The Bishop's Cave in Bishop's Stortford Menu

 Food Menu

• Cheeseboard £13.50
  • Three cheeses with house chutney.
• Fine Cheese Co. Crackers £2.75
  • The Perfect Accompaniment to great cheese.

 Strong Ale (Belgian Beer)

• Delerium Tremens 8.5% £4.75
  • A bright golden beer with a dense white head, a sweet fruity flavour and lots of warming alcohol. It's made with Czech Saaz hops and Styrian Goldings and fermented with three different yeasts.
• Kwak 8.4% £4.75
  • Kwak is a deep amber beer with a rich white head. The aroma is of caramel and dried fruit, while a sweet malt body with honey and liquorice notes precedes a toffee finish. Known primarily for its famous stirrup glass and wooden stand, Pauwel Kwak translates as Fat Paul, an enterprising innkeeper who legend tells us developed the chevalier glass to sell beer to passing coachmen.
• Duvel 8.5% £4.85
  • Up-front there's apple and pear, then a clean and very refreshing malt character, followed by a lingering dry hop finish.
• Hercule 9% £6.25
  • Belgian brewers don't produce many stouts, but when they do they can be astonishing. Hercule packs a real dark flavour punch, which complex malt flavours and a hint of coffee - outstanding.

 Fruit Beer (Belgian Beer)

• Fruli Strawberry 4.1% £4.00
  • The bestselling fruit beer in the UK. Made in Belgium from pure strawberry juice and premium white beer, it's smooth, wellrounded and packed with natural fruit juice. Fruli is sweeter than ordinary beers, with just a hint of bitterness and a little citrus zest that balances out the palate.

 Blonde Beers (Belgian Beer)

• Brugse Zot Blonde 6% £3.75
  • Named Brugse Zot or "Bruges Fool", a historic nickname given to the town folk of Bruges, this golden beer should not be taken lightly. Brewed at the Halve Maan in Bruges, Brugse Zot gains its sweet body from four different malts, while two aromatic hop varieties give the beer a big, hoppy aroma and a satisfying dry finish.
• De La Senne Zinnebir 5.8% £3.85
  • Golden blond with 6% alc., malty, with a fine bitterness and a long aftertaste. The scent is complex, developing a fruity-hop intense fragrance.
• Vedett IPA 6% £3.75
  • Every drop as thirst-quenching as the last, Vedett IPA offers an explosion of flavoursome bitterness that increases with intensity towards the finish, tempered by an unparalleled velvety smoothness resulting in a very accessible taste.

 Lager and pilsner (Belgian Beer)

• Jupiler 5.2% £3.50
  • Jupiler is the No. 1 selling beer in Belgium, the land of beers. The soft bitter lager is brewed using the best ingredients according to a flawless craftsmanship.
• Vedett Extra 5.2% £3.50
  • Crisp, dry lager beer from Duvel Moortgat. Vedett is a commendably well-hopped and seriously drinkable pilsner lager.

 Wheat and Saison (Belgian Beer)

• Vedett White 4.7% £3.75
  • A deliciously aromatic and spicy Belgian wit beer. Fantastically drinkable and a great summer drink because of its surprisingly crisp finish.

 (Belgian Beer)

• Rochefort 6 (Amber) 7.8% £4.25
  • An amber strong ale, which pours a lovely copper colour and smells lightly of caramel and herbs. It is the driest of the three Rochefort beers but still has the deep fruit flavours that make the brewery so special, and the 6 makes a wonderful aperitif.
• Rochefort 8 (Dubbel) 9.2% £5.25
  • A stunning beer from one of Belgium's six Trappist breweries. It pours deep caramel brown with a thick, off-white head. Rich fruit cake aroma, dark chocolate and full malt body backed by a warming alcohol mouthfeel.
• Rochefort 10 (Quad) 11.3% £6.25
  • One of the best beers in the world and rightly revered as a Trappist masterpiece. Deep mahogany in colour, with a creamy head and an enticing aroma of raisin, cherry and figs. It's loaded with dark fruits, satisfying biscuity malt and caramel, before a sweet alcohol burn and a dry finish.
• Chimay Red (Amber) 7% £4.25
  • This attractive copper beer was the first beer brewed by the Trappist fathers of the Notre-Dame de Scourmont Abbey at Chimay back in 1862. At 7% abv, it is eminently drinkable, with a silky mouthfeel, sweet fruit aroma and a pleasant bitter hop finish. Somehow, just one never seems enough!
• Chimay White (Tripel) 8% £5.25
  • Chimay White is a very rewarding Trappist triple, with a fragrant aroma of Muscat grapes, raisins and green apples, followed by a sweet malt body balanced by assertive hop bitterness.
• Chimay Blue (Dubbel) 9% £5.75
  • Luxuriant dark malts and caramel combine with fragrant aroma hops to produce this classic Trappist double ale. Deep brown in colour, when poured slowly it produces a large and stable off-white head. Very well balanced, yet at 9% abv Chimay Blue packs a deceptively powerful punch.

