Theme Nights
Theme nights are held occasionally and involve regions of Spain or cultures which have adopted or influenced Spanish cuisine.
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Andalucia
The traditional home of the tapa, Andalucía is most people's idea of Spain - sunshine, flamenco, bullfights, white towns and sandy beaches, Spain's largest province, it has both a Mediterranean and Atlantic coastline and at its southernmost point is only twelve miles from Africa. Al-Andalus to the Moors, their influence can still be found in much of the cusine, which is as varied and exciting as the geography, from coast, mountain, plains and cities.
Tapas/Entradas
Aceitunas Alinadas Andalusian-style marinated olives £2.75
Gazpacho the classic refreshing cold vegetable soup £3.75
Albóndigas de Pollo y Jamón chicken and ham meatballs from Granada £3.95
Pinchitos Morunos Moorish-style mini pork kebabs £3.75
Rinones al Jerez kidneys with sherry £3.95
Huevos a la Flamenca gipsy-style baked eggs with chorizo and bacon £3.95
Tortillas Camarones Cádiz-style prawn fritters £3.95
Gambas a la Plancha salt-grilled king prawns from Cádiz £5.25
Fideos a la Marinera a paella-style dish with noodles and seafood £4.25
Platos Principales
Bistec Salteado al Jerez peppered sirloin steak with a rich sherry sauce £11.95
Caldereta de Chivo from Ronda, diced lamb with spices, lemon and white wine £8.95
Atún Mechado fresh tuna steak with bacon and garlic, braised in dry wine £8.95
Pato a la Sevillana Seville-style duck with orange £8.95
Cerdo con Jerez, Almendras y Pasos Málaga-style pork medallions with sherry, almonds and raisins £7.95
Flamenquines Córdoba-style breaded pork and serrano ham roll £7.95
Postres
Arroz con Leche rice pudding with lemon and cinnamon £3.25
Helado de Jerez ice cream with sherry and raisins £3.95
Asturias
One of the northernmost provinces of Spain, the Principality of Asturias is a land of snowcapped mountains, rivers and rich pastures as well as a considerable coastline. Known as the dairy of Spain, Asturias also produces top quality pork and beef whilst the rivers and streams abound with salmon and trout and seafish are brought in along the coast. Vegetables and fruit are grown with the apple crop from the area's many orchards producing the renowned Asturian cider.
Entradas
Chorizo en Sidra Asturian chorizo sausage cooked in cider £3.75
Fabada Asturiana hotpot of white beans and meats £3.75
Albóndigas de Pescado en Salsa fish balls in cider sauce £3.95
Empanadillas de Atún miniature pies of tuna with onion and tomato £3.75
Crema de Andaricas soup of velvet crabs £3.95
Potaje de Garbanzos y Espinacas soup of chickpeas, spinach and egg £3.75
Platos Principales
Solomillo al Cabrales tender sirloin steak topped with a sauce of cabrales cheese from the Picos de Europa £10.95
Chuleta de Cerdo a la Sidra pork chop topped with breadcrumbs and baked in cider on a bed of onions and mushrooms £7.95
Estofado de Buey a la Asturiana Asturian beef stew £7.95
Caldereta Asturiana Asturian seafood casserole £8.95
Pixin Alongastado "poor man's lobster" - poached monkfish with paprika £8.95
Truchas a la Asturiana Asturian style trout, pan fried with panceta £7.95
Salmón a la Riberena Asturian style salmon cooked in cider with serrano ham and parsley £7.95
The above are served with a choice of chipped or boiled potatoes or rice and salad or vegetables
Postres
Arroz con Leche rice pudding with cinammon £3.25
Compota compote of fruit served with yogurt £3.95
Canary Islands
Islas Canarias - the Canary Islands - actually nothing to do with canaries, but named after the latin for dog. The archipelago consists of seven islands and the sub-tropical climate - they are a mere sixty miles from the coast of Africa - produces an abundance of fruit and vegetables which are exported around the world. The cuisine is simple and robust, consisting mainly of soups and rich stews as well as the famous mojo sauces.
