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Home > United Kingdom > London > Strand > Modern British Restaurants > Axis at One Aldwych
Special Offer
Fixed Price Menu: 2 courses – £16.75 3 courses – £19.75
This offer is available from March 10, 2010 until December 31, 2010, subject to availability as displayed in the booking interface. Offer excludes service and includes VAT. Not available in conjunction with other offers. This promotion has additional info
Offer runs from 10th Mar 2010 to 31st Dec 2010.
Axis at One Aldwych
Modern British Restaurant
Awarded 2 AA Rosettes and recommended by the Via Michelin, Hardens and Square Meal guides, Axis at One Aldwych focuses on modern British dishes alongside old favourites. The menu celebrates the best of British, with carefully sourced seasonal produce along with the addition of lighter dishes and salads. The wine list presents an exciting range by the carafe (375ml), as well as the “Sommelier Suggestion” of two whites and two reds available by the glass and carafe. The new Rotunda Bar adjoining Axis at One Aldwych offers a wonderful selection of small dishes and wines by the glass for casual dining. The service at Axis at One Aldwych is as flexible as ever, taking not of guests who desire simply one or two dishes before or after the theatre, as well as those who love to linger over a relaxing three course dinner with interesting wine.
Opening Times
Open for lunch from 12:00 to 14:30, Monday to Friday.
Open for dinner from 17:30 to 22:45 Monday to Friday, and 17:00 to 23:30 on Saturday.
Closed on Sunday.
Sample Menus
ROTUNDA BAR FOOD £5
ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE BAR
SMOKED SALMON FISHCAKES, TARTAR SAUCE
SHEPHERD’S PIE
RAREBIT ON TOAST (V)
YORKSHIRE PUDDING, MASH, OLD SPOT SAUSAGES
ROCK OYSTERS AND SHALLOT VINEGAR
CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT, BRIOCHE
POTTED SHRIMPS AND SOURDOUGH
ROAST POTATOES, MUSTARD MAYONNAISE (V)
STARTERS £7
WATERCRESS SOUP With Poached Egg And Nutmeg (v) (n)
CHILLED TOMATO CONSOMMÉ With Basil And Cucumber (v)
WALDORF SALAD, Gem Lettuce And Smoked Chicken (n)
WELSH RAREBIT On Toast With Beef Tomato Salad (v)
CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT, Chutney And Brioche
STEAK TARTARE With Straw Potatoes
SALADS £7
WATERCRESS, BABY SPINACH, DUCK EGG,
SPRING ONION (V)
MIXED ORGANIC TOMATO SALAD
WITH BALSAMIC AND BASIL (V)
ENDIVE, CORNISH BLUE, WALNUTS, HONEY DRESSING (N)(V)
POACHED SALMON SALAD, CHARLOTTE POTATOES,
DILL AND CUCUMBER DRESSING
ENGLISH LEAF AND HERB SALAD,
DRIED TOMATOES AND BALSAMIC (V)
SEAFOOD £12
SMOKED SALMON, Traditional Garnish, Warm Blinis
SEARED SCALLOPS, Sauce Vierge With Basil
½ DOZEN COLCHESTER ROCK OYSTERS, Red Wine
Shallot Vinegar
CRAB COCKTAIL, Avocado Mousse, Crab Bon-bons
POTTED SHRIMPS, Melba Toast, Frisée And Lemon Salad
LIGHT MAIN COURSES £13
OMELETTE ARNOLD BENNETT
AGED CHEDDAR SOUFFLÉ, BABY LEAVES,
GRILLED ARTICHOKES (V)
YELLOWFIN SEARED TUNA NIÇOISE
(£3 SUPPLEMENT)
RARE ROAST BEEF SALAD, CRISPY SHALLOTS,
HORSERADISH, MUSTARD CROUTONS
