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I started off easy with six Carlingford rock oysters (£17) and rosemary & garlic bread (£6) all washed down with a beautiful white 2013 Muscadet Sèvre et Maine (£33). This menu just pulls you in, so within minutes of starting to eat I was already peering at the menu ordering more. BBQ-Spiced Crispy Pig Ears (£5 for 4), Foie gras crème brûlée with toasted brioche (£16), Spicy Ox Cheek Doughnut with apricot jam (£10) my personal favourite, 500g longhorn rib eye with Marmite hollandaise (for 2-3) (£40) and of course D&W’s signature dish duck and waffle (£17, two classic waffles stacked with a big old confit duck leg and a fried duck egg with a jug of mustard maple syrup). Then to finish, ‘Tea and Biscuits’ – Earl Grey tea and bergamot custard with gingerbread crumble and white chocolate (£9). Of which I only managed 2 spoonfuls before slumping in my chair and rubbing my belly.
The chef Daniel Doherty has created a beautiful and varied menu which explodes with flavour in every mouthful. I just wish I’d had more room to sample more of his creations. Looks like I may have to come back at 6am when I’m wanting breakfast.
Timothy Farren
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