Private Dining ST SWITHINS LANE CITY OF LONDON EC4N 8AD
THE SANDEMAN ROOM Our stunning vaulted Sandeman Room can seat up to 24 or up to 30 for a reception. A wonderfully historic space, it is perfect for intimate and atmospheric lunches or dinners. THE DON AND THE SIGN OF THE DON PRIVATE DINING ROOMS COCKTAILS & CANAPES 30 LUNCH & DINNER MAXIMUM 24 Welcome to The Don and The Sign of The Don private dining rooms. The City s most charming and characterful venues for private events be they Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Champagne and Canapé Parties, Business Meetings, Corporate Dinners, Private Celebrations or Wine Tastings. Wine has been an integral part of 20 23 St. Swithins Lane since 1798 when the young Perthshire Scot George Sandeman took over the site as the cellar for his port, sherry and wine company, and rolled his barrels up from the Thames under the Lane to the Medieval Cellar. THE SANDEMAN VAULT The Sandeman Vault adjoins the Sandeman Room. It provides a fine dining room for up to 28 and reception up to 30. Today only 30 meters of that original Medieval Vault still exists, and with the help of City conservation and English Heritage, it was restored and officially opened in 2014 by the Lord Mayor of London to be used as the cellar for the Don and The Sign of The Don s remarkable wine collection. COCKTAILS & CANAPES 30 LUNCH & DINNER MAXIMUM 28 You can taste those wines in our impressive range of unique private dining rooms featured herein. Come and explore them and let a member of our highly experienced team assist you in organising your special event. THE SANDEMAN ROOM & VAULT When we fling open the doors between the Sandeman Room and the Sandeman Vault, we can seat 52 guests in historic, vinous splendour. Reception up to 60 guests. COCKTAILS & CANAPES 60 LUNCH & DINNER MAXIMUM 52
THE RESTAURANT With seven huge windows opening on to a intimate courtyard, The Restaurant, the original Drapers Hall, features a stunning double height wine tower and seven original John Hoyland paintings. The restaurant can be booked privately for up to 44. This room can also accommodate up to 60 guests for a reception. LUNCH & DINNER MAXIMUM 18 COCKTAILS & CANAPES 60 LUNCH & DINNER MAXIMUM 44 THE WINE STUDY The Wine Study, a secluded dining room behind a glazed wall of wine, seats up to 18. BISTRO The Bistro reflects the history of the building with its wonderful evocative décor the banquette seating is made from old Port vats, the ancient metal stencils on the wall celebrate the myriad ports to which Sandeman shipped its Ports and the Portuguese cork floor is decorated with a map of the city in 1798. The Bistro can be booked privately for up to 65 people. LUNCH & DINNER MAXIMUM 50 LUNCH & DINNER MAXIMUM 65 THE WHITE ROOM The main restaurant room is available for private hire for up to 50 guests. Pre- event drinks can be held in the Wine Study, which connects to the dining area.
THE TASTING ROOM The Tasting Room is truly unique. It sits guarding the Medieval Cellar, which once led to the Thames. Guests dining in the Tasting Room may visit the restored medieval cellar, where our remarkable wine collection is stored. The Tasting Room seats up to 18. COCKTAILS & CANAPES 60 LUNCH & DINNER MAXIMUM 14 COCKTAILS & CANAPES 23 LUNCH & DINNER MAXIMUM 18 CORNER BAR With more than 30 wines by the glass, 25 gins, 40 single malts, plus a selection of craft beers and ales, The Bar is a fine venue for a private drink and canapé party for up to 60 guests. LUNCH & DINNER MAXIMUM 35 WEEKENDS IN THE CITY Searching for the perfect place to host your special event in the City? The Don and The Sign of The Don can be hired exclusively for birthdays, engagement parties, wedding receptions, for both lunches and dinners during weekends. Each can accommodate parties of up to 120 people. For all enquiries please contact events@thedonrestaurant.co.uk THE BLENDING ROOM The atmospheric vault was the Sandeman Port blending room. The Blending Room is intimate, semi-private and seats up to 35.
BANK CANON ST DOWGATE HILL WALBROOK ST SWITHINS WINE SHIPPERS CANNON ST BUSH LN ST SWITHINS LANE LOMBARD ST KING WILLIAM STREET THE SIGN OF THE DON THE DON RESTAURANT ABCHURCH LN NICHOLAS LN MONUMENT For more information please contact events@thedonrestaurant.com www.thedonrestaurant.com www.thesignofthedon.com THE DON & THE SIGN OF THE DON St Swithins Lane, City of London, EC4N 8AD Telephone 020 7626 2606
35 Faroe Island smoked salmon, capers and sour cream, melba toast Celeriac & Bramley apple soup, Sour dough croutons, apple oil Goose & oak smoked bacon terrine, spicy pear chutney *** Risotto acquarello with gorgonzola and radicchio Supreme of free range chicken, mash potato & braised endives Pan fried sea bream, pak choi, butterbeans, cauliflower & pomegranate *** Chocolate brownie, caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream Lemon tart, mascarpone ice cream Orange & white chocolate mousse, hazelnut praline and coffee ice cream
40 Truffled Jerusalem artichokes soup with wild mushroom & croutons Yellow fin tuna carpaccio, avocado, pressed cucumber Smoked barbary duck breast, warm goat cheese, radicchio, endives & pecan nuts *** Burrata ravioli, tomato sauce, marjoram and parmesan Confit cod, saffron, smoked fish fumet, pommes de terre & salsify Braised lamb shoulder, crispy belly, roasted onions and polenta *** Caramelised pineapple, mascarpone, flaked almonds Buttermilk bavarois, rhubarb sorbet Chocolate tart, cherry sorbet
55 Six course menu Wine pairing available on request Amuse bouche du chef Burrata, vegetable caponata, basil Salad of hand-picked crab, avocado, shiso cress, citronette Fillet of beef, chard, wild mushroom, heritage carrots & fondant potato 11 months d.o.p. Manchego, grapes and pickled walnuts Chocolate pave, caramel jelly & hazelnut ice cream --- Vegetarian alternatives available. Special dietary requirements will be catered for Some dishes may contain, nuts, dairy, wheat. Please ask for more information