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Kingston Arms Freehouse

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Wine List

Our Wines

We have an extensive range that is continually changing

Just take a look, & a sip

The Whites

Premier Estates Chardonnay Veneto 2012, Italy 11.5%

A mix of two quite popular grapes that can make this white wine so refreshing & drinkable. It has a distinctive bouquet of aromatic composition dry but fragrant.

Sierra Grande Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Chile 12.5%

Really vibrant fruity sauvignon, awash w/ gooseberry, stone fruits & a hint of elderflower.

Domaine Vison Viognier 2011, Pays D’Oc 14%

Lovely comforting white, plump apricot fruit & a delicate floral note

Richelieu Unoaked Colombard Ugni 2012, France 11.5%

Classic southern french blend, fresh & dry w/ ripe green fruit flavours.

Caluşari Pinot Grigio 2012, Romania 12.5%

Beautiful full flavoured pinot grigio, plump pear drop & tropical fruit, then a crisp dry finish

The Reds

Premier Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Veneto 2012, Italy 12%

Blended from merlot grapes of veneto, this is a pleasant, easy to drink red wine. A deep ruby red, it has very soft red raisin & passion fruit aromas, almost velvety. The simple taste of red fruit & tannins.

Murphy Vineyards Big Rivers Shiraz 2012 Australia 14%

Classic juicy rich fruited shiraz, deep dark fruits w/ a touch of pepper

Cotes Du Rhone La Chapelle De Marin 2012, France 13%

A rich grenache-dominated cotes du rhône, lots of juicy red berry fruit w/ a hint of white pepper & spice

Pleno Tempranillo Navarra 2012, Spain 13.5%

The same grape as in rioja this wine has an enticing nose of warm, red, juicy fruit. Lots of fresh, ripe, red berry fruit w/ that lovely deep earthiness, typical of spanish reds, in the background.

Las Manitos Pinot Noir 2011, Argentina 13.5%

Fantastic medium bodied pinot, a touch more grown up than some w/ a lovely gentle dryness on the finish, cracking drink.

The Rosé

Ancora Pinot Grigio Blush 2012, Italy 12%

That classic fresh dry pinot grigio character but w/ a delicate peach & strawberry background

Mead

Moniack Mead 14.6%

Moniack mead is made from honey & is a delicious well-balanced drink. It is probably the oldest alcoholic drink in the world & has always been a wine for special occasions. Nowadays we recommend you drink it as an aperitif. In summer it may be chilled & in winter mulled.

The Fizz

Mhv Marques De La Sardana Cava Brut 11.5%

This vibrant, award winning cava has aromas of green pears & apple blossom which lead to crisp zest fruit sensations & a sparkling finish.

Champagne Custine Brut (NV) 12.5%

This champagne shows fine mousse in the glass & fresh floral aromas mixed w/ characteristic toasty yeast overtones, which are balanced by richer fruit & classic baked biscuit flavours w/ a crisp citrus finish.

Prosecco De Bertiol (NV) Italy 11%

Classic prosecco! A lovely light aromatic nose (herbs, crusty bread & peaches overlaid w/ the characteristic warm, earthy appley notes of the variety) leads to a confident, creamy, lemon-tanged palate & a bright, lively finish.

The Port

W&J Graham's Late Bottled Vintage Port 2007 (Portugal) 20%

This port possesses attractive liquorice & floral aromas & fresh, ripe blackberry fruit flavours. Great rich fruit concentration w/ spicy complexity & depth, held together by superb structure & balance.

The Sherry

Gonzalez Byass Elegante Fino Sherry (Spain) 15%

A classy, very dry fino, subtle & fragrant on the nose & full of savoury almond notes on the palate. Perfect w/ fish, shellfish, cheese, white meats & tapas.

Gonzalez Byass La Concha Medium Sherry (Spain) 17%

A fine, nutty, toffee nose & a clean slightly sweet flavour, the wine of the palomino grape variety is blended w/ a small amount of the sweeter pedro ximenez & aged for years in oak casks. Excellent as an aperitif & also goes well w/ nuts, pates, cheeses & spicy food.

The Dessert Wine & the Dessert Stout!

Araldica Palazzina Moscato Passito 2006 (Italy) 14%

A late harvest golden wine, aromatic, honeyed sweetness, but still w/ a delicate freshness. Have w/ our puds or enjoy on its own as the perfect end to the meal.

