A word for the wise:
Spanish Tapas originated more than 700 years ago in the province of Cádiz. Legend has it that King Alfonso X stopped for refreshment at a local tavern on the coast. It was a hot and windy day, so the waiter kindly covered the king’s glass with a thin slice of cured ham to protect it. The king enjoyed the ham and noticed how it complemented the sherry while stopping the alcohol from going to his head, so he ordered another with the same ‘tapas’ (a cover). Shortly after, the king decreed that all taverns serve alcoholic drinks with tapas. Bars sprang up all over Spain, with a variety of tasty treats covering the drinks. The king’s good judgment soon earned him the name ‘el Sabio’ (the wise one). Some say he was called el Sabio for his many and varied contributions to culture, yet we like to believe his greatest gift was the humble tapas bar. So in homage to el Sabio we’ve named our tapas place on Duxton Hill after him.
Sandwiches
Pantumaca Toasted bread with tomato, olive oil and jamon
13
Bocadillos Three small sandwiches, chorizo, jamon and goat cheese
15
Jamon Serrano, Tapenade de Oliva Negra, Confit de Tomate y Rucula Serrano Ham, Black Olive Tapenade, Tomato confit and Arugula
18*
Pan de Olivas Tostado Relleno con Queso Manchego y Jamon Serrano, Ensalada Mixta Grilled Olive Bread Filled With Manchego Cheese And Serrano Ham, Mix Salad
18*
Oysters Esta ostra vive sobre un lecho rico en flora. Una vez en la boca, se despliega en un arco iris de mixtura de algas. Su sabor, especialmente rico en yodo, ofrece la frescura del mar abierto. This oyster is living on a bed of rich flora. Once in the mouth, it’s a rainbow of seaweed blend. Its local taste especially of iodine gives you the freshness of the open sea. Premium Oysters Vinagreta de vino tinto con echalotes (2 ud) Red Wine Vinaigrette With Shallots (2pc)
12
"Au Gratin" con Mostaza en Grano y Crema (2 ud) “Au Gratin” with Grain Mustard and Cream (2pc)
15
* PC
Subject to 10% service charge and 7% Government Tax
2
Cold Tapas Gazpacho Cold tomato Soup
8
Pan con tomate Toasted bread with tomato Aceitunas Spicy or Anchovies olives Boquerones en Vinagre Anchovies in vinegar Pimientos marinados caseros Homemade marinated capsicum Tostada de Ajo y Caviar de Berenjenas Caviar of Eggplant on roasted Garlic toast Sardinas en tomate Sardines in tomato sauce Caballa en aceite de oliva Mackerel in olive oil Mejillones en escabeche Mussels in pickle sauce Chipirones rellenos en aceite de oliva Stuffed baby squid in olive oil Chipirones en su tinta Stuffed baby squid in its ink Sardinas en aceite de oliva Baby sardines in olive oil Xatonado Salad of Tuna Confit, Anchovy, Salted Cod and Capsicum Vinaigrette
7
Queso Assorted Spanish cheese
10 10 12 12 14 15 17 17 17 19 20
20
Subject to 10% service charge and 7% Government Tax
3
Hot Tapas Patatas alioli Fried potatoes with garlic mayonnaise
9
Champiñones al ajillo Garlic mushrooms
12
Tortilla Española Traditional potato and onion omelette
11
Verduras a la parrilla con aceite de oliva Mixed grilled vegetables with extra virgin olive oil
11
Croquetas Manchego cheese croquettes
11
Pulpo a la gallega Octopus cooked in paprika, olive oil and lemon
15
Calamares a la plancha Pan-fried calamari
12
Chorizo al vino Spicy sausage pan-fried in red wine
12
Albóndigas en salsa española con tomate Beef meat ball in spicy tomato sauce
13
Tortilla española con chorizo Traditional Spanish omelette with chorizo
13
Croquetas de Jamón Ham Croquettes
14
Pimientos del Piquillo Rellenos de Pollo Picado Marinated Capsicum stuffed with Minced Chicken
14
Almejas al vino blanco Clams in White Wine
15
Pincho moruno de pollo al ajillo y queso Chicken in garlic queso manchego
15
Subject to 10% service charge and 7% Government Tax
4
Hot Tapas Salmón Con Vinagreta Picante Pan Fried Salmon in Spicy Vinegar
15
Vieiras en salsa de cava Sea scallops with sparkling white wine sauce
15
Mejillones olé Triana Mussels in tomato sauce
15
Gambas al pil pil Sizzling prawns in virgin olive oil and garlic
16
Bacalao al ajoarriero Salted cod with red capsicum
19
Médula asada con Tostada Baguette de Mantequilla de Jamon Serrano Grilled Bone Marrow, Toasted Baguette with Serrano Butter
20
Chuleta de Cordero, a la parrilla Grilled Lamb Cutlet
21
Pescado cocido Tiger prawns, mussels, clams, calamari, sea bass cook in a white bean, chorizo and green pea base
23*
Fideua Negra Traditional spanish noodle “Paella” with squid, red peppers in Squid Ink Fideua de mariscos Traditional spanish noodle “Paella” with clams, mussels, squid, shrimps and fish Chachouka Con Chorizo, dos Huevos Fritos, Tostada de Brioche y Ensalada Verde Chachouka With Chorizo Sausage, Two Fried Eggs, Toasted Brioche And Green Salad
25*
25*
25*
* PC Subject to 10% service charge and 7% Government Tax
5
Jamon Ham Jamón Serrano (50 gr.)
