THE COPPER BAR AT

COMBE GROVE

A little bit of its history The main house has a long interesting history, below are some of the key facts. If you have any stories or anecdotes from the past relating to Combe Grove, please get in touch; we very much want to develop a broader account of the house over the years and feel sure there are some great stories to uncover! “Combe Grove Manor – a grade two listed country house with 70 acres of land overlooking the Limpley Stoke Valley and Westbury White Horse beyond” The first mention of a dwelling on the current site comes from 1698 when it was reportedly owned “by a merchant from Grave’s End”. In 1706 it came to be occupied by a local family with roots in the village dating back to the 1500’s. Over the years various renovations and additions were made, including the planting of the grove of fir trees that gave the house the name Combe Grove. From 1748-1790 – the famous Methodist preacher, John Wesley became a regular visitor and preached from the balcony to small congregations on the lawns below. The house endured many owners, purchased in 1810 by the Vaughan-Jenkins family; they kept it in the family until 1968. The house was mostly let to tenants over the years including one Audrey Easter who turned into a hotel and series of private unfurnished apartments for ‘ladies and gentlemen who declined housekeeping’. The imposing entrance from Brassknocker Hill was guarded by one of the finest examples of wrought iron work ever made. The gates were shown at the Great Exhibition of London in 1851, costing the princely some of £300. Among the celebrated permanent guests were the actor/composer Ivor Novello and his mother plus Rex Harrison and wife Kay Kendall had an apartment using their own furniture. The house first became a hotel and health club in the early 1970’s called – Cannon’s; the legendary Australian athlete Ron Clarke was manager.

OPENING TIMES

Monday 9.00am - 11.00pm

Tuesday 9.00am - 11.00pm

Wednesday 9.00am - 11.00pm

Thursday 9.00am - 11.00pm

Friday 9.00am - 11.00pm

Saturday 9.00am - 11.00pm

Sunday 9.00am - 11.00pm

Bar Menu

Please turn to the back pages of the menu

Available from

11.00am - 7.30pm Mon - Sun

The Copper Bar and Lounge is an area designed for adults and we have a 14 year plus policy.

We kindly ask that all electronic devices are used with consideration for other guests.

All prices are inclusive of Value Added Tax. Service is at your discretion.

WINE BY THE GLASS

SPARKLING WINE & CHAMPAGNE

125ml Btl Cava NV Brut Natural, 6.00 29.00 Dominino de Requena

Louis D’Or NV Brut 10.00 55.00

H.blin NV brut rose 12.00 £65.00 Marne

Billecart Salmon NV brut 75.00 Mareuil sur ay

Prosecco NV brut spumante, 6.00 39.00 porta Leone, Treviso

White

125ml 175ml Btl Grillo di Sicillia 2015 4.00 6.00 24.00 Nijiro, V Vitivinicola Tola

Bush Vine Sauvignon Blanc 2015 4.50 7.00 27.00 Lyme Fontaine

Comtesse de Marion 2015 3.70 5.50 22.00 Unoaked Chardonnay

Albarino 2015 6.00 9.50 36.00 Esencia Divina, Adegas Gran Vinum

Pecorino di Colline Peconesi 2014 5.80 8.50 32.00 Az Agricole Avalos

Rose

125ml 175ml Btl Grenache Rose 2015 3.70 5.60 22.00 Le Ferme Petit Paul

Le Paradis Rose 2015 5.00 7.50 28.00 Domaine Preignes le Vieux

RED

125ml 175ml Btl Pinot Noir 2015 4.30 6.50 24.00 La Source, Domaine Preignes le Vieux

Morgon 2014 6.10 9.20 34.00 Domaine Pavillon Des Perrets

Cabernet Shiraz 2015 3.70 5.50 22.00 Ben & Rudi Scott

Malbec 2014 4.50 6.50 26.00 Casa Juanita

Scandalo 2014 5.20 7.80 29.00 Bodegas Vinessens

THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT (NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS)

The Temperance movement was popular in the northwest from the mid 1800’s. Establishing itself in Lancashire before spreading across the northwest, the Temperance Movement was spearheaded by women. Men were encouraged to take the pledge, signing a T after their name to signal that they were sober. This is thought to be the origin of the term T-Totaller.

