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BEVERAGE MENU

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COCKTAILS

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JASON'S CALL 24

Much like standing on the edge of a mighty quest, the season of life is all about change. Bold, Refreshing.

Beerface Whiskey, Apple, Lemon

3oz

ATHENA'S EYE 18

Who better than the goddess of wisdom and war to design the ship which would carry the argonauts? Bright, Smooth, Fresh.

Cucumber, Melon, Tanqueray, Lime

2.5oz

Argonauts oath 28

Those Barrels in the belly of the ship? They aren't empty... Intense, Boozy, Earthy

Mezcal, Amari, Leather Tincture

3oz

SYMPLEGADES 26

TheArgo reaches The Clashing Rocks. The narrow passage in thrashing seas between two large rocks which crush any ships trying to pass. The sea's wet martini.

Vodka, Kombu vermouth, Seafoam, Mineral Tincture

2.5oz

LEMNOS LADY 22

The argonauts take a detour to the all female inhabited island of Lemnos. Unbeknownst to our soldiers, it became that way because the women of the island murdered all of their husbands. A little sweet, a little spicy...it's complicated.

Fiero, Mezcal, Orange, Lemon, spicy

2.5oz

THE LAST VOYAGE 32

A mythical quest, destined to be mapped across the stars forever, finally reaches its end. That's a cause for celebration, isn't it? Elegant, Warm, Crisp.

Angel's Envy, Winter Spice, Cremant

2.5oz

MADEA'S POTION 17

Jason recruits the help, and warmth, of a sorceress to aid in his challenges. Floral, Citrus, dangerously easy drinking.

Malva Espolon Tequila, flowers, citrus

1.5oz

SHORES OF COLCHIS 20

The rage of the Black Sea finally meets the calm, mystical, warm shores. Nutty, Sweet, Sparkling.

Oloroso, Aged Rum, Passionfruit

2.5oz

THE Golden Fleece 32

The prize of the rightful king. Golden, shinning and regal. Made from the fleece of the ram Aries himself. Rich, Tropical, Silky.

Bumbu Rum, Cognac, Pineapple, Lemon, Coconut

2.5oz

PLACEBO COCKTAILS

alcohol-free cocktails are nothing new. we ditched the dated “mocktail” moniker and gave the category as much attention, love, and care as all the cocktails on the menu. enjoy some complex drinks sans booze but all the flavour.

TROPICAL STORM 16

mango. ginger. lemon. soda. berries.

0oz

MOONCAKE 16

coconut. peach. lemon. soda. mint.

0oz

PLACEBO SPRITZ 19

different non-alc siritslifted with a healthy splash of Oddbird Blanc de Blancs non-alc

1.5oz

fan Favourites

PINK bellini 19

kettle one vodka. peach. lemon. rose cava

5oz

Mexico City 21

don julio blanco. clarified lime. elderflower

2.5oz

pornstar martini 19

Dillion's vodka. passionfruit. vanilla. lime. cava

2.5oz

the goldman 29

a velvety kettle one chocolate espresso martini with our gold-chocolate foam

2.5oz

the diamond 29

a don julio blanco white negroni with dry sherry. gentian. isomalt diamond

3oz
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WINE

CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING

GLERA, BELLINO PROSECCO, ITALY, VENETO, NV

fresh, elegant, and fun - you're sitting pretty with this pretty sipper.
SF

$14 | $60

CHARDONNAY, DOMAINE BAUD CREMANT DU JURA, FRANCE, JURA, NV<i?

gorgeous and lush blanc de blancs, with toasty layers of hazelnuts and burnt almonds

$20 | $85

LAMBRUSCO, RONCO BELVEDERE, ITALY, EMILIA-ROMAGNA, NV

this bubbly red is bursting with fresh red berries and is super food-friendly!
O V

$15 | $70

PINOT MEUNIER+, COLLARD-PICARD 'CUVÉE SÉLECTION' NON-DOSÉ, FRANCE, RHEIMS, NV

this low intervention champagne is made with native yeasts and is excitingly complex with a firm backbone of acidity.

