ALCOHOL BY VOLUME

Spirits are poured in measures of 50ml and are also available in measures of 25ml upon request.

All vintages were correct at the time of printing, but are subject to change depending on availability.

Champagne 12% - 13%

White & Red Wine 12% - 13%

Beers 4.3% - 5.5%

Vermouth 14.7% - 18%

Campari 25%

Sherry & Port 15.5% - 20%

Gin 37.5% - 57%

Vodka 37.5% - 50%

Rum 37.5% - 50.5%

Whiskies 40% - 70%

Brandy 40% - 46.5%

the CAVALRY bar

Hot and cold dishes are served from 12pm with

last orders at 11pm Monday - Thursday and 11:30pm Friday - Saturday

If you have any special dietary restrictions or allergies, please advise a member of the service team.

A full list of allergens within each of our dishes can be obtained from your waiter.

Prices are all inclusive of VAT and a discretionary 15% service charge is applicable.

stonebaked PIZZAS & PASTA

margherita PIZZA (V) 22 SPICY PEPPERONI & Jalapeño PIZZA 25 WILD MUSHROOM, rocket, truffle & parmesan PIZZA (V) 25 chicken, bacon, sweetcorn, barbecue sauce PIZZA 25 Add burrata to your pizza 9 SLOW COOKED BEEF RAGÚ 26 Rigatoni pasta, smoked pancetta, Parmesan

DESSERTS

MRS TOLLMAN’S Cheesecake 12 Seasonal coulis AFFOGATO 8 Vanilla ice cream, espresso shot PISTACHIO MATCHA AFFOGATO 10 Matcha ice cream, pistachio, espresso shot ESPRESSO MARTINI AFFOGATO 21 Vanilla ice cream, Ketel One vodka, Son of a Gun coffee liqueur, espresso shot, orange bitters Seasonal crumble (VG) 12 Tonka bean custard CINNAMON sugar DUSTED DOUGHNUTS 12 Fresh berries, Calvados custard STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING 12 Banana split ice cream, toffee sauce CHOCOLATE CHIP AND PECAN SKILLET COOKIE 12 Salted caramel sauce, bourbon vanilla ice cream Ice Cream or Sorbet (Choice of Three) 12 Ice Cream: Matcha, salted caramel, chocolate, rum & raisin, tiramisú, apple & Calvados Sorbet (VG): Raspberry, mango, lemon, blackcurrant & gin Honeycomb ice cream 10 Honeycomb pieces British Cheese Board 19 Lincolnshire Poacher, Bix, Driftwood, Cropwell Bishop Stilton, homemade chutney, celery, grapes, oat crumbles, crackers

A favourite of our Founder, Beatrice Tollman, whose treasured recipes and stories are

celebrated in ‘A Life in Food’.

(V) Vegetarian | (VG) Vegan | (VGO) Vegan option available | (GFO) Gluten-free option available

RUBENS SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

A curated collection of signature cocktails inspired by British history, tradition, and the spirit of our hotel. black margarita 22 The black hue channels the elegance of royal evening wear, the shadowed allure of palace intrigue, and the layered depth of London’s storied past. Fat wash tequila, blackberry, agave, lime, black activated charcoal rim salt INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION 20 The British Industrial Revolution started in the 1760s. Unregulated coal burning darkened skies in Britain’s industrial cities and it was plain for all to see with smoke and ash being a regular daily sight. Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Rittenhouse Rye, Pedro Ximénez, smoke RED BUBBLES 20 Inspired by the deep crimson glow of The Cavalry Bar and the effervescent energy of a busy evening, this cocktail blends Tanqueray No. Ten gin and Cointreau with vibrant blood orange and lemon, crowned with Lanson Réserve Extra Brut Champagne for a sparkling finish. Tanqueray 10 Gin, Cointreau, blood orange, lemon, sugar, Lanson Réserve Extra Brut The Seventh Duchess of Bedford 20 Around 1840, Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford is said to have complained of “having that sinking feeling” during the late afternoon. The solution was a pot of tea and a light snack, taken privately in her boudoir. This is how the British Afternoon Tea Tradition began. Grey Goose Orange Vodka, Cointreau, Rubens lemon curd, Earl Grey tea, citrus