Tapas/Entradas
Papas Arrugadas con Mojo wrinkled potatoes with a spicy dip £3.75
Papas en Mojo Verde potatoes in a green mojo sauce £3.75
Carajaca roasted seasoned pork liver £3.95
Calamares Rebozado battered squid £3.75
Pulpo en Salsa baby octopus in a tomato and red pepper sauce £3.95
Potaje de Lentejas lentil soup £3.75
Platos Principales
Atún Fresco Embarrado fresh tuna steak in a rich spicy pepper sauce £8.95
Rancho Canario a rich stew with chickpeas, chicken and chorizo £7.95
Ropa Vieja "old clothes" - casserole of beef, chickpeas and vegetables £7.95
Caldereta de Pollo chicken stew with tomatoes, peppers, onion, garlic and white wine £7.95
Conejo en Salsa rabbit cooked with garlic, pimentón and a spicy mojo sauce £8.95
Postres
Arroz con Leche cold rice pudding with lemon and cinnamon £3.25
Ensalada de Frutas de Canarias Canary Island fruit cocktail £3.95
Catalunya
Catalonia is situated in the north-east of Spain, just under the pyrenees - indeed the old kingdom of Catalonia included part of modern Provence and the language, Catalan and the food have much in common with France. From the resorts of the Costa Brava to the vibrance of Barcelona and the Roman remains of Tarragona, the geography is as varied as the menu. Food is gathered from both land and sea, whilst the area produces some of the best wines in Spain, if not the world.
Tapes/Entrants
Pa amb Tomaquet bread rubbed with tomato and drizzled with olive oil £3.75
Sopa de Bolets Catalan muushroom soup, with tomato and garlic £3.95
Espinacas Catalanas Catalan spinach with raisins and pine nuts £3.95
Pebrots Farcits amb Calamars red peppers stuffed with squid £3.95
Tripa a la Catalana Catalan-style tripe, with tomato, white wine, almonds and pine nuts £3.95
Popets Saltejots amb All i Julivert baby octopus sautéed with garlic and parsley £3.95
Fideus noodle "paella" with chicken and chorizo £3.95
Truita de Samfaina omelette with a medley of Catalan-style vegetables £3.95
Plats Principals
Pollastre amb Samfaina chicken pan-fried with samfaina - a Catalan equivalent of ratatouille £7.95
Dindi Farcit breast of turkey with a fruity stuffing £7.95
Ánec amb Peres duck breast with pears £8.95
Tonyina Estil Cambrils Cambrils-style fresh tuna steak baked with onions and spices £8.95
Rap amb All Cremat pan-cooked monkfish with a picada of fried garlic and parsley £8.95
Mar i Muntanya ragout of chicken and prawn cooked in white wine and anis with a picada of garlic, parsley and chocolate £8.95
Canalons a la Barcelonesa Barcelona-style canelone stuffed with chicken and pork in a béchamel sauce
Postres
Gelat amb Avellanas ice cream with hazelnuts £3.95
Crema Catalana custard with a caramel topping £3.95
Peres amb Vi Negre pears in red wine £3.95
Extremadura
Extremadura, settled by the Romans and home of the Conquistadors - often thought to mean "very hard", which would be appropriate for this arid, barren landscape, but is actually "far from the (river) Duero", which was the boundary of Castile and "civilised Spain". Nonetheless, the region today produces some of Spain's finest food. The Iberian black pigs which roam the oak forests and feed on acorns produce the most exquisitley flavoured ham and pork. Extremadura is also famous for its lamb, whilst the area around La Vera produces pimentón - the wood-smoked paprika which is used to flavour chorizo and many Spanish dishes.
