Chit Chaat Samosa (V)
6.95
Two famous vegetable Punjabi samosas covered with chickpeas, onions, herbs, spices, tamarind chutney and sweet yoghurt
Gobi Manchurian (VGA)
8.95
Crispy, fried cauliflower florets in a sweet and sour hot Indo-Chinese Manchurian sauce
Popcorn Chicken 65
10.95
This tasty popcorn chicken is a must-try dish accompanied by Szechuan Chinese dip
Bring it Back Baby Ribs (GFA)
11.95
Slow-cooked pork ribs smothered in BBQ sauce
Call Me Calamari (GFA)
7.95
Crispy fried salt & pepper calamari served with sweet chilli sauce
Not Yo’ Average Nachos (VGA)
7.95
Fresh crispy Cajun corn tortillas fried and served with sour cream, jalapeños, salsa, and guacamole
Focaccia Bread (VGA)
6.95
Homemade bread with olives, balsamic oil and a selection of flavoured butter
Hide and Sheekh Lamb Kebab (GFA)
10.95
Two succulent minced lamb kebabs made with Indian authentic spices served with mint yoghurt and tamarind sauce
Pass me the Paneer Tikka (V)
10.95
Tandoori Indian cheese marinated with Indian spices and saffron, served with coriander chutney
Tandoori Salmon Tikka (GFA)
11.95
24hr marinated salmon in Indian spices with dill, mustard, and green chutney
Tandoori King Prawns (GFA)
13.95
Marinated in Indian herbs and spices, cooked in a clay oven (tandoor)
Crispy Chicken Wings
9.95
The classic, one you’ll find anywhere but not as good as here. Served with red hot buffalo or BBQ sauce
Magic Mushroom Croquettes (V)
6.95
These bad boys are coated in parmesan and matched with a truffle mayonnaise. It’s a fun trip
Mr Cheesy Arancini (V)
8.00
Rice balls with fresh mozzarella and tangy tomato sauce
Lamb Seekh Kebab
10.95
Succulent lamb kebabs with mint yoghurt and lettuce
Chicken Tandoori
9.95
Cooked in a clay oven (tandoor) with Indian spices, served with mixed leaf salad and mint yoghurt
It’s Smokin’ Smoked Salmon
9.95
Salmon cream cheese and cucumber ribbons
Steak Crostini
11.95
Grilled minute steak seasoned with garlic, rosemary and thyme, caramelised red onions, horseradish cream and rocket on top
Join the Club 1843 Sandwich
11.95
Grilled chicken, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheese, fried eggs, and garlic mayo
You Make Me Melt Tuna and Cheese
8.95
Tuna mayo, pepper, onions, and cheddar cheese
Kung-Fu Tofu (VGA)
6.95
Asian-style crispy tofu tossed in tandoori spices served with mixed leaves and mustard mayo
Calico Master Grill
29.95
The ultimate mix of meats – tandoor chicken tikka made in a clay oven (tandoor), lamb chops, seekh kebabs, Amritsari fish on bed of crispy onion and peppers
Bangin’ Butter Chicken (GFA)
13.95
Chicken breasts cooked in cream, tomato, cashews, and fenugreek sauce
Bhuna (GFA)
Slow-cooked lamb, chicken or prawns made with authentic Indian spices
Chicken 14.95
Lamb 16.95
Prawn 16.95
Tadka Daal (VGA/GFA)
11.95
Mixed lentils tempered with garlic and cumin
Szechuan Noodles Vegetable
Szechuan veg, chicken or prawn served with noodles
Vegetable 12.95
Chicken 13.95
Prawn 14.95
Seared Seabass (GFA)
21.95
Pan-fried seabass, grilled asparagus, sautéed potatoes, spinach, roasted tomato, pea purée and caper butter
The Other Half Chicken (GFA)
15.95
Garlic and butter half-chicken roasted and served with Cajun fries, chicken jus and homemade coleslaw
Charcuterie Board
17.95
This sharing platter comes with a selection of cured meats (prosciutto ham, salami, pastrami), cocktail gherkins, pickled onion, mozzarella cheese, focaccia bread (gluten free bread available), and onion jam
Biryani (GFA)
Aged basmati rice cooked in saffron and rose water, infused and slow-cooked in authentic Indian spices and garnished with crispy onions
Seasonal Veg (V) 15.95
Chicken 16.95
Lamb 18.95
Classic Karahi (GFA)
Slow-cooked meat with onions, mixed bell peppers and tomato sauce
Chicken 14.95
Lamb 16.95
Paneer Saag (V/GFA)
4.95
Indian cottage cheese cooked in Indian spices and creamy spinach
Achari Bhindi (Okra) (VGA)
8.95
Okra cooked in Indian spices, onions, and tomato, garnished with coriander
Chilli Chicken
12.95