11
Jamón Serrano (100 gr.)
19
Dry cured Serrano mountain ham Jamón Ibérico (50 gr.)
15
Jamón Ibérico (100 gr.)
26
Special aged ham from the black Iberian pig Jamón Ibérico de Bellota (50 gr.)
21
Jamón Ibérico de Bellota (100 gr.)
39
Special aged ham from the black Iberian pig acorns fed only
Embutidos Mixtos (150 gr.)
26
A selection of Spanish ham and sausages
Chorizo The best known of Spanish pork sausages Chorizo Ibérico
9
Paprika sausage made from Iberian black pig Chorizo Picante
9
Spicy paprika sausage Salchichón Ibérico
10
Peppered sausage Lomo Ibérico
12
Cured pork loin
Subject to 10% service charge and 7% Government Tax
6
Desserts
Helado de caramelo
7
Caramel ice cream Helado de turrón
7
Spanish nougat ice cream Crema catalana
9
Catalan custard Churros Crunchy fried dough Spanish doughnut Choice of Homemade Chocolate or Caramel Sauce
Espuma de turrón
10
10
Spanish Nougat Mousse Vainilla, chocolate blanco arroz con leche Vanilla, White Chocolate Rice pudding
10
House’s Signature Dessert Pastel de Mantequilla Salada y Caramelo de Lava Salty Butter Caramel Lava Cake (Please allow 15 minutes)
Subject to 10% service charge and 7% Government Tax
16
7
Wine List 2009
Cava Agusti Torelló - Brut Reserva
Penedès
Glass Bottle
16 74
N.V.
Champagne Delamotte Brut
Champagne
Glass Bottle
18 89
2012 2012
White Cascarela Verdejo Cascarela Verdejo
Rueda
Glass Bottle
16 74
2012 2012
Brisa Del Sur, Sauvignon Blanc Brisa Del Sur, Sauvignon Blanc
Rueda
Glass Bottle
18 84
2012 2012
Paco Y Lola, Albariño Paco Y Lola, Albariño
Rias-Baixas
Glass Bottle
20 94
2012
Rose Mas Amor
Catalunya
Glass Bottle
18 84
2007 2007
Red Nudo, Petit Verdot Private collection Nudo, Petit Verdot Private collection
Jumilla
Glass Bottle
16 74
2010 2010
Beronia Tempranillo - Crianza Beronia Tempranillo - Crianza
Rioja
Glass Bottle
18 84
2008 2008
Enate – Crianza Enate – Crianza
Somotano
Glass Bottle
20 94
2011 2011
Humilitat Humilitat
Priorat
Glass Bottle
22 109
2011
Sweet Wine Josefina Piñol Vi Dolç
Terra alta
Glass Bottle
16 74
Subject to 10% service charge and 7% Government Tax
8
Wine List
White 2012
Muga Rioja Blanco
Rioja
85
2013
Fenomenal
Rueda
95
2012
Pazo de Señorans, Albariño
Rías Baixas
99
2009
Marques de Murrieta Capellanía
Rioja
109
2011
Palacios Remondo - Placet Valtomelloso
Rioja
119
2010
Belondrade Y Lurton
Rueda
139
Red 2011
Bodegas Hermanos Pascuas
Ribera del Duero
89
2012
Alvaro Palacios - Camins del Priorat
Priorat
95
2012
Matsu El Picaro
Toro
99
2010
Descendientes de J. Palacios - Petalos
Bierzo
105
2009
Venta La Ossa
Castilla
109
2011
Venta Las Vacas
Ribera del Duero
115
2009
Muga Rioja
Rioja
119
2008
Marqués de Murrieta Reserva
Rioja
125
2007
Cune – Imperial Reserva
Rioja
135
2008
Propiedad
Rioja
145
2003
Campo Viejo Gran Reserva
Rioja
155
2005
Marqués de Murrieta Gran Reserva
Rioja
165
2012
Alvaro Palacios – Les Terrasses
Priorat
170
2011
Alvaro Palacioa – Finca Dofi
Priorat
229
Subject to 10% service charge and 7% Government Tax
9
Sabio’s Sangria
