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 [email protected] or [email protected]. • 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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�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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