Food and drink menu
Starters and side orders
| Herbed Mixed Olives (v) | Garlic, chilies, and herbs. | 1.75 |
| White Bean Hummus (vgn) | Cannelloni bean and sun blushed tomato hummus. Served with dressed leaves and baguette. | 3.25 |
| Soup of the Day (v) | Home-made. Served with baguette. | 3.00 |
| Garlic Bread (v) | Served with dressed leaves. | 1.75 |
| Simple Salad (v) | Mixed dressed leaves with cucumber, red onion, and tomato. | 2.25 |
| Portion of Baguette (v) | With butter. | 1.00 |
| Chips (v) | Traditional or Cajun dusted. Garlic herb lemon mayonnaise for £0.50 | 1.75 |
| Small Pasta | A half portion of any of our pastas. | 4.00 |
Salads
| Rocket (gf) | Rocket, Parma ham, tomato, and parmesan cheese. | 4.75 |
| Stilton & pepper salad. | Mixed leaves topped with roasted peppers & stilton sauce. | 4.75 |
| Ortolana (v, gf) | Roasted Mediterranean vegetables, red onion, cucumber, tomato, feta, and dressed leaves. | 4.25 |
| Greek (v, gf) | Herbed olives, feta, red onion, cucumber, tomato, and dressed leaves. | 4.25 |
Delicatessen
| Antipasto Misto | A large platter with a selection of Italian cold meats and cheeses, herbed olives, salad, and baguette. | 8.95 |
| Fresh Deli Sandwich | Any two of the following fillings:
(rocket and onion) – fresh ciabatta or baguette. Parma ham, Salami Milano, Spicy salami, Felino gran riserva. Mozzarella, Dolcelate, Manchego, Provolone. | 4.95 |
Wraps
| Greek (v) – served cold | Roasted peppers, garlic, tomatoes, olives, feta, red onion, cucumber, basil oil and salad. | 4.45 |
| Tuna Salad | Tuna mayonnaise (with parsley, carrot, and celery) red onion, tomato, and salad. | 4.45 |
| Garlic Chicken | Garlic chicken mayonnaise salad with celery, apple, red onion, tomato, cucumber, and salad. | 4.45 |
ALL OF THE PRODUCTS IN OUR DELI FRIDGE ARE ALSO FOR SALE AT THE COUNTER TO TAKE AWAY – CHECK OUT OUR SELECTION
Pastas
All pasta dishes are made with penne| Tuscany (v) | Rocket, roasted red peppers, garlic, herbs, white wine, and crème fraiche. | 6.95 |
| Bolognese | The classic Italian Beef & Tomato Pasta. | 6.95 |
| Arrabbiata (v) | Spicy classic tomato, red onion, chillies, garlic & Olives. | 5.75 |
| Carbonara | Chicken, bacon, mushrooms, onions, cream, white wine, and garlic. | 6.95 |
| Zaragoza | Chicken, chorizo, red onion, chilies, mushroom, and garlic in a rich tomato sauce. | 6.95 |
| Vongole | Clams, tomato sauce, garlic, white wine and parsley. | 6.95 |
Alchemy Bistro burgers
Home-made fresh daily, served on ciabatta bread| Traditional | A simple beef burger. | 4.25 |
| Cheeseburger in Paradise | Cheddar cheese and bacon. | 4.95 |
| Cambridge Blue | Stilton and green peppercorn. | 5.25 |
| Chili Burger | Chili con carne and cheddar cheese. | 5.75 |
| Mediterranean | Roasted vegetables and feta cheese. | 5.50 |
| Cajun Chicken Burger | Cajun spiced and garlic, herb, and lemon mayonnaise. | 5.50 |
| Vegetarian Burger (v) | A crispy crumb vegetable burger Lettuce & garlic mayo. | 4.00 |
Extras for your burgers:
£1.00 chips, £1.25 dressed leaves, £0.50 garlic mayonnaise
From our delicatessen: £1.00
Parma ham, Salami Milano, Spicy salami, Felino gran riserva
Mozzarella, Dolcelate, Manchego, Provolone
Classics
| Royal Cambridge | Today’s sausages with garlic and herb mashed potatoes in a rich demi-glaze. | 6.50 |
