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BAR & KITCHEN+ 44 (0)20 7928 4400 bar@thecutbar.com

Eating and drinking at The Cut is an all day affair. Meet and relaxwith premium tea, coffee, pastries and cakes. Continental beers, a great wine cellar and London driven cocktails create a unique and thrilling drinks menu.

The Kitchen is open all day. Our menu consists of classic and original dishes. Specials evolve with the season at the Young Vic. Mostly authentic, always playful; dishes reflect geographical, ethnic or textual themes.

EVENTS+ 44 (0)20 7922 2906 bookings@thecutbar.com We are a versatile venue, tailor-making every event to suit our clients’ needs, having catered for some of the finest private & corporate clients in the UK. We offer a range of exciting menus to suit breakfasts, meetings, sit down dinners and canapé receptions. Our family style dining menu brings guests closer together while our canapé list ensures there is something special for everyone. Please ask a member of staff to see our menu package or contact our event manager.

MENU NOTESServing measuresWines served in: 125 / 175 / 500 / 750 mlChampagnes & Sparkling Wines: 125 / 750 mlSpirits & Liqueurs:25 / 50 ml

Dietary notices(vg) vegan(v) vegetarian(n) indicates the presence of nuts and/or seeds in the recipe

All items may contain traces of nuts or seeds.

IN SEASON & THEATRE SPECIALS 04

BREAKFAST / BAKERY 05

LUNCH & DINNER 06

DESSERTS 09

BAR SNACKS 10

HOT DRINKS 11

WINES 12

FINE WINES 14

ROSÉ & CHAMPAGNE 15

COCKTAILS 17

SHOTS 21

BEFORE & AFTER DRINKS 21

BEERS & CIDERS 22

SOFT DRINKS 23

BAR & KITCHEN 25

THEATRE 25

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IN SEASON & THEATRE SPECIALS21 May – 23 June 2012

Our specials evolve with the season at the Young Vic. Mostly authentic, always playful; specials reflect geographical, ethnic or textual themes.

Wild Berries Iced Tea £3A sweet and intense tea with berries, papaya and hibiscus shaken with ice and juices.

Rioja Blanco 2011 £4.60 / £5.50 / £13.85 / £19.50LAN / Rioja, Spain What a joy! Refreshing, lively and elegant. This is our recommendation for summer.

Cabernet Shiraz 2009 £4.70 / £5.60 / £14.20 / £20Hartenberg / Stellenbosch, South AfricaWonderfully rich and elegant fruit is balanced with smooth oak.

Cashew Nut & Mushroom Wontons w/ cucumber sambal,red sauce & water cress. (vg) (n) £5.50

Boerewors Sausage (pork, lamb and beef w/ coriander)in a bun w/ mayo & raw tomato & pepper relish. £8.50

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BREAKFAST Mon to Fri 9 (Sat 10) — 11 am

Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice £2.70

Virgin Mary Worcestershire, Dijon, Tabasco, secrets, orange and tomato juice. £3.75

Bacon Butty £3.50

Yoghurt & Fruit (v) £3.50add Granola (v) (n) £1

Smoked Salmon & Scrambled Eggs w/ white truffle oil and toast (also available all day from 12pm). £7.50

Free Range Eggs, Smoked Bacon, Tomato and Toast £6 Grilled Organic Portobello Mushroom £2 Poached Eggs and Creamed Spinach on English muffin w/ parmesan, shallots and pine nuts. (v) (n) £6.50

BAKERY Available all day — freshly baked in our kitchen every morning

Croissant or Pain au Chocolat (v) £1.15

Savoury Muffin assorted flavours. Vegetarian options available. £1.60

Sweet Muffin assorted flavours. (v) £1.40

Chocolate Bourbon Tart (v) £4

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LUNCH & DINNER served all day from 12 pm

Our own Focaccia, Olive Oil & Vinegar (vg) £3.50

Soup of the day and bread £4

Deep Fried Goats’ Cheese w/ pomegranates, chives and honey. (v) £6

Cashew Nut & Mushroom Wontons w/ cucumber sambal,red sauce & water cress. (vg) (n) £5.50// Created for Wild Swans, Young Vic 2012 //

Smoked Salmon & Scrambled Eggs w/ white truffle oil and toast. £7.50

Maldon Oak Smoked Salmon, w/ dill butter, watercressand toasted focaccia. £7// Created for Hamlet, Young Vic 2011 //

Smoked Chicken Salad w/ pomelo, green peas, edamame,mixed leaves and miso dressing. £7.75

