The Imperial Bar & Restaurant

As with everything at the Imperial we go out of our way to ensure that we offer quality and choice and hopefully surprise our customers.

Teas, We serve variety of teas ranging from standard infusion teas up to herbal and special unblended single estate teas; each tea will have it's unique aroma, flavour and after taste.

Real Ale, We take great pride in the quality of our real ales and go out of our way to ensure that our discerning customers enjoy the depth and richness of a beverage that has centuries of tradition.

Wine, Our wines are very carefully chosen from around the world and are presented on both The Bar & Restaurant wine list and on The Fine wine list that include wines from the great Chateaux of France and other special wines from around the world.

Whisky, We are equally particular with the range of Whiskies that we offer ranging from the standard popular blended malts to really special single malts such as Ardbeg 1974 Connoisseaurs choice (34 years old) and Briuchladdich Moine Mhor.

Brandy, Gin and Rum we have an excellent, varied and interesting selection of spirits and liquors.

Teas

Our tea menu page is currently under recontruction, please check back soon.

We serve lunch from 11am until 2pm, then open for dinner from 5pm until late.

Thai Lunch Menu

2 Courses £7.50

STARTER

Vegetable spring rolls served with sweet and sour plum sauce.

A blend of seasoned pork on toast served with sweet chilli sauce.

Thai style hot and sour soup with chicken and mushrooms.

Chicken cooked in mild but spicy coconut soup with mushrooms.

MAIN

Green curry with chicken, vegetables and coconut milk, served with Thai jasmine rice.

Stir-fried beef with vegetables and oyster sauce, served with Thai jasmine rice.

Stir-fried Thai rice-noodles with king prawns, beansprouts and Pad Thai sauce.

Full à la carte menu also available at lunch time.

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The Imperial Thai à la carte Menu STARTERS
1. Chicken Satay £5.50 Grilled marinated chicken on bamboo stick, served with peanut sauce.
2. Thod Mun Pla Thai Fish £5.50 A subtle blend of minced fish, red curry paste and string beans with sweet chilli sauce.
3. Poh Pia Pak v £4.75 Vegetables and glass noodles wrapped in rice pastry, deep fried and served with plum sauce.
4. Thoong Thong Golden Bag £5.50 Minced chicken, carrot, sweet corn and peas in crispy golden pastry, served with sweet chilli sauce
5. Goong Choob Pang Thod £5.50 Prawns in batter, deep fried and served with sweet chilli sauce.
6. Pak Choob Pang Thod v £4.75 An assortment of deep fried vegetables in batter, served with sweet chilli sauce.
7. The Imperial Platter (Min. 2 people) £6.50 (per head) Chef’s selection of mixed starters
THAILAND’S FAMOUS HOT AND SOUR SOUPS, WITH FRESH HERBS
8. Tom Yum Gai £5.00 Hot and sour chicken soup with mushroom, lemon juice and chilli.
9. Tom Yam Goong £5.50 Hot and sour prawns soup with mushroom, lemon juice and chilli.
10. Tom Kha Gai £5.25 Chicken cooked in mild but spicy coconut soup with mushroom.
CURRIES
11. Kaeng Phed (Red Curry) Traditional Thai red curry cooked in coconut milk, bamboo shoots, aubergine and sweet basil.
12 .Kaeng Kiew Wan (Green Curry) Famous Thai green curry with bamboo shoots, aubergine and sweet basil cooked in coconut milk.
13. Kaeng Pah-Naeng A dry, aromatic curry made with Pah-Naeng curry paste, coconut milk, sweet basil and kaffir lime leaves.
*Chicken £8.95, Pork £9.45, Beef £9.95, Prawns £10.95, Vegetables £8.45*
CHICKEN DISHES
14. Gai Pad Khing £8.95 Stir-fried chicken with fresh ginger, mushroom, pepper, onion and spring onion.
15. Gai Pad Krapow £8.95 Stir-fried chicken with mushroom, spring bean, onion, pepper, chilli and holy basil
16. Gai Pad Med Mamoung £8.25 Stir-fried chicken with cashew nuts, onion, pepper, water chestnuts and spring onion.
17. Gai Kratiem Prik Tai £9.45 Stir-fried chicken with garlic and pepper sauce.
18. Gai Priew Waan £9.45 Stir-fried chicken with pineapple, tomatoes, cucumber and onion with sweet and sour sauce.
PORK DISHES
19. Moo Pad Khing £9.45 Stir-fried pork with fresh ginger, mushroom, pepper, onion and spring onion.
20. Moo Pad Krapow £9.45 Stir-fried pork with mushroom, spring bean, onion, pepper, chilli and holy basil.
21. Moo Kratiem Prik Tai £9.95 Stir-fried pork with garlic and pepper sauce.
22. Moo Priew Waan £9.75 Stir-fried pork with pineapple, tomatoes, cucumber and onion with sweet and sour sauce.
BEEF DISHES
23. Nua Pad Khing £9.95 Stir-fried beef with fresh ginger, mushroom, pepper, onion and spring onion.
24. Nua Pad Krapow £9.95 Stir-fried beef with mushroom, spring bean, onion, pepper, chilli and holy basil.
25. Nua Kratiem Prik Tai £10.45 Stir-fried beef with garlic and pepper sauce.
26. Nua Pad Nam Mun Hoi £10.45 Stir-fried beef with pepper, onion, mushroom, spring onion and oyster sauce.
DUCK DISHES
27. Ped Pad Khing 11.45 Stir fried duck breast with ginger, mushroom, onion and spring onion
28. Ped Pad Krapow 11.45 Stir fried duck breast with mushrooms, onion, spring bean, pepper, chilli and holy basil.

