Drinks & Wine Menu
Veer Dhara invites you to participate in an authentic translation of Indian cuisine. Our menus are based on the highest-quality produce and seasonal ingredients from all corners of India, brought to you with mouth-watering flavours the origins of which can be traced back to the aristocratic houses of India. Our chefs have endeavored to remain faithful to the historic origin of each regional dish, recreating flavours originally associated with traditional, home-cooked food. We are fully equipped to serve St Albans and the surrounding area with our exciting and varied range of dishes, prepared with supreme and unrivaled culinary skill, and served in stylish and elegant surroundings. Enjoy your meal to the rhythmic accompaniment of traditional Indian music, which perfectly complements the ambiance, as you delight in the aromas and flavours of skilfully spiced dishes that warm, stimulate and satisfy all the senses.
SPARKLING WINE Bottle Prosecco Da Luca Prosecco Italy 20cl 8 Pear and peach fruit on a lively, yet soft and generous palate. Sant Orsola Prosecco Extra Dry Italy 24 Light and lively, with ripe pears and lemons rounded off with a hint of sweetness. Champagne Louis Dornier et Fils Brut France 34 A light, fresh, vigorously youthful Champagne with a fine, elegant, slightly lemony nose, lively mousse and long, crisp palate. Duval-Leroy Brut Réserve France 42 A fine mousse with soft richly baked biscuit flavours and hints of lightly roasted nuts. Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial France 55 A well known blend of older reserves with young wines to ensure a consistency of this flowery aroma and warm biscuit hints. Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut France 75 The briefest liaison with grape skins tantalisingly leaves this delicate colour yet exudes a floral fragrance evolving soft red berry richness. Dom Pérignon Brut France 160 Long and satisfying on the palate with layers of yeasty, nutty flavours, superbly fat and ripe. Complex, luxury Grand Cru Champagne made only in the best years. Louis Roederer Cristal Brut France 210 Aromas of green apple, caramel and lemon zest: with concentrated, minerally flavours that announce apples served with cream. Armand de Brignac Brut France 275 A multi-vintage blend of wines made from only grapes from Premier and Grand Cru vineyards. Dom Pérignon Brut Rosé France 320 Extremely rare and always sublimely rich with superbly long, powerful maturity. Considered the ultimate rosé.
WHITE WINE Crisp, Dry and Fresh 175ml 250ml Bottle Granfort Sauvignon Blanc, Vin de France France 5.50 6.50 18 This dry wine shows all of the classic characteristics of the Sauvignon Blanc grape, fresh green gooseberry aromas and floral taste. Picpoul de Pinet, Petite Ronde France 5.50 7.50 22 Fresh with a citrussy and stone fruit character highlighted with floral notes. Soul Tree Sauvignon Blanc India 18.5 Vibrant and aromatic with notes of elderflower, pear and green herbs. Crisp, fresh and dry on the palate. Trentino Pinot Grigio, L Aristocratico Italy 6.50 8.50 25 Super example of this popular grape. Flavourful and expressive with zesty fruit and long lingering finish. Chablis, Vignerons de Chablis France 32 Citrus and a touch of stone fruit: fresh with a minerally note. Aromatic and Fruity Kleine Zalze Cellar Selection Bush Vines Chenin Blanc South Africa 5.50 7.50 20 Coastal Region Soft and creamy, a hint of ripe exotic fruit and a delicious vanilla sweetness. Pulpo, Albariño Rías Baixas, Pagos del Rey Spain 6.50 8.50 24 Aromas of white flowers, hints of peach and apricot lead to a fresh, fruity palate with an almost saline minerality. Sancerre, Domaine des Chaintres, Joseph Mellot France 33 Aromatic floral aromas of white blossom and grapefruit on the nose: the palate is refreshing and dry. Vidal Riesling, Marlborough New Zealand 24 A fine example of the Riesling grape, showing lime and floral aromas combined with the minerality and citrus fruit flavours typical of the grape in an off-dry, New World style. Gewürztraminer Alsace, Portrait Range, Domaine Zinck France 31 Off-dry, with a balancing fresh fruit character of pear, rose petal and lychee: enhanced with exotic notes of spice and a pinch of peppermint. A discretionary 10% service charge applicable
WHITE WINE Full Flavoured Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough Brimming with zesty grapefruit, lime, pear and passion fruit married well with a grassy herbaceousness. Between Thorns Chardonnay, South Eastern Australia Tropical aromas, followed by flavours of juicy nectarine and peach. Rare Vineyards Marsanne-Viognier, Pays d Oc Soft and aromatic with notes of peach blossom and citrus on the deliciously refreshing finish. Gavi di Gavi, Toledana, Domini Villa Lanata This excellent producer crafts this refreshing gooseberry and mineral style with delicate floral hints, dry but not austere. New Zealand 175ml 250ml Bottle 7 9 26 5.50 6.50 18 France 20 Italy 33 France 6.50 8.50 24 Australia 5.50 6.50 18 Italy 5.50 7.50 20 Australia ROSÉ WINE Coteaux Varois en Provence Rosé, Lumière, Estandon Vibrant aromas of peach and strawberry: dry with citrus fruit on the refreshing finish. Hardys Mill Cellars Rosé, South Eastern Australia Ripe raspberry fruit lifted by a touch of sweetness on the finish. Marchesini Pinot Grigio Rosato del Veneto Dry and subtly flavoured raspberry and apple-scented rosé from the north-east of Italy.
