Food and drink menu

Sparkling and Champagne – 125 ml, 750 ml

Angus Brut NV, Australia         Glass 3.25      Bottle 15.00
Bottle fermented to provide complexity and character. Rich and full Pinot derived flavour with good texture and length.

Veuve Clicquot signature yellow label NV, Champagne, France    Bottle 28.00
Gold in colour, crisp and dry, with a fine, persistent sparkle. A complex nose of apple, citrus and caramel is followed by rich flavours of citrus, hazelnut and baked bread. A crisp spicy finish.

White – 175 ml, 750 ml

Alpa Trebbiano, Italy 2003     Glass 2.50      Bottle 10.00
Bright gold in colour with green tints. Complex nose with citrus and white flower notes evolving towards honey. Similar characteristics on the palate with crisp, fresh fruit flavours. Also an excellent aperitif.

Marktree Sem-Sauv-Chard, Australia 2004        Glass 3.25        Bottle 12.50
Fresh and ripe with an appley nose, citrus, peach and guava fruit flavours combining with crisp finish and a pleasant roundness in the mouth.

Domaine du Pin-Franc, France 2002        Glass 3.75        Bottle 15.00
Beautiful qualities of a classic Bordeaux dry white. Lively aromas of flowers and citrus fruits. Good roundness in the mouth with a dry crisp finish. Drink now.

Principato Pinot Grigio della Venezie, Italy 2004     Glass 4.00     Bottle 16.00
Fresh, floral and fruity with hints of golden delicious apples and green pears; fuller honeyed characters in the mouth with light spiciness, then finishing dry with a crisp mineral streak.

Andes Peaks Sauvignon Blanc, Chile, 2004        Bottle 18.00
Piercing fresh tropical fruit aromas mixed with citrus, gooseberry, and a hint of green grass. Excellent elegant structure and a long, crisp and balanced finish.

Saint Aubin 2002 'Le Ban', France 2002        Bottle 28.00
This wine, from an exceptional vintage, has rich aromas of apricot, minerals and nuts. It's full bodied and packed with fruit flavours and a delicate layer of “cedary” oak. Quite delicious.

Red – 175 ml, 750 ml

Cuvee` Jean Paul 2004        Glass 2.50        Bottle 10.00
Round with plenty of soft, fruity favours, ideal accompaniment to meat or pasta dishes. Vinified from Grenache and Syrah Cuvee` Jean Paul is a medium bodied red win perfect for every occasion.

Snapper Point Shiraz Cabernet, Australia, 2002     Glass 3.25      Bottle 12.50
Appealing, up-front aromas of fresh ripe berries that combines with light spice and
minty eucalyptus on the palate. Soft and fruity finish with just a touch of tannins.

Sollione Primitivo del Salento, Italy 2003        Glass 3.75        Bottle 15.00
A truly universal wine, as it can accompany almost anything. It’s big flavour is dominated by jammy raspberries and is well balanced with a delicate soft oak back ground.

Andes Peaks Merlot, Chile 2003        Bottle 18.00
Ripe black cherry and plum fruit underpinned by a tad of tangy soy sauce; quite soft but full and fruity with ripe roundness balanced by lightly dry tannins to finish.

Perrin Côtes du Rhône, France 2003 *organic* Bottle 20.00
A blend of Grenache and Syrah with aromas of ripe red berries and a hint of pepper. Complex spicy fruit in the mouth and a deliciously long finish.

Le Pavillon de Beaumirail, France 1998 Bottle 28.00
Superb volume with a well balanced and powerful structure. A slight oaky nose with aromas of ripe fruit. A long and particularly refined finish.

Salads

All salads are prepared with a fresh mix of red oak leaf, green leaf, radicchio and chicory. Add smoked trout or chicken breast for 1.25
Provençal (v)herbed olives, egg, cucumber, tomato, red onion and croutons4.25  6.95
Classic Caesar anchovies, Parmesan and croutons 3.50  5.95
Greek (v) herbed olives, feta, red onion, tomato and croutons4.25  6.95
Lardons and goat's cheese bacon, cucumber, tomato, red onion, goat's cheese and croutons 4.25  6.95
Chorizo and black pudding pan-fried black pudding and chorizo with tomato, red onion, egg and croutons 4.25  6.95

Wraps

Pizza Wrapchicken, chorizo, mushrooms, red onion, chilli, tomato sauce, cheese, Parmesan, and salad5.25
Greek (v) - served coldroasted peppers, garlic, tomatoes, olives, feta, red onion, cucumber, basil oil and salad5.25
Falafel (v)falafel, hummus, tomato, red onion, cucumber, and salad5.25
Thai Chickenchicken simmered in a Thai coconut sauce, spring onions, and salad5.25