VEGETABLE DISHES
29. Pak Priew Waan £7.95 Stir-fried mixed vegetables with pineapple in sweet and sour sauce.
30. Pad Pak Ruam £7.95 Stir-fried mixed seasonal vegetables with salt and light garlic sauce.
RICE & NOODLE DISHES
31. Khao Suey £2.95 Steamed Jasmine rice.
32. Kow Pad Kai £3.25 Fried rice with egg and peas.
33. Traditional Pad Thai Noodles Prawn £8.95, Chicken £7.95, Vegetables £6.95
34. Plain Noodles £5.25 Stir-fried rice noodles with bean sprouts.
SEAFOOD DISHES
35. Goong Pad Khing £10.45 Stir-fried prawns with fresh ginger, mushroom, pepper, onion and spring onion.
36. Goong Pad Krapow £10.45 Stir-fried prawns with mushroom, spring bean, onion, pepper, chilli and holy basil
37. Goong Kratiem Prik Tai £10.95 Stir-fried prawns with garlic and pepper sauce.
38. Goong Priew Waan £10.45 Stir-fried prawns with pineapple, tomatoes, cucumber and onion with sweet and sour sauce.
39. Goong Pad Nam Mun Hoi £10.45 Stir-fried prawns with pepper, onion, mushroom, spring onion and oyster sauce.
40. Pla Sam Rod £11.45 Crispy fried fish fillet topped with the chef’s special Thai-style sauce.
41. Pad Talay £12.95 Stir-fried mixed seafood with Thai herbs and spicy sauce.
42 Pla Muek Pad Krapow £10.45 Stir-fried squid with mushroom, spring bean, onion, chilli and holy basil.

Bar menu

Light bites

Tumbler of mixed olives, marinated in fresh herbs and olive oil £ 2.95

Mexican style soup served with crusty bread £ 5.95

Creamed Scrambled Eggs Tomato & pepper piperade-garlic croute £ 3.95

Goats Cheese, Tomato & Basil Filo Parcel Roasted Mediterranean vegetables £ 5.95

Fresh tomato and mozzarella with basil, salad and seasoning £ 4.95

Traditional chicken Caesar salad topped with grilled chicken breast with the garlic dressing £ 4.95

Crispy Duck breast salad with fresh squeezed orange sauce £ 5.95

Pomegranate Salad Mixed leaves with sliced Fruit finished with garlic oil and vinegar sauce £ 5.95

Smoked Salmon salad served With the Saffron Sauce £ 4.95

Cajun Chicken Whole Breast on the bed of mixed leaves with Yoghurt Sauce £ 6.25

King prawns wrapped in filo pastry served with the sweet chilli sauce £ 6.95

Tagliatelle with Goats Cheese in tomato and paprika sauce £ 6.35

Chef’s Special of the Day

Soup of the Day £ 3.95
Fish or pie Of the Day £ 7.95

Mains

Home made Faggots served with Creamy Mash onion Gravy & Seasonal vegetable £ 6.95

Locally made sausage creamed mash potatoes and red onion confit £ 6.95

8oz Pan Fried Sirloin Steak, chips grilled mushrooms, tomato and home made onion rings £12.95

