High Timber is a riverside restaurant and wine cellar on the north bank of the Thames, with views towards Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and the Shard. Its identity brings together South African hospitality, the Jordan Wine Estate of Stellenbosch and a kitchen that gives British produce a distinctive South African accent.
Grass fed English beef leads the menu, with rib eye, fillet, sirloin and other cuts cooked to order and served with sauces and classic steakhouse sides. Homemade biltong, drywors and biltong croquettes introduce South African flavours before the main courses and work especially well with the restaurant’s wines.
Locally sourced fish, poultry, lamb and carefully prepared vegetables broaden the selection beyond steak. Seasonal garnishes and bold sauces keep the cooking contemporary, while desserts such as malva pudding and a changing cheese selection provide a fitting conclusion.
Two extensive wine cellars hold bottles chosen to complement the food, with a strong South African focus and guidance available from the experienced team. A sunny terrace, a cellar table, a private dining room and a walk in cheese room give the restaurant several distinctive settings for business meals and celebrations.
Address: 8 High Timber Street, City of London, London EC4V 3PA, United Kingdom
High Timber Menu
Food Menu
Everything you expect from a modern, ethical restaurant. Honest cooking, great flavours and the Chef’s distinctive South African touch. English red meat lead the way; the menu also features locally sourced fish and top quality vegetarian produce.
Verbena Olives
BBQ Mixed Nuts
Homemade Bread
Homemade Biltong
Droëwors/ Drywors
Anchovies, oil, lemon
Biltong Croquettes
Peppadew ketchup
STARTERS
Asparagus
Smoked Linconlshire poacher, lovage salsa, cornflowers
Alex Salad Starter
Baby beets, roasted carrtos, pickled rhubarb, yoghurt, sumac, beet reduction
Potted Mackerel
Creme fraiche, fennel, horseradish
Rooibos Tea Smoked Salmon
Blood orange, ponzu, creme fraiche, tobiko
Beef Tartar
BBQ Carrots, truffle mustard, black garlic
Lamb Bunny Chow
Braised lamb belly, curry gel, mint salsa, lamb jus
MAINS
Sea Bream
Curry sauce, raisin salsa, pickled chilli
Charred Cauliflower
Mango chutney, yoghurt, almonds, crispy cauli leaves
Chicken Breast
Broad beans, pickled grapes, pancetta, chicken jus
Smashed Droewors Burger
Monterey – 2, smoked bacon – 2.5, fresh truffle 5
Blackened Pork Chop
Surf ` N ` Turf
Fillet, prawns, rosti, bearnaise, caramelised shallot
Lamb Saddle
Peas, runner beans, radish, mint, lamb jus
Grass fed Beef
Rib Eye
200g – £31 // 250g – £39 // 350g – £55 // 500g – £75
Fillet
200g – £39.50 // 250g – £49
Sirloin
250g – £45 // 350g – £63 // 500g – £90
Denver Steak
200g
Sauce Béarnaise
Chimichurri
Cafe De Paris
Peppercorn
Truffle mustard
Bone Marrow Butter
Sides
Heritage Tomatoes
