Six Richmond Home – Cocktails & Fashionable British Meals – Nottingham
I’ve been a bit gradual with attending to this one, notably as someplace that must be proper up my avenue. The road in query its actually proper up is Hurts Yard, one thing that outdated Nottinghamians would possibly keep in mind as a lot much less elegant than it now’s. Photographs at Cucumara anybody? Six Richmond Home describe themselves as a “superb eating cocktail bar” and you’ll see a number of thought, in addition to cash, has been lavished on it. There are a handful of tables within the entrance as an overflow to the primary bar/eating house and it’s a extremely trendy place. A little bit of the Nice Gatsby with a few of its deco touches however with a extra of a darkish and seductive undertone too. The idea appeared closely drinks-focussed however with enticing small plates of meals to accompany. That mentioned they’re taking the meals very critically, initially with Louisa Ellis designing a menu and extra lately Reece Elliot being appointed head chef. Each are Masterchef alumni with spectacular CVs. As a wine lover their record was enticing and I had US Chardonnay, my solely need could be extra choices by the glass throughout the record however its already higher than most locations in Nottingham on this regard.
The menu consisted of 5 snacks and 5 small bowls, a degree of focus I discover interesting. I’d describe it as fashionable British, if which means something, however there was no particular theme with inspiration taken from throughout. We began with a beetroot waffle (£6) prettily blushed pink by the juices of the vegetable. Some beetroot discs, cream cheese, hazelnut and leaves completed issues off. I’d slightly one thing extra skinny and crisp than the spongey waffle, it slowed down the opposite flavours somewhat however an fulfilling chunk to kick issues off nonetheless. An additional snack of duck and candy potato terrine (£6.5) had the same imbalance. While I used to be struggling to detect a lot duck, the addition of somewhat crispy kale however discovered the 5 spice throughout the dish somewhat clumsy sometimes overpowering every part else. My favorite of the snacks was positively a cheddar custard tart (£5.5) that had very delicate pastry and a wealthy filling with loads of cheesey tang. This richness was balanced by beer pickled onions that sat on the underside. It’s essential like your pickle although as my eating companion discovered them somewhat overly sharp, however good for me. To bulk issues out a contact we had miso and potato brioche with chilli, coriander and lime butter. The butter was very fulfilling, pretty mild and whipped though at £5 I discovered 2 small slices of the brioche fairly stingy.
Onto the bigger plates and issues have been broadly extra profitable right here. Salsify over coals (£10) with brown butter hollandaise, chilli jam and poached egg was an fulfilling incarnation of an ingredient you don’t see too usually, brownie factors for that. There was good embellishment with crisp pops from puffed buckwheat that introduced a special texture to the dish. The brown butter and chilli flavours weren’t fairly in concord although, combining to make nearly a BBQ flavour the place I’d have most popular a extra conventional hollandaise. The dish of the night was in all probability halibut (£11), each in flavour and look. Squid ink gnocchi was visually placing and a intelligent option to introduce some carbs to proceedings, a ponzu (citrus flavour) beurre blanc was glorious having an expensive creamy flavour that was lifted by the citrus. I had my eye on venison loin however for some purpose it was off and changed by a rooster kiev (£13). Rooster was moist and crispy, punchy parsley butter combining properly with potato mousse and celeriac. Black garlic and siracha have been additionally talked about which I used to be truly pleased to not choose up on as there was already sufficient occurring with out the potential confusion each of these robust flavours may deliver. A criticism of menu design slightly than execution was that every one 3 of those plates had a reasonably related wealthy/buttery sauce. Hollandaise, beurre blanc and kiev butter with potato mousse. While all agreeable in every dish it felt a bit too wealthy and like laborious work by the tip. It’s winter although I suppose.
Finally it’s laborious to not be impressed by Six Richmond Home. It’s kind of place for an indulgent night, I’m usually requested to advocate an incredible date evening spot they usually’ve shot to the highest of my responses. Though that thought did spotlight some quibbles I had with the operating of the bar/restaurant. No new restaurant can appear to exist with out an open kitchen, possibly that’s simply how it’s lately. I don’t thoughts it within the slightest nevertheless if you’re going to do it and its a quiet January service it’s best to contemplate the impression it could possibly have. Voices carry and even with mild background music the banter of the kitchen brigade was sadly audible for extended durations. Writing that off as a blip that is in any other case completely a welcome addition to Nottingham, is bringing one thing new to town. It’s actually not too dangerous worth both, you possibly can in all probability find yourself spending a fortune and over indulging however I’d simply return for some Halibut and an incredible glass of wine for £20.
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