THE VINTAGE MARTINIS

The Vesper 20 Created in 1953, this drink is famous for being ordered by James Bond in both the book and the movie Casino Royale. Tanqueray Gin, Ketel One Vodka and Lillet Blanc, shaken and “not stirred” served in a martini glass Tanqueray 10 option 21 Gibson 20 Created around 1940 for the author Charles Dana Gibson at the Players Club in New York. It’s a martini with a special twist. Gin and dry vermouth stirred and served with a small cocktail onion

MAINS

Chicken Soup 15 Noodles, mini chicken pot pie on the side Add selection of finger sandwiches 10 caramelised cauliflower soup (v) (vgo) 15 Candied hazelnuts Add selection of finger sandwiches 10 CAESAR SALAD (VGO) 19 Baby Gem lettuce, anchovies, croutons, Parmesan Add grilled chicken 8 Add treacle streaky bacon 3 Add garlic butter prawns 10 Add smoked salmon 8 Tomato & feta salad (V) (Vgo) 24 Kalamata olives, basil sourdough bread BEER BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS 35 Mushy peas, curry sauce, chunky tartare sauce Add beer flight (your choice of two beers) 14

SANDWICHES & Burgers

Served with fries RUBENS CLUB SANDWICH 28 Free-range chicken, streaky bacon, egg, tomato, lettuce mayonnaise pulled beef brisket sandwich 32 Watercress, caramelised onions, horseradish mayonnaise, gravy DOUBLE CHEESE BURGER 27 Dill pickles, red onion jam, RCH signature burger sauce Add treacle streaky bacon 3 HONEY ROAST HAM & SMOKED RED LEICESTER CHEESE TOASTIE 23 Dijon mustard mayonnaise on sourdough bread GRILLED CHEESE TOASTIE (V, VGO) 22 Barber’s Cheddar cheese, plum tomato on sourdough bread

A favourite of our Founder, Beatrice Tollman, whose treasured recipes and stories are

celebrated in ‘A Life in Food’.

(V) Vegetarian | (VG) Vegan | (VGO) Vegan option available | (GFO) Gluten-free option available

OUR BARTENDER’S FAVOURITES

emotions in a glass

We have curated this cocktail list to connect us with the emotions that shape our lives and the memories that stay with us. This collection invites you to explore a journey of feeling through flavour. Whether you seek the warmth of nostalgia, the thrill of desire or the exhilaration of joy, each drink is crafted to capture an emotion and transform it into an unforgettable experience. Fear 21 The moment before the leap. Deep, complex, and intriguingly unpredictable, this cocktail balances tension and intrigue, rewarding those brave enough to venture beyond the familiar. Mezcal Amarás Verde, Grand Marnier, plum reduction, lime juice nostalgia 21 Nostalgia captures the beauty of reflection. Delicate yet evocative, it recalls laughter shared, places loved, and moments that remain forever close to the heart. Greek yoghurt, Ketel One Vodka, Calvados, Tío Pepe, apple cordial, clear apple juice joy 21 Joy is the sparkle of a perfect moment. Vibrant and effortlessly uplifting, it evokes celebration, connection, and the simple pleasure of living in the present. Tanqueray Gin, blue pea flower & Dubonnet cordial, bergamot tarragon soda, pine tincture desire 21 Seductive and alluring, this cocktail is crafted to tempt the senses. Rich, elegant, and lingering on the palate, it embodies the anticipation of something unforgettable just beyond reach. Chairman’s Dark Rum, banana juice, Wray & Nephew, Cynar, Ruby Port, dark cocoa liqueur obsession 21 Obsession is a relentless pursuit of perfection. Rich, bold, and utterly compelling, it commands your attention from the first sip and refuses to let go. Rémy Martin VSOP, pear shrub, pear liqueur, lemon juice