 Red Wine

• Familia Cassone Finca La Florencia, Malbec, Argentina 2018 £19.50
  • Our house Malbec heralds from a 100 -year old vineyard in lujan de cuyo, Mendoza. Having spent 6 months in American oak, this wine has intense red fruit with a touch of spice, whilst being relatively soft and ripe on the palate.
• Mascota Vineyards La Mascota, Malbec, Argentina 2017 £28.50
  • From Maipu, Mendoza, this is one of the finest Malbecs we have tasted. Elegant and complex, aged for 15 months in French and American oak barrels. Aromas of black fruit, jam and vanilla.
• Domaine Montrose, Merlot, France 2017 £19.50
  • Elegant fruity flavours define this classic merlot from the Languedoc region of southern France.
• Quatre Cepages Cotes-Du-Rhone, Rhone Valley Blend France 2017 £28.50
  • Very present red fruit flavours on the nose. fine and silky tannins and a finish with charm, elegance and finesse. A beautiful, easy going wine from the Rhone valley.
• Chateau Vieux Bonneau Montagne St Emilion, Merlot / Cab. Sauvignon / Cab. Franc, France 2014 £32.00
  • A bordeaux classic. Bold aromas of dark plum but silky smooth and medium bodied. Aged in barrels for up to a year, this wine has a strong colour, and a harmonious, balanced palate.
• Farnese Fantini Montepulciano D’Abruzzo (Organic), Montepulciano, Italy 2018 £19.50
  • This wine shows an intense, fruity bouquet with floral hints and some richer spicy notes. The palate is full yet well balanced with lovely ripe dark red fruits and soft tannins.
• Da Vinci Chianti Riserva, Sangiovese, Italy 2015 £28.50
  • Heralding from the birthplace of the great artist/inventor this chianti riserva shows a deep purple colour with hints of spiced fruit. A bouquet of ripe plum and raspberry on the palate with a long smooth finish.
• Pencarrow Martinborough, Pinot Noir, New Zealand 2017 £28.50
  • Lusciously juicy with flavours of cherry and blackberry. Fragrant violet and fine tannins that provide excellent structure. Fresh acidity with a rich finish.
• Navajas Rioja Crianza, Tempranillo, Spain 2015 £19.50
  • Vibrant, classic rioja. Smooth and full bodied with a hint of vanilla from 14 months in American oak.
• Navajas Rioja Reserva, Tempranillo Spain 2011 £28.50
  • Full bodied, full tannins, aromas of ripe dark fruit and vanilla burst from the moment the bottle is opened. Beautifully smooth and round.
• Simonsig, Shiraz / Cabernet Sauvignon, South Africa 2017 £19.50
  • A great, well-balanced blend from simonsig. Big Characteristics of traditional South African shiraz with added depth from the cabernet sauvignon.
• Charles Smith The Velvet Devil, Merlot, USA 2016 £28.50
  • Milk chocolate, wild blackberry and spices. Beautiful Washington in a glass.
• Carmen, Pinot noir, Chile 2017 £19.50
  • Fruity and light bodied, well rounded with a smooth finish.