Tapas/Entradas
Sopa de la Abuela garlic soup £3.25
Jamón Ibérico Pata Negra cured ham from the Iberian free range acorn-fed black pig £6.95
Tortilla de Setas omelette of wild mushrooms £4.25
Potaje de Lentejas con Chorizo y Morcilla lentil hotpot with chorizo and black pudding £3.95
Higado en su Jugo pork liver in red wine sauce £3.95
Pollo a lo Padre Pero chicken with tomato, peppers and cumin £3.95
Repapalos Extremenos vegetable fritters £3.95
Migas de La Vera shepherd's breadcrumbs with bacon and pimentón £3.95
Picada de Pez de Tierra aubergine dip with breadsticks £3.95
Platos Principales
Solomillo de Cerdo Ibérico con Verduras Escabechas pork fillet from the black foot acorn-fed Dehesa roaming pig, served with a mushroom, redcurrant and sherry sauce and a parcel of vegetables £10.95
Caldereta Extremena slow-cooked lamb casserole with red wine, garlic and chillies £8.95
Pollo Asado Relleno con Migas Extremenas roast free range chicken with a traditional breadcrumb and bacon stuffing £7.95
Codornices al Modo Alcántara marinated stuffed quail cooked in a sherry sauce £8.95
Truchas con Setas fillet of trout with wild mushrooms £7.95
Postres
Arroz con Leche, Almendras y Pasas rice pudding with almonds, raisins and honey, served chilled £3.25
Galicia
In the north-west, Galicia is the antithesis of "Sunny Spain". With their own language, Gallego and a Celtic rather than Moorish influence, the residents are often regarded as reserved and superstitous, but are justly proud of the food and wine which their wet and windy region produces. With over 700 miles of coastline, the area produces bountiful fresh seafood, whilst the rich pastures are ideal for livestock production, fruit and vegetables.
Entradas
Caldo Gallego Galician soup of white beans, ham and greens £3.50
Caldereta Gallego Galician fish soup £3.50
Pimientos de Padrón green peppers from the village of Padrón, fried in a light batter £3.25
Empanada Gallega Galician pork pie £3.75
Lacon con Grelos hotpot of cured pork and chorizo with turnip tops £3.75
Pulpo a la Feria pieces of octopus with sliced potato, sea salt and paprika served on a wooden board £3.50
Platos Principales
Cocido Gallego hearty stew with pork, beef, chorizo and chickpeas £7.95
Pulpo a la Gallega casserole of octopus £7.95
Rodaballo con Mariscos turbot with seafood in a sauce of tomato and Galician white wine £8.95
Filetón de Ternera en Salsa de Manzana veal with Galician-style apple sauce £9.95
Raxo estila Tasca pork loin "tavern-style" with fried potatoes, pepper and garlic £7.95
Callos a la Gallega Galician-style tripe with chickpeas £7.95
Postres
Tetilla soft cow's milk cheese, so called because the shape resembles a woman's breast (honestly!) £3.50
Tarta de Santiago from Santiago de Compostela, a light almond cake decorated with the cross of St. James £3.25
La Mancha
Land of Don Quixote, saffron and garlic, La Mancha is truly the heart of Spain. On this high, windswept plateau, the locals say the weather consists of nueve meses de invierno y tres meses de infierno, nine months of winter and three months of hell! The area is particularly renowned for its lamb and the famous manchego cheese, made from ewes' milk, whilst the hot summers and freezing winters make it a major producer of wine.
Tapas/Entradas
Sopa de Ajo garlic soup £3.75
Queso Manchego Adobado bite-size pieces of marinated manchego cheese £3.95
Queso Manchego con Chiles manchego cheese in olive oil with chillies £3.95
Empanadillas de Pollo miniature chicken pies £3.75
Duelos y Quenbrantes scrambled eggs with bacon and chorizo £3.75
Lentejas con Chorizo lentils with chorizo £3.75
Cazuela de Gambas prawns with bacon, garlic and white wine £4.25
Morcilla con Pasa y Pinones black pudding with raisins and pine nuts £3.75
Platos Principales
Chuleta de Cerdo al Ajo Manchego pork chop with a sauce of garlic, tomatoes, green peppers and potatoes £7.95
Chuletas de Cordero al Ajillo lamb cutlets pan-fried with garlic £7.95
Cazuela de Cordero La Mancha style lamb stew £8.95
Pisto con Pollo Toledano Toledo style chicken with peppers and tomato £8.95
Tojunto traditional beef stew from Almagro £8.95
Truchas a la Judia fillets of trout, pan-fried with plum tomatoes £7.95
Acompanamientos
Pisto Manchego medley of peppers, tomatoes, courgette and aubergine £3.95
Gratinado de Alcachofas artichoke gratin with cheese £3.95
Migas del Pastor shepherds' breadcrumbs fried with bacon and garlic £3.95
Champinones al Ajillo mushrooms with garlic, sherry and pimentón £3.75
Postres
Torrijas sweet toasts £3.95
Turrón almond nougat from Toledo £3.95
Queso Manchego con Dulce de Membrillo manchego cheese with quince paste £3.95
Mallorca
The Balearic island of Mallorca is one of Europe's most popular holiday destinations, but forget Magaluf and take the wooden train from the stylish city of Palma to the orange groves of Soller or travel through the fertile Pla to the ancient capital of Sineu. The island is as bountiful as it is beautiful, producing almonds, olives and a wealth of fruit and vegetables plus the fish which is delivered straight from the coast to the markets. It has its own traditional pastries and unique cured meats such as sobrasada, a soft pork sausage which is used in everything from soups to puddings!