Honey and Black pepper Lemonade 5.00 Honey & black pepper syrup, fresh lemon juice, served fizzy or still Fresh Beets 5.00 Beetroot juice, apple juice, cardamom syrup Jasmine iced tea 5.00 Jasmine tea, fresh lemon juice, sugar Green House 5.00 Strawberry, mint & cucumber syrup, fresh lemon juice, served still or fizzy

Any of these can be made slightly more indulgent by adding a shot of Finaldia vodka or Bombay Sapphire gin

CRAFT BEERS AND LAGERS

Curious Brew Lager 4.20 4.7% 330ml Bottle Goose Island Honkers Ale 4.70 4.3% 330ml Bottle Goose Island IPA 5.00 5.9% 330ml Bottle Butcombe Gold 5.50 4% 500ml Bottle Orchard Pig Reveller Medium Cider 5.50 4.5% 500ml Bottle

COCKTAILS

THE MARTINI MENU

Consider the dry Martini. Just about anybody who drinks a martini has an opinion on how to make the perfect martini. Every bartender believes his magic combination of gin and vermouth will produce a

state of mind somewhere between happiness and sheer ecstasy. They are right…..

AS LONG AS THEY ARE ME

The Spirit: Gin – Bombay Sapphire 8.00

Portobello Road 9.00

Star of Bombay 10.00 Vodka – Finlandia 8.00

Black Cow 9.00

Grey Goose 10.00 The Vermouth: Martini, Noilly Prat, Cochi Americano, Campano The Style: Wet - equal vermouth to spirit Dry - a dash of vermouth Churchill Dry - pure spirit Dirty - splash of olive brine Vesper – both gin and vodka The Garnish: Green olive, lemon twist, cocktail onion (Gibson) The Method: Traditional – stirred Bond Style - shaken, not stirred

Add a Little Extra Character

These bitters were created in house with your state of mind at

the forefront of ours

Refreshing Orange, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon

Stimulating

Basil, Lemon, Rosemary, Thyme

Relaxing Camomile, Jasmin, Rose, Citrus

Warming

Aniseed, Black pepper, Clove, Ginger, Nutmeg

CHARGED COCKTAILS

Served in a flute charged with fizz

Strawberry Fields 9.00 Bombay Sapphire gin, strawberry, mint & cucumber syrup, fresh lemon juice, prosecco The Sage 9.00 Blackcurrant infused Bombay sapphire gin, honey & sage syrup, fresh lemon juice, prosecco

Ménage a tois 9.00 Yellow chartreuse, Saint Germaine Elderflower liqueur, champagne

PREMIUM OAK AGED COCKTAILS We’ve been experimenting a little with some small oak barrels aging a selection of cocktails. These cocktails are limited in availability. Once

they are gone, they are gone.

Barrel aged Negroni 11.00 Deaths door gin, Punt e Mes, Campari Palermo 11.00 Woodford reserve rye whiskey, Averna Amaro, orange bitters

FRESH AND LONG

These drinks are all served long over ice

Gintanamo Bay 8.00 Bombay Sapphire gin, cucumber, mint, fresh lemon, ginger beer

The Combe Cup 8.00 Our version of a classic pimms cup. Bombay sapphire gin, fig & raspberry liqueurs, ginger ale Cardamom Lemonade 8.00 Finlandia vodka, honey & black pepper, cardamom syrup, cardamom & saffron bitters, fresh lemon juice

SHORT “N” CRISP

Served straight up in a chilled coupe Basil Daiquiri 8.00 Basil infused Koko Kanu pineapple juice, honey & black pepper syrup, fresh lemon, fresh lime

Spiced Cuban Beet 8.00 Bacardi Oakheart, beetroot juice, fresh lime juice, angostura bitters, orgeat

Pepino Fumar 8.00 Tequila, agave syrup, fresh lime juice, cucumber juice, green chartreuse, ancho reyes

AFTER EIGHTS

Something to ponder over after a good meal

The flower of Kentucky 8.50 Heaven hill, camomile tincture, jasmine tea

Espresso martini 8.50 Bacardi Carte Negra, Pedro Ximines sherry, vanilla syrup, espresso, chocolate bitters

Chocolate Boulevardier 9.00 Dark chocolate steeped Woodford reserve rye, coco nib soaked Campari, homemade sweet vermouth

THE OLD TIMERS

Oldies but Goodies

Southside 8.00 Bombay Sapphire gin, mint, fresh lime juice

Mai tai 8.00 Bacardi 8yr, Cointreau, fresh lime juice, Orgeat

Bees knees 8.00 Bombay Sapphire gin, honey & black pepper syrup, fresh lemon juice

Aperol Spritz 9.00 Aperol, prosecco, soda water

Bellini 9.00 Fresh peach puree, peach bitters, champagne WE CAN MAKE ANY CLASSIC COCKTAIL AS LONG AS WE HAVE THE INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE. PLEASE

ASK!