Pastas

Pomodoro (v)classic tomato, onions, garlic and basil5.75
Salsa cruda and feta (v)artichoke hearts, fresh and sunblushed tomato, feta, red onion, olives and garlic6.95
Bologneseslowly stewed mince beef with white wine, tomato, mushrooms and basil6.95
Chicken and chorizochicken, chorizo, tomato, red onion, chillies, mushrooms and garlic7.25
"Crazy" pastasmoked chicken, shallots, garlic, spinach, mint, and basil in a white wine cream sauce topped with a citrus crème fraîche 6.95
Carbonarachicken, bacon, mushrooms, cream, white wine and Parmesan7.25

CB2 Bistro Specials Menu

Starters 4.65

Cheesy Smoked Salad

Smoked chicken, walnuts and creamy Gorgonzola sat on mixed leaves With a raspberry vinaigrette.

(v) Homemade Vegetarian Spring Rolls

Homemade mixed vegetable spring rolls served with sweet chilli sauce And a salad garnish.

(v) Portobello Rosso

Portobello mushrooms stuffed with pesto rosso and topped with smoked mozzarella cheese. Oven baked and served with a salad garnish.

Royal Seafood

Queen scallops and king prawn tails marinated in lime, honey and mint. Pan fried and served with salad garnish.

Mains 12.95

Fruity Venison

(£2.00 extra charge applied for this dish)

Locally sourced venison steak pan-fried and presented with a rosemary and cherry sauce. Served with herbed mash potato and seasonal vegetables.

TTT

(The Tuna Temptation)

Fresh yellow fin tuna steak served with an orange and saffron sauce; accompanied with Roasted vine tomatoes, warm new potatoes and green bean salad.

Lamb Shiraz

(£1.00 extra charge applied for this dish)

Locally sourced rump of lamb oven roasted and served with dauphinoise potatoes, Roasted Mediterranean vegetables and a rich red wine and thyme jus.

(v) Goats Cheese and Asparagus Parcels

Goat's cheese and asparagus bound together with creamy herbed sauce and wrapped in Puff pastry. Served with baby new potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Port Wine Sirloin

Char-grilled sirloin steak topped with a port pan reduction sauce. Served with baby new potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Chicken Delight

Breast of chicken stuffed with Somerset Brie, wrapped in Parma ham. Served with a Chardonnay white wine, cream and mushroom sauce, Dauphinoise potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

CB2 Bistro Classics

Royal Milanese chickenBreast of chicken marinated in lemon juice, breaded and then gently sautéed until golden. Served with mixed salad and spiced chips or with pomodoro pasta.11.95
CB2 char grilled homemade beef burger Salad, tomato, red onion and garlic mayo. Served with spiced chips and mixed leaves 7.50
CB2 char grilled homemade lamb burger (with mint and coriander) Salad, tomato, red onion and garlic mayo. Served with spiced chips and mixed leaves 7.50
CB2 chargrilled Cajun chicken burger Salad, tomato, red onion and garlic mayo. Served with spiced chips and mixed leaves 7.50
Royal Cambridge Today's sausages with garlic and herb mashed potatoes in a rich demi-glaze 7.50
CB2 homemade vegetarian lasagne (v) Made with mushroom, courgette, aubergine, carrot, garlic, onion, béchamel cheese, parmesan, tomato sauce. Served with spiced chips and mixed leaves7.50

Snacks and Starters

Antipasto MistoA large selection of Italian cold meat, cheese and olives served with baguette. Ideal to share between 2 or 4 people. 9.25
Meze platterA large platter with herbed olives, hummus, Goat's cheese, chorizo, salad and baguette. Ideal to share between 2 or 4 people. 8.25
Bruschetta RusticaA selection of Italian bruschettas prepared with fresh tomatoes marinated in olive oil, garlic and fresh basil.4.25
Soup of the day (v) home-made, served with baguette2.95
Toastie sandwich choose any two of the following; ham, tomato, Lardons bacon, red onion or cheese .25p per item over two for the sandwich 2.95
Home-made hummus (v)served with baguette2.95
Spicy chips (v) with garlic mayo 2.45
Garlic bread (v)home-made2.45
Herbed mixed olives (v)garlic, chillies and herbs1.75
Side of baguette (v) with butter 1.25