SMALL PLATES to share

Available 12pm to 11pm Sunday - Thursday and 12pm to 11.30pm Friday - Saturday Gochujang salmon bites 17 Kimchi mayonnaise burrata (V) 15 Crispy chilli oil, dukkah, potato & thyme sourdough LONG CHIP (V, VGO) 14 St Tropez sauce

wild mushroom bruschetta (V, VGO) 16

Whipped feta & Wiltshire truffle onion bhaji (V, VGO) 14 Mango chutney CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS 16 Dill pickles, red onion jam, RCH signature burger sauce sesame fried CHICKEN 18 Barbecue sauce signature spring rolls 15 Mango chutney

KOFFMAN FRIES

FRENCH FRIES 7 Sweet chilli mayonnaise SWEET POTATO FRIES 8 Sweet chilli mayonnaise TRUFFLE & PARMESAN FRIES 9 Truffle mayonnaise

euphoria 21 An exhilarating expression of pure bliss. Vibrant, sparkling, and beautifully uplifting, this cocktail captures the rush of that special moment when everything feels possible and everything seems brighter. Saffron Honey Ketel One Vodka, Cointreau, oleo saccharum, yuzu water, lime juice serenity 21 Serenity is the quiet beauty of stillness. Elegant and harmonious, this cocktail unfolds gently on the palate, creating a tranquil escape from the pace of everyday life. Cachaça, Pandan liqueur, guava juice, coconut cream anticipation 21 Anticipation is the spark before the moment arrives. Elegant and intriguing, each layer unfolds gradually, creating a journey of expectation, excitement, and discovery. Chairman’s Reserve Gold, Amaro Nonino, lime juice, fig and black cardamom jam passion 21 Passion is the flame that drives us. Rich, expressive, and deeply captivating, this cocktail is a celebration of intensity, emotion, and the pursuit of life’s most unforgettable experiences. Casamigos Reposado, Swedish Punsch, lime juice, maple syrup, apricot liqueur foam NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS fig fizZ 15 Fig, Seedlip Spice, cranberry, mint, citrus, ginger ale raspberRy elderflower 15 Raspberry, Seedlip Garden, elderflower syrup, citrus, soda VELVET ESPRESSO 15 Seedlip Spice 94, Lyre’s Coffee Originale, vanilla, espresso

A favourite of our Founder, Beatrice Tollman, whose treasured recipes and stories are

celebrated in ‘A Life in Food’.

(V) Vegetarian | (VG) Vegan | (VGO) Vegan option available | (GFO) Gluten-free option available

A favourite of our Founder, Beatrice Tollman, whose treasured recipes and stories are

celebrated in ‘A Life in Food’.

(V) Vegetarian | (VG) Vegan | (VGO) Vegan option available | (GFO) Gluten-free option available

cream teaS

Available 12pm to 5pm daily CREAM TEA 30 Selection of plain scones and fruit scones. Served with homemade seasonal preserve, lemon curd & clotted cream, and your choice of tea or coffee With a smoked salmon & chive cream cheese finger sandwich Or coronation cauliflower, curried mayonnaise & toasted almonds (VG) Choose cream tea with speciality hot chocolate or matcha green tea 3 CREAM TEA WITH THE SEVENTH DUCHESS OF BEDFORD COCKTAIL 42 Or choose a glass of Wild Idol 0% sparkling wine CAKES AND FIZZ 25 Glass of prosecco Choose from one of the desserts below MRS TOLLMAN’S CHEESECAKE Seasonal coulis CINNAMON sugar DUSTED DOUGHNUTS Fresh berries, Calvados custard STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING Banana split ice cream, toffee sauce Seasonal Fruit crumble (VG) Tonka bean custard CHOCOLATE CHIP AND PECAN SKILLET COOKIE Salted caramel sauce, bourbon vanilla ice cream

Stanley Tollman’s whiskey sour 20 Created in honour of Stanley Tollman, whose lifelong passion for hospitality, cocktails, and delicious food inspired this drink. He believed in the simple pleasures of sharing a drink, a meal, and good conversation. Buffalo Trace, lemon juice, sugar, bergamot foam

a negroni crafted tableside

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Choose from either a spicy, smoky or blended Negroni which uses a combination of 3 different vermouths and a splash of port. This will be created and poured for you tableside and described by our in-house mixologist.