GIN TONICA

The explosion in the popularity of Gin has led to a growth in the speciality serve of gin. While Spain certainly leads the way in this,

we are quickly catching up. Below we have come up with a range of serves that help to enhance the botanicals and aromatics of the

Gins. Bombay Sapphire 9.50 Fentimans with lime

Hendricks 11.00 Fentimans with cucumber and rose petal

Junipero Gin 15.00 Fevertree Mediterranean tonic garnished with liquorice root

Citadel 11.00 1724 tonic with pink grapefruit

William’s Chase 11.00 Fevertree Mediterranean tonic with apple and sage

Aviation Gin 11.00 Fevertree Mediterranean tonic with rosemary and olive

Zuidam Genever 11.00 Fevertree tonic with star anise

209 Gin 12.00 Fevertree Mediterranean tonic with chilli pepper

Martin Miller’s Westbourne Strength 13.00 Fevertree Mediterranean tonic with lemongrass

Monkey 47 Gin 11.00 Fentimans with pink grapefruit

Beefeater 24 Gin 12.00 1724 tonic garnished with Aphrodite bitters and chilli pepper

The Botanist Gin 11.00 1724 tonic with star anise

Deaths Door Gin 13.00 Fevertree Mediterranean tonic with sage

Portobello Road Gin 10.00 1724 tonic with pink grapefruit

GIN 25ml Bombay Sapphire 40% 3.40 Aviation 42% 4.50 £50 Gin 43.5% 4.00 Ungava 43.1% 5.00 Genever 38% 4.50 Botanist 46% 4.50 Star of Bombay 47.5% 5.00 Deaths Door 47% 5.00 Gin No.3 London Dry 46% 4.50 Hendrick’s 41.4% 4.50 Junepero 49.3% 6.00 Martin Millers Westbourne Strength 45.2% 5.00 Citadel 44% 4.50 Safron 40% 4.50 Old Tom 40% 5.00 Portabello 42% 3.50 Sipsmith VJOP 57.7% 6.50 Tanqueray 43.1% 4.00 Tanqueray No.10 47.3% 5.50 Monkey 47 47% 4.50 Beefeater 24 45% 5.00

VODKA 25ml Finlandia 40 % 3.40 Chase Rhubarb 40% 5.00 Sipsmith 40% 4.00 Black Cow 40% 3.80 Finlandia Grapefruit 37.5% 3.40 Grey Goose 40% 4.50 Beluga gold line 40% 15.00 Zubrówka Bison Grass 40% 3.50

VERMOUTH & APERITIF 50ml Antica Formula 16.5% 6.00 Averna 29% 4.00 Aperol 11% 4.50 Campari (25ml) 25% 4.00 El Professore 18% 6.00 Cocchi Americano 16.5% 5.50 Cocchi torino 16% 5.50 Dolin 16% 4.50 Kamm & Sons British Aperitif (25ml) 33% 4.50 Punt e Mes 16% 4.00

SHERRY & PORT 50ml Triana Px 15% 5.50 Elegante Fino 15% 4.00 Harvey's Bristol Cream 17.5% 4.00 La concha Amontiliado 17% 4.00 Micaela Oloroso 17.5% 4.00 Sandemans 20yr Tawny 20% 8.00 Grahams 10yr Tawny 20% 5.00 Dows 2004 Vintage 20% 8.50 Cockburns Special Reserve 20% 5.00

RUM 25ml Leblon Cachaca 40% 3.00 Velho Cachaca 39% 6.00 Angostura 1919 40% 4.00 Appleton V/X 40% 4.50 Chairmans Reserve Spiced 40% 3.40 Dorleys 5yr 40% 4.00 Bacardi 37.5% 4.00 Bacardi Fuego 40% 5.00 Bacardi Negra 40% 4.00 Bacardi Oro 40% 4.00 Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva 40% 4.00 Havana 3 40% 5.00 Gosling’s Black Seal 40% 3.60 Koko Kanu 37.5% 4.00 Mezan XO 40% 3.60 Bacardi Oakheart 35% 4.00 Bacardi 8yr 40% 3.40 Wray & Nephew Overproof 63% 4.50 Pyrat XO 40% 5.00

