
£44.95 13. Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, New ZealandBehold the icon of New Zealand Sauvignons, which still sits on its elegant throne after all these years. Okay, so it's pricey, but this is what money is for.
£21.95£3.5514. Kleine Zalze Bush Vines Chenin Blanc, South AfricaBags of yellow tropical fruits leap out like gazelles from the bush. One step up from dry.
£19.95£3.6515. The Listening Station Chardonnay, AustraliaQuintessentially Australian this is a Chardonnay clone that originates from Mendoza and always shows prominent tangerine, intense grapefruit, lime and hints of spice. Refreshingly unoaked leaving a fresh and clean finish.
£34.95 16. J Mellot Pouilly Fume, FranceMassive gunflint on the nose, with a slightly citrus edge to the Sauvignon that keeps it fresh but rounded. As pure and balanced as a nun on a bicycle.
£24.95 17. Araldica Gavi ''La Luciana'', ItalyAn aromatic, dry white with green apple, lime and herbaceous characters, typical of the local Cortese grape.
£27.95 18. Sileni Cellar Selection Pinot Gris, Hawkes Bay, New ZealandThe Alsace grape on holiday in the adventure capital of the world. Adventurous stone fruit, citrus and pear flavours. PG goes bungee jumping.
£29.95 19. Louis Jadot, Macon-Villages, FranceThis is a great example of a white burgundy, add a beret, a baguette and a bulb of garlic for the authentic experience. This is a real winner with most fish dishes.
£43.95 20. Domaine de la Motte Chablis Premier Cru Beauroy, FranceThese days, too often Chablis can be mean, lean and plain unfriendly; but this is old school aromatic, buttery loveliness. This is a shaggy dog that licks you all over.
£26.95 21. La Ciboise Luberon Blanc, M. Chapoutier, FranceThis organic white walks barefoot in the mountains of Luberon with flowers in its hair. White blossom, lemons and exotic fruit live in harmony with a fresh, round finish.
£28.95 22.Tenuta del Porconero Fiano, Paestum, ItalyFiano is widely tipped as the next big thing. Lovingly produced in harmony with the lunar cycle, it has clean, rich flavours of hazelnut, green apple, pears, jasmine and broom.
£29.95 23. Sepp Gruener Veltiner, AustriaThe indigenous Austrian grape Gruner Veltliner is given organic treatment by the legendary Nikolaus, son of Sepp. Grapefruit with a hint of spice and .......Edelweiss.
£25.95£5.9524. Midea Prosecco, ItalyThe fuel of gondoliers, water taxi drivers and romancers of Venice. Happy bubbles...Ciao Bella
£25.95£5.9525. Mirabello Pinot Grigio Spumante, ItalyLight pink Pinot Grigio bubbles, like dancing glittery berry fruits, what could accompany fun better than that?
£37.95£7.9526. Louis Dornier et Fils, FranceA light, fresh, vigorously youthful Champagne with a fine, elegant, slightly lemony nose, lively mousse and long, crisp palate. What more could you want?
£49.95 27. Perrier Jouet Grand Brut, FranceHeritage and genuine Grandeur, this is what champagne is about.
£65.00 28.Taittinger Prestige Brut Rose NV Champagne, FranceUltimately elegant pink bubbles from Reims. Dry and deep pink in colour with flavours of strawberry and cherry, this is the champagne of the bon viveur – beaucoup de luxury!
£18.95£3.3530. Solandia Nero d'Avola, ItalyThis is a proper Italian quaffer with bags of character - excellent on its own, or with food.
£19.95£3.5531. Granfort Merlot, Pays d'Oc, FranceRich, juicy Merlot from close to Narbonne in Southern France. Soft, rounded and plummy fruit flavours with a gentle sustained finish. A cuddle in a glass!
£22.95 32. Diavoletto Sangiovese, ItalyA classic Sangiovese. Hints of ripe fruit, supple tannins and medium body followed by juicy fruits with warm spices and hints of black pepper on the finish.
£21.95£4.0033. Rare Vineyards Pinot Noir, FranceIf wine were footwear, this would be a light summer deck shoe. In the glass, this Pinot Noir is warm and loving with a good level of fruit that's had sun on its back.
£31.95 34. The Cloud Factory Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New ZealandThis New Zealand Pinot drives with the top down and the wind in its hair. Living on the coast of the Southern Ocean, it is quirkier and more vibrant than its French cousin. Full of breezy finesse and flavours of cranberry and redcurrant.
