15/04/2026
I am really excited to be making cider a bigger part of what we do.
We have had large format cider and Perry bottles on our menu since we opened 6 years ago. Growing up in Cornwall and spending time drinking cider in Brittany has meant it is a special product to me.
When we opened the restaurant I looked for ways that I could give my guests the same sort of experience I had had, with a bottle of cider on the table, shared like wine and treated with the same respect.
I came across which was exactly what I was looking for, and since then they have been connecting us with the amazing cider and perry producers in this country.
I have a lot to say about cider, but I think it is important to know that in this country for something to be called cider it only has to contain 30% apple juice, the rest is sugar and water. This gives us a pretty skewed idea of what cider is and can be.
All the ciders and perrys we serve are 100% fruit and thoughtfully made by people with a passion for the craft.
I always think it’s the perfect thing if you are looking for something complex and delicious but with a lighter abv, great for a sunny lunch!
So we have two bottles by the glass for you on the new menu and this is one of them.
The producers , aside from being thoroughly lovely people, push the boundaries of cider making - inspired, in part, by the rise of natural wines.
This is their ‘orange cider’ a still, dry cider, wild fermented and made from a single variety of apple - the dabinett - it is a homage to skin contact wine. Beautifully balanced with lively acidity and food-friendly tannins. Very very more-ish!
I was delighted that it was such a popular choice this past weekend and am looking forward to giving more people the opportunity to try this delicious drink 😇