Tapes/Entrants
Pa amb Oli bread rubbed with garlic and tomato and drizzled with olive oil £2.95
Pan-Cuit garlic soup £3.50
Sopes Mallorquines vegetable stew with bread £3.95
Frit Mallorqui lamb's liver fried with potato and fennel £3.75
Raoles pork and spinach patties £3.75
Calamars amb Samfaina squid in samfaina - a Mallorcan version of ratatouille £3.95
Panade traditional Mallorcan pie filled with lamb and peas £3.25
Coca a Mallorcan style of pizza, but without cheese or tomato paste, topped with chorizo and red pepper £3.95
Salteado de Champinones con Sobrasada de Mallorca garlic mushrooms with sobrasada £3.75
Plats Principals
Escaldums de Pollastre fricassee of chicken £7.95
Cordero a la Mallorquina lamb stew with dried fruit and honey £7.95
Conill amb Ceba rabbit with onions £7.95
Llom de Porc amb Col pork loin with cabbage £7.95
Magret de Pato con Sobrassada y Miel breast of duck with a sauce of honey and sobrasada £8.95
Oblades amb Bolets fillet of turbot with mushrooms poached in white wine £7.95
Acompanyaments
Trampó Mallorcan style salad £3.25
Tumbet a dish similar to ratatouille but with the addition of potatoes £3.75
Mexico
Mexico was discovered by the conquistadors in the fifteenth century. They took with them their language and a culinary tradition which has developed over time and with the addirion of indigenous ingredients, into the Mexican cuisine which we know today.
Tortilla Chips with Guacamole £2.95
Nachos Tortilla chips topped with melted cheese £3.25
Gambas Acapulco Spicy prawns served on toasted bread £3.95
Chimichanga Fried tortilla filled with chill and cheese £3.95
Tacos Taco shells filled with chilli con carne and topped with salad, grated cheese and taco sauce £6.95
Fajitas Flour tortillas filled with chicken and green pepper fried in a special spice mix plus salsa and sour cream £6.95
Burritos Folded flour tortillas filled with choice of chilli or chicken, salad and grated cheese £6.95
Enchiladas Corn tortillas filled with choice of chicken and salsa or chilli, topped with cheese and baked £6.95
Chilli con Carne Minced beef, tomato, red kidney beans and chilli make up this classic dish. Served with choice of bread or rice or chips £6.95
Mole de Cerdo Diced pork in a very hot sauce made with chillis and a hint of chocolate. Served with choice of rice or chips £7.95
Gambas a la Veracruz King prawns in a sauce of tomatoes, peppers, olives and capers. Served with choice of rice or chips £7.95
Chips £1.25
Rice £1.25
Guacamole 95p
Salsa 75p
Mexican Salad £2.95
Chiles en Vinagre Pickled chillis 95p
Morocco
The Moors occupied most of what is now Spain until the time of the Reconquest. Their influence can be found not only in architecture and place names, but also in much of the food, especially in the south.