Gammon steak served topped with fried free range eggs, served with homemade chips and tomato chutney £ 9.75

8oz locally Rib eye steak with horseradish mash potatoes served with crispy slow roast cherry tomato £ 11.95

Haddock served on a bed of Asparagus spears in Creamy Sauce £ 8.95

Goulash served with buckwheat grouts and with sour cucumber £ 8.50

Side dishes

Basket of homemade bread with Butter £ 2.00
Platter of fresh market vegetables £ 2.00
Garlic and herb bread with melted cheese £ 2.60
Fresh chips £ 2.00
New potatoes £ 2.00
Garlic and herb bread £ 2.20
Creamy mash potatoes £ 2.00
Mixed Salad £ 2.50

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Sandwiches Menu

All our Sandwiches are Freshly prepared and are on white or wholegrain Bread

Gloucestershire Ham with Salad and Dressing £ 2.95

Gloucestershire Ham with Cheddar or Brie, Salad and Dressing £ 3.45

Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese, Salad and Seasoning £ 3.75

Salami with Salad and Seasoning £ 2.95

Fresh Tomato and Mozzarella with Basil, Salad and Seasoning £ 3.65

Roast Beef with Watercress & horseradish Sauce £ 4.25

Local Sausage & our homemade red onion Confit £ 3.95

Bowl of Chips £ 2.00

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English Special Menu

Also available in evening

2 Courses £13.95
3 Courses £17.95

Chefs home made soup with Crusty bread

Prawn cocktail with baby gem lettuce

Salad of sautéed black pudding, crispy pancetta, tomatoes, croutons & water cress and poached egg

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Charred pork cutlet with buffalo mozzarella and sage, roasted Mediterranean vegetables & brown butter vinaigrette.

Whole breast Cajun chicken on a bed of rocket spinach salad and garlic sauce.

Fillet of salmon, saffron sauce with selection of rice; risotto, wild rice and white rice.

Flat mushroom with goat cheese with balsamic vinegar served with rocket salad.

Duck breast on bed of salad with orange sauce and new potato fried.

Lamb pan-fried with grind mustard mash potato and rosemary mint sauce

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A selection of cheese with biscuits and grapes

Hot chocolate fondant with baileys ice cream

Vanilla panna cotta with fresh fruits passion fruit and lime sauce

Selection of locally made ice creams with raspberry coulis

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Full à la carte menu also available at lunch time.

WHITE WINE
European

1. Sauvignon Mauzac, Domaine Vigne Lourac £11.95
Vin de Pays des Cotes du Tarn, France
By Alain Gayrel, Fresh gooseberry Sauvignon blended with the full, rich Mauzac

Glass: 175ml £2.95, 250ml £3.95

2. Pinot Grigio, Colpo di Fortuna £12.75
Veneto, Italy
Very light in body, bone dry and ultra crisp backed up by delicate fruit with lightly honeyed tones. A very well balanced wine.

Glass: 175ml £3.25, 250ml £4.35

3. Pinot Grigio, Colpo di Fortuna £15.50
Veneto, Italy
Very light in body, bone dry and ultra crisp backed up by delicate fruit with lightly honeyed tones. A very well balanced wine.

4. Viognier Chardonnay, Domaine de Gourgazoud £16.50
Vin de Pays d'Oc, France
An excellent wine of rich, complex bouquet. Full bodied with a long lingering finish.

5. Chablis, Domaine Helene Perrot £21.50
Chablis, France
Dry, flinty and fresh with citrus fruit characteristic.

6. Pouilly Fumé Domaine de Bouchot £23.50
Loire Valley, France
A famous name from the Loire Valley, This wine has a massive concentration of herbaceous flavours.

WHITE WINE
Southern Hemisphere

7. Colombard Chardonnay, Sacred Hills £12.75
S.E. Austrialia
Fresh and fruity with the apple and lemon character of Colombard overlaid with Chardonnay's apricot hints.

Glass: 175ml £3.25, 250ml £4.35

8. Sauvignon Blanc, Dona Florencia £13.50
Central Valley, Chille
A light crisp and fruity wine with a dry finish.

Glass: 175ml £3.25, 250ml £4.35

9. Chardonnay, Klippenkop, Coastal Region £16.95
South Africa
Bold full Chardonnay with an elegant finish.

10. Sauvignon Blanc, Southbank Estate, Marlborough £19.95
New Zealand
Loads of gooseberry fruit balanced with crisp acidity.