Waldorf Salad: apples, celery, cos lettuce, walnuts,grapes and vegan mayo dressing. (vg) (n) £6.50// Created for Street Scene, Young Vic 2011 //

Tiger Prawn Salad w/ rocket, dandelion, sun dried tomatoes,figs and violas. £9

Saffron Risotto with pistachio dust (w/ chicken stock). (n) £6.50 / £9

Salt Marsh Lamb Cutlets (organic) w/ artichoke &curd couscous and rose harissa. £14

Abalone Mushroom w/ steamed aubergine, courgette & pepper,carrot & celery salad, sesame avocado puree & salt oil slick. (vg) (n) £12// Created for Wild Swans, Young Vic 2012 //

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Pan Fried Mackerel w/ new potatoes, tomato fondue,roast garlic & onion puree. £13

BURGERS

Boerewors Sausage (pork, lamb and beef w/ coriander)in a bun w/ mayo & raw tomato & pepper relish. £8.50// Created for The Suit, Young Vic 2012 //

Rockefella Burger organic beef w/ bacon, cheddar cheese,spinach, Maldon smoked oysters and Tabasco. £9.50// Created for In The Red and Brown Water, Young Vic 2008 //

Vernon’s Monterey Chicken Jack w/ Monterey Jack cheese,chipotle mayo and guacamole. £8.50// Created for Vernon God Little, Young Vic 2007 //

Organic Beef Burger w/ bbq sauce, relish and mayo. £7.75

Crab Bun whole soft shell crab in gram flour batterw/ salsa and mayo. £9

Grilled Portobello Mushroom & Comte Cheese w/ marmalade,mustard and red onion. £7.50// Created for John Mons, Borough Market //

EXTRAS

Cheddar cheese / goats’ cheese / Monterey Jack cheese / blue cheese / Comte cheese / bacon / spinach / chilli jam £1

Grilled Organic Portobello Mushroom £2

SIDE ORDERS

Chips (vg) / celeriac and apple slaw (vg) / mixed salad (vg) / creamed spinach and pine nuts (v) (n) / black beans (vg) all £2.85

The Triple Cutburger* + soft drink + chips= £8.50 Available Monday – Thursday; 12 –5

*Choose from Organic Beef Burger / Vernon’s Monterey Chicken Jack / Portobello Mushroom Burger and selected soft drinks.

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DESSERTS served all day from 12 pm

The Cut Banana Split (n) (v) £5

Pear Bourdaloue w/ vanilla custard, pear compote& rhubarb granita. (n) £5.50// Created for Bingo, Young Vic 2012 //

Chocolate Bourbon Tart w/ mint cream. (v) £4

Scoop of Ice Cream (v) £1.50

Piccolo £2.10

Espresso / Double Espresso £1.70 / £1.90

Irish Coffee / Baileys Hot Chocolate £4.50

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BAR SNACKS served from 5 pm

Chips (vg) £2.85

Calamari w/ sweet chilli jam. (8 pcs) £3.75

Mini Shallot Bhaji (vg) (4 pcs) £3.75

Free Range Chicken, Bacon and Mayo Wraps (4 pcs) £4

Nachos w/ black beans, jalapenos, guacamole and salsa. (vg) £3.75// Created for Vernon God Little, Young Vic 2011 //

Halloumi Kebabs (v) (3 pcs) £3.75

Mini Organic Beef Burgers w/ bbq and mayo. (2 pcs) £4

Red Chillies Stuffed with Greek feta. (4pcs) £4

The Cut Crunch: three of the above items £10

Olive Mix (vg) £2

Sweet and Salty Snacks £1.50/£2Seasonal selection.

Crisps (v) £1.10Seasonal selection.

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HOT DRINKSOur coffee is roasted by Allpress Espresso in East London. Espresso / Double Espresso £1.70 / £1.90

Macchiato £2

Filter £1.80

Americano / Long Black £1.90

Piccolo £2.10

Cappuccino / Café Latte / Flat White £2.30

Mocha / Hot Chocolate £2.70

Irish Coffee / Baileys Hot Chocolate £4.50

English Breakfast Tea £1.60Pots for two or more £3 / £4.40 / £5.20

Selection of Herbal Teas £2.30

Iced Tea £2.50

Iced Coffee £2.75

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WHITE WINE 125 / 175 / 500 / 750

Trebbiano 2010 £3.45 / £4.10 / £10.30 / £14.50Vinvita / Emilia Romagna, ItalyOur house white is easy drinking, dry & refreshing.