RED WINE Light and Bright 175ml 250ml Bottle Montepulciano d Abruzzo, Parini Italy 5.50 6.50 18 Plum and cherry with notes of violet: dry, soft but well structured with a finish of dried fruits and toasted hazelnut. Robert Mondavi Private Selection Pinot Noir, Central Coast USA 29 Exhibits raspberry and dried cherry aromas, with supple, silky, berry and cherry jam flavours. Fleurie, Pascal Clément France 27 The name Fleurie aptly describes the fresh, floral style of the wine. Spicy and Intense Hardys Mill Cellars Shiraz, South Eastern Australia Australia 5.50 7.50 20 Forest fruits such as blackberries dominate the fruit-packed palate. Feudi Salentini 125 Primitivo del Salento Italy 6.50 8.50 24 Elegant with notes of ripe plum, cherry jam and cocoa followed by a hint of spicy vanilla. Marqués de Morano Rioja Crianza Spain 6.50 8.50 22 Mazuelo adds a ripe cherry chunkiness to the smooth raspberries and cream style of Tempranillo. Soul Tree Cabernet Sauvignon India 18.5 Elegant and attractive with blackcurrant flavoures and a slight hint of mint. Superb juicy fruit on the palate with supple tannings. Puro Organic Malbec, Mendoza Argentina 28 Sweet blueberry and violet on the nose with shavings of milk chocolate and a touch of vanilla pod. Made from 100% organically grown Malbec grapes. Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Bois de Pied Redal, Organic, Ogier France 38 Bright, solid, powerful fruit, overlaid with warm spice and savoury notes. Barolo, Il Bastione Italy 45 A lighter style of Barolo, with rich fruit and a lingering liquorice finish. Made from the Nebbiolo grape and matured in oak, this wine has style and complexity. A discretionary 10% service charge applicable
RED WINE Juicy and Warm 175ml 250ml Bottle Altoritas Merlot, Central Valley Chile 5.50 6.50 18 Soft, light and fruity Merlot with plummy aromas and a hint of spice. Granfort Cabernet Sauvignon, Pays d Oc France 5.50 6.50 19 All the classic blackcurrant aromas and flavours, balanced with a soft, tannic finish. Rare Vineyards Malbec, Pays d Oc France 5.50 6.50 19 Having achieved fame in Argentina, Malbec returns home. Lovely violet aromas, solid fruit flavours and a splash of spiced oak. Côtes du Rhône, Les Abeilles Rouge, Jean-Luc Colombo France 24 Fresh and silky on the palate, the aromas of small red fruits follow through, prolonged by notes of liquorice and spice. Château Lyonnat, Lussac-Saint-Émilion France 32 A small district of St Emilion with a common terrain, the style is full of soft plums and brambly cassis flavours. Don Jacobo Rioja Reserva, Bodegas Corral Spain 34 Traditional Rioja with a stylish, silky balance of ripe cherry flavours and generous vanilla-oak character for a mature style. A discretionary 10% service charge applicable
Spirits Rum Aperitif 50ml Martini Extra Dry Martini Bianco Martini Rosso Pernod Campari Bacardi Bacardi Gold Captain Morgan Captain Morgan Spiced Gold Rum Havana Club 3yrs Havana Club 7yrs 4 Liqueurs Amaretto Pimm s Southern Comfort Peach Schnapps Malibu Cointreau Drambuie Tia Maria Kahlua Baileys 50ml.50 Sambuca Jagermeister Tequila Jose Cuervo Gold Jose Cuervo Silver Tequila Rose Strawberry Liqueur 3 Cognac Port 50ml Taylors Port 10 yrs old 4.50 Remy Martin XO 15 Remy Martin VSOP 4.50 Courvoisier VS.50 Hennessy VS.50 Martell VS.50
Spirits Vodka Belvedere 4.50 Grey Goose 4.50 Absolut/Citron 4 Smirnoff Red Ciroc 4.50 Scotch Whisky Johnnie Walker Black Label.50 Johnnie Walker Blue Label 12.50 Chivas Regal 12 yrs old.50 Chivas Regal 18 yrs old 8.50 Royal Salute 21 yrs old 11.50 Famous Grouse Monkey Shoulder 4 Single Malt Dalwhinnie 15 yrs old 4 Laphroaig 10 yrs old 4 Macallan 10 yrs old 4 Glenmorangie 10 yrs old 4 Jura 10 yrs old 4 Glenfiddich 12 yrs old 4 Glenfiddich 18 yrs old 8.50 Talisker 10yrs old 4 Glenlivet Founders Reserve 4 American Whiskey Jack Daniel s.50 Makers Mark.50 Irish Whiskey Jameson.50 Gin Bombay Sapphire.50 Tanqueray 3.50 Hendricks 4.50 Gin Mare 4.50
Drinks Beers & Ciders half pint Bud Light Cobra 2.5 4.50 2.99 4.99 pint Kingfisher 650ml 5.49 King Cobra 8% ABV 750ml 11.99 Cobra 660ml 5.49 Cobra 330ml.79 Corona 330ml.79 Becks Blue Alcohol free 3.79 Aspalls Suffolk Cyder 500ml 5.49 Aspalls Berry (Redcurrant and Raspberry) 500ml 5.79 Minerals Fresh Orange Juice Coke, Diet Coke, Fanta, Lemonade Fruit Juice Pineapple, Cranberry, Apple, Mango, Lychee Voss Mineral Water (Still/Carbonated 800ml Mixers Slimline Tonic, Indian Tonic, Ginger Ale San Pellegrino Limonata (can) San Pellegrino Aranciata (can) 2.99 2.39 2.59.79 1.29 2.59 2.59 Craft IPA half pint Cobra IPA 2.99 4.99 Citra Oakham Ale 500ml 4.79 Brewed especially to pair with food, a smooth yet complex recipe. Made in small batched this blonde IPA offers depth of flavour with delicate refreshment. A light gold, refreshing beer with grapefruit, lychee and gooseberry aromas leading to a dry complex finish pint
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