 White Wine

• Les Maselles, Sauvignon Blanc, France 2017 £28.50
  • Subtle Notes of grapefruit and gooseberry with a balanced acidity. This is a fantastic example of French traditional winemaking combining with the modern palette.
• Les Anges, Sauvignon Blanc, France 2017 £19.50
  • Pure, dry Sauvignon from the Loire. Typical grapefruit aroma and lasting flavours. Delightfully easygoing.
• Milleroux & Fils Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, France 2017 £32.00
  • Traditional floral aromas from the Sauvignon Blanc, crisp and fresh. Wonderful.
• Domaine Seguinot Bordet Chablis, Chardonnay, France 2017 £32.00
  • Chablis with heart and soul., riveting fruit and bracing, yet well-integrated acidity levels.
• Nagyrede Estate Matra Hill, Pinot Grigio, Hungary 2018 £19.50
  • Ripe apple and fresh fruit flavours. Crisp and extremely light in both colour and mouthfeel with a crisp, dry finish.
• Alpha Zeta, Pinot Grigio, Italy 2018 £19.50
  • The wine has characterful aromas of ripe peach and apple and slight mineral hints. It is refreshing and crisp on the finish.
• La Giustiniana Gavi di Gavi, Cortese, Italy 2018 £28.50
  • An elegant wine pale straw yellow colour with green nuances fragrant, very fresh bouquet of wild flowers and citrus fruits dry, pleasant, harmonic palate with a remarkable freshness.
• Palliser Estate Pencarrow, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand 2017 £19.50
  • Classic New Zealand Sauvignon. Aromatic tropical notes & gooseberry. Bright lacy acidity with refined concentration & minerality.
• Yealands, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand 2018 £28.50
  • Notes of stone fruit and guava, underpinned with notes of fresh herbs. The palate is brimming with fresh/vivacious fruit that is balanced with a long, crisp mineral finish.
• Raimat Castell, Chardonnay, Spain 2017 £19.50
  • Not usually known for its chardonnay, this little number was a surprise to us all. Lovely notes of apple on the nose with a crisp freshness. Not oaked.
• Simonsig, Chenin Blanc, South Africa 2018 £19.50
  • This versatile variety appeals with a bright straw colour and a distinctive presence of passion fruit and watermelon. With a lively acidity it pronounces the fruit and coats the palate with an abundance of kiwi fruit and tropical nuances.
• Charles Smith Kung-Fu Girl, Riesling, USA 2017 £28.50
  • Pure, focused, and mouth-watering. Citrus, blossom, lime leaf, and white peach intermingle with minerality that fills the palate and has a long refreshing finish.

 Rose Wine

• Domaine Montrose Rose, Grenache / Cab. Sauvignon / Syrah, France 2018 £19.50
  • Red berries and peach flavours with spicy overtones. Elegant wine combining roundness and freshness.
• Domaine Lafage Miraflors, Mourverdre / Grenache gris, France 2018 £28.50
  • Picked from 80 year old vines, this is a natural, direct press rose, Decidedly Provencal in style, this wine is juicy, with pure strawberry, citrus and orange peel flavours. It has a distinct minerality, with a deliciously fresh finish.
• Chateau D’Esclans Whispering Angel, Grenache / Rolle / Cinsault / Syrah / Mourvedre, France 2017 £32.00
  • Peach, orange and strawberry on the nose, dry and crisp with balanced by citrus zest acidity and a creamy finish.
• Spier 1692, Chardonnay / Pinot Noir, South Africa 2018 £19.50
  • Aromas of Strawberry and yellow apple, with a crisp and fruity finish.

 Sparkling Wine

• Veuve Ambal Cremant de Bourgogne, Chardonnay, France NV £32.00
  • This cuvee opens with white flowers, and then evolves into aromas of peach and pear. Lively, but with elegance and prestige.
• Forget Brimont Champagne Premier Cru, Pinot Noir / Pinot Meunier / Chardonnay, France NV £50.00
  • This champagne has an appealing nose, with notes of brioche, citrus and white flowers, beautiful freshness, long finish with aromas of acacia flowers, pears and almond.
• Fiol Prosecco, Glera, Italy NV £27.50
  • Pale lemon colour with a typical bouquet reminiscent of wisteria flowers, acacia and apple. Fresh, lively and appealing. This is quality dry prosecco.

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