$32 | $140

GLERA, BELLINO PROSECCO, ITALY, VENETO, NV

fresh, elegant, and fun - you're sitting pretty with this pretty sipper.
SF

$14 | $60

CHARDONNAY, DOMAINE BAUD CREMANT DU JURA, FRANCE, JURA, NV<i?

gorgeous and lush blanc de blancs, with toasty layers of hazelnuts and burnt almonds

$20 | $85

LAMBRUSCO, RONCO BELVEDERE, ITALY, EMILIA-ROMAGNA, NV

this bubbly red is bursting with fresh red berries and is super food-friendly!
O V

$15 | $70

PINOT MEUNIER+, COLLARD-PICARD 'CUVÉE SÉLECTION' NON-DOSÉ, FRANCE, RHEIMS, NV

this low intervention champagne is made with native yeasts and is excitingly complex with a firm backbone of acidity.

$32 | $140

XAREL-LO+, POEMA CAVA, BRUT, SPAIN, PENEDES, NV

easy drinking, crisp, floral; perfect on its own, to start your meal, or for any occasion.

$15 | $65

GLERA+, TENUTA SANTOME ROSE PROSECCO, ITALY, FRIULI, NV

a delightful prosecco with just a hint of red fruits, from a family-run estate.

$15 | $65

CHARDONNAY, DOMAINE BAUD CRÉMANT DU JURA, FRANCE, JURA, NV

gorgeous and lush blanc de blancs, with toasty layers of hazelnuts and burnt almonds.

$20 | $95

PINOT MEUNIER+, COLLARD-PICARD ‘CUVÉE SÉLECTION’ NON-DOSÉ, FRANCE, RHEIMS, NV

this low intervention champagne is made with native yeasts and is excitingly complex with a firm backbone of acidity.

$36 | $140

ROSÉ

GRENACHE+, CHATEAU LA TOUR DE L'EVEQUE PETALE DE ROSE, FRANCE, PROVENCE, 2022

wild strawberries, rose petals, white peaches, sun-baked limestone - this is southern france in a glass.

$18 | $85

GLERA/PINOT NOIR, NON-ALCOHOLIC ODDBIRD ROSE SPUMANTE, ITALY, VENETO, NV

field strawberries, rhubarb, and orange zest dominate in this rose prosecco that has been carefully liberated.

$18 | $85
BD—BIODYNAMIC
SF—STAFF FAVE
O—ORGANIC
LI—LOW INTERVENTION
V—VEGAN

WHITE

CHENIN BLANC, PEARCE PREDHOMME, SOUTH AFRICA, STELLENBOSCH, 2021

old vines, wild ferment. here is a zippy, fresh, and vibrant white that's sure to please.

$15 | $70

MELON B, STEPHANE & VINCENT PERRAUD MUSCADET SÈVRE-ET-MAINE ‘SÉLECTIONS DES COGNETTES’, FRANCE, LOIRE, 2020

think green apple, citrus, and buttered buns made by 7th generation winemaker brothers.

$16 | $75

PINOT NOIR, FRECCIAROSSA ‘SILLERY’ PINOT NERO, ITALY, LOMBARDY, 2022

crisp, aromatic, and beautifully understated. this winery has been around for 100 years!

$18 | $85

RONDINELLA BIANCO+++, ZYME ‘FROM BLACK TO WHITE’ IL BIANCO, ITALY, VENETO, 2019

this is an absolutely must try wine from the former winemaker at quintarelli.

$23 | $110

CHARDONNAY, ROLAND LAVANTUREUX PETIT CHABLIS, FRANCE, YONNE, 2021

this is petit only in name; rich, mineral, and intense, it’s everything we love in chablis.

$25 | $115

RED

PINOT NOIR, THE FARM 'BLACK LABEL', CANADA, NIAGARA, 2021

this beautiful wine from winemaker morgan juniper dazzles with cherry, cranberry, and black earth.

$18 | $85

Syrah, Yves Cuilleron VDP Collines Rhodaniennes, France, Rhône, 2021

lively, juicy, and mind-blowingly delicious! syrah with incredible freshness.

$18 | $85

GRENACHE+, Clos del Rey 'Le Sabina' France, Languedoc-roussillon, 2019

this is mainly grenache from 120 year old vines; complex, stewed fruits, black olive.

$19 | $90

GAMAY, DOMAINE RICHARD ROTTIERS BEAUJOLAIS VILLAGES, FRANCE, BEAUJOLAIS, 2021

candied red fruits, and a juicy texture. this is glou glou wine at its best.

$20 | $95

sangiovese grosso, collemattoni rosso di montalcino, italy, tuscany, 2020

this baby brunello outshines its competitors with concentrated fruit, and a rusticity that is purely tuscan.

$27 | $125