Briout bel Beyd Egg and herb triangles £2.95
Briout el-Bstila Quail and almond triangles £3.25
Buzruq Mussels with tomato and coriander £3.75
Ma'Quda Potato cakes with coriander £3.25
Olives Marocaines Moroccan style marinated olives £2.25
Kefta bil Matecha Lamb meatballs in tomato sauce £6.95
Qotbane del Lham Chargrilled lamb kebab £8.95
Qotbane del Djaj Chargrilled chicken kebab £7.95
Tajen Lham bel Boudenjal Tagine of lamb with aubergine £8.95
Tajen Djaj Mchermel Tajine of chicken with olives and preserved lemon £7.95
Qotbane del Hut Chargrilled swordfish brochette £7.95
Kseksu Bidawi Coucous with vegetables £6.95
Btata Mqalliyya New potatoes with parsley and garlic £2.75
Maraq bel-Melukhiyya Okra in tomato sauce £2.75
Fassulya Kdra Cannelini beans with saffron £3.25
Rghayef Flat bread 95p
Rozz Rice £1.25
Kseksu Couscous £1.25
Pommes Frites French fried potatoes £1.25
Shlada Dal Matecha Tomato and onion salad £1.95
Rozz bel hleeb Rice pudding £3.25
Laymun bel-Qerfa Orange salad with cinnamon £3.25
País Vasco
The people of the Basque Country, País Vasco - Euskadi in their own language - are, quite literally, a race apart from the rest of Spain. At the western end of the pyrennees and washed by the waters of the Cantabrian Sea, theirs is a land of mountains, lush meadows and a long coastline and the cuisine reflects this diversity. Originally spanning the border into France and never being under Moorish occupation, the food has more of a celtic and gallic influence, whilst tapas, called pintxos (pinchos) in this area, are extremely popular.
Pintxos
Sopa de Pescado seafood soup £3.50
Gambas en Gabardinas king prawns in "overcoats" of batter £4.95
Albóndigas de Atún tuna fishballs £3.95
Piperrada Vasca red pepper omelette £3.95
Higado de Ternera Encebollado calf's liver with onions £3.95
Codornice a la Bilbaina quail with parsley and garlic £4.25
Salpicón de Lubigante lobster vinaigrette £4.25
Platos Principales
Marmitako tuna and potato casserole £7.95
Bacalao a la Viscaina salt cod, Bay of Biscay style with a sauce of red peppers, leeks, bacon and parsley £8.95
Trucha en Vino Tinto trout with a red wine, mushroom and herb sauce £6.95
Alubias de Tolosa Tolosa red bean stew with pork, chorizo
and black pudding £7.95
Cordero al Chilindrón lamb cooked with red peppers and tomatoes £8.95
Solomillo a la Sartén con Salsa de Crema premium sirloin steak with a cream, brandy and peppercorn sauce £12.95
Postres
Peras con Vino pears in red wine £3.95
Mermelada de Manzanas con Canela apple purée with raisins £3.25
Pan Perdido con Chocolate eggy bread with hot chocolate £3.95
South America
The various countries of South America were part of the Spanish and Portuguese empires for many years after their discovery by the conquistadores, but despite adopting the languages and cooking techniques, South America has retained its own exciting cuisine based on an abundance of native ingredients.
Entradas
Empanadas Criollas spicy beef pasties from Argentina £3.95
Sopa de Burí Misionera Argentinean chicken soup with mini chicken balls £3.95
Enroladinhos chorizo rolls from Brazil £3.75
Lula Frita golden fried squid £3.75
Ceviche Peruvian-style fresh tuna "cooked" in a marinade of lime juice, herbs and spices £4.75
Platos Principales
Bisteca Chimichurri pan-fried prime sirloin steak with chimichurri sauce, served with baby potatoes and herbs £12.95
Bisteca con Criolla chargrilled prime sirloin steak with criolla sauce, served with fried potatoes £12.95
Almondegas com Molho de Tomate Brazilian-style beef meatballs in tomato sauce, served with rice £7.95
Churrasco á Gaucho chargrilled meats - steak, chicken and pork - served with salad, rice and chilli salsa £14.95
Sajta de Pollo Ecuador-style spicy chicken served with potatoes and peas £8.95
Arroz de Marisco South America-style rice with seafood £8.95
Acompanamientos
Arroz a la Brasiliera rice with tomato, garlic and herbs £3.95
Ensalada con Naranjas green salad with oranges £3.95
Bebidas
Quilmes Argentina's favourite beer, golden, rich and refreshing with a crisp, dry finish 4.9% 33cl £2.50
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