The Negroni Trolley Experience

a Tailored negroni tableside with Snacks

A fully personalised cocktail performance, created tableside just for you. Your bespoke Negroni trolley is wheeled to your table, where our mixologist creates each cocktail, adapting flavours, aromatics, and balance to suit your preferences. Enjoy a glass of champagne on arrival, two Negronis prepared tableside with different aromatics and bitters, and two small plates. Time: Daily at 3pm and 5pm Price: £135 per person or £270 for two people

IMMERSIVE COCKTAIL experience

Join one of our many expert mixologists, as you master your very own recipes. During the experience, you'll enjoy a glass of Champagne before making two cocktails of your choice - an experience made complete with four of our small plates. Time: Daily at 3pm and 5pm Price: £135 per person or £270 for two people For any of the above experiences, please ask your server for more information.

HOT DRINKS

Served with our homemade biscuit

PMD’s Tea Selection

Black

Planters’ English Breakfast 7 Planters’ Earl Grey 7 The Rubens Blend 7 Lapsang Souchong 7

Infusions

Peppermint leaves 7 Lemongrass and ginger 7 Rooibos 7

Green

Jasmine green tea 7 Traditional matcha green tea 10

Coffee by Illy

Espresso 5 Double espresso 7 Decaffeinated coffee 7 Americano 7 Cappuccino 7 Caffè Latte 7 Caffè Mocha 7 Macchiato 7 Matcha Latte 9

Hot Chocolate

Rubens Signature Hot Chocolate 9 Served with Rubens hand whipped cream and maraschino cherries

CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINE

Brut Non Vintage ABV 750ml Lanson Le Réserve EXTRA BRUT 12.5% 125 Lanson White Label 12.5% 150 Veuve Clicquot NV 12.5% 250 Brut Vintage ABV 750ml Champagne Deutz Brut 12% 206 Lanson Noble 2004 12.5% 350 Lanson Noble, Blanc de Blancs, 2004 12.5% 370 Dom Pérignon 2012 12.5% 675 Louis Roederer Cristal 2009 12% 800 Rosé Non Vintage ABV 750ml Lanson Rosé 12.5% 150 Lanson Extra Age Rosé 12.5% 170 Laurent-Perrier ‘Cuvée Rosé’ 12% 400 Non-Alcoholic ABV 750ml Wild Idol Brut 0% 95 Wild Idol Rosé 0% 95 Prosecco ABV 750ml Zarlino Prosecco Asolo DOCG 11% 59 By The Glass ABV 125ml Zarlino Prosecco Asolo DOCG 11% 15 Wild Idol Brut 0% 17 Wild Idol Rosé 0% 17 Lanson Le Réserve EXTRA BRUT 12.5% 22 Lanson Rosé 12.5% 25

BOTTLED BEERS

lagers ABV Noam 5.4% 330ml 10 Peroni 4.7% 330ml 9 Meantime London Lager 4.5% 330ml 9 lucky saint 0.5% 330ml 7 Heineken 0% 330ml 7 ales and ipa ABV Meantime London Pale Ale 4.3% 330ml 9 cider ABV balfour cider 5% 330ml 9 Beer Flight with Sharing Platter Perfect for sharing, enjoy a tasting experience for two people by choosing 79 4 beers and 4 small plates from our selection. Mix and match your favourites to create the perfect pairing and explore a variety of flavours together. SOFT DRINKS Lemonade 330ml 5 Fever-Tree Soda 330ml 5 Fever-Tree Ginger Ale 330ml 5 Fever-Tree Ginger Beer 330ml 5 Fever-Tree Tonic & Naturally Light 330ml 5 Coca Cola / Diet Coke / Coke Zero 330ml 7 Kingsdown Mineral Water 330ml/750ml 6/8 Still or Sparkling