PX ELKI 2010 £16.50Falernia / Elqui Valley, ChileWonderful peachy flavours end on a fresh limey zing!

Unoaked Chardonnay 2009 £18Peter Lehman / Weighbridge, AustraliaSoft fruit with delightfully crisp acidity and lingering peach flavours.

Rioja Blanco 2011 £4.60 / £5.50 / £13.85 / £19.50LAN / Rioja, SpainWhat a joy! Refreshing, lively and elegant. This is our recommendation for summer.

Sauvignon, Mauzac 2011 £4.60 / £5.50 / £13.85 / £19.50Vigne-Laurac / South West, FranceFresh, with zesty green & yellow fruits. Great with salads & white meat.

Pinot Grigio 2010 £4.70 / £5.60 / £14.20 / £20Braide / Friuli, ItalyFruity & herbaceous characters shape this great Pinot Grigio.

Muscadet 2010 £22Poyet / Loire, FranceSurprising floral and lime notes end on a classic clean crisp finish.

Sauvignon Blanc 2011 £24Frost Pocket / Marlborough, New ZealandDeliciously crisp and fresh, packed with lime, gooseberry andtropical notes.

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RED WINE 125 / 175 / 500 / 750

Sangiovese 2010 £3.45 / £4.10 / £10.30 / £14.50Vinvita / Emilia Romagna, ItalyOur house red is easy drinking, with touches of young fruit.

Merlot 2011 £16.50Montgras / Central Valley, ChileSoft ripe fruit flavours of plums with typical Merlot spice notes.

Shiraz 2011 £18Warburn Estate / Tooma River, South East AustraliaPure sunny juicy fruit and mellow spice blend into a lighteasy drinking Shiraz.

Malbec 2010 £4.60 / £5.50 / £13.85 / £19.50La Linda / Mendoza, ArgentinaCherry notes and bold fruit blend into a smooth oaked finish.

Rioja Crianza 2007 £20Marques de Mundiaz / Rioja, SpainSoftly oaked with plenty of cassis and fabulous texture.

Cabernet Shiraz 2009 £4.70 / £5.60 / £14.20 / £20Hartenberg / Stellenbosch, South AfricaWonderfully rich and elegant fruit is balanced with smooth oak.

Pinot Noir Reserva 2010 £22Leyda / Central Valley, ChileStrawberry, cherry, smoke and herbs turn to ripe juicy fruit. Fabulous.

Grenache Mourvedre Shiraz 2010 £24Schild Estate / Barossa, AustraliaMade from 70 year old vines this is typically generous Barossa. Australia at its finest.

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FINE WINE RED WINE

Fat Duck Pinot Noir 2010 £30Tupiko River Estate / Hawkes Bay, New ZealandThis pinot has a stunning Burgundian nose and is very much old world instyle. Cherry fruited, elegant and Chambolle-esque. It has great depth andconcentration with an earthiness that carries on through to the long finish.

The Gypsy 2008 £30Ken Forrester / Stellenbosch, South AfricaWow! A CDP blend from Grenache & Syrah. A wild, sexy, highly perfumednose combines black cherry, dark berries, coffee, spices and herbs. Thepalate is generous with gorgeous soft flavours of ripe plums, strawberryand vanilla. Swirl it for notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and a little exoticperfume. A beauty.

Brunello di Montalcino 2007 £30Poggio della Badia / Tuscany, ItalyRipe black cherry and sweet tobacco aromas follow through to a full body,with lots of concentrated fruit and a long finish. Rich and opulent. Full-flavoured and full-bodied, the finish is rich of fruity and spicy sensations.

Lalande de Pomerol 2008 £30Chateau Bertineau St. Vincent / Bordeaux, FranceA blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. This is pure, generous and full bodied Pomerol with plenty of blackcurrant and blackberry notes leading to a smooth finish with lovely hints of smoke and spice. Top class.

Malbec D.O.C. 2009 £28Luigi Bosca / Mendoza, ArgentinaA fantastic Malbec made with grapes from 70 year old vines. Aromas of cherry and ripe plums. Elegantly spiced with notes of mocha and blackberries. Almost sweet with a delicate perfume this wine is perfectly balanced.

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WHITE WINE

Riesling Kabinett Trocken 2009 £25Stefan Breuer / Rheingau, GermanyStony terroir in the nose, with lemon curd, lemon rind and peach notes.The palate is textbook German Riesling, with persistent, piquant minerality,drenched in lemon and lime citrus. Intense & mineral finish in a veryseductive dry Riesling.

