Our Potager Restaurant features a stylish wine bar and casual area to enjoy drinks, a quiet morning coffee or a pre-dinner cocktail. Whether you live locally and fancy joining us for some after work drinks, or are staying with us at Crouchers Hotel, everyone is welcome to pop in for a drink or two! Alternatively, if you’re wanting to dine with us, you can indulge in the variety of menus that our Potager Restaurant offers in the casual, relaxed atmosphere of our bar. With plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, there’s space for you to Eat, Drink & Relax in our comfortable, countryside surroundings.
Call us on 01243 784995
What we offer
- Selection of fine wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks
- All your favourite cocktails professionally mixed by our experienced bar staff
- Informal menu offering freshly prepared sandwiches and pub classics from our award-winning kitchen
- Outdoor seating in our west-facing patio garden, perfect for those sunny summer evenings
- Stylish and relaxing sofa area, ideal for before and after dinner drinks
- Freshly made coffee and tea, and daily newspapers
- Open to the public for drinks, lunch and dinner
- If you have any special dietary requirements, please speak with a member of staff as we will do our best to cater for your diet
Happy Hour
Whether it’s an end of week drink or a an afternoon drink with your love, join us for Happy Hour between 4:30pm-6:30pm on Fridays! Not available throughout December.
Menus
Cocktail & Mocktail Menu
Cocktails
Cosmopolitan | 14
Ketel one vodka, Cointreau, lime and cranberry juice hard shaken and served in a chilled coupe.
Old Fashioned | 14
Bulleit Bourbon, sugar syrup and Angostura bitters stirred over ice and served in a chilled rocks glass.
(Upgrade to Woodford reserve for £4.50).
French Martini | 14
Chambord raspberry liquor, Ketel one vodka and pineapple juice hard shaken and served in a chilled coupe.
Espresso Martini | 14
Ketel one vodka, Tia Maria and a fresh shot of espresso hard shaken and served in a chilled coupe (upgrade to Grey Goose for £1.5)
Dark and Stormy | 13
Kraken spiced rum, lime juice, syrup and angostura bitters topped with ginger beer served in a highball glass.
Crouchers Collins | 14
Limoncello, Tanqueray, sugar and elderflower tonic served with a slice of lemon and sherbert rimmed glass.
Negroni Blanco| 14
Tanqueray gin, Cinzano, Martini Dry and sugar syrup with fresh grapefruit garnish.
Pink Lady | 13
Tanqueray gin, Calvados, lemon juice & grenadine with a maraschino cherry served in a coupe glass.
Margarita | 14
Olmeca tequila, Cointreau and lime juice hard shaken and served in a chilled rocks glass with a salt rim.
Negroni | 14
Classic refreshingly bitter gin with Campari and sweet vermouth.
Paloma | 13
Olmeca tequila with pink grapefruit soda.
Mocktails
Shirley Temple| 6
A vintage mocktail made with ginger ale, fresh lime juice, cherry syrup and grenadine with a classic cherry garnish.
Rose Spritz 0%| 7
Seedlip, fresh lime juice and elderflower syrup topped with rose lemonade.
CosNOpolitan| 6.5
Seedlip, cranberry juice, lime juice and sugar syrup shaken and served in a chilled martini glass with an orange peel garnish.
Spritz Menu
Hugo spritz | 14
Elderflower liqour, prosecco topped of with soda fresh mint and lime.
Aperol spritz | 12.50
Aperol, prosecco with soda finishes with a slice of orange in a large wine glass.
Lemon spritz | 12.50
Limoncello, prosecco topped of with soda fresh mint and lime.
Peach spritz | 12.50
Peach liquer, creme de Peche, prosecco topped of with soda.
Orchard spritz | 12.50
Spiced rum, amaretto, lime juice, apple juice topped with soda water.
Rose Spritz| 14
Pink gin, fresh lime juice and elderflower syrup topped with rose lemonade and prosecco.
Wine List
Please note that this is a sample menu and the exact menu may vary in price and availability.
