Family owned and situated within the fantastic Stockbridge community, Whiskers Wine Bar & Bistro focuses on great seasonal, fresh and vibrant British cuisine with classical French inspiration. Enjoy our delicious new menu in our relaxed and spacious bistro, or sample some of our nibbles and snacks available in our bar area. As a small independent business, we’re proud to support fellow independents for the freshest & finest ingredients.
SET LUNCH
2/3 courses, £17.95/21.95
Thursday – Saturday, 12-2:30pm
single portion available on request
STARTERS
Rillette of salmon, smoked & confit with dill, caper berry & cucumber
Scottish mussels in garlic, white wine, cream & fresh parsley
Sprouting broccoli, chargrilled, toasted pine nuts, shaved cheese & chimichurri
Chicken liver pate, spring salad, beetroot & orange chutney
Cauliflower soup, garlic & herb croutons
Lamb terrine, pickled vegetables & aioli
MAINS
Sugar-pit pork belly, smoked pancetta lentils, black pudding beignet & apple
Fish & Chips – beer battered haddock triple cooked chips, crushed peas & tartare sauce
Stuffed butternut squash, lemon & harissa quinoa, pomegranate, polenta chips
Baked coley, roast bell pepper & cherry tomato, jersey royals & herb sauce
Supreme of chicken, creamed spinach, salt baked potatoes & charred shallots
Sirloin steak & chips (200g), dry-aged Hardiesmill beef, triple-cooked chips & pepper sauce (+8 supplement)
DESSERTS
Dark chocolate & almond brownie, chocolate sauce, coffee & hazelnut ice cream
Rhubarb & apple crumble, vanilla crème anglaise
Chilled rice pudding, balsamic roast grapes, mascarpone & candied orange
Ice cream, 3 scoops of Overlangshaw ice cream (ask server for our current selection)
Cheese board, I.J Mellis cheeses, homemade chutney and sourdough (+6 supplement)
DINNER
STARTERS
Scottish mussels with garlic, white wine, cream & fresh parsley / 9.5
Twice-baked cheese soufflé & a creamy cheese sauce / 11
Locally smoked salmon, wild garlic, horseradish crème fraîche & pickled cucumber / 11
Asparagus, grilled with toasted pine nuts, shaved cheese & chimichurri / 10
Lindisfarne oysters, shallots, pickle tabasco & lemon / 3/6 – 9/18
Wood pigeon, baby spinach, roasted beets & madeira sultanas / 9
Ballontine of chicken, charred leeks, dates & chicken skin mayo / 8.5
MAINS
North sea cod, charred bell peppers, basil gnocchi, caper & anchovy butter / 19.95
Risotto, wild garlic, asparagus, smoked cheese, watercress & balsamic salad / 16
Salmon en papilotte, Jersey Royals, buttered spinach, candied lemon & dill / 21
Borders lamb shoulder, smoked bacon lentils, spring vegetables, brioche & herb crust, rosemary jus / 18.5
Stuffed butternut squash, lemon & harissa quinoa, pomegranate, polenta chips / 16
Hardiesmill Steak
sirloin (227g) 27, fillet (200g) 36
Organic, grass-fed & dry-aged beef from Hardiesmill farm in the Borders. Served with triple-cooked chips, portobello mushroom & either chimichurri or pepper sauce
bone marrow +2.5
SIDES
Salt-baked potatoes, garlic & rosemary oil / 4.5
Purple sprouting broccoli & hazelnuts / 5
Triple cooked chips / 3.5
add parmesan & truffle oil +2
Roasted sweet potato & chive crème fraîche / 4.5
Spinach, pine nut, parmesan & balsamic salad / 4.5
DESSERTS
Dark chocolate & almond brownie, chocolate sauce, coffee & hazelnut ice cream / 9
Rhubarb & apple crumble, vanilla crème anglais / 7
Chilled rice pudding, balsamic roast grapes, mascarpone & candied orange
Cheese board, I.J Mellis cheeses, homemade chutney & sourdough / 13
The perfect dessert accompaniment….
Saint Croix, Part des Agnes 2017, 100ml £13
Moscatel Oro, Los Cuartillos, Primitivo Collantes, 100ml £7
We cannot guarantee the absence of allergens in our dishes. Please advise a member of staff of any particular dietary requirement
STEAK NIGHT
For two – enjoy two organic, grass-fed & dry-aged rump steaks from Hardiesmill farm with triple cooked chips, sauce & a bottle of wine for £54. Wednesday from 5pm.
SUNDAY ROAST
served from 12pm until they’re gone!
Sunday Roast – roasted Hardiesmill beef served with all the trimmings. Weekly guest cuts, a veggie option & specials / 17
Sunday Set Lunch – enjoy 2/3 courses from our Sunday roast menu / 22/27
We use Hardiesmill Farm, situated in the Scottish Borders, for all of our beef. Read more about them and our roast here.
OUR SUPPLIERS
Our menu focuses on seasonal ingredients using local & trusted suppliers….
Hardiesmill – beef, I.J. Mellis – cheese, East Coast Cured – charcuterie, Herbie – bread & oils, Armstrong’s Of Stockbridge – smoked salmon, Fish Brothers – seafood, Shaws Fine Meats – meat, Mark Murphy – vegetables, Mr Eion – coffee, Eteaket – tea, Overlangshaw – ice cream