TEQUILLA 25ml El Jimador Reposado 38% 4.00 Tapatio Anejo 38% 4.50 Heradura 40% 5.50 QuiQui Mezcal 45% 5.00 Patron 40% 8.50 Patron Café 35% 5.00 Jose Cuervo Familia Reserve 38% 10.00

LIQUEURS 25ml

Saliza Amaretto 28% 4.00 Baileys 50ml 17% 4.00 Benedictine 40% 4.00 Briottet Creme de Cassis 20% 3.50 Briottet Creme de Framboise 18% 3.50 Briottet Creme de Mure 18% 3.50 Briottet Creme de Peche 18% 3.50 Briottet Fraises de Bois 18% 3.50 Briottet Liqueur Rhubarbe 18% 3.50 Chartreuse Yellow 40% 6.00 Chartreuse Green 55% 6.00 Cherry Herring 24% 4.50 Cointreau 40% 3.50 Drambuie 40% 4.00 Strega 40% 4.00 Fernet Branca 39% 4.00 Galliano L'Authenico 42.3% 3.50 Illy Coffee Liqueur 28% 3.50 Chambord 16.5% 3.50 Luxardo Dry Maraschino 32% 3.50 Taylor velvet falernum 11% 3.00 Pernod 40% 3.50 Pernod Absinthe 68% 6.00 Kummel 39% 4.00 St Germain 20% 4.00 Grand Marnier 40% 4.50

SCOTTISH WHISKY SINGLE MALT

Highlands

Highland malts tend to the middle ground between the light grassy tones of Lowland and the rich peaty character of Islay malt. The further north the distillery, the more smoky aromas emerge. 25ml Glenmorangie Original 40% 9.00 The Dalmore Cigar Malt 44% 10.00 Old Pultney 17yr 46% 8.00

Islands

Technically another subdivision of the Highlands, Islands encompasses some quite diverse styles but the one characteristic they share is a sea air tang to the finish. Most have a degree of peatiness, but are much lighter in style than Islay. 25ml Talisker 10yr 43.8% 6.00 Highland Park 18 year old 43% 15.00

Speyside

Speyside covers all those distilleries within sight of the river Spey. This sub region contains more than half the total number of distilleries in Scotland. Speyside whiskies are noted for their sweeter top-notes and in character with Highland malts tend to have a slightly smokier finish. 25ml Balvenie 12 year old Double Wood 40% 10.00 Abalour 18yr 43% 10.00 Glenfidich 18yr 40% 12.00

Lowlands

Light, grassy style due to the lack of peat in the maltings and the softer water. A good introduction to whisky. 25ml Glenkinchie 12 year old 43% £9.75

Islay

Islay is home to some of the most distinctive malts available. Rich, medicinal, almost iodine-like aromas evoke a love or loath response. The heavily peated style is much admired by aficionados. Ardbeg 10 year old 46% 8.00 Lagavaulin 16yr 43% 7.00 Laphroaig 10yr 40% 7.00

Campbeltown

Once home to many distilleries, now only a few survive. Generally full bodied, with a rich peaty character and a touch of sea-salty tang. 25ml Springbank 10 year old 46% 11.00

COMPASS BOX BLENDS 25ml

Great King Street Artisan Blend 43% 3.40

Asyla 40% 5.50

Hedonism 43% 9.00

IRISH WHISKEY 25ml Jameson 40% 3.40 Teeling single malt 46% 8.00 Tulemore Dew 40% 4.00

JAPANESE WHISKY

Japan has been making some stunning whiskies for many years, but it is only in the last six years they have found their way into the UK market. 25ml Nika from the Barrel 51.4% 6.00 Yamizaki 12yr 43% 8.00 Hibiki 17yr 43% 10.00

AMERICAN WHISKEY 25ml Willets Pot Still 47% 7.00 Old Forester 43% 5.00 Blantons 40% 6.00 Heaven Hill 40% 4.00 Evan Single Barrel 43.3% 5.00 Evan Williams Extra Old 43% 3.40 Rittenhouse 100 Rye 40% 4.00 Woodford 43.2% 4.50 Woodford Double Oak 43.2% 7.00 Woodford Rye 45.2% 6.00 Sazarac Eagle Rare 45% 6.00 Jack Daniels 40% 4.00

COGNAC

Just north of Bordeaux lies the region of Cognac. Here the vineyards are planted with Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche and small amounts of Columbard, all known for producing sharp acidic wines. 25ml Maxim Trijol VSOP 40% 4.50 Maxim Trijol XO 40% 10.00 Martel Cordon Bleu 40% 15.00 Leyrat VSOP 40% 7.00 Leyrat XO elite fins bois 40% 12.00

