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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
£18.45£3.40Colombard/Sauvignon Blanc, Crusan ~ FranceAn eclectic mash up of these two grape varieties. Tropical fruits to start followed by a rush of citrus and orange peel. A big wine for a little price, the perfect parting glass at the end of the working day.
£19.95£3.80Pinot Grigio, ~ ItalyKnown the world over, Italian PG is perfect with food or as an aperitif on its own. Richer in style but with a crisp acidic finish this cries out for a second bottle.
£21.50£3.90Chenin Blanc, Kleine Zalze ~ South AfricaUpfront tropical, ripe pineapple and peach aromas, are complimented by a long, crisp aftertaste, creating a delightfully accessible wine.
£21.50£3.90Sauvignon Blanc, Domaine de Vedilhan ~ FranceReminiscent of ripe cool climate Sauvignon, this has gooseberry on the nose and crisp and refreshing hints of lime in the mouth, with an almost mineralic texture.
£36.95 Sancerre, Regis Jouan ~ FranceClassic in style with sack-loads of minerals and a lemon and lime finish.
£32.95 Baron de Rothschild, Légende Blanc ~ BordeauxBaron de Rothschild wines are usually the preserve of Russian billionaires and showy City boys. Well now you can show off to your pals for a little over £30. From the home of some of the finest wine in the world it aint half bad.
£21.95£3.95Chardonnay, One Chain The Googly ~ AustraliaYou dont need to be a connoiseur of the game to appreciate this cricket inspired wine. From a cooler climate this a tangy and lively wine with good length.
£27.95 Macabeo, Mas Buscados ~ SpainLiterally translated as "most wanted", this hand made wine from low yield and unirrigated vines has an explosion of flavour. And some pretty ugly blokes on the label. They look friendlier the more wine you have.
£29.50 Gavi di Gavi DOCG, Conte di Alari ~ ItalyThis really is a delicious drop. It's pretty rich but with soft, open citrus fruit flavours. If you are looking to refresh your palate then look no further.
£34.95 Pouilly Fumé La Rochetais ~ FranceThis Loire beauty is great alongside anything with gills.
£25.95 Chateau Raousset, Beaujolais Villages ~ France"The Rare Pearl" from the borders of Mâconnais and South West of Villefranche. Peach and citrus fruit and if the wine got to know the barrel well a slight toasty touch. Sublime!
£19.95£3.70Sauvignon Blanc, Tierra Alta ~ ChileA fresh, zingy Sauvignon Blanc from Chile's Valle Central which displays the classic, exuberant character of this classic grape variety. Fresh ripe acidity and strong citrusy flavours make this a great accompaniment for food or as that much deserved after
£19.95£3.70Chardonnay, Onda ~ Chile Rich and balanced with a fresh, mineral finish, this surprisingly fresh Chardonnay has inviting melon and peach aromas and a creamy mouthfeel.
£19.95 Feteasca Regala, Paparuda ~ RomaniaJust ask for the Romanian white if your not comfortable with the grape name! Fresh apple, pear and citrus with a light acidity. Cracking wine at a great price.
£24.95£4.50Sauvignon Blanc, Mayfly ~ New ZealandBringing fresh aromas of passionfruit, fresh herbs and stone fruit from Marlborough. A ripe freshness on the finish with fine acidity will have you back at the bar for another.
£24.95 Muscadet Sur Lie, Fief de la Brie ~ FranceForget dusty old hotels from the eighties - this long lost wine is enjoying a renaissance thanks to its crisp, dry flavours and subtle palate.
£17.95£3.30Colombard - Ugni Blanc, Cave de Masse ~ FranceGreat, medium wine, light, fresh and easy drinking.
£21.95 Grillo, Preciso ~ SicilyAn easy going wine with a hint of smoke on the nose from this sun drenched little Italian island.
£24.95£4.55Viognier, Mont Rocher ~ FranceDeliciously aromatic with ripe flavours of apricot and nectarine and a dry finish. Elegant and refined but not too uppity to join the party!
£26.50 Muscat d'Alsace Reserva, Henri Ehrhart ~ AlsaceThis has lovely grapey Muscat fruit on the nose, with good weight and flavour in the mouth. Refreshing fruit is balanced by good dry finish.
£24.95 Chardonnay & Trebbiano, Monte Del Frá ~ Italy Monte del Frà translates as Hill of Monks and is located in the heart of the Bianco di Custoza DOC. Lightly aromatic with a scent of flowers. In the mouth it is perky and well-bodied.
£19.95£3.80Pinot Grigio Blush ~ ItalyDry, soft and well balanced with wild strawberry, apple and hints of raspberry
£21.95£4.00Wicked Lady ~ ZinfandelIn a world of fine wine wines and majestic complexity, this is a nonthinking, purse friendly glass of the pink fruity stuff.
£22.95 Chiaretto, Leccio ~ ItalyThe classic Italian Rosé from Lake Garda. Pretty red berry, strawberry and gently floral notes. “Nice and dry, fruity but not in a sweet way. Probably one for people who like a dry Sauvignon blanc but fancy a bit of pink"
£18.45£3.40Nero d'Avola, Italy ~ SolandiaWhen consumed in moderation, alcohol will put a smile on your face and provide you with some health benefits. Watch as your smile turns into a broad, gummy grin as the second or third bottle takes hold...
£22.95£4.20Pinot Noir, Rare Vineyards ~ FranceOne to enjoy while watching the sun setting along the canal, the ducks busily doing duck stuff and the hum of office workers enjoying a few pints. Why cant life be this simple all the time.