JUICES

Orange, cranberry, pineapple, grapefruit, tomato or apple 5

WHITE WINES

ABV 175ml 250ml 750ml Baron de Baussac Viognier 13% 13 19 49 Pays d’Oc, France, 2023 Beronia rioja blanco 13% 16 21 57 Rioja, Spain, 2022 jackson estate sauvignon blanc 13% 20 29 79 Marlborough, New Zealand, 2020 Pazos de lusco, albariño 13% 21 28 82 Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain, 2024 Domaine Passy Le Clou Chablis 13% 21 29 83 Burgundy, France, 2021 Thomson & Scott, white Rouge 0.5% 35 South Africa

RED WINES

ABV 175ml 250ml 750ml Oltre Piano Primitivo Puglia IGT 13% 13 18 45 Puglia, Italy, 2022 Pavillon des Trois Arches Merlot 14% 16 19 49 Pays d’Oc, France, 2022 Beronia Rioja Crianza, CZA Edición Limitada 15% 19 25 72 Rioja, Spain, 2019 Pasarisa ‘Land of the Glaciers’, Pinot Noir 14% 18 24 67 Mendoza, Argentina, 2024 Wirra Wirra MVCG 14% 23 34 92 Cabernet Sauvignon McLaren Vale, Australia, 2021 Thomson & Scott, Noughty Rouge 0.5% 35 South Africa

ROSÉ WINES

ABV 175ml 250ml 750ml Henri Ehrhart Rosé 12.5% 19 28 74 Alsace, France, 2023 M De Minuty Rosé 12.5% 22 32 79 Provence, France, 2024

RUM

white ABV 50ml Bounty Premium 40% 14 Chairman’s Reserve 40% 14 Gold Havana Club Añejo Especial 40% 16 Dark Goslings Black Seal Black Rum 40% 15 Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva 40% 18 El Dorado 12 Years 40% 18 Flor de Caña 12 Years 40% 18 Ron Zacapa Centenario 23 Years 40% 25 Spiced Chairman’s Spiced 40% 16 TEQUILA ABV 25ml/50ml Casamigos Blanco 40% 19 Herradura Blanco 40% 18 Don Julio Blanco 38% 22 Patrón Silver 40% 18 Patrón Añejo 40% 24 Casamigos Reposado 40% 25 Don Julio Añejo 38% 25 Don Julio Reposado 38% 24 Don Julio 1942 38% 30/60 Clase Azul Tequila Reposado 40% 31/61

MEZCAL

ABV 50ml Verde Amarás 40% 20

APERITIFS & VERMOUTH

ABV 50ml Dolin Vermouth dry 15% 12 Dolin Vermouth red 15% 13 Dubonnet 14.8% 12 Pernod 40% 13 Lillet Blanc 17% 13 Lillet Rosé 17% 13 Fernet-Branca 39% 13 Carpano Antica 16.5% 21 Campari 25% 13 Aperol 11% 13 Pimm’s No. 1 25% 13

PORT & FORTIFIED WINE

ABV 100ml Fonseca Bin 27 Ruby Port 20% 13 Tío Pepe Sherry 15% 13 Taylor’s Late Bottled Vintage 2011 20% 21 Taylor’s Ten Year Old Tawny Port 20% 22

LIQUEURS & DIGESTIFS

ABV 50ml Amarula 17% 13 Cointreau 40% 13 Bénédictine 40% 13 Drambuie 40% 13 Grand Marnier 40% 13 KAHLúA 20% 14 Baileys 17% 13 Amaretto Disaronno 28% 13

