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Vegan Taster Menu

This is a sample menu. All menu items are subject to change.

6 course

Spiced Chick Pea and Tahini Lollipops -
Cucumber and Mint Salad Cream
King Oyster Mushroom Scallops -
Pickled Heads, Watercress Puree, Fennel
Beetroot Dal -
Rainbow Carrot and Horseradish Bhaji, Lime Chutney
Kohlrabi and Granny Smith Apple Spring Roll -
Ginger Sweet Chilli Jam, Coriander
Globe Artichoke Medallion -
Asparagus, Wild Garlic Aioli, Crispy Shallots
Honey Baked Figs, Sour Cream, Ginger Snaps -

Wine Pairing 1 - £35

Nyetimber Classic Cuvée -
Petite Ronde, Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc, France -
St Hallett Faith, Shiraz, Barossa, Australia -
The Federalist, Chardonnay, Mendocino County, USA -
Sauternes Les Garonnelles, Lucien Lurton et Fils -

Wine Pairing 2 - £45

Veuve Cliquot, France, NV -
The Nederburg, Chenin Blanc Western Cape, South Africa -
Bourgogne Pinot Noir Clos de Loyse, Burgundy, France -
Moreau Gloire, Chablis Burgundy, France -
Sauternes Les Garonnelles, Lucien Lurton et Fils -

Taster Menu

This is a sample menu. All menu items are subject to change.

Six course

Spiced Chick Pea and Tahini Lollipop (vegan) -
Cucumber and Mint Salad Cream
Sweetbread Nuggets -
English Smoked Bacon Mayonnaise
Charred Mackerel, Heritage Tomato and Capers -
Sour Dough Breadsticks
Kohlrabi and Granny Smith Apple Spring Roll -
Ginger Sweet Chilli Jam, Coriander
Welsh Spring Lamb Cutlets -
Smoked Aubergine Puree, Rosemary Gremolata
Sage and Honey Baked Figs -
Sour Cream, Ginger Snaps

Wine Pairing 1 - £35

Nyetimber Classic Cuvée -
Petite Ronde, Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc, France -
St Hallett Faith, Shiraz, Barossa, Australia -
The Federalist, Chardonnay, Mendocino County, USA -
Sauternes Les Garonnelles, Lucien Lurton et Fils -

Wine Pairing 2 - £45

Veuve Cliquot, France, NV -
The Nederburg, Chenin Blanc Western Cape, South Africa -
Bourgogne Pinot Noir Clos de Loyse, Burgundy, France -
Moreau Gloire, Chablis Burgundy, France -
Sauternes Les Garonnelles, Lucien Lurton et Fils -

A la carte dinner

This is a sample menu. All menu items are subject to change.

The beginning

Spiced Chick Pea and Tahini Lollipops (vegan) -
Cucumber and Mint Salad Cream
Charred Mackerel -
Heritage Tomato and Capers, Sour Dough Breadsticks
Burrata -
The Library ‘Earl Grey' Tea Cured Salmon Tartare, Chive
King Oyster Mushroom Scallops (vegan) -
Pickled Heads, Watercress Puree, Fennel
Sweetbread Nuggets - £9
Mushroom Ketchup, Sage

The Middle

Beetroot dal (vegan) -
Rainbow Carrot and Horseradish Bhaji, Lime Chutney
Dorset Crab and Sweetcorn Succotash -
Dill Scone, Basil
Welsh Spring Lamb Cutlets -
Smoked Aubergine Puree, Rosemary Gremolata
Beef Medallion -
Asparagus, Wild Garlic Aioli, Crispy Shallots
Kohlrabi and Granny Smith Apple Spring Roll (vegan) -
Ginger Sweet Chilli Jam, Coriander Squash, Hazelnut Crumble

The Plot Thickens

Baby Carrots and Truffle (vegan) -
Spring Greens, Tiptree Grain Mustard (vegan) -
Skin on Potato Hash, Citrus, Spring Onion (vegan) - £4

The End

Sage and Honey Baked Figs (vegan) -
Sour Cream, Ginger Snaps
Queen Mary's Favourite Birthday Cake -
Shortbread Strawberry -
Custard Creams
Award Winning English Cheeseboard -
Tiptree Chutneys, Oatcakes
Vegan Cheeseboard -
Tiptree Chutneys, Oatcakes

Afternoon Tea

This is a sample menu. All menu items are subject to change.

Pastries

King George V inspired Black Cherry Bakewell Tart -
Double Chocolate Delice -
Lemon and Raspberry Meringue Pie -

Selection of Finger Sandwiches

Clarence Court Burford Brown Egg Mayonnaise, Wholegrain Bread -
The Library Tea Cured Salmon by H Forman & Sons, Beetroot Bread -
Coronation Chicken, Caraway Bread -
Soused Cucumber and Cream Cheese, White Bread -
Crayfish Cocktail, Brioche Bun -

Selection of Homemade Scones

Golden Raisin Scones -
Basil Scones -
‘The Library' Strawberry Jam, Dorset Clotted Cream, ‘Tiptree' Lemon Curd -

Vegan Afternoon Tea

This is a sample menu. All menu items are subject to change.

Pastries Copy

Chocolate Cake, Coconut Cream -
Blackcurrant Tofu Mousse -
Berries, Mango Compote, Pastry -

Selection of Finger Sandwiches

Soused Cucumber, Wholegrain Bread -
Beetroot and Avocado Hummus, White Bread -
Roasted Bell Pepper Tikka Masala, Caraway Bread -
Vegan Cheese and Sun Blushed Tomato, Onion Bread -
Pickled Forest Mushroom and Tarragon Tart -

Selection of Homemade Scones Copy

Golden Raisin Scones Copy -
Basil Scones Copy -
‘The Library' Strawberry Jam, Chantilly Vegan Cream, Vegan Lemon Curd -
Traditionnal Afternoon Tea
Traditional Afternoon Tea

Afternoon tea is the perfect way to catch up with friends and family. Indulge the quintessentially British tradition at he Library with a traditional afternoon tea. Tuck into a delicious spread of finger sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream, cakes and sweet treats. As well as diffrent types of loose-leaf to choose from, why not sip a glass of British sparkling wine.

 

Discover our traditional Afternoon Tea in the historical Library, filled with all of the classics of the traditional English flavour.

 

*Please note, the current imagery featured on our website is not reflective of The Library's new, post-renovation look.

Dinner
Dinner at The Library

When the sun sets behind Big Ben and the River Thames sparkles at dusk, there is no better place to spend dinner than The Library at County Hall. Set in the intimacy of historical book cases, in the former Members Library of the Greater London Council, this British restaurant with a modern twist, is offering contemporary dining from its seasonal menu created by award winning Head Chef Jamie Welch and a perfectly paired wine list. With unparalleled views, classic elegance of the crystal cut wine glasses and crisp white linen, The Library is the perfect place to celebrate, no matter the occasion.

 

*Please note, the current imagery featured on our website is not reflective of The Library's new, post-renovation look.