The Anthologist

  • European (Modern)
  • City
58 Gresham St.London, United Kingdom EC2Vwww.theanthologistbar.co.uk
  • 0845-468-0101

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BREAKFAST / BRUNCH
Boiled eggs w/ buttered toast fingers £3.50
Brioche eggy bread w/ maple syrup, caramelised bananas & fresh strawberries £6.95
Piled high cinnamon pancakes w/ maple syrup & candy dust £5.95
Bacon or sausage butty, served on London bloomer w/ a side of brown sauce £4.50
Field mushrooms & roasted cherry tomatoes  £4.95
Rolled porridge oats with golden syrup or fruit purée £3.95
Smoked salmon & cream cheese bagel w/ fresh chives £4.95
Fresh mixed berries w/ honeyed yoghurt £5.25
Scrambled eggs on toast 
  • Add Scottish smoked salmon £2.95
 £5.95
Baked 3 egg omelette w/ sun ripened tomatoes, mushrooms & English cheddar £6.95
Eggs benedict w/ ham, spinach & hollandaise sauce £7.95
The Anthologist fully loaded Eggs of your choice; scrambled, poached or fried w/ sweet cured bacon, field mushroom, tomato, grilled sausage, black pudding & toast £8.95
EXTRAS
Extra egg  £0.75
Grilled tomato  £1.00
Baked beans  £1.25
Grilled mushrooms  £1.70
Toast & butter  £1.90
Grilled sausage  £1.90
Sweet cured bacon  £1.95
Smoked salmon  £2.95
Black pudding  £1.25
PASTRIES
All our pastries are freshly baked daily
Butter croissant  £1.75
Pain au raisin  £1.95
Assorted muffins  £2.25
SMOOTHIES
Orange, carrot, passion fruit & banana  £3.25
Apple, ginger, lime & blackberry  £3.25
Banana, oatmeal, coconut & pineapple  £3.25
BEVERAGES
Flat white  £1.95
Espresso  £1.95
Cappuccino  £2.50
Latté  £2.75
Caffe macchiato  £1.95
Fresh mint tea  £1.95
Selection of teas from tea pigs  £1.95
Chai  £1.95
COCKTAILS
Anthologist bloody mary 
  • horseradish infused smirnoff black vodka, Anthologist spices, lemon & tomato juice  
 £5.95jug £19.95
Mimosa & fruit caviar prosecco spun w/ orange juice, topped w/ fruit caviar £5.95

THE FOOD

NIBBLES
Bread board A selection of traditional italian breads w/ olive oil & balsamic vinegar £5.95
Puglia marinated olives  £2.75
FOR ONE OR MORE TO SHARE
Crispy squid w/ ginger, pink peppercorns & citrus mayo £5.95
Roast baby chorizo in red wine  £5.95
Tomato & basil bruschetta  w/ balsamic reduction & dressed leaves £5.95
Prawn & lemongrass lollipops w/ citrus-soy dipping sauce £6.25
Fresh mozzarella & pesto bruschetta w/ dressed rocket leaves £5.75
Steamed mussels provençal Pot £5.95Skillet £8.95
Skillet of prawns w/ green beans, chilli, garlic & lime served w/ crusty bread £7.95
Homemade potato wedges w/ creamed paprika mayo £4.50
FLATBREAD BOARDS FOR MORE THAN ONE
Mediterranean Warm grilled flatbread with 3 dips; hummus, oven-roasted tomato & goat’s cheese salsa & taramasalata £7.75
Tuna nicoise Poached tuna, roasted vine tomatoes, black olives, green beans, basil & confit garlic £9.95
Peking duck Crispy duck, plum sauce, cucumber ribbons & charred spring onions £9.95
Smoked salmon Hand sliced smoked salmon w/ crème fraiche, chives, black pepper, red onions & lemon £9.95
The Superfood board Butternut squash, red onion, goat’s cheese, spinach & roasted pecans £8.95
SHARING BOARDS FOR MORE THAN ONE
Artisan cheese board A selection of British cheeses w/ chutney & crackers £9.95
Antipasto board verdi Chargrilled aubergines, courgettes, artichokes, sun ripened tomatoes, puglia marinated olives, mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegar w/ traditional handmade breads £10.45
Antipasto board A selection of cured meats, sun-ripened tomatoes, balsamic baby onions & marinated puglia olives w/ a selection of traditional handmade breads £11.95
Anthologist seafood board A generous selection of fresh shellfish from our kitchen & oyster bar (please ask us about the catch of the day) £34.95
SIDE ORDERS
Rosemary & rock salt potatoes  £3.00
Rocket & parmesan  £3.50
Chipped potatoes w/ dips £2.95
Heirloom tomato & orange salad  £3.50
Truffle fries w/ parmesan shavings £3.25
Mushy peas  £1.95
GOURMET SANDWICHES AND BURGERS
New York deli stack Ham, turkey, salami, lettuce, tomato & onions on fresh focaccia w/ mustard & mayo £5.95
Chicken club Chargrilled chicken, mayo, tomato, bacon, avocado & salad leaves w/ chilli jam £5.95
Open chargrilled vegetable sandwich Aubergine, courgette, peppers, tomato & goat's curd on fresh focaccia £5.95
Steak sandwich Finely cut British beef w/ anthologist mustard on ciabatta £8.45
Fish finger sandwich On bloomer w/ ketchup & homemade tartare sauce £6.95
Sticky bbq glazed pork burger w/ homemade beer battered onion rings £6.95
The Anthologist beefburger w/ homemade beer battered onion rings
  • Add crispy bacon & cheese £1.95
  • Add a bowl of chipped potatoes £2.95
 £7.95
SALADS
Roasted beetroot & goat’s cheese salad w/ toasted pine nuts £7.95
Crispy duck & marinated noodle salad w/ crisp vegetables & sesame-soy vinaigrette £8.25
Californian hot smoked salmon w/ baby spinach, pine nuts, spring onion, sun dried tomatoes & ginger dressing £9.95
Watermelon & feta salad w/ baby gem lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes & mint w/ a lemon & olive oil dressing £7.95
Marinated thai beef salad w/ egg noodles, red pepper, spring onions, grated carrot, chives, pak choi, sesame seeds & crispy cabbage £9.95
Roast chicken salad w/ baby gem lettuce, radish, spring onion, cucumber, boiled egg w/ a tarragon mayo £7.95
Caesar salads:  choose from chargrilled chicken, hot smoked salmon or prawn lollipops;
  • Served w/ cos lettuce, boiled egg, anchovies & topped w/ parmesan & crouton shards £9.95
MAINS
Chicken breast stuffed w/ mascarpone & wild mushrooms, wrapped in crispy pancetta w/ herbed potatoes £7.95
Chargrilled pork sausages, mashed potatoes & red onion gravy  £8.50
Steak ’n’ fries British 10oz rib eye steak w/ chipped potatoes £13.95
Linguine vongole w/ clams & chilli £8.50
Pea & goat's cheese risotto w/ parmesan & rocket £8.50
Fish in beer batter w/ chips & homemade tartare sauce £9.95
Pulled chicken, ham & pea pie w/ mash & homemade piccalilli £8.95
Anthologist fish pie w/ potato cheddar crust £8.95
TO FINISH
Homemade chocolate brownie served warm w/ vanilla ice cream £4.95
Old fashioned knickerbocker glory  £5.50
Banana split w/ cherry jelly, vanilla mousse & banana parfait. £4.95
Anthologist crème brulée  £4.95
Lemon meringue sundae w/ lemon curd, vanilla ice cream & candied lemon £4.95
MENU DISCLAIMER
Menu items and prices are subject to change.