Tender boneless chicken stir-fried in sweet chilli sauce with green chillies, garlic, mixed bell peppers and onion
Knock Me Out Gnocchi (GFA)
13.95
Gnocchi served with Mediterranean vegetables, basil pesto or tangy tomato sauce
Ahoy Mate Fish & Chips
16.95
Atlantic North Sea haddock and chips, truffle, mushy peas, tartar sauce and balsamic sea salt (ask us for the masala version if you’re feeling spicy)
Moules Marinière (GFA)
15.95
Mussels cooked in garlic, shallots, white wine and parsley. Served with homemade focaccia bread (gluten free bread available)
Tender 8oz Beef Fillet (GFA)
33.95
28-DAYS Aged 8oz Sirloin (GFA)
23.95
28-Days Aged 8oz Ribeye (GFA)
23.95
Fried Chicken Buttermilk Burger
13.95
Monterey Jack cheese and garlic mayo, red onion, tomato, and baby gem lettuce
Tandoori Chicken Burger (GFA)
13.95
Chicken burger cooked in tandoori spices, red onion, Monterey Jack Cheese and mint mayo
House Beef Burger
13.95
28-days aged ribeye cut beef, Monterey Jack cheese, burger sauce, pickles, and baby gem lettuce
Cajun Bean Burger and Cajun mayo (VGA)
12.95
Pan-fried Cajun bean patty, vegan cheese, Cajun mayo, tomato and baby gem lettuce
Spicy Pepperoni
10.95
Pepperoni, tomato sauce, chilli oil, jalapeños, mozzarella cheese and rocket
Plant Lovers (VGA)
11.95
Tomato sauce, vegan cheese, peppers, spinach, red onions and mushrooms
Meat Feast
13.95
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, sausage, spicy ground beef, pepperoni, tandoori chicken
Margherita (VGA)
9.95
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, basil
Keep it Classic Fries (VGA/GFA)
3.95
Add cheese 1.00
Let’s Go Green (VGA/GFA)
3.95
Buttered seasonal vegetables
The Roomie Halloumi Fries (V)
5.95
Served with tomato salsa
Mixed Leaf Salad (VGA/GFA)
3.95
Raita (V)
3.0
Pilau Rice (V/GFA)
4.50
Must Try Masala Fries (VGA)
4.95
Chips tossed in Schezwan sauce
Broccoli (VGA)
4.95
Tender-stem broccoli steamed and seasoned with ginger and chilli
Aloo Kulchha (V)
5.95
Soft leavened flatbreads stuffed with a mashed potato filling
Mixed Leaf Salad (V/VGA/GFA)
3.95
Steamed Rice (VGA/GFA)
4.50
Tandoori Roti (VGA)
3.95
Peshwari Naan (V)
5.95
Tandoori Naan (V)
4.95
Choose from garlic and chill or buttered
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
13.95
Grilled chicken, salted anchovies, crispy pancetta, gem lettuce, Grana Padano, garlic croutons, crispy onions, house Caesar dressing
Super Salad (VGA/GFA)
12.95
With spinach, tender-stem steamed broccoli, pickled mushroom, quinoa, candied walnut, and house dressing
Warm Beetroot & Goats Cheese (V/GFA)
11.95
Lentils, red onion, balsamic beetroot, pickled red onions, romaine lettuce, olives
Gulab Jamun Cheesecake
7.95
Indian-style cheesecake with fried dough balls soaked in sweet sticky syrup, caramelised milk, and decorated with rose petals
Toffee Pudding
7.95
Just the right balance of sticky toffee served with just enough drizzle of caramel sauce and of course vanilla ice cream
It’s a Crime Lemon and Lime Cheesecake (V)
7.95
An irresistible freshly made choice that can’t be resisted with vanilla Chantilly cream and berries comport
British Cheese Selection
11.95
Biscuits, grapes, celery & fig chutney
The Dream Indian Ice Cream
5.95
Also known as kulfi in Malai, Mango or Pistachio
Gajar Ka Halwa
7.95
Carrots cooked slowly with lots of love in cardamon milk. Served warm with malai kulfi ice cream
Turn that Frown Upside Down Chocolate Brownie (GFA)
7.95
Triple chocolate brownies served with melted chocolate and vanilla ice cream
Eton Mess (GFA)
7.95
It’s no average kind of a mess, it’s a meringue mess with Chantilly cream, mixed fruit and vanilla ice cream
Team Vegan Ice Cream
3 scoops 5.95
Chocolate, Vanilla
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Thursday: 5pm - 11pm (Food last orders at 09:30pm)
Friday: 5pm - 1am (Food last orders at 10:30pm)
Saturday: 12pm - 2am (Food last orders at 10:30pm)
Sunday: 12pm - 9pm (Food last orders at 08:00pm)
We will also be available for private events and parties outside of these times.
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