Summer Menu at The Vines Restaurant

Step into the season with our vibrant new menu at The Vines. It’s a celebration of the freshest produce and bold, seasonal flavours. Carefully curated to highlight the best of summer, the menu features beautifully balanced dishes such as roasted monkfish, truffle-stuffed chicken breast and a delicious strawberry and vanilla tart. Our Executive Chef Harri Williams has selected a few personal favourites from the new menu:

The Starter: Beef Tartare – New season carrot, nasturtium, asian dressing and miso crackers

We have created a refined take on a classic: beef tartare made with premium Welsh beef fillet. The dish carries an elegant Asian influence, a nod to my time cooking at the Sydney Opera House under acclaimed Chef Matt Moran. Served with delicate miso crackers, this starter delivers a beautiful balance and a acts as a very personal reflection on my culinary journey.

The Main: Pan Seared Halibut – Lobster tartlet, saffron potato, peas and broad beans, sea herbs, elderflower and a lobster bisque

Simple clean and elegant. I feel this dish is a true celebration of ingredients. The lobsters within the main course is caught on the North Wales Coast, just a stone’s throw from where I grew up. This dish is served with beautiful fresh peas and broad beans, in the prime of their season. This is then balanced with a preserved elderflower vinegar, picked from the Cheshire Hotel grounds on a sunny day to ensure maximum flavour with high pollen count.

The Dessert: Dark Chocolate Mousse – Cherry sponge, mascarpone, cocoa nib crumb, cherry sorbet

To end on a high note, we offer a rich and indulgent dark chocolate mousse. The deep, bold flavours of the chocolate are beautifully matched by a vibrant cherry sorbet, cutting through the intensity and leaving a refreshing finish. A strong, satisfying conclusion to a summer dining experience.

Join us for an unforgettable evening in The Vines, where every dish is a celebration of culinary delight. Whether you choose to explore our elegant à la carte offerings or immerse yourself in the full tasting menu, each plate is designed to showcase seasonal flavour and the craftmanship of our talented Chef Brigade. From start to finish, it’s an experience you won’t forget – the perfect way to savour the warmer months.