Hot Drinks

Coffee

CoffeeWhite or black, Americano style1.50  1.85
EspressoA short, but potent pour1.25  1.65
MacchiatoEspresso with a drop of foam from the steamed milk1.45  1.75
CappuccinoEspresso topped with steamed milk and foam1.65  1.95
Café LatteEspresso blended with steamed milk with a touch of foam1.60  1.90
Café MochaEspresso, chocolate, steamed milk. Topped with foam1.85  2.05
MelyaEspresso, chocolate, honey, steamed milk. Topped with foam1.95  2.15
CioaccolataItalian style thick hot chocolate1.95
Hot ChocolateChocolate and steamed milk. Topped with foam1.65  1.95
Steamed MilkBest with a flavoured syrup or honey1.10  1.50

Syrups

Add a shot of any of the following flavours to your hot or cold drink for 50p.

Almond, banana, caramel, cinnamon, coconut, grenadine, hazelnut, macadamia nut, mint, peach, raspberry, strawberry and vanilla.

Teas & Tisanes

Traditional English, Earl Grey, Ceylon, Assam, Darjeeling, Lapsang Souchong, Jasmin, Green Peppermint, Cranberry Elderflower & Raspberry, Blackcurrant Ginseng & Vanilla, Camomile, Lemon & Ginger 1.10

Cold Drinks

FizzyCoke, diet coke, ginger beer and lemonade1.35
Fruit juicesApple, cranberry, orange, pineapple and tomato1.35
Mineral waterSparkling or still 330 ml, 750 ml1.50  3.00
ClassicsElderflower pressé, Orangina2.05
WavebenderOrange juice, lemon, grenadine and ginger beer2.05
Hobson's choiceApple juice, lemon, grenadine and soda2.05
Virgin MaryTomato juice, black pepper, Tabasco, celery salt and Worcester2.05
Banana BracerBanana syrup, pineapple juice, milk and coconut syrup2.35
Virgin BelliniPeach syrup, grenadine, lemon and soda2.35
FloatsChoose any fizzy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream2.35
MilkshakesChoose or mix any syrup flavours to make your own2.55
EspressoshakeShake up your milkshake with a double shot of espresso3.25
Iced CoffeeVanilla syrup, Ice and a double shot of espresso2.15
J2OOrange & passion, apple & mango, apple & melon or apple & raspberry1.95

Beers

Magners Irish Cider2.95
S. Miguel, Asahi, Pilsner Urquell, Carlsberg Export and Kronenbourg 16642.60
Adnams Broadside Strong Ale; ambient or chilled (500 ml)3.05

Aperitifes

50 mlMartini Dry & Rosso, Pimms No 1, Panesa Dry Sherry2.75

Spirits

25 ml, 50 ml add a mixer for 25pArchers, Baileys, Bacardi Bianca Rum, Brandy, Campari, Captain Morgan Dark Rum, Cuervo Gold Tequila, Gordons Gin, Jack Daniels, Jamesons, Kahlua, Malibu Coconut Rum, Stolichnaya Vodka, Southern Comfort 2.65  4.70
Bombay Sapphire Gin, Laphroaig 10 year single malt whisky3.00  5.00

Puddings

Sticky toffee pudding (v)with ice cream or cream4.45
White Chocolate & Raspberry Torte finished with fruit coulis4.45
Burnt lemon tartWith fruits of the forest coulis and vanilla ice cream 4.45
Sorbet SelectionBlueberry and Lemon sorbet4.45
Ice Cream SelectionWith chocolate sauce or whipped cream4.45
Chef Cheesecake of the dayWith fruit coulis4.45

Sweets and cakes

Malteser sundaes Vanilla ice cream, Maltesers, chocolate sauce and cream 3.50
Chocolate fudge cake 3.25
Pecan pie3.25
Chocolate biscotti1.25

After dinner drinks

25 ml, 50 ml (the port is 50 ml, 100 ml)

Chambers Rutherglen Muscat, Australia - 50ml, 375 ml3.50  20.00
Liquored coffee topped with cream; Jamesons, Tia Maria, Baileys, Kahlua, Bacardi 3.95
Grand Marnier, Grappa, Hennessey VS Cognac, Janneau VSOP Armagnac 3.00  5.00
Amaretto Di Saronno, Baileys Irish Cream, Cointreau, Ruby Port, Limoncello, Pernod, Sambuca, Tia Maria 2.50  4.50

Games

This charge is to maintain and replace the games

Chess, draughts, scrabble, backgammon 1.00

Books

Most books are available for sale. Please feel free to browse