Spice Dines at Bistro 1709 - Lichfield
Overview
This evening we will be dining in this cosy French inspired restaurant in Lichfield.
This restaurant is owned by one of Staffordshire’s best known restaurateurs John Ashmore along with Chef Mark Medley. The restaurant in Lombard Street provides a relaxed dining experience, serving quality, fresh, chef prepared homemade food at affordable prices.
A note about the restaurant:
Back in the 90’s I opened my first bistro in Stafford, Pastiche. With the help of my team, we opened our second bistro here in Lombard Street in 1999 and grew to a group of nine. I exited the business through a sale in 2005 and myself and now business partner Mark brought it back from the receiver in 2008! We launched 1709 the Brasserie, re-branding to bistro later. Following the pandemic, we are returning to our roots of fixed price, fresh, chef prepared meals with a simple friendly service and an à la carte menu running Friday & Saturday Evenings to make the weekends a little more special!
John Ashmore & Mark Medley
Includes
- A 2 or 3 course meal (your choice)
- A 10% service charge
- A small admin fee
- A warm welcome from your Spice volunteer coordinator
Extras
You will need to pay for your drinks on the night.
Location & Itinerary
Tonight we will be eating from the set menu offering 2 or 3 courses. Please note that the menu may be subject to seasonal changes.
Starters
Roast root vegetable soup served with a wedge of bread-and-butter v GFr
Chicken Liver Pate, Date Chutney and toasted whole meal bread GFr
Roast Sweet Potato, Sage and Spinach cake with a Smoked chilli tomato sauce Vegan
Mushroom, garlic and spinach crepe Vegan Gf
Smoked mackerel pate with a beetroot, caper, and cucumber salad with oatcake biscuits GFr
Melon, rocket and pomegranate salad, with Port & balsamic dressing. Vegan GF
Mains
Roast Spring bone Chicken breast with parmentier potatoes, tarragon white wine cream sauce Gf
Slow braised crispy belly pork, served with creamy mashed potato and beer & grain mustard gravy
Oven Roast Salmon fillet with crushed new potatoes and pea cream sauce £2 supplement Gf
Mixed mushroom stroganoff with wild basmati rice GF Vegan
Spiced cauliflower, squash & walnut strudel with crushed new potatoes and Rich Tomato sauce. Vegan
Smoked haddock fillet on mashed potato & watercress hollandaise sauce £supp ?
Char grilled sirloin steak with parmentier potatoes £5.50 supplement. Gf add a sauce mushroom stroganoff or Diane sauce £2.20
All served with a medley of seasonal vegetables
Side Dishes - Seasonal vegetables £3.30 Parmentier Potatoes £3.30
Desserts
Black forest Pancake- Pancake topped with warm boozy cherries, dark Chocolate ice-cream and White Chocolate sauce. v
Apple, Sultana and cinnamon crumble topped with Vanilla Ice-Cream Gf v (vegan on request)
Raspberry Cranachan- Raspberries, toasted oats, whipped cream, honey and Whisky. Gfr v
Coconut Panna Cotta with stewed Dates Gf
Mature Cheddar & Hartington Stilton with biscuits & date chutney £2.20 supplement Add a glass of Port £3.30 Gfr
Gf Gluten Free. GFr Can be adapted to be gluten free.
Please let us know of any dietary requirements when you book. We will ask for a pre order nearer the date of the event.
The restaurant does not have a car park. The nearest car park is Bird Street car park which is about a 5 -10 min walk away.
| Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Member 2 course meal | £24.50 | Available |
| Member 3 course meal | £30.00 | Available |
| Guest 2 course meal | £26.50 | Available |
| Guest 3 course meal | £32.00 | Available |
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