GRILLED GOLDEN CROSS GOATS CHEESE, BABY LEAVES,
ROAST BEETROOT AND PEARS (v)
MAIN COURSES £16
PAN FRIED SEA TROUT, Crushed Potatoes,
Almonds, Caper Brown Butter (n)
SMOKED SALMON FISHCAKES, Gribiche Sauce
GRILLED LEMON SOLE, Lemon Butter, Herbed Potatoes
(£6 Supplement)
PEA AND BROAD BEAN RISOTTO, Mint And Radish (v)
DUCK CONFIT, Colcannon, Lentils, Plum And Port Jus
BRAISED BEEF BOURGUIGNON With Mashed Potatoes,
Red Wine Sauce
GRILLED CALVES LIVER, Crispy Pancetta, Mousseline Potato,
Onion Gravy
ROAST CHICKEN Properly Garnished: Fondant Potatoes,
Glazed Carrots, Green Beans, Roasting Juices, Bread Sauce,
Roast Shallots
RIB EYE STEAK, Glazed Mushrooms, Roast Tomatoes,
Béarnaise, Chips
(£6 Supplement)
RACK OF LAMB, Dauphinoise Potato, Green Beans,
Redcurrant Jus
(£8 Supplement)
SIDE ORDERS £4
CAULIFLOWER CHEESE MIXED VEGETABLES
ROAST BEETROOT TOMATO SALAD
FRENCH FRIES MIXED SALAD
BUTTERED SPINACH MASHED POTATOES
DESSERTS £6
COFFEE ICE CREAM PROFITEROLES, Chocolate Sauce
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING, Clotted Cream
RASPBERRY CRÈME BRÛLÉE, Rose Milk Foam, Macaroons (n)
CHOCOLATE CREAMEUX, Almond Daquoise, Redcurrant Jelly (n)
LEMON TART
SUMMER BERRIES, Elderflower Jelly, White Chocolate Ice Cream
MILK CHOCOLATE AND HAZELNUT PARFAIT, Hazelnut Crisp (n)
PEACH AND NECTARINE SOUP, Yoghurt Ice Cream
SELECTION OF BRITISH CHEESE £8
With Oatcakes And Granny Smiths
SOMMELIER SUGGESTION
GLASS CARAFE
WHITE 175ml 375ml
2008 VINHO VERDE £7 £14
QUINTA DA AVELEDA,
VINHO VERDE, PORTUGAL
2007 RIESLING KABINETT £9 £18
UNPLUGGED, RHEINGAU
GERMANY
RED
2007 ROSSO PICENO “ORGANIC’ £7.50 £15
SALADINI, MARCHE, ITALY
2006 CÔTE DU RHÔNE “NATURE’ £9 £18
DOMAINE PERRIN, RHONE VALLEY,
FRANCE
All Wines Also Available By The Bottle.
MOVIES ON THE MENU
Sip A Refreshing Bellini Relax Over A Delicious Three Course Meal In Axis At One Aldwych Enjoy One Great Movie In Our Luxurious Screening Room And We’ll Provide The Popcorn!
£38.50 Per Person Including VAT And An Optional Service Charge Of 12.5% Will Be Added To Your Bill.
FIXED PRICE MENU
LUNCH 12.00 - 2.30PM
DINNER MON - FRI 5.30PM - 7.00PM/10.00PM - 10.45PM
SAT 5.00PM - 7.00PM /10.00 - 11.30PM
2 COURSES - £16.75
3 COURSES - £19.75
CUCUMBER AND HORSERADISH GAZPACHO (v)
SALAD OF DUCK
And Pickled Raddish, Soy And Ginger Dressing
BEETROOT CURED SALMON,
Anchovy Beignets, Honey Mustard Dressing
PAN FRIED COLEY,
Herb Tagliolini, Olive And Caper Dressing
HOME POACHED GAMMON,
Crushed Charlotte Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Parsley Sauce
ARTICHOKE AND VEGETABLE TART,
Grilled Goats Cheese, Buttered Samphire (v)
ETON MESS, Brown Sugar Meringue
LEMON AND BASIL CRÈME BRÛLÉE
CHOCOLATE AND ALMOND CAKE,
Cherries, Chantilly Cream (n)
THE TASTING CLUB
LEBANON WINE DINNER - FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER
Discover The Sensational Wines Of Lebanon At Our Next Axis At One Aldwych Wine Dinner.
The Evening Matches Wines From The Acclaimed Bekaa Valley Vineyard Chateau Kefraya With A Special Menu Created By Executive Chef Tony Fleming.