Sauvignon Winkl 2010 £26Cantina Terlano / Alto Adige, ItalyA sublime Sauvignon Blanc with intensive typical green Sauvignon& nettle aromas with nuances of spice & elderflower. The palate showsgreat concentration whilst keeping its freshness with a balanced mineralacidity and a long elegant finish.

Albarino 2010 £26Lagar De Costa / Rias Baixas, SpainPowerful fresh clean aromas; the nose shows a purity of fruit, passionfruit, white peaches with slight mineral & herbal notes. The palate is filled with ripe sweet fruit with light herbal spiciness and wonderfully bright lip-smacking acidity with a long finish. Wonderful stuff.

Chablis La Pierrelee 2009 £26La Chablisienne / Burgundy, FranceThis co-operative brings together the finest grapes and growers in Chablis.An elegant wine with fruity notes accomopanied by mineral and fresh citrus. Aromatic harmonious long finish with fresh orchard fruits. Modern, elegant, focused and a benchmark for Chablis.

The Grosvenor Blanc de Blanc £40Ridgeview / Sussex, EnglandAn award winning English sparkling wine. Persistent bubbles give an exceptional mousse. The bouquet is subtle with a suggestion of honey and brioche. The palate is truly refreshing, with citrus and white tropical fruits in abundance. This is irresistible stuff.

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ROSÉ WINE 125 / 175 / 500 / 750

Pinot Noir Touraine Rosé 2010 £4.25 / £5.05 / £12.80 / £18Alain Marcadet / Loire, FrancePink with fresh fruity touches. Thoroughly delightful.

Mas Amor 2010 £20Franck Massard / Catalonia, SpainBeautiful flavours of red cherries, cranberries and citrus.

CHAMPAGNE AND SPARKLING 125 / 750

The Grosvenor Blanc de Blanc £40Ridgeview / Sussex, EnglandAn award winning English sparkling wine. Persistent bubbles give an exceptional mousse. The bouquet is subtle with a suggestion of honey and brioche. The palate is truly refreshing, with citrus and white tropical fruits in abundance. This is irresistible stuff.

Prosecco NV £6 / £24Vinvita / Veneto, ItalyA fabulously refreshing and elegant prosecco.

Raboso Sparkling Rosé NV £22Vinvita / Veneto, ItalySparkling rosé with lovely strawberry and raspberry notes.

The Cut Champagne £7.50 / £39.50

The Cut Rosé Champagne £45

Bellini Peach puree and peach liqueur stirred into prosecco. £6.75

Aperol Spritz Aperol, Prosecco and soda. £6

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NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILSStrawberry Fizz Fresh strawberries muddled with fresh

lime and lemonade. £3.75

Elderflower Pressé Elderflower cordial with lemon juice and soda. £3.65

Honey Berry Fresh raspberries shaken with honey, limeand apple juice. £3.75

Virgin Mojito Lime wedges muddled with fresh mint,brown sugar and apple juice. £3.75

Virgin Mary Worcestershire, Dijon, Tabasco, secrets,orange and tomato juice. £3.75

COCKTAIL JUGSMojito Fresh mint, rum, and soda. Try with blueberries or peach. £18

Summer Cut Vanilla vodka, apple schnapps, apple juice and cinnamon. £18

Chelsea Vodka, elderflower liqueur, Angostura and ginger beer. £18

Sangria Red wine, orange juice, lemon, and apricot brandy liqueur. £16.50

Pimms Pimms, lemonade, fresh mint and fruits. £16.50

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HOUSE COCKTAILSLemon, lime and syrup is added to most of our cocktails for flavour and balance. If you don’t see what you fancy please just ask!

The Cut Fresh raspberries, vodka, Chambord and prosecco. £6.75

Espresso Chase Chase English potato vodka shaken withour espresso and coffee liqueur. £6.75

Mayfair Vodka, passion fruit, apple juice and mint. £6.50

The Strand Fresh raspberries, honey vodka, vodka, whisky,apple schnapps and apple juice. £6.50

Summer Cut Vanilla vodka, apple schnapps, apple juiceand cinnamon. £6.50

Chelsea Vodka, elderflower liqueur, Angosturaand ginger beer. £6.50

Soho Gin, sloe gin and fresh blueberries. £6.75

Cut To The Chase Gin shaken with mint, topped with prosecco. £6.75

Brixton Golden rum, Angostura and lime topped upwith ginger beer. £6.50

Vauxhall Muddled strawberries and cubes of limetopped up with vodka and crushed ice. £6.50

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Hammersmith Sipsmith London Gin with fresh cucumberand raspberries. £6.75

