from a
humble
tool shed...

 

...to a
Manchester
destination

 

"consistently
good"


hardens

"alberts will
forever more
be associated
with
outstanding
dining"


food and drink

"quality of
food is
excellent"


what happened
last night

"big solid
flavours
and clear
presentation"


manchester
confidential

"a modern
and very
sharp space"


Fodors

a hidden
gem in the
heart of
the city

 

"crowd
pleasing
modern
British"


Manchester
Evening News

"packed full
of light and
buzz"


city life

"Great food,
great service,
excellent
value"


trip advisor

"We are
committed
to local
suppliers
and the
freshest
ingredients"


James
Ramsbottom,
Managing
Director

Contemporary,
elegant,
relaxed

 

"eminently
recommend
-able"


Manchester
Confidential

"Simple and
smashing"


city life

"consistently
good"


hardens

Contemporary,
elegant,
relaxed

 

 

wine list menu

white wine

dry & crisp
airen, castillo del moro (spain)

a lovely light fragrant wine, excellent as both a partner to lighter dishes and summer  salads as well as great glass of wine to enjoy on its own

£4.00

£5.30

£15.50

pinot grigio, bella modella (italy)

beautifully, light and vibrant with a refreshing zesty, citrus character

£4.20

£5.60

£16.25

sauvignon blanc, los espinos (chile)

refreshing, crisp and slightly fragrant sauvignon. endlessly quaffable and ideal with spicy or  strongly flavoured dishes

£4.35

£5.85

£17.00

gavi ‘la luciana’, piemonte (italy)

gorgeous and refined with notes of perfumed green apples, grapefruit and sweet spices

£18.50
sauvignon blanc, nostros reserva (chile)

sourced from chile’s premium sauvignon blanc region, casablanca, this is an exuberantly fruity sauvignon full of grassy, tropical fruit. instantly refreshing and moreish

£19.00
chablis, laroche (france)

domaine laroche epitomises chablis, the quality of their wine is impeccable, with this carrying the hallmark of crystalline purity and steely minerality

£31.00
aromatic & fruity
riesling-gewürztraminer, kells edge (south east australia)

a medium styled, delightfully floral, grapey character from the blend of riesling with the ripe and rich gewürztraminer

£4.25

£5.70

£16.50

viña esmeralda, torres (spain)

off dry grapey and fragrant, this wine is jam packed with luscious ripe fruit

£20.00
picpoul de pinet, felines jourdan (france)

aromas of flowers, citrus peel and fennel scents. fresh, light and lemony with underlying body and great balance of acidity leading to a mineral finish

£23.00
albariño, castel de bouza (spain)

lemony and crisp in style, this indigenous grape of the region of galicia has a personality much of its own. brilliant seafood or shellfish partner

£25.00
sancerre, la clochette (france)

lovely mineral fruit—serious, complex, sleek and long.  powerful and elegant; wears its weight lightly.  terrific

£29.00
rich & creamy
chardonnay, costa vera (chile)

a crisp, unwooded style of chardonnay with lively lemony fruit character and a refreshing pear and apple finish

£4.35

£5.85

£17.00

chenin blanc, false bay (south africa)

a rich swirl of chenin character with delicious greengage and citrus lemon finish. the            terrifically generous mouthfeel comes from the long, slow wild yeast fermentation

£19.50
pinot grigio, pulenta estate (argentina)

the most impressive example of this grape that you will try this year! great aromatic intensity displaying apples, citrus and white flowers

£23.00
viognier, la campagne (france)

firmly established in the south of france. as the vines mature, they produce wines with even more of that classic peachy-apricot flavour

£27.00
pouilly fuissé “trois terroirs”, michel cheveau (france)

ultra boutique white burgundy, sheer elegance and class.  honeyed, yet zesty and fresh,     revealing mineral characters on the finish, all cradled in superbly balanced french oak

all wines served in 175ml or 250ml measures unless otherwise stated

‘ditch discoveries

all the wines in a ‘dd’ box are ‘ditch discoveries’, which come highly recommended – we work very closely with hangingditch, your local award winning     independent wine merchant.  together we are striving to find you the very best individual & hand-crafted wines

£45.00

red wine

soft & juicy

tempranillo cabernet sauvignon,

sabina (spain)

soft, fruity, fragrant and supple…  very moreish!