Based on popular wine punches circling Europe at the time, Sangria boasts an assortment of fruit stewed in a claret base mixed with soda water and sugar. Its rich flavour and light body made it an instant hit, especially during summer months, as its chilled, refreshing taste is the perfect remedy to the heat. Soon it was served at parties of all sizes – from small restaurant gatherings to extravagant aristocratic lawn parties. Its popularity grew throughout Spain until it made its international debutat the 1964 World's Fair in New York. Even though its market has expanded, the spirit of Sangria lives on in its making. Its beauty is in its flexibility. Combinations and quantities of fruit and wine can be refined until a blend reaches perfection. At Sabio we have entered into the long history of Sangria with our own perfected recipe.
Red Sangria
Glass 1 Litre Jug
12 49
White Sangria
Glass 1 Litre Jug
12 49
Subject to 10% service charge and 7% Government Tax
10
Spirits & Liquors Vodka O, Jose Cuervo Especial Tequila, Kinky Gold Rum, St Remy v.s.o.p. Brandy
14
Martini Bianco, Martini Rosso, Martini dry, Cointreau, Amaretto, Baileys, Campari, JM Rhum, Patron Silver
16
Tanqueray Gin, Bombay Sapphire, Absolut Grey Goose Vodka
16 18
Whiskey Dewar’s White Label
14
Johnny Walker Black Label
15
Macallan 12
18
Spanish Sherry Cream Isabella Amontilladotio diego Pedro Ximénez el Candado Oloroso Solera
12 16 18 24
Subject to 10% service charge and 7% Government Tax
11
Beer Selection
Draught Selection San Miguel
½ Pint Pint
Hoegaarden
½ Pint
Leffe blonde
9 14 9
Pint
14
½ Pint
10
By bottle 1906 Reserva Especial
13
Estrella Galicia
13
Estrella Galicia Cerveza Pilsen
13
Soft Drinks Evian (still)
8.50
Badoit (sparkling)
9.50
Coca-Cola, Coca light, tonic water, soda, sprite
5
Pineapple, orange, cranberry, apple, lime juice
6
Coffee & Tea Espresso
5
Cappuccino, long black
6
Teas
5
English breakfast, earl grey, mint, herbal Subject to 10% service charge and 7% Government Tax
12
Sabio Shots! ALISTERITO
14
Vodka and melon liqueur DUXTON TROPICAL
14
Coconut liqueur, pineapple juice TRACIRITA
14
Vodka, cranberry juice SABIO 05
14
Gin, triple sec and pineapple drops G.T.O
14
Gin, triple sec and orange juice SOL ROJO
14
White rum, with grenadine EL MATADOR Tequila, pineapple juice, sugar syrup
14
LA BLANCA Coconut liqueur, lime cordial and Sprite MOSCA AZUL
14
Vodka, blue curacao EL BOLA
14
Melon liqueur, vodka, top up with cava AGAVO LOCO
14
Tequila, coconut liqueur and grenadine CARAMELO
14
Kahlua, amaretto & baileys cream
Ask our bartender if you wish a classic shot or cocktail! Subject to 10% service charge and 7% Government Tax
13
Spirits by the Bottle (Inclusive of 4 M ixers)
Gin Beefeater Tanqueray
145 185
Vodka Smirnoff red Grey goose
145 270
Whisky Clan Murray Scotch Johnnie Walker Black Label Glenfarclas 15 Macallan 18
145 220 370 450
Brandy St Remy VSOP
140
Tequila Jose Cuervo Especial
160
Rum Cruzan Estate Dark Rum Bacardi white
145 160
Sherry Amontillado Tio Diego Cream Isabela Pedro Ximénez El Candado Oloroso Solera
140 120 135 250
Subject to 10% service charge and 7% Government Tax
14
Subject to 10% service charge and 7% Government Tax
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