Hotel Du Vin is all set for summer

The chefs at Hotel Du Vin believe that summer is almost here, and in anticipation of months of lovely sunshine Hotel du Vin & Bistro has unveiled its new Summer à la carte menu.

They imagine you might while away lazy afternoons lounging in the sunshine, or long evenings unwinding and relaxing with friends over a glass of wine.

Whatever you plan the menu is packed with the fresh and light flavours which go with the season – all with a touch of something different.

They are serving Severn and Wye smoked salmon which is actually smoked in front of you, chicken liver parfait presented with a hazelnut brioche muffin and tomato chutney, and there’s a whole host of tantalising new dishes to try, like the salt baked beetroot with whipped goats cheese, sumac and Greek yoghurt.

The main courses offer a delightful twist on some classic favourites. A rack of Yorkshire Dales lamb is served with a pea, bean and goat’s curd salad – flavoursome yet fresh.

For fish lovers, perfectly cooked sea bass is paired with a fresh panzanella salad and nasturtium pesto, and butter poached cod comes with lyonnaise potatoes, smoked salmon and a hispi cabbage sauce.

For those who don’t want meat, the aubergine caponata is a wonderfully spiced stew with capers, olives, and tomatoes, served with flat breads and grilled halloumi that gives it a delicious saltiness.

On to dessert. A delicate tart of finely sliced apples with calvados ice cream, a lemon meringue cheesecake with elderflower jelly, the Italian-favourite affogato and a pineapple and coconut kulfi are just four of the heavenly desserts on the menu and each has been paired with a wine.

You can view the full menu and book a table online here: http://bit.ly/2qUVFA2