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METROPOLITAN
Christmas
2016
Hello
Based within Glasgow’s
bustling Merchant City,
Metropolitan has been
successfully offering our
guests premium cocktails and
a quality dining experience for
over 13 years.
PRIVATE
DINING ROOM
MAIN BAR AND
COURTYARD
We can offer exclusive bespoke
packages ensuring you and
your guests have an evening to
remember so don’t hesitate in
contacting us today.
Our private dining room is ideal for
those looking to experience a more
intimate atmosphere for Christmas.
Set back from the balcony, this room
can accommodate a minimum of 20
and a maximum of 60 guests for a
celebratory meal. This versatile space
can also be used for drinks receptions
with a selection of buffet menus on
offer for up to 80 guests. Available as
a function space Sunday –Thursday
during the Christmas period.
Open until 3am every Friday and
Saturday, our cocktail bar is the
place to be this Christmas. Sit back
and relax under the stunning tree in
our courtyard area or why not enjoy
the bustling main bar whilst being
served some of the best cocktails
in Glasgow. Our brilliant resident
DJ’s will entertain you till late every
weekend.
BALCONY RESTAURANT
THE WHITE ROOM
PIANO BAR
Overlooking the Merchant Square,
our balcony restaurant is the
perfect setting for your Christmas
celebration. Our restaurant is a
popular choice for an intimate meal
for 2 as well as large party dinners
of up to 150 exclusively. Enjoy our
delicious Christmas menu prepared
by our experienced kitchen team.
Book a luxury booth in the White
Room to enjoy quality cocktails with
a choice of delicious sharing boards
over the festive period. For larger
parties our high tables are available
with views over the Merchant City.
Let our staff look after you and your
guests with full table service over
Christmas. Available to book Sunday
–Thursday throughout December.
Venture upstairs and you will find
our stunning Piano Bar serving our
extensive selection of cocktails.
Celebrate the holiday season in
style with pre or post dinner drinks.
Booths and tables are available to
book Sunday–Thursday throughout
December with pre drinks packages
for your guest’s arrival.
So why not add a little style
to your festivities this year
by having your celebration
within one of our modern
contemporary spaces.
Christmas Lunch
ROASTED PARSNIP & GINGER SOUP
with a drizzle of red chilli oil served with homemade bread.
CHICKEN AND CHORIZO TERRINE
served with sweetcorn puree on toasted brioche
SUNDRIED TOMATO AND SMOKED APPLEWOOD TARTE
with mixed leaves and a balsamic glaze
METROPOLITAN ROAST TURKEY
with sage & pork stuffing, chipolatas & rich homemade turkey gravy
PAN SEARED FILLET OF SCOTTISH SALMON
with shellfish, saffron & samphire broth
WILD MUSHROOM AMD WHITE TRUFFLE STROGANOFF
served with basmati rice
{ all served with a selection of roast potatoes, roast root vegetables & brussel sprouts }
TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS PUDDING
served with brandy butter sauce
SALTED CARAMEL AND CHOCOLATE TART
served with chantilly cream and seasonal berries
RASPBERRY CRANACHAN
Served with fruit coulis and homemade shortbread
TEA OR COFFEE
served with traditional mince pies
£19.95 • Lunch dates: 1st, 3rd, 4th–8th, 10th–14th, 17th, 18th December
£24.95 • Lunch dates: 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 15th, 16th, 19th –23rd December
Christmas Dinner
ROASTED PARSNIP & GINGER SOUP
with a drizzle of red chilli oil served with homemade bread.
