12:00 – 3:00
PEOPLE’S LUNCH
Come in for our fresh, seasonal People’s Lunch every day:
for those who want an express eyes-down, no-nonsense,
sleeves rolled-up, bowl of amazing soul food.
750
K I TC H E N C O U N T E R
Chorizo poker
Olives (V)
Home smoked almonds (V)
Oyster natural
Oyster wood-fired
Bread for the table (V)
Fire-roasted Padrón peppers, Maldon salt (V)
Mutabal, flatbread (V)
Smoked feta, beetroot, hazelnut, dill (V)
Fried bread, manchego, crispy anchovies
150
350
4–
4–
4–
4–
450
450
5–
6-
V O LT I N I
(Small plates inspired by Volta’s travels)
Crispy lamb shawarma, harissa, yoghurt
Gloucester Old Spot pork belly, cumin, chimichurri
Baby squid, ink, lime
Salt cod croquettes, parsley aioli
Smoked feta, beetroot, hazelnut, dill (V)
Fatoush, sumac, tomato, cucumber (V)
Black daal (V)
Fennel, pear, radish, olive oil, sherry vinegar (V)
Slow cooked ox cheek, egg, Sriracha
Lebanese lamb chops
Sweet potato mash (V)
Fries, rosemary salt (V)
850
7–
750
6–
5–
650
450
650
950
950
4–
350
L A R G E R P L AT E S
The Volta Dexter beef burger, mac sauce, pickles, cheddar, fries
Lamb shawarma naan burger, pomegranate, mutabal
Flat iron steak, fries, chimichurri
10oz grass-fed Dexter sirloin
Belly-stuffed whole sea bass, preserved lemon, pine nuts, coriander
Whole or half roast chicken, citrus, maple, seasoned fries
Hake, black daal
Blackened broccoli, salt and pepper tofu, sticky rice, ketjap manis (V)
11–
11–
16–
22–
19–
13–/26–
12–
1050
(V) vegetarian / Chat about us @TheRefugeMcr
Prices include VAT at 20%. A discretionary 10% service charge – shared wholly between The Refuge team – will be added to tables or 6 of more.
Some dishes contain allergens, or traces of: please speak to your waiter for further information.
We always have a few high rollers and featured wines, but
these are ever-changing so please ask if you’re looking for
something special.
WINE
WHITE
175 M L / 3 75 M L / B T L .
Villa dei Fiori Pecorino Terre di Chieti IGT, Italy
480/920/18–
Citta dei Ponti Pinot Grigio, Veneto, Italy 490/960/19–
Viognier, Paradou Château Pesquié, Rhône, France 2015 5–/1010/20–
Vinho Verde, Conde Villar Branco, Portugal 2014
520/1060/21–
Picpoul de Pinet, Cuvée Amélie, Languedoc, France 2015 550/1170/23–
Sauvignon Blanc, Georges Michel Golden Mile,
6/1270/25–
Marlborough, NZ 2015
Albariño, Domingo Martin, Rias Baixas, Spain 2015
6–/1270/25–
Grüner Veltliner, Hirschvergnügen, Kamptal, 27–
Austria 2015
Sauvignon Blanc, Domaine Natter, Sancerre, France 2014
30–
Chardonnay, Jean Rijckaert ‘Le Mont Chatelaine’,
30–
Viré-Clessé, Burgundy, France 2014
ROSÉ
175 M L / 3 75 M L / B T L .
RED
175 M L / 3 75 M L / B T L .
Arc des Anges Grenache Merlot Vin de Pays de l’Herault, 480/920/18–
France
Carménère, Lorosco Reserva, Valle Central, 480/920/18–
Chile 2014/15
Pinot Noir, Anane, Maule Valley, Chile 2015
5–/1010/20–
Aglianico del Vulture, Bisceglia Terre di Vulcano,
520/1060/21–
Basilicata, Italy 2014
Malbec, Carla Chiaro Reserve, Mendoza, 580/1220/24–
Argentina 2010
Touriga Nacional blend, Álvaro Castro, Dão, Argentina 580/1220/24–
Mourvèdre, Casa Castillo Monastrell, Murcia,
26–
Spain 2014
Tempranillo, Quinta Milú “La Cometa”, 29–
Ribera del Duero, Spain 2014
Syrah, “Art & Science Shot Through the Heart”,
32–
Oregon, USA 2013
Garganega Pinot Grigio Blush, Venezie Italy
480/920/18–
Grenache blend, Château Nestuby, Provence, France 2015 550/1170/23–
SHERRY & PORT & VER MOUTH
GL ASS/BTL.
Maestro Sierra Fino NV 37.5cl Maestro Sierra Amontillado NV 37.5cl Manzanilla Rodriguez La-Cave ‘Barbiana’ 75cl
Quinta do Vallado 10 yr Tawny Port, Douro, Portugal 50cl
Warre’s Heritage Ruby Port NV, Douro, Portugal 75cl
Casa Mariol Vermut Negro
4–/18–
490/24–
4–/27–
9/44–
4–/36–
350
BEERS
BEER & CIDER ON DR AUGHT
Kaltenberg 4.1% Warsteiner 4.8% Peroni 5.1% Brooklyn Lager 5.2%
Beavertown Gamma Ray 5.4%
Camden Pale Ale 4%
Volta Session Pale Ale 4.2% Aspall Cyder 5.5% P I N T/
420/280
460/310
525/350
540/360
560/370
490/330
440/3–
420/280
B OT T L E S & C A N S
Modelo Especial 4.5% 330ml bottle
Negra Modelo 5.4% 330ml bottle
4–
4–
Augustiner Helles 5.2% 500ml bottle
Früh Kölsch 4.8% 500ml bottle Schnieder Weiss Tap 1 Meine Blonde 4.9% 500ml bottle Lindemans Cuvée René (Geuze) 5.5% 375ml bottle
Mongozo Pils (gluten free) 4.8% 330ml bottle
5–
5–
5–
5–
Left Hand Milk Stout 6% 330ml bottle 6 TA P S O F C R A F T
We have 6 taps dedicated to craft beers from Manchester and
around the world, including our own Volta Session Pale Ale:
our collaboration with local craft beer heroes First Chop.
Just ask what is currently on our taps.
Vocation Life & Death IPA 6.5% 330ml can
Moor Nor’Hop 4.3% 330ml can First Chop MCR Bitter 4.4% 330ml can First Chop Red 4.6% 330ml can Timmermans: Kriek/Framboise/Pêche 4% 330ml bottle Rekorderlig Strawberry & Lime/Pear 4% 500ml
Kerisac Breton Cidre 5% 330ml bottle Jupiler (non-alcoholic) 0.5% 250ml bottle
430
5–
450
450
420
420
5–
5–
420
3–