£65.00 Per Person Including VAT And An Optional Service Charge Of 12.5% Will Be Added To Your Bill.
Key Info
1 Aldwych
Strand
London
WC2B 4RH
United Kingdom
020 7300 0300
Awarded 2 AA Rosettes and recommended by the Via Michelin, Hardens and Square Meal guides, Axis at One Aldwych focuses on modern British dishes alongside old favourites. The menu celebrates the best of British, with carefully sourced seasonal produce along with the addition of lighter dishes and salads. The wine list presents an exciting range by the carafe (375ml), as well as the “Sommelier Suggestion” of two whites and two reds available by the glass and carafe. The new Rotunda Bar adjoining Axis at One Aldwych offers a wonderful selection of small dishes and wines by the glass for casual dining. The service at Axis at One Aldwych is as flexible as ever, taking not of guests who desire simply one or two dishes before or after the theatre, as well as those who love to linger over a relaxing three course dinner with interesting wine.
Opening Times
Open for lunch from 12:00 to 14:30, Monday to Friday.
Open for dinner from 17:30 to 22:45 Monday to Friday, and 17:00 to 23:30 on Saturday.
Closed on Sunday.
Sample Menus
Dinner
ROTUNDA BAR FOOD £5
ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE BAR
SMOKED SALMON FISHCAKES, TARTAR SAUCE
SHEPHERD’S PIE
RAREBIT ON TOAST (V)
YORKSHIRE PUDDING, MASH, OLD SPOT SAUSAGES
ROCK OYSTERS AND SHALLOT VINEGAR
CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT, BRIOCHE
POTTED SHRIMPS AND SOURDOUGH
ROAST POTATOES, MUSTARD MAYONNAISE (V)
STARTERS £7
WATERCRESS SOUP With Poached Egg And Nutmeg (v) (n)
CHILLED TOMATO CONSOMMÉ With Basil And Cucumber (v)
WALDORF SALAD, Gem Lettuce And Smoked Chicken (n)
WELSH RAREBIT On Toast With Beef Tomato Salad (v)
CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT, Chutney And Brioche
STEAK TARTARE With Straw Potatoes
SALADS £7
WATERCRESS, BABY SPINACH, DUCK EGG,
SPRING ONION (V)
MIXED ORGANIC TOMATO SALAD
WITH BALSAMIC AND BASIL (V)
ENDIVE, CORNISH BLUE, WALNUTS, HONEY DRESSING (N)(V)
POACHED SALMON SALAD, CHARLOTTE POTATOES,
DILL AND CUCUMBER DRESSING
ENGLISH LEAF AND HERB SALAD,
DRIED TOMATOES AND BALSAMIC (V)
SEAFOOD £12
SMOKED SALMON, Traditional Garnish, Warm Blinis
SEARED SCALLOPS, Sauce Vierge With Basil
½ DOZEN COLCHESTER ROCK OYSTERS, Red Wine
Shallot Vinegar
CRAB COCKTAIL, Avocado Mousse, Crab Bon-bons
POTTED SHRIMPS, Melba Toast, Frisée And Lemon Salad
LIGHT MAIN COURSES £13
OMELETTE ARNOLD BENNETT
AGED CHEDDAR SOUFFLÉ, BABY LEAVES,
GRILLED ARTICHOKES (V)
YELLOWFIN SEARED TUNA NIÇOISE
(£3 SUPPLEMENT)
RARE ROAST BEEF SALAD, CRISPY SHALLOTS,
HORSERADISH, MUSTARD CROUTONS
GRILLED GOLDEN CROSS GOATS CHEESE, BABY LEAVES,
ROAST BEETROOT AND PEARS (v)
MAIN COURSES £16
PAN FRIED SEA TROUT, Crushed Potatoes,
Almonds, Caper Brown Butter (n)
SMOKED SALMON FISHCAKES, Gribiche Sauce
GRILLED LEMON SOLE, Lemon Butter, Herbed Potatoes
(£6 Supplement)
PEA AND BROAD BEAN RISOTTO, Mint And Radish (v)