£3.95

£5.25

£15.25

shiraz, berri estates (australia)

dark bramble fruits, a touch of pepper and a hint of oak mark this out as classic aussie shiraz

£4.75

£6.30

£18.00

pinot noir, nostros (chile)

a light, red made from grapes grown in the cooler casablanca region of chile. bright, wild strawberry and raspberry fruits dominate a soft, supple palate which leads through to a gentle, warming finish

£18.50

montepulciano d’abruzzo, zero (italy)

this is a rich, deeply savoury, complex version of that old Italian classic. packed with dark, herby black fruits with hints of spice and smoke

£21.50

wolftrap red, boekenhoutskloof, syrah mourvedre viognier (south africa)

wow! juicy and mindbendingly good

£22.50

smooth & mellow

merlot, casablanca valley reserva, veramonte (chile)

dark rich merlot from the cool casablanca valley giving depth and richness unrivalled at this level

£5.00

£6.65

£19.50

rioja,

navajas (spain)

great quality.  delivers velvety silky black fruits with a very long finish

£5.10

£6.85

£20.00

azamor red (portugal)

smooth and stunningly succulent, this is a must try for all you wine lovers

£24.50

st émilion-montagne (france)

beautifully ripe, dark berry fruit characterises this wine. medium bodied with a soft, supple style and a  warm, savoury finish

£31.00

~rioja gran reserva, faustino l (spain)

mature, velvety-smooth red fruit in the mouth and with great complexity – a top flight rioja

£40.00

~châteauneuf-du-pâpe, château saint andre (france)

a classically smooth, mellow wine with a long, lingering finish, intense spiced berry fruits with balanced oak and a rich earthy character

£47.00

chunky & intense

malbec, familia zuccardi (argentina)

concentrated and rich yet supple and              appealing with lots of ripe plummy fruit      character and hints of spice and mocha

£23.50

zinfandel, old vine lodi county,

ravenswood (usa)

serious zinfandel that starts off medium bodied but has a finish that builds and builds

£24.50

~shiraz, terra barossa

thorn clarke (australia)

complex characters of bitter chocolate, plum, anise and raspberry combine with an   underlying spiciness to give a beautifully balanced, rich and creamy red wine. The   perfect wine to be enjoyed on its own or with grilled red meat, pizza and stews

£26.00

~amarone ’a’, alpha zeta (italy)

iwc gold medal winner.  aromas of rich fruit cake, dried cherries and plums which give way to a modern, rounded palate, with attractive smoky, vanilla spice from the oak ageing

all wines served in 175ml or 250ml measures unless otherwise stated

‘ditch discoveries

all the wines in a ‘dd’ box are ‘ditch discoveries’, which come highly recommended – we work very closely with hangingditch, your local award winning     independent wine merchant.  together we are striving to find you the very best individual & hand-crafted wines

£49.00

rosé wine

pink & delicious

white zinfandel,

vendange (usa)

ultra juicy strawberry fruit in an off dry style

£4.25

£5.70

£16.50

pinot grigio rosé,

mirabello (italy)

fragrant  strawberries and cream in a glass

£4.35

£5.85

£17.00

provence grande réserve rosé, château moutète (france)

made predominately from grenache, this is a sophisticated rosé with layers and layers of fruit

all wines served in 175ml or 250ml measures unless otherwise stated

‘ditch discoveries

all the wines in a ‘dd’ box are ‘ditch discoveries’, which come highly recommended – we work very closely with hangingditch, your local award winning     independent wine merchant.  together we are striving to find you the very best individual & hand-crafted wines

£25.00

champagne & sparkling wine

modern & vibrant

pinot grigio cuvée rosé brut (italy)

a fashionably pink pinot grigio – with loads of deliciously fresh red fruit flavours, all wrapped up in a citrus fizz giving a light, refreshing finish that will leave you wanting more

£18.00

prosecco spumante

le dolce colline (italy)

iwc award winning fragrant prosecco, this is classic, fragrant & delicious

£3.60 125ml

£21.00

classic & sophisticated

pierre mignon grand reserve brut, champagne (france)

elegant, crisp and refreshing with citrus aromas, touches of brioche and a long refined finish

£7.00 125ml

£42.00

pierre mignon rosé brut,

champagne (france)

beautifully coloured with aromas of delicate red berry fruit, this rosé is bright and juicy with a delicately scented finish

£48.00

veuve clicquot yellow label,

champagne (france)

a rather famous champagne for all the right   reasons – a richer more flavoursome fizz with layers of baked apple fruit and a nice touch of cream on the finish

£55.00

vilmart, grand cellier

rilly la montagne (france)

…think baby krug!

“vilmart is the greatest grower in champagne I know.” “the vilmart range begins at brilliant and just keeps getting better.”

tom stevenson mw

£70.00

laurent perrier cuvée rosé brut,

champagne (france)

delicately blue pink rose, thanks to a brief    encounter with the grape skins – flowery    fragrant and dry. this rose is rich and complex with a soft fruit flavour

£88.00

dom pérignon, champagne 1999

(france)

a fitting tribute to the genius monk from hautvillers who carried out much research to    improve the quality of champagne, a big, rich treat of wine – layers of fruit, biscuit, honey and toasty notes combine for an unforgettable experience

all wines served in 175ml or 250ml measures unless otherwise stated

‘ditch discoveries

all the wines in a ‘dd’ box are ‘ditch discoveries’, which come highly recommended – we work very closely with hangingditch, your local award winning     independent wine merchant.  together we are striving to find you the very best individual & hand-crafted wines

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Friday

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Saturday

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