CALVADOS / CIDER BRANDY

Normandy and Somerset are famous for their orchards abundant with apples and pears. From this they produce many excellent ciders and perrys often using old traditional varieties of apple. Several families have been distilling these ciders to produce Calvados for many generations. 25ml Somerset Cider Brandy 3yo 42% 5.00 Somerset Cider Brandy 10yo 42% 6.00 Calvados Grand 40% 4.50

ARMAGNAC

Armagnac is an often misunderstood digestif. Unfairly classed as inferior to Cognac, people often consider it to be less refined and rougher around the edges. A good Armagnac has as much to offer as Cognac, complexity of character, depth of flavour, intensity of richness, and power of length. 25ml Baron de Sigognac 10yo 40% 5.50 Janneau 40% 4.50

GRAPPA

For many, grappa is considered the perfect way to end a meal and accompaniment for an espresso. The delicate aromas of spirit with their ethereal floral notes and fruit characteristics cleanse the palate and aid the digestion. 25ml Amarone Grappa 48% 5.00

MIXERS AND SOFT DRINKS 200ML

Fever Tree Ginger Beer 3.50 Fever Tree Naturally Light Tonic Water 3.50 Schweppes Coca Cola 3.50 Schweppes Diet Coca Cola 3.50 Schweppes Lemonade 3.50 Fever Tree Soda Water 3.50 Fever Tree Tonic 3.50 Fever Tree Ginger Ale 3.75 San Pellegrino Blood Orange 330ml 3.00 San Pellegrino Limonata 330ml 3.00 San Pellegrino Pompelmo 330ml 3.00 Fever Tree Ginger Beer 3.00 Eager Juices 3.00

Hot Drinks

COFFEE

Freshly ground coffee 2.60 Cappuccino 2.60 Latte 2.60 Espresso 2.60 Double Espresso 3.60

Tea

We are proud to be using the pukka tea company

English breakfast tea 2.40 Earl grey tea 2.40 Supreme matcha green tea 2.40 Elderberry & echinacea 2.40 Three mint 2.40 Lemon, ginger & manuka honey 2.40

Hot chocolate 2.60

BAR FOOD MENU

STARTERS House bread, flavoured butter 5.00 Seasonal soup, homemade bread 6.00 Glazed lamb ribs, tzatziki dip 5.00 Chili fried whitebait, caper mayonnaise 6.00 Black pudding scotch egg, 6.00 mushroom ketchup Potted smoked salmon, sough dough, 7.00 piccalilli

SANDWICHES

All of our sandwiches are served on

ciabatta bread, with dressed rocket salad

Home roast ham, mature cheddar cheese, 8.00 dill pickles, caraway mayonnaise Baked goats cheese, roasted vegetables, 7.00 basil & balsamic Smoked salmon, 8.00 apple & horseradish remoulade, pickled cucumber

SIDES

Parmesan & truffle fries 4.00 Tenderstem broccoli with almonds 4.00 Salad of the day 4.00/6.00

Many of our dishes are complex and include a variety of ingredients that

are not indicated on the menu Please advise us of any food allergies or intolerances.

BAR FOOD MENU

MAINS

28 day dry aged Ribeye steak, skin on fries, 24.00 roasted tomato, mushroom, dressed rocket Homemade prime beef burger, 13.00 relish, slaw, fries add cheese 1.00, add bacon 1.00 Butcombe beer battered haddock, 13.50 chips, mushy peas, caper mayonnaise Beetroot risotto, goats cheese, 12.00 walnuts, crème fraiche Pan fried trout fillet, saffron potatoes, 15.00 clams, samphire, bisque butter sauce Confit pork belly, stewed haricot beans, 16.00 tomato, peppers, chorizo & greens Corn fed chicken breast, leek & potato, 14.00 mushroom & bacon sauce Seared tuna, radish, watermelon, 12.00 cucumber and wasabi Crab fritters, beetroot, ginger, 12.00 grapefruit & watercress salad

DESSERTS

Chocolate mousse, cherries, pistachio, 7.00 cherry sorbet Iced lemon parfait, lime curd, 7.00 raspberry sorbet Ice cream / sorbet selection 4.50 Cheese board: selection of British cheese, 9.00 chutney, celery, grapes, crackers

Many of our dishes are complex and include a variety of ingredients that are not indicated on the menu

Please advise us of any food allergies or intolerances.