Wines by the Glass and Carafe
WHITE
175ml glass | 250ml
CHENIN BLANC 7.20| 9.80
Wide River, Robertson Valley, South Africa
PINOT GRIGIO 7.50| 10.15
Amori, delle Venezie IGT, Italy
VIOGNIER 7.80 | 10.80
Los Coches Valle Central, Chile
CHARDONNAY 8.30 | 11.10
Beaubigney, France
SOAV CLASSICO DOC 9.50 | 13
Zen, Italy
SAUVIGNON BLANC 10.50 | 15
Pask, Gimblett Gravels, New Zealand
RED
175ml glass | 250ml
MERLOT 7.20 | 10
Pato Torrente, Central Valley, Chile
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 7.80 | 10.80
Beaubigney, Languedoc, France
SHIRAZ 9| 12.50
Three Vineyards, Australia
MALBEC 9.20 | 12.80
Gouguenheim, Mendoza, Argentina
PINOT NOIR 9.50 | 12.90
Guillaume Aurele, France
ROSE
175ml glass | 250ml
CHATEAU DE BERNE 9.20 | 13.15
Provence, France
ULTIMATE PROVENCE 13 | 15
Provence, France
SPARKLING
125ml glass
NV PROSECCO SPUMANTE 7.50
DOC, Amori, Trento, Italy
NV JOSEPH PERRIER BRUT 12.50
HALF BOTTLES
325ml
CHABLIS DOMAINE DES MANTAS 28.50
White, Jean Marc Brocard, France, Vegan
CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 37
Red, Les Galets de la Berthaude, France
WHITE WINE BY THE BOTTLE
CHENIN BLANC | 26.5
Wide River, Robertson Valley, South Africa
Beautifully finished Chenin with lovely ripe attractive fruit and fresh floral nose.
PINOT GRIGIO | 27
Amori, delle Venezie IGT, Italy
Elegant and fresh with a bouquet of tropical citrus fruit, vegan.
VIOGNIER | 28
Los Coches Valle Central, Chile
An intensely floral nose with hints of ripe peach. Full and rounded on the palate ending with a honey like finish.
CHARDONNAY | 30
Beaubigney, France
Intense pineapple and pear aromas combined to fresh almond hints best describe this savoury and flavoured white.
GRILLO | 32.5
Rupe Secca DOC, Sicily, Italy
Dry with citrus & tropical flavours and refreshing acidity, vegan.
SOAVE CLASSICO DOC | 37
A straw yellow with a greenish tinge. The nose is intense, delicate, with hints of elder and vine flower. The palate is elegant, lingering, with a slightly bitter finish.
ICARE CHARDONNAY | 40
Cotes du Thonge, France
Rich and intense style of Chardonnay. Lots of ripe fruit perfectly balanced by creamy oak, vegan.
PASK SAUVIGNON BLANC | 40
Gimblett Gravels, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
An outgoing, aromatic and refreshing wine, packed with gooseberry fruit.
ALBARINO | 42
Aquitania, Spain
Light-bodied and loved for its high acidity, refreshing citrus flavours, dry taste, and subtle saltiness, vegan.
RUSTENBURG SAUVIGNON BLANC | 42
Stellenbosch, South Africa Intrinsic characteristics of tropical fruits, melon and gooseberry, with underlying tones of pineapple and passion fruit.
GAVI DI GAVI | 46
DOCG, Italy
A crisp, zesty wine with plenty of peachy fruit flavours, a very appealing and elegant balance and good acidity
MACON- VILLAGES | 44
Château du Charnay AOP, Burgundy, France
Bouquet of citrus, exotic fruit and white flowers, demonstrating the potential of Chardonnay for finesse. Vegan
SANCERRE | 53
Domaine Daulny, Loire Valley, France
The classic sauvignon blanc with grassy and tropical fruit notes, crisp and fresh finish with good minerality, vegan.
RUSTENBERG CHARDONNAY | 48
South Africa
Apricot, coconut and orange peel aromas followed by flavours of marzipan, sponge cake.
CHABLIS DOMAINE DES MANATIS | 57
Jean Marc Brocard, France
Crisp, firm Chablis with good fruit and plenty of minerality, juicy and elegant, vegan.
COFFELE SOAVE | 51
Classico, Ca’Visco, DOC, Italy
The wine opens up with a rich array of aromas – apple, pear, passion fruit, pink grapefruit, chamomile and mint.
RIOJA BLANCO | 56.5
Tobelos barrel fermented, Spain
It has a yellow, green colour with an intense nose of clean ripe citrus fruit and toasty oak and smoked notes, vegetarian.
POUILLY FUME | 70
Chateau de Tracy, Loire, France
Classic Burgundy style. Great depth and minerality with balanced long finish with a buttery mouthful, vegetarian.
CHASSAGNE MONTRACHET | 95
“Morgeot” Domaine Bachey-Legros, Burgundy
A supple, rich mid palate with freshness and mineral saltiness. The finish is balanced with lemon zest over tones, vegan.
MERSAULT | 135
Les Grands Charrons, Domaine Bachey- Legros, Burgundy This wine is golden yellow in colour with green tints. The nose shows fresh apple and pear with nutty aromas, vegetarian.
