Eat
out – literally |
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We have a lovely walled garden
with blooming wisteria, blossoming apple trees and
even herbs grown for the kitchen. |
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We have tables and chairs ready
for action, an outdoor drinks station with lightly
chilled Rose and frosted bottles of beer.... and
a giant umbrella (just in case). |
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And we now have a really amazing
outdoor kitchen complete with plancha grill, tandoori
oven, rotisserie, char grill and the best looking
chefs in South West London (some of the information
just given may have been glossed up for PR purposes!). |
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All we need now is a break in
the clouds and we are good to go! Our menu and outdoor
kitchen opening times will be hitting your inbox
very soon... |
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Supermarket
super deal |
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We have just started a promotion
with Waitrose, as featured in the Waitrose Kitchen
Magazine, which gives readers 25% off their food
bill. The offer is available from 26th April – 31st
August 2012, Monday-Thursday, excluding bank holidays
for a maximum 6 people. |
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Jubilee
celebrations kick off in May |
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If you need an excuse to
visit Richmond Park then this is it. Wild
London is part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations
and is taking place on 15th May 11am-5pm. |
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It promises to be an extra
special day in our local Royal Park. |
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There are far too many
things going on to list here so visit the
Richmond website here
for more information. |
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| Chelsea
Flower Show |
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The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is
happening from the 22nd – 26th May. We are
a mere 20 minutes drive from Chelsea so if you want
a hotel that offers you a fabulous walled garden,
top notch food and fabulous service you need to
click and reserve your room here. |
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| Major
transfer gossip |
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Unfortunately it’s true! Becki
is leaving The Victoria. Every business has its
owners, every business has its managers and every
business has the unsung hero which truly keeps the
whole show on the road. Becki is our unsung hero. |
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She has spent the past year holed
up in the office with Greg (that’s worth a medal
for a start) and she is the person who answers your
phone calls, returns emails, organises all our HR
and even makes the odd cup of tea oh and she spell
checks these very news lotters (see – she’s gone
and I’m misspelling stuff already!) |
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Good luck Becki – you will be
missed! |
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bonding? Supporting a good cause? Or just plain stupid? |
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In September Paul and
Greg (the middle aged, overweight owners of
The Victoria) along with Sous chef Charlie
and Restaurant manager Marek will be cycling
from London to Paris. This ridiculous display
of health and fitness is all in a good cause.
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They will be cycling to
raise funds for Freedom from Torture a charity
that helps people who have suffered the most
serious violations of their fundamental human
rights, suffered horrific violence and fled
persecution.
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| Save
money whilst you sleep |
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It’s true. Honest. Up until 30th
June we will be offering a double room in our lush
hotel and a sumptuous Sunday lunch for two in our
award winning dining room for just £150.00*. We
will even throw in a continental breakfast. Simply
call 020 8876 4238 and quote ‘Another Lazy Sunday’.
(* Inc VAT. Offer is subject to room availability) |
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| Wines
of the month... |
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Assyrtiko grapes
being picked... |
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Thalassitis, Santorini
2009, Greece
Style: Dry, extremely Crisp and Mineral |
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This is 100% Assyrtiko
grapes (pronounced ASS-EAR-TEA-KOH) from the
Episkopi Vineyard made by "the George
Clooney" of Greek wine, Yiannis Paraskevopoulos.
Thalassitis means "from the sea"
in Greek because these vines withstand searing
hot summers only irrigated by the tangy dew
from the sea mist - which gives the wine its
salty tang. This uniquely fresh white wine
is so deliciously dry it's like sucking on
a frosty volcano! From some of the oldest
vineyards in the world, think salt, lemon
and verve packed into a crunchy diamond. |
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If you like your wine
searingly dry and are up for tasting something
wonderfully unique, place your order now.
Sensational! (13% abv) |
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Domaine Gry Sablon
Fleurie 2010, Beaujolais, France
Style: Light and Fruity |
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An exuberant beauty! This
Fleurie is full of ripe fruit, silky tannins
and hints of violets that you can't help but
fall in love with the it, this should come
with a serious warning - it's vibrancy may
well change your day, night or life at least
while you're with us! It's simply amazing
so much character and charm can fit into such
a small bottle! A great wine to drink chilled
at lunch and at room temperature in the evening.
This is no namby-pamby Beaujolais, this is
the real deal, so tuck in folks! (12.5% abv) |
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This is no namby-pamby
Beaujolais, this is the real deal, so tuck
in folks! (12.5% abv) |
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| Mahi Wine Evening, June 14th |
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The legendary Kiwi Mahi wine
maker Brian Bicknell is flying over for a very special
wine evening at The Victoria on June 14th.
Gastronomic food and fabulous wine is guaranteed.
Put the date in your diary and watch for further
details. |
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Guest Ale for March |
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Doom Bar Bitter is named
after an infamous sandbank at the mouth of
the Camel Estuary in North Cornwall - where
the River Camel meets the Atlantic Ocean on
Cornwall's rugged north coast, a sand bank,
centuries old, known as the Doom Bar protects
and calms this beautiful estuary. Sailors
respect the Doom Bar knowing it to be unforgiving
if met with haste or arrogance. |
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Doom Bar, the beer, embodies
many characteristics which make it worthy
to carry the name of this natural wonder.
Its distinctive aroma and balanced flavour
set it apart from other beers taking unsuspecting
first time drinkers by surprise with its moreish
appeal.
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Doom Bar Bitter has achieved
international cult status, is one of the fastest
growing beer brands in the UK, and the best
selling cask beer in the South West of England.. |
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