Taittinger nights at EC2            ( Venues) 

Eight Moorgate is reinjecting sparkle into the City with its Saturday night Limitless Taittinger Champagne Menu. That's right; sip endless Taittinger champagne throughout a meal priced at £45 for a four-course menu.                       Abigail Parkin (16 Sept'09)


Eight Moorgate is East London’'s newest rooftop members club and head chef Richard Lyndon’ presents international cuisine with dishes ranging from classic to more contemporary fare.

All of this is accompanied by Taittinger champagne throughout the meal at no extra charge.

The menu starts with an Amuse Bouche from the chef’'s selection; starters include Seared Scallops on Irish Black Pudding with Sauce Vierge, Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Rocket & Pine Nuts.

The main course includes Duck Leg Confit with Dauphinoise Potatoes, Braised Cabbage & Raisins or Salmon with Crushed Potatoes, Roast Peppers & Fennel.

The dessert section has been crafted by pastry chef Vanessa Antoli (previously with  Tom Aikens and The Berkeley Hotel) withe temptations including Elderflower Jelly with Melon Sorbet and Hazelnut Tart with Rhubarb Compote & Rose Cream.

The club'’s 90-cover dining room is set against a vista of steeples and skyscrapers on the building’s Fifth Floor. There are also two private dining areas, one inside catering up to 14 and also a private chef’s table for a further 16 located on the Fifth Floor dining terrace offering a view straight into the heart of the kitchen.

Set out over two floors and encompassing over 9000 sq.ft, Eight Moorgate EC2 is accessed through a glass lift located behind a discreet entrance in Dysart Street and offers two expansive terraces to enjoy the views. A members' bar and lounge, library, exterior smoking lounge and on-site bespoke tailor completes the extensive range of facilities.

Membership costs: £800 + VAT       Sat – Bar open from 5pm; Restaurant from 6pm

Call 080 81801858

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