ASSIETTE OF SALMON
poached salmon, smoked salmon and hot smoked salmon with caviar crème fraiche
CHICKEN AND CHORIZO TERRINE
served with sweetcorn puree on toasted brioche
SUNDRIED TOMATO AND SMOKED APPLEWOOD TARTE
with mixed leaves and a balsamic glaze
METROPOLITAN ROAST TURKEY
with sage & pork stuffing, chipolatas & rich homemade turkey gravy
PAN SEARED FILLET OF SCOTTISH SALMON
with shellfish, saffron & samphire broth
WILD MUSHROOM AMD WHITE TRUFFLE STROGANOFF
served with basmati rice
CHARGRILLED ANGUS SIRLOIN STEAK
with roast plum tomato, flat cap mushroom, skin on hand cut chips & peppercorn sauce
{ all served with a selection of roast potatoes, roast root vegetables & brussel sprouts }
TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS PUDDING
served with brandy butter sauce
SALTED CARAMEL AND CHOCOLATE TART
served with chantilly cream and seasonal berries
RASPBERRY CRANACHAN
Served with fruit coulis and homemade shortbread
SELECTION OF FESTIVE CHEESES
with black grape & port jelly & oatcakes
TEA OR COFFEE
served with traditional mince pies
£29.95 • Dinner dates: 1st, 4th–8th, 11th–14th, 18th December
£34.95 • Dinner dates: 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 15th–17th, 19th–23rd December
Christmas Hot Fork Buffet
CHOOSE 4 ITEMS FROM OUR MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £15.95 PP
OR GLASS OF BUBBLY ON ARRIVAL FOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £19.95 PP
Any additional items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £3.90 pp
Available for party sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–60 guests
ROAST TURKEY & TRIMMINGS • SALMON WITH WHITE WINE & CHIVE CREAM
BEEF BOURGUINION • CHICKEN STROGANOFF • SPICY BEEF CHILLI
THAI GREEN VEGETABLE CURRY • CHICKEN KORMA
CHARGRILLED VEG & TOMATO & BASIL PASTA • BRAISED BEEF & CHASSEUR SAUCE
{ Served with a selection of vegetables, potatoes, rice & mini naans }
Christmas Finger Buffet
CHOOSE 6 ITEMS FROM OUR MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £10.95 PP
OR GLASS OF BUBBLY ON ARRIVAL FOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £14.95 PP
Any additional items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £1.80 pp
Available for party sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–60 guests
HOMEMADE SAUSAGE ROLLS • TEMPURA PRAWNS
HAGGIS & BLACK PUDDING BON BONS • TOMATO, RED ONION & BASIL BRUSCHETTA
CHILLI MOZZARELLA BITES • SMOKED SALMON & CREAM CHEESE BLINIS
SMOKED HAM HOUGH & MUSTARD CROQUETTES • MINI OPEN SANDWICHES
MINI VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS • MINI QUICHES • THAI CHICKEN SKEWERS
SMOKED HADDOCK & SALMON BITES • MINI STEAK PIES • HADDOCK GOUJONS
Christmas Sharing Boards
CHRISTMAS SHARING BOARDS FOR BOOTHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £6.95 PP
Any additional items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £1.80 pp
Available for party sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 guests and above
TEMPURA PRAWNS • POTATO WEDGES • CHICKEN GOUJONS
MOZZARELLA BITES • BLACK PUDDING BON BONS • VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS
New Year’s Eve
GLASS OF PROSECCO ON ARRIVAL
CULLEN SKINK
with a homemade bread
SUNDRIED TOMATO & SMOKED APPLEWOOD TARTE
with mixed leaves & a balsamic glaze
SEARED THAI CRAB TIAN
with parmesan crisps and a red pepper coulis
HAGGIS, NEEPS AND TATTIES TIMBALE
with Glayva cream
CHAMPAGNE SORBET AND STRAWBERRY GLAZE
PAN SEARED FILLET OF SALMON
with fondant potato and a roast shellfish bisque
FREE RANGE BREAST OF CHICKEN
with Ayrshire bacon braised barley, woodland mushroom and herb roast root vegetables
WILD MUSHROOM & WHITE TRUFFLE STROGANOFF
served with basmati rice
CHARGRILLED PRIME SCOTCH 8OZ SIRLOIN STEAK
with roast flatcap mushroom, plum tomato and pomme dauphinoise served with a whisky and thyme jùs or pepper sauce
RASPBERRY CRANACHAN CHEESECAKE
VANILLA CRÈME BRULEE
with homemade shortbread
STICKY TOFFEE BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING
with a warm caramel sauce and farmhouse ice cream
SELECTION OF SCOTTISH CHEESES
with port and red onion relish and Arran oatcakes
TEA OR COFFEE
with Petit Fours
£29.95 3-course dinner with glass of bubbly served from 5–7pm.