£24.95£4.50Rioja, Artesa ~ Spain (Organic)Well balanced fruit flavours hinting of ripe plum and cherry. Twist of spice and light tannins. Don't worry about keeping the cork, once you open it you won't stop until it's finished!
£34.25 Brouilly, Chateau Des Ravatys ~ FranceVolcanic soil gives this wine a unique finesse and elegance. Stop messing around and just buy a one. Then another, and another, till you cant stop smiling.
£34.95 Zweigelt, Esterhazy ~ AustriaVery fresh and pure with soft ripe red berry fruit, then juicy and succulent with supple tannins. The Princes of Esterházy have been involved in viticulture for over 250 years & have opened a stylish winery outside of Eisenstadt.
£19.95£3.70Pato Torrentes, Cabernet Sauvignon ~ ChileFruity, well rounded Cabernet, with soft black berry fruit flavours and a delicate balance of tannins. Made from grapes grown in the shadow of the Andes.
£21.95£4.00Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, Colle Cavalieri ~ ItalyLashings of fruit and spice but well structured with balanced tannins.
£29.95 Cote du Rhone, Chateau les Amoureuses ~ FranceRipe, glossy raspberry bouquet, spiced with a touch of black peppercorn and bags of juicy raspberry fruitiness. A long, layered finish keeps inviting one back for more.
£50.00 Chateau La Branne, Medoc 2011 ~ FranceOne of my desert Island wines. Discrete black fruits but surprisingly leathery and evolved.
£23.95£4.40Shiraz, Tanners ~ AustraliaBlackberry, spiced plums and liquorice. A great wine from one of our favourite suppliers.
£23.95£4.40Malbec, Benjamin Nieto Senetiner ~ ArgentinaCaptivating and lively ruby red wine. Merges intense spicy aromas with the typical fruity notes of a Malbec. Well balanced tannins lend it a gentle, soft and pleasant finish.
£21.95 Nero d'Avola, Cusumano ~ ItalyExcessive jammy fruits followed by a wave of black spice make this a meat lover's wine.
£29.95 Les Hipsters Barbe, Cotes Du Borg ~ FranceThis is an off-the-wall cuvee from Château de Barbe, Bordeaux; its chiselled tannins and well-structured palate make it the perfect pair to rich vegetable dishes or roast duck.
£19.95£3.70Merlot, Costa Vera ~ ChileLots of ripe upfront fruit is what you look for in a New World Merlot. The red from the Central Valley is juicy, soft and fruity. So all the boxes ticked then.
£26.45£4.85Merlot & Corvina, Passori Rosso ~ 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.
£32.95 Domaine Clavel, Cotes du Rhones Village ~ FranceThis is bigger hitting and more powerful than Sébastien Chabal. Just with a little less hair. Though we wouldn't tell him to his face. Big red fruits with a long liquorice finish.
£25.95 Agneau Rouge, Baron Philippe de Rothschild, BordeauxAn exciting Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon blend with a dash of Cabernet Franc. The fruity nose, full body and ripe tannins perfectly express what good Bordeaux is all about. Rich, deep and luxurious.
£80.00 Château Jean Faure, Saint Emillion Grand Cru Classé ~ FranceA stones throw from Cheval Blanc and at the very top of the Bordeaux wine ranking system. Its a big hit on the wallet but boy its worth every penny.
£24.95£4.60Tempranillo, Biberius ~ SpainMove over Rioja, we are all drinking Ribera Del Duero wines now. Lovely dark cassis fruit, complex blackcurrant aromas and perfect with Lamb.
£35.00 Ripassa Valpolicella, Zenato ~ ItalyHigh alcohol and big flavours can lead to a wine being out of balance. Gladly, this isn't one. Strong black cherry and raisins with an oaky finish. If you're a lover of big hearted wines this could be the wine you have been waiting for.
£58.00 Cordero di Montezemolo Barolo ~ ItalyCrushed flowers, raspberries and spice emerge from this mid weight, graceful Barolo, that in every way captures the essence of the region. Okay so it's expensive, but you might die tomorrow.
£49.95 Chateau Sergent, Lalande De Pomerol ~ FrancePredominantly Merlot, with 12% Cab Sav, from 40-year-old vines grown on the siliceous gravel soil in the western part of the region. Impress the father in law by choosing a wine as scrumptious as his precious daughter.
£25.95£5.95Prosecco Extra Dry ~ ItalyFresh and fruit packed with pear and lemony notes ooze from this fun wine.
£22.95£4.10Mirabello Pinot Grigio - ItalyA fashionable pink sparkling version of Italy's most popular white grape; Light, dry and refreshing.
£40.00£6.80Guy Laforge Brut Champagne ~ FranceSimple & elegant champagne with a dry biscuit finish
£65.00 Veuve Cliquot Yellow label ~ FranceWinner of more awards than you can shake a stick at. Golden yellow with a foaming necklace of tiny bubbles.
£66.50 Laurent Perrier Rose ~ FranceThis wonderful pink champagne is pale salmon in colour, with precise, crisp aromas of strawberries, redcurrants, raspberries and black cherries.
£115.00 Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 2007 ~ FranceLight gold with an almost radiant clarity and fine, vibrant bubbles.
The Old Harkers Arms, 1 Russell Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5AL
Tel: 01244 344 525
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A Brunning & Price pub
Use the calendar to book a table. If the time you're after is not available, give us a call and we will try our best to fit you in. We keep some tables for phone bookings.
We don't reserve any of our outside tables so if you enjoy a little alfresco dining these are first come first serve.
Unfortunately, due to the nature of the pub as a bit of a 'city boozer' in style, it is not suitable for children.
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