£31.95 35. Chateau de Fleurie Loron, Beaujolias, FranceThis is the most famous of the Beaujolais Villages. You'll find ripe and savoury strawberry, cherry and raspberry fruit, which stays clean and supple throughout.
£19.95£3.6536. The Guv'nor, Felix Solis, Spain100% Tempranillo. Understated, mysterious, refined and direct.
£19.95£3.7537. Karu Carmenere, ChileThis lovely wine is packed with strawberry, cherry and black pepper aromas. The coffee and smoky notes from the French oak add intensity on the palate, all wrapped in very smooth, round tannins.
£22.95 38. Flagstone Longitude Cab Sauv Shiraz Mouvedre, South AfricaSouth African blends have become renowned of late. This one unusually combines influences from Bordeaux and Rhone, but with a South African twist. Creative stuff.
£22.95£4.2039. Vega Del Rayo Rioja Vendimia Seleccionada, SpainA characterful, classic Rioja with just a touch of oak. Well balanced, fruity and approachable.
£34.95 40. JJ Hahn Homestead Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Valley, AustraliaTo be honest, not many Australian reds blow people's frocks up these days, but this is one of them. This is full-bodied. A long palate of dark berries, sweet spice, and herby notes.
£29.95 41. Les Hipsters Barbe, Còtes du Bourg, Bordeaux, FranceThe wine glides into town on a "fixie" with a "devil may care" assurance of spicy, plummy fruit. It knows its cool!
£26.95 42. Artesa Organic Rioja, SpainProduced from top quality organic fruit. Rich, ripe plum and cherry characters combine with subtle spice and gentle tannins. Classic Rioja!
£19.95£3.7543. Percheron Shiraz Mourvedre, South AfricaA 'Percheron' is a breed of French heavy horse used by early settlers. This Shiraz blend is strong, robust and dependable, like its namesake - yet it remains surprisingly nimble on its feet.
£19.95£3.6544. Etchart Privado Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon, Salta, Argentina 70% Malbec 30% Cabernet Sauvignon blended harmoniously to produce a superb wine. Pure flavours of blackcurrant and coffee beans and ripe generous tannins. Powerful with a restrained finish!
£35.95 45. Tain Crozes Hermitage Les Hauts De Fief, FranceA stand out wine for us - powerful and intense, but smooth and elegant with a peppery finish that is long and persistent
£50.95 46. Chateau Lalande, St Julien, FranceA wine that possesses all the finesse and power that you should expect from a classic St Julien estate but at half the price. Textbook pencil lead, tea chest nose with a well structured palate of intense cassis fruit and fine grained tannins.
£25.95 47. Boutinot ''Les Coteaux'' Cotes du Rhone Villages, FranceThis has weight, fruit and power, but has immense smoothness and harmony. In choral terms, Boutinot's ''Les Coteaux'' is the Penrhyn Male Voice Choir.
£25.95 48. Passori Rosso, Veneto, Italy'Passori' is an anagram of 'Ripasso' a style of wine renowned for its rich dark baked Christmas cake flavours and aromas of sun dried raisins. Amarone for the people.
£22.95 50. Honoro Vera Organic Monastrell, Bodegas Juan Gil, SpainMid Spain, big sun, huge fruit, Flamenco dancers lunchtime tipple! Taste the sunshine.
£29.95 51. Borie de Maurel Esprit d'Automne Minervois, FranceThis classic country wine rides into town on its bicycle with a string of onions round its neck. It is rustic, earthy & sun-kissed with a deep purple nose & bags of Gallic charm. Pass the baguette.
£20.95£3.8553. Wicked Lady White Zinfandel, California,USAStrawberries and Cream... Frivolous, fun and enticing!
£20.95£3.8554. Belvino Pinot Grigio Rosato delle Venezie, ItalyPinot Grigio Pink at its finest. Fresh mountain flavours of raspberry and red cherry with a refreshing, uplifting finish. Big in Venice and the Ribble Valley...!
£21.95£4.0055. Domaine de L'Olibet 'Les Pujols' Cinsault Rose, Pays d'Oc, Languedoc, FranceDelicate dry rosé from the black Cinsault grape . Fine and elegant with strawberry and raspberry flavours . Serious rosé with a dry finish ...it could have been a red and it knows it.
£25.95 56. Chateau L'Ermitage Tradition Rose, FranceLike many of the Costières de Nîmes rosés, this is a medium-bodied, rounded wine, loaded with cherries and tropical fruit. It's very easy to drink, with a richness akin to white chocolate.
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