Samuel Smith's Imperial Stout 7%

A strong chocolatey, slightly sweet stout perfect accompaniment to our homemade hot chocolate brownie & other chocolate desserts

Main Menu

Starters & Light Bites

Also see “daily specials board”

Homemade Soup of the Day (See Board)

4.50

With granary bread & butter

Roasted Beetroot & Feta Cheese Tart

4.75

With dressed side salad

Sauté Chicken Liver & Bacon Salad

5.95

With spicy tomato & balsamic dressing

Olives Marinated in Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar

4.25

With warm ciabatta

Homemade Houmous

2.75 - 4.75

With toasted pitta bread

Potted Smoked Mackerel & Caper

5.90

With toasted ciabatta bread & cornichons

Anti-Pasto (to Share)

9.75

Dry cured italian ham, chorizo, marinated olives, roasted artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, homemade tzatziki & houmous served w/ warm pitta bread & si

Sides

Warm Ciabatta Bread

1.95

To dip in extra virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegar

Dressed Mixed Salad

2.50

Mixed Steamed Vegetables

2.50

Bowl of Hand-Cut Chips

3.20

Kingston Sandwiches

Ciabatta or granary bread w/ side salad:

Choice of mustards: dijon, english or wholegrain

Chargrilled Courgette & Homemade Houmous

3.75

Kingston Spicy B.L.T

4.50

Chargrilled bacon, salad leaves, fresh tomato & homemade spicy salsa

Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable

5.50

With grilled feta & homemade pesto

Chargrilled Chicken & Tomato

6.50

With salad leaves & homemade garlic aioli

Ham & Tomato & Mustard

3.75

See choice below

Mature Cheddar & Tomato & Chutney

3.95

Sausage & Saute Onions

4.95

With your choice of sausage from our board & mustard (see choice below)

Kingston Tuna Melt

5.95

With canned tuna, sliced tomato & cheddar

Chargrilled Steak & Saute Onion

6.95

With sliced tomato & mustard (see choice below)

Mains

Please also see “daily specials” & fresh fish specials” blackboards

Homemade Pesto Pasta Penne

7.95

With roasted vegetables & grana padano cheese

Chicken Caesar Salad

8.50

Chargrilled chicken w/ mixed leaves, homemade croutons, grana padano shavings & a homemade caesar dressing & anchovies on request

Wild Mushroom Risotto

8.95

In a white wine sauce w/ chargrilled spring onions & grana padano shavings

Kingston Ploughman's

9.95

Choice of 3 speciality cheeses from our regularly updated selection - please see our board for choice served w/ from our board or 2 speciality cheeses & a slice of ham served w/ granary bread, chutney, cornichons & pickled onions. All cheeses supplied by the cambridge cheese company

Chargrilled Lamb Kofte

10.75

Served w/ feta & olive salad, toasted pitta bread & homemade tzatziki

Homemade Beef Burger or Homemade Veggie Burger

7.25

With sliced tomato, mixed leaves & hand-cut chips

Tuna Niçoise Salad

7.95

A traditional niçoise salad made w/ canned tuna, artichokes, green beans, new potatoes, free-range hard-boiled egg, tomatoes, cucumber, mixed leaves, olives, balsamic dressing & anchovies on request

Chicken & Chorizo Quesadilla

8.95

A tortilla filled w/ chicken & chorizo in a tangy tomato & pepper sauce, topped w/ grilled cheddar & served w/ a side salad

Sausages of the Day

9.25

(Please see our board) on mashed potato w/ braised red cabbage, homemade onion gravy & parsnip crisps

Honey-Glazed Gammon Steak

10.50

Topped w/ a free-range fried egg or pine apple served w/ hand-cut chips & side salad

Chargrilled Rib Eye Steak

13.75

Cooked to your liking & served w/ hand-cut chips & side salad

Recession Options

All meals only 4.99

Ham, Egg & Chips

Rolled ham, a free-range fried egg & hand-cut chips

Fish & Chips

Pan-fried tilapia served w/ hand-cut chips & mayonnaise

Penne Bolognese

Egg & Chips

2 free range eggs & hand-cut chips

Homemade Cottage Pie

Served w/ mixed steamed vegetables

French Omelette

Filled w/ cheddar & served w/ side salad

Puddings

Ice Cream or Sorbet

3.95

3 scoops see board for choice

Homemade Summer Fruit Tart

4.95

With patisserie cream, fresh summer fruits & apricot glaze

Homemade Warm Chocolate Brownie

4.95

With fruit compote vanilla ice cream

Homemade Sticky Toffee Pudding

4.75

Served w/ vanilla ice cream

Homemade Eton Mess

4.95

With whipped vanilla cream, meringue & summer fruits

Cheese & Biscuits (to Share)

9.75

Three speciality cheeses from our regularly-updated selection - please see our board for choice served w/ grapes & chutney. All cheese supplied by the cambridge cheese compa

Hot Drinks

Pot of Tea

1.80

Twinings: earl grey, english breakfast, lemon & ginger or peppermint

Cafetiere of Douwe Egbert's Coffee

1.95

Lavazza decaffeinated available

Liquored Coffee Topped w/ Cream

3.85

Choose from whisky, tia maria, baileys or bacardi

Cup of Cadbury's Hot Chocolate

1.95