Tables are required back after 2 hours.
£69.95 4-course dinner package with glass of bubbly and Merchant Square Party ticket from 8.30pm.
Guests have use of their table all evening.
Terms and conditions
• Prior to your booking you can confirm the availability of your required date and time via our Christmas
Co-odinator by calling 0141 553 1488 between the hours of 10am–6pm Monday to Friday.
• Availability can also be confirmed by emailing info@metropolitan-bar.com or
gemma@metropolitan-bar.com.
• To confirm and secure a booking over the Festive period a deposit of £10 per person is required two weeks
after initial booking.
• If a deposit is not received by two weeks after the initial booking then unfortunately the booking will be
cancelled.
• Table allocations for all Christmas reservations are 2 hours. We would advise that all parties arrive half an
hour before your booking slot so that all guests are seated and ready to order within good time.
• Bookings will run strictly to booking slots, and require specific seating and leaving times which all parties
must adhere to.
• Deposit payments can be made in person at Metropolitan or over the phone using credit or debit card.
• All deposit payments are strictly non-refundable & non-transferable. Cancellations will result in a loss of
deposit redemption.
• A discretionary 10% service charge will be added to your final bill.
• Please advise us in advance of any dietary requirements.
• Children and young persons (under 18s) dining in the restaurant must be accompanied by an adult at all
times and must leave the premises strictly by 10pm.
• The management reserves the right to refuse admission and guests are respectfully reminded to conduct
themselves in an appropriate manner.
• In cases of severe weather Metropolitan is unable to offer refunds however we will endeavour to
accommodate your party at a later date, before the 31 January.
Booking form
NAME OF RESERVATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ORGANISATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DATE OF RESERVATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TIME . . . . . . . . . . . MENU PRICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . NUMBERS IN PARTY . . . . .
CONTACT NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EMAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TERMS & CONDITIONS ACCEPTED ●
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
DEPOSIT AMOUNT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAID . . . . . . . . . �ne pre-order form
Metropolitan are proud to work with renowned Glasgow wine specialists Alexander Wines. With over 35 years of
experience, Alexander Wines source the best wines direct from award-winning producers to ensure our wine list is
always on trend. Please ask your server if you would like to try something different and you will not be disappointed!
Why not take the opportunity to pre-order your drinks package for you and your guests to enjoy on arrival.
BOOKING NAME:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BOOKING DATE:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PARTY NUMBER: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DRINKS LIST
PRICE
QUANTITY
White wines
CHENIN BLANC KLIPPENKOP, SOUTH AFRICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £16.95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAUVIGNON BLANC, CAMINO DE LA CABANA, CHILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £17.95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PINOT GRIGIO, CONVIVIALE, ITALY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £18.95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RIOJA BLANCO, BORDON, SPAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £20.95. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAUVIGNON BLANC, MIRROR LAKE, MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALAND . . . . £25.95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Red wines
SHIRAZ, CAPE HANGKLIP, SOUTH AFRICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £16.95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MERLOT, CAMINO DE LA CABANA, CHILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £17.95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MALBEC, PARLEZ-VOUS?, FRANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £18.95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, GRAND CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £20.95. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RIOJA TINTO, CRIANZA NAVAJAS, SPAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £27.95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rose wines
PINOT GRIGIO ROSE, LA VOLUTA GRANDE, ITALY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £17.95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WHITE ZINFANDEL ROSE, FEATHER FALLS, CALIFORNIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £21.95. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sparkling & Champagne
PROSECCO BRUT, DOCG VALDOBBIADENE, SAN GIOVANNI . . . . . . . . . . . . £28.95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PROSECCO ROSE, VILLA PERINI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £28.95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
POL GARDERE BRUT CHAMPAGNE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £39.95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LAURENT PERRIER BRUT N/V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £55.95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LAURENT PERRIER ROSE N/V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £84.95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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