The Final Cut Chase English potato vodka shaken with freshstrawberries, passion fruit and prosecco. £6.75

Campari Campari, muddled orangeOrange Passion and passionfruit liqueur. £5.75

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CLASSICSBellini Peach puree and peach liqueur stirred

into prosecco. £6.75

Margarita Tequila and Cointreau served over iceor straight up. £6.75

Daiquiri Raspberry or strawberry shaken with rumthen strained into an ice cold martini. £6.75

Long Island Vodka, rum, tequila, gin, Cointreau and Coke. £6.75Iced Tea

Caipirinha Cachaca and cubes of lime. Try with berries,chocolate or peach. £6.50

Mojito Fresh mint, rum and soda. Try with blueberriesor peach. £6.75

Cosmopolitan Vodka or tequila (Rude) shaken with Cointreauand cranberry juice. £6.75

Moscow Mule Vodka, Angostura and ginger beer. £6.50

Collins Vodka or gin shaken with fresh raspberriesand raspberry liqueur. £6.50

Manhattan Canadian Club, vermouth and bitters –sweet, perfect or dry? £6.75

Strawberry & Fresh strawberries shaken with hazelnutHazelnut Martini and strawberry liqueur. £6.50

Bloody Mary Vodka, Worcestershire, Dijon, Tabasco, port,secrets, orange and tomato juice. £4.95

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SHOTSThe Baby Cut Amaretto, Baileys, Krupnik honey vodka. £3.75

Liquid Gold Goldschläger, Jägermeister. £3.75

Baby Guinness Kahlua, Baileys. £3.75

Bubble Gum Baileys, banana liqueur, blue curaçao. £3.75

BEFORE & AFTER DRINKSPort, sherry and stickies 100ml / spirits and liqueurs 25ml.

Fino Colosia Dry Sherry £3.20

Harveys Bristol Cream Medium Sherry £3.50

Ricard £3.50

Port £4.20

Scotch Whiskey or Cognac £3.20

Armagnac £3.50

Glenmorangie 10 yr £4

Lagavulin 16 yr £5.75

Baileys / Cointreau / Frangelico / Amaretto / Kahlua /Sambuca / Jägermeister / Galliano / Drambuie £3.60

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BEERS & CIDERS ½ Pint Pint Bottle

Krombacher Pils Germany £2 £3.95

Guinness Ireland £2 £4

Kirin Ichiban Japan £2 £4

Benediktiner Weissbier Germany £2.10 £4.20

Peroni Italy £3.90

Adnams Southwold Bitter UK £3.90

Modelo Especial & Negra Modelo Mexico £3.90

Meantime Pale Ale & London Lager UK £3.90

Leffe Blonde Belgium £3.95

Rekorderlig Cider Sweden £4.25Strawberry & Lime, Wild Berries, Apple or Pear

Früli Belgium £3.85

Bitburger Drive Germany (non alcoholic) £2.75

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SOFT DRINKSCoke / Diet Coke £2

Appletise / Orangina £2.60

Ginger Ale / Bitter Lemon / Tonic £1.35

Ginger Beer / Lemonade / Soda £1.65

Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice £2.60

Juices:Apple / cranberry / pineapple / grapefruit / pomegranate £1.90

Pint of Juice and Mixer £3.10

Mineral Water Small £1.65 Large £3.30

Iced Tea £2.50

Iced Coffee £2.75

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BAR & KITCHENOur specials evolve with the season at the Young Vic. Mostly authentic, always playful; specials reflect geographical, ethnic or textual themes.

THEATREAt the Young Vic we tell stories that change the way people look at the world.

Our shows are created by some of the world’s great artists – of this generation and the next. With roots deep in our neighbourhoods, we reach out to theatre makers across the globe.

We have the most diverse and engaged audience in London, enjoying work of the highest quality at low prices. In our award-winning super-flexible theatre, you’ll never feel you’re in the same place twice.

The Young Vic. It’s a big world in here.

21 May — 16 June 2012 Main HouseTHE SUIT A new musical version of Can Themba’s hauntingly beautiful story adapted and directed by Peter Brook and Marie-Hélène Estienne, with music by Franck Krawczyk. 6 — 16 June The ClareMAD ABOUT THE BOY Gbolahan Obisesan (Sus) returns to the Young Vic with this Fringe First Winner – a lyrical and timely examination of what it means to be a man today. 12 — 23 June The MariaMINSK, 2011 Belarus Free Theatre returns with a provocativeand heartbreaking Fringe First-winning show.

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