| Vegetarian Lasagna (v) | A mix of market fresh vegetables. Served with chips and dressed leaves. | 7.00 |
| Meaty Lasagna | Minced beef and all the stuffings. Served with chips and dressed leaves. | 7.00 |
| Beef Chili | Seven spiced with kidney beans in a rich tomato sauce. Topped with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and jalapeños. Served over rice. | 6.50 |
Drinks
| Sparkling and champagne | |
|---|---|
| Deakin Estate Brut nv, Australia 13% 125ml glass 3.25 | 16.00 |
| A fine example possessing loads of personality, wonderful freshness, medium body, and abundant quantities of citrusy/honeysuckle-like fruit. Good purity. | |
| Windowrie Sparkling Shiraz Family Reserve nv, Australia 12.5% | 19.00 |
| Deep, dark and dense colour with aromas of black cherries, chocolate and coffee. The palate has sweet black berry fruit, mocha and soft bubbles creating a delicious wine. | |
| Champagne Veuve Clicquot nv, France 12% | 28.00 |
| Gold in colour, crisp and dry, with a fine, persistent sparkle. A complex nose of apple, citrus and caramel is followed by rich flavours of citrus, hazelnut and baked bread. A crisp spicy finish. | |
| Whites | 125ml 250ml |
| Alpa Trebbiano 2003, Italy 11.5% (crisp) | |
| Bright gold in colour with green tints. Complex nose with citrus and white flower notes evolving towards honey. Similar characteristics on the palate with crisp, fresh fruit flavours. Also an excellent aperitif. | 2.25 4.00
B: 10.50 |
| Castillo De Requena Blanco 2004, Spain 12% (dry) | |
| Bright gold in colour with green tints. Complex nose with citrus and white flower notes evolving towards honey. Similar characteristics on the palate with crisp, fresh fruit flavours. Also an excellent aperitif. | 2.75 4.75
B: 12.00 |
| Marktree Semillon/Sauvignon/Chardonnay 2004, Aus 12.5% (smooth) | |
| Fresh and ripe with an appley nose. Peach and guava fruit flavours combining, leading to a crisp finish and a pleasant roundness in the mouth. | 3.00 5.25
B: 13.00 |
| Andes Peaks Sauvignon Blanc 2005, Chile 12.5% (strong) | |
| Displays piercing fresh tropical fruit aromas mixed with citrus, gooseberry and a hint of green grass. Tropical fruit and citrus in the mouth but with excellent elegant structure and a long, crisp and balanced finish. | 3.25 5.75
B: 14.00 |
| Principato Pinot Grigio delle Venezie 2004, Italy 12% (easy) | |
| Fresh, floral and fruity with hints of golden delicious apples and green pears; fuller honeyed characters in the mouth with light spiciness, then finishing dry with a crisp mineral streak. | 3.25 5.75
B: 14.50 |
| Reds | 125ml 250ml |
| Cuveé Jean-Paul Rouge 2004, VdP de Vaucluse, France 12.5% (easy) | |
| A delicious medium to full-bodied red with luscious plum and strawberry fruit on the palate. Soft, fruity an d very drinkable, yet serious enough to accompany food. | 2.25 4.00
B: 10.50 |
| Castillo De Requena Tinto 2004, Spain 12.5% (smooth) | |
| A dark cherry-colour in a modern, juicy style. Made from a blend of Tempranillo and Bobal. Ripe and rounded spicy red fruit on the nose, with an attractive supple, plummy palate and silky tannins. Immediate and very appealing. | 2.75 4.75
B: 12.00 |
| Snapper Point Shiraz/Malbec/Cabernet 2004, Aus 14.5% (juicy) | |