RED WINE
European

11. Merlot Cab-Sauvingon, La Tourelle £11.95
France
Light cherry fruit balanced with a velvety finish.
Glass: 175ml £2.95, 250ml £3.95

12. Syrah, Jean d'Alibert £12.75
Vin de Pays d'Oc, France
Lovely light, ripe fruit flavours with a long spicy finish.
Glass: 175ml £3.25, 250ml £4.35

13. Rioja, oak aged Sierra Cantabria £15.95
Rioja, Spain
Plenty of berry fruit taste with soft, smooth finish.

14. Cotes du Rhone, Samorens, Ferraton Pere et Fils £17.95
Rhone, France
Big, powerful red, lots of flavour giving a long finish.

15. Burgundy , Pinot Noir Louis Latour £18.95
France
This wine has an aromatic scented bouquet and is refreshing with a fruity finish.

16. Chateau Bois Noir, AC Bordeaux Superieur £21.50
France
A deeply coloured and full bodied wine with lovely balance and finesse.

RED WINE
Southern Hemisphere

17. Cabernet Sauvignon, Ramirana £12.75
Chile
This wine is packed with fruit, smooth and easy drinking with a fine finish.
Glass: 175ml £3.25, 250ml £4.35

18. Shiraz , Willowglen £13.50
S.E. Australia
An unusually soft, fine Shiraz with sweet notes of plum and blackberry fruit.
Glass: 175ml £3.35, 250ml £4.50

19. Merlot, Cornellana £15.00
Rapel, Chile
Plenty of plummy Merlot fruit with good structured background.

20. Malbec, Bodega Lurton £18.50
Argentina
Blackberry and cassis flavours, well balanced with subtle wood character. Full bodied and complex.

ROSE WINE

21. Pinot Grigio Rose, Colpo di Fortuna £12.95
Italy
Incredibly soft and smooth with fresh, crisp raspberry fruit. Beautifully balanced and thoroughly outstanding.

22. Chateau Carbonneau Rosé Bordeaux £15.50
France
A wonderfully elegant rose with pure soft red fruit and a fine fresh finish.

SPARKLING WINE
&
CHAMPAGNES

23. Willowglen Brut Sparkling £16.50
Australia

24. Beaumont des Crayeres NV £29.00
Champagne, France

Half Bottle: £15.00

25. Champagne Taittinger NV £40.00
Champagne, France

WORLD FAMOUS FINE WINE

White Wine

26. Sauvignon Blanc, Cloudy Bay £32.00
Marlborough, New Zealand, 2005

27. Pouilly-Fume, de Ladoucette £35.00
Loire, France, 2002

28. Meursault, Domaine Latour-Labille £39.99
Burgundy, France, 2001

29. Tyrrell’s VAT 47 Chardonnay £42.00
Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia, 2000

30. Chablis Grand Cru “Blanchot” £49.00
Domaine de Bois d’Yver Northern Burgundy, France, 2002

31. Puligny-Montrachet, Les Levrons, Domaine Javillier £55.00
Burgundy, France, 2002

Red Wine

32. Merlot, Alpha, Montes Estate £12.75
Colchagua Valley, Chile, 2003

33. Shiraz, Cape Mentelle £32.00
Margaret River, Western Australia, 2001

34. Barolo, Patrizi £34.00
Piedmonte, Italy, 2001

35. Rioja Grand Reserva 904, La Roija Alta £52.00
Rioja, Spain, 1995

DRAUGHTS
Beer, Lager, Cider, Bitter & Real Ale

FOSTERS
KRONENBOURG 1664
SANMIGUEL
JOHN SMITH EXTRA SMOOTH
STRONGBOW
GUINESS & GUINESS EXTRA COLD
OLD SPECKLED HEN
BOMBARDIER

BOTTLE BEERS

SINGHA BEER (Thai Beer)
CHANG (Thai Beer)
GROLSCH
CORONA
BUDVAR BUDWEISER
BUDWEISER
BULMERS (FLAVOURS)
BECK'S

BOTTLE ALCOPOPS

WKD BLUE
WKD RED
WKD IRON ORIGINAL
SMIRNOFF RED
SMIRNOFF BLACK

SOFT DRINKS

J20
Apple & Mango
Apple & Melon
Apple & Raspberry
Orange & Passionfruit
Orange & Pomegranate
Orange & Cranberry