RED WINE BY THE BOTTLE
MERLOT | 26.5
Pato Torrente, Central Valley, Chile
Medium bodied with cherry, ripe red berries and pepper, vegan.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON | 29
Beaubigney, Languedoc, France
A fruity & peppery Cinsaut with blackberry & raspberry notes from the Cabernet Sauvignon, vegan.
SHIRAZ| 33
Three Vineyards, Australia
A fusion of aromas with mulberry, lifted pepper spice and raspberry. Delicious ripe blackberries, plums and a hint of spice.
PINOT NOIR | 35.5
Guillaume Aurele
Deep morello cherry aromas with hints of violet. A rounded mouthfeel with lots of fruit flavours on the palate. Balanced tannins with a good finish, vegan.
MALBEC | 35
Gouguenheim, Mendoza, Argentina
Blackberries & plums with a light spice, gentle tannins and a deep purple colour, vegetarian.
BEAUJOLAIS FLEURIE | 36
Cave de Fleurie, France
The wine is supple and well-balanced on entry to the palate, with smooth, melted tannins for an attractive character.
COTES DU RHONE VILLAGES | 42
Plan de Dieu, Frederick Reverdy, France
A medium bodied expression with a nose reminiscent of the surrounding garrigue, with scents of thyme and bay laurel.
SAINT EMILION | 42
Chateau Robin AOC Lussac, France
Rich and elegant, revealing moderate tannins imparting length, balance and a delicious return of fruit on the finish.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON RESERVE |45
Gouguenheim, Mendoza, Argentina
A soft tannin and long-lasting black cherries, dried figs and anise flavours with spiced notes, vegetarian.
VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO CLASSICO | 50
Superiore, DOC Giuseppe Lonardi, Veneto, Italy
Dry velvety full-bodied red wine with hints of cherries and red fruits on the nose and palate, vegetarian.
RUSTENBURG JOHN X MERRIMAN | 46
Simonsberg, Stellenbosch, South Africa
A classic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Plum, dark berry and cigar box flavours.
RIOJA RESERVA | 49
Bagordi, Rioja, Spain
Bold, full bodied Rioja with a nose of punchy red fruit, vanilla, and spice, and a long, complex finish. Organic, Vegan
DOMAINE LABRY | 65
Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Beaune Burgundy, France
This wine’s hue is characterised by an medium intensity. The bouquet is replete with aromas so unmistakably Pinot noir.
CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE | 74
Les Galets de la Berthaude, Rhone, France
A classic Châteauneuf with ripe fruit and nice spicy, brambly notes.
LA RESERVE D’ANGUDET MARGAUX | 76
Bordeaux, France
The second wine of Château Angludet has good weight with plummy red fruit character and some structure.
LONARDI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA | 98
Classico DOC, Italy
Deep concentrated aromas of dark chocolate and spice. Full and well balanced with a rich, warm, silky texture.
CHATEAU L’ENCLOS POMEROL | 125
Bordeaux, France
On the palate it is sweet and fresh with elegant plum and liquorice flavours. It has a silky mid-palate with creamy tannins and a pleasant fresh end note.
ROSE BY THE BOTTLE
CHATEU DE BERNE | 38
Provence, France
Pale coral in colour, this dry rose has strong raspberry and strawberry flavours with hints of floral notes.
ULTIMATE PROVENCE | 45
Provence, France
Salmon pink in colour dry rose, with wonderful strawberry and gooseberry notes with a long and delicate finish.
CHAMPAGNE
NV BARON DE BEAUPREL | 75
Notes of fresh brioche and aromas of pear, greengages and citrus fruit. Spicy and persistent finish.
NV POMMERY BRUT | 85
Vivacious and cheerful with citrus aromas and floral with berry notes and a fine bubble.
DESSERT WINE
100 ml | Bottle
SAUTERNES 9 | 35
Chateau Doisy Vedrines, Bordeaux, France
Good balance between sweetness and acidity with aromas of pineapple and mango.
NV MUSCAT 10.70 | 55
Pfeiffer Rutherglen, Australia
A rich style with floral and raisin fruits, good acidity and sweetness, vegan.
SPARKLING WINE
PROSECCO SPUMANTE | 38
Amori, Trento, Italy
Crisp, dry and elegant with apple and pear notes, vegan.
ITA PROSECCO ROSE | 35
Vento, Italy
A gently strawberry scented rose with bags of fruit flavours and aromas, soft and easy drinking with good balance on the finish.
ROEBUCK CLASSIC CUVEE ENGLISH SPARKLING WINE | 65
West Sussex, England
Notes of baked apples and ripe citrus, layered with biscuity richness and a delicious hint of sweet spice.
All produce is purchased daily and menu items may vary according to availability on the day.
If you are vegan or have any special dietary requirements, please speak with a member of staff as we will do our best to cater for your diet.