| Appealing, up-front aromas of fresh, ripe berry fruit that continue and combine with light spice and minty eucalyptus flavours in the mouth. A soft and fruity finish with just a ‘soupcon’ of tannins to balance. | 3.00 5.25
B: 13.00 |
| Andes Peaks Merlot 2004, Chile 13% (strong) | |
| Ripe black cherry and plum fruit underpinned by a tad of tangy soy sauce; quite soft but full and fruity with 'sweet' ripe roundness balanced by lightly dry tannins to finish. | 3.25 5.75
B: 14.00 |
| Juan Gil Monastrell 2004, Spain 14.5% (intellectual) | |
| The ultimate expression of Monastrell! On the nose this wine has complex aromas of ripe, red fruits with a hint of oak. On the palate it is warm and rich with layers of lush spicy plum and cherry fruit. Rich, sweet tannins and a touch of chocolate on the finish. | 3.25 5.75
B: 15.50 |
| Rose | 125ml 250ml |
| Marques de la Villa Rosado 2004, Spain 13.5% (balanced) | |
| A delicate, dry rose with youthful berry fruit aromas and soft plum and blackberry fruit on the palate. Nice, crisp acidity on the finish. | 3.00 5.25
B: 13.00 |
| Aperitives | 50ml |
|---|---|
| Campari, Martini dry, Martini rosso, Sherry pale, Sherry amontillado, Sherry cream, Pimm’s | 2.50 |
| Spirits | 25ml 50ml |
| House: Brandy. Gin, Rum, Vodka, Whiskey | 1.75 3.00 |
| Middle stuff: Amaretto Disaronno, Archers, Bacardi Blanca, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Cointreau, Drambuie, Gordon’s Gin, Jack Daniel’s, Jaggermeister, Jameson, Kahlua, Malibu, Midori, Pernod, Sambuca, Southern Comfort, Stolichnaya, Tequila Cuervo Gold, Tia Maria | 2.50 4.00 |
| Top stuff: Bombay Saphire, Grand Marnier, Hendrix Gin, Janneau Armagnac VSOP, Laphroaig 10 year, Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Remy Martin VSOP | 3.00 5.00 |
| Mixers | |
| Cordial, Fizzy, Juice | 0.25 |
| Canada dry ginger ale, Ginger beer, Tonic, Slim line tonic | 0.50 |
| Bottled alcohol pops, beers and cider | |
| Bottled beer: Budweiser, Corona, Tiger (330ml) | 3.00 |
| Cider: Westons Strong Organic 6.5% (500ml) | 3.50 |
| Alcohol Pops: Smirnoff red | 3.00 |
| Draught ales, lagers, pilsner and weiss beer | ½ pint | |
|---|---|---|
| Green King IPA | 3.6% Award winning ale. Suits all occasions | 1.20 2.40 |
| Adnams Bitter | 3.7% Nutty and seaweed aroma | 1.25 2.50 |
| Black Sheep Bitter | 3.8% Slightly bitter hops and gentle fruit aroma | 1.25 2.50 |
| Shepherd Neame Spitfire | 4.5% Good balanced flavour of hops and malt | 1.35 2.70 |
| Carling Lager | 4.1% Light golden colour with a clean head | 1.35 2.70 |
| Grolsch Lager | 5.0% Hoppy, with a rich and balanced flavour | 1.50 3.00 |
| Hoegaarden Weiss Beer | 4.8% Fragrant, a peachy colour and palate | 1.75 3.50 |
| Staropramen Pilsner | 5.0% Hop and cream aroma from Prague | 1.75 3.50 |
| Stella Lager | 5.1% Traditional blonde continental lager | 1.50 3.00 |
| Cold drinks | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fizzy | Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Lemonade, Orange Tango | 1.25 1.75 |
| Juice | Apple, Cranberry, Orange, Pineapple, Tomato | 1.25 1.75 |
| Mineral Water | Sparkling or Still (330ml, 750ml) | 1.50 3.00 |
| Ice Cream Floats | Choose any fizzy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream | 2.25 |
| Milkshakes | Choose or mix any syrup flavour | 2.45 |
| J20 | Apple & Mango, Apple & Melon, Orange & Passionfruit | 2.00 |