DUCK CONFIT, Colcannon, Lentils, Plum And Port Jus
BRAISED BEEF BOURGUIGNON With Mashed Potatoes,
Red Wine Sauce
GRILLED CALVES LIVER, Crispy Pancetta, Mousseline Potato,
Onion Gravy
ROAST CHICKEN Properly Garnished: Fondant Potatoes,
Glazed Carrots, Green Beans, Roasting Juices, Bread Sauce,
Roast Shallots
RIB EYE STEAK, Glazed Mushrooms, Roast Tomatoes,
Béarnaise, Chips
(£6 Supplement)
RACK OF LAMB, Dauphinoise Potato, Green Beans,
Redcurrant Jus
(£8 Supplement)
SIDE ORDERS £4
CAULIFLOWER CHEESE MIXED VEGETABLES
ROAST BEETROOT TOMATO SALAD
FRENCH FRIES MIXED SALAD
BUTTERED SPINACH MASHED POTATOES
DESSERTS £6
COFFEE ICE CREAM PROFITEROLES, Chocolate Sauce
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING, Clotted Cream
RASPBERRY CRÈME BRÛLÉE, Rose Milk Foam, Macaroons (n)
CHOCOLATE CREAMEUX, Almond Daquoise, Redcurrant Jelly (n)
LEMON TART
SUMMER BERRIES, Elderflower Jelly, White Chocolate Ice Cream
MILK CHOCOLATE AND HAZELNUT PARFAIT, Hazelnut Crisp (n)
PEACH AND NECTARINE SOUP, Yoghurt Ice Cream
SELECTION OF BRITISH CHEESE £8
With Oatcakes And Granny Smiths
SOMMELIER SUGGESTION
GLASS CARAFE
WHITE 175ml 375ml
2008 VINHO VERDE £7 £14
QUINTA DA AVELEDA,
VINHO VERDE, PORTUGAL
2007 RIESLING KABINETT £9 £18
UNPLUGGED, RHEINGAU
GERMANY
RED
2007 ROSSO PICENO “ORGANIC’ £7.50 £15
SALADINI, MARCHE, ITALY
2006 CÔTE DU RHÔNE “NATURE’ £9 £18
DOMAINE PERRIN, RHONE VALLEY,
FRANCE
All Wines Also Available By The Bottle.
MOVIES ON THE MENU
Sip A Refreshing Bellini Relax Over A Delicious Three Course Meal In Axis At One Aldwych Enjoy One Great Movie In Our Luxurious Screening Room And We’ll Provide The Popcorn!
£38.50 Per Person Including VAT And An Optional Service Charge Of 12.5% Will Be Added To Your Bill.
FIXED PRICE MENU
LUNCH 12.00 - 2.30PM
DINNER MON - FRI 5.30PM - 7.00PM/10.00PM - 10.45PM
SAT 5.00PM - 7.00PM /10.00 - 11.30PM
2 COURSES - £16.75
3 COURSES - £19.75
CUCUMBER AND HORSERADISH GAZPACHO (v)
SALAD OF DUCK
And Pickled Raddish, Soy And Ginger Dressing
BEETROOT CURED SALMON,
Anchovy Beignets, Honey Mustard Dressing
PAN FRIED COLEY,
Herb Tagliolini, Olive And Caper Dressing
HOME POACHED GAMMON,
Crushed Charlotte Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Parsley Sauce
ARTICHOKE AND VEGETABLE TART,
Grilled Goats Cheese, Buttered Samphire (v)
ETON MESS, Brown Sugar Meringue
LEMON AND BASIL CRÈME BRÛLÉE
CHOCOLATE AND ALMOND CAKE,
Cherries, Chantilly Cream (n)
THE TASTING CLUB
LEBANON WINE DINNER - FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER
Discover The Sensational Wines Of Lebanon At Our Next Axis At One Aldwych Wine Dinner.
The Evening Matches Wines From The Acclaimed Bekaa Valley Vineyard Chateau Kefraya With A Special Menu Created By Executive Chef Tony Fleming.
£65.00 Per Person Including VAT And An Optional Service Charge Of 12.5% Will Be Added To Your Bill.
Key Info
Credit/debit cards accepted
Licensed to serve alcohol
£20 - £35 per head
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1 Aldwych
Strand
London
WC2B 4RH
United Kingdom
020 7300 0300