vodka ABV 50ml Ketel One (Wheat, Holland) 40% 14 Eve Vodka (Apples, England) 40% 15 Haku (Rice, Japan) 40% 15 Tito’s (Corn, USA) 40% 14 Belvedere (Rye, Poland) 40% 15 Grey Goose (Wheat, France) 40% 17 Witchmark (Barley, England) 40% 15 Grey Goose L’Orange (Wheat, France) 40% 16 Black Cow (Milk, British) 40% 15 Broken Clock (Wheat, England) 40% 15 Ukiyo (Rice, Japan) 40% 17 cognac ABV 25ml/50ml Courvoisier VS 40% 15 Courvoisier VSOP 40% 17 Rémy Martin VSOP 40% 17 Hennessy Fine de Cognac 40% 17 Rémy Martin 1738 40% 22 Hennessy XO 40% 28/55 Rémy Martin XO 40% 20/40 Hennessy Paradis 40% 205/410 armagnac ABV 50ml Calvados Dupont 42% 17 Janneau XO 40% 28 absinth ABV 50ml La Fée 68% 19

gin

DRY AND CITRUS ABV 50ml Crisp/zesty/juniper heavy Tanqueray 43.1% 14 Martin Miller’s 40% 15 Sipsmith 41.6% 15 Tanqueray 10 47.3% 17 No. 3 London Dry 46% 20 DOWN TO EARTH ABV 50ml Woody/herbaceous/rooty/aromatic Plymouth Navy Strength 57% 18 Aviation 42% 16 Gin Mare 42.7% 16 Monkey 47 47% 19 FRAGRANT ABV 50ml Fruity/floral/sweet Ukiyo Yuzu 40% 15 Warner’s Rhubarb 40% 15 Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla 41.3% 16 Hendrick’s 44% 16 rubens crafted pink Gin 43% 18 NON-ALCOHOLIC Seedlip Spice 94 0% 13 Seedlip garden 0% 13 Lyre’s Orange 0% 13 Lyre’s Amaretti 0% 13 THE GIN EXPERIENCE A Gin Masterclass with Snacks Discover the art of gin in regal surroundings. Savour three exquisite gins, perfectly paired with tonic and garnishes, as our expert mixologist guides you through England’s favourite spirit. Complete your experience with a delicious British-style sharing platter. Time: Daily at 3pm and 5pm Price: £135 per person or £270 for two people Please ask your server for more information

WHISKIES

SCOTTISH SINGLE MALTS ABV 50ml Highlands Glenmorangie 12 Years 40% 15 Oban 14 Years 43% 28 Speyside Glenfiddich 12 Years 40% 15 Glenlivet 12 Years 40% 19 Macallan Double Cask 12 Years 40% 28 Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Years 40% 19 Islay Bowmore 12 Years 40% 14 Bowmore 18 Years 40% 35 Ardbeg 10 Years 46% 15 Laphroaig 10 Years 40% 16 Lagavulin 16 Years 43% 28 Orkney Highland Park 12 Years 40% 16 Highland Park 18 Years 43% 50 THE whisky EXPERIENCE A whisky Masterclass with Snacks Led by our resident whisky expert, this tasting explores a carefully selected range of premium whiskies – from smooth and fruity single malts to deeper, peated expressions. Savour three exquisite whiskys, a quided tasting and aroma exploration. Complete your experience with 2 delicious small plates. Time: Daily at 3pm and 5pm Price: £110 per person or £220 for two people Please ask your server for more information

WHISKIES

SCOTTISH BLENDED WHISKY ABV 25ml/50ml Johnnie Walker Black Label 40% 16 Johnnie Walker Gold Label 40% 30 Johnnie Walker Blue Label 40% 30/60 AMERICAN BOURBON ABV 50ml Woodford Reserve 43.2% 17 Buffalo Trace 40% 15 Eagle Rare 10 45% 18 maker’s mark 45% 15 TENNESSEE WHISKEY ABV 50ml. Uncle Nearest 1856 50% 25 RYE WHISKEY ABV 50ml Rittenhouse 50% 16 Sazerac 45% 18 IRISH BLENDED WHISKEY ABV 50ml Jameson 40% 15 Jameson Black Barrel 40% 17 Bushmills Black Bush 40% 16 JAPANESE WHISKIES AND sake ABV 50ml Nikka From The Barrel 51% 17 Nikka Pure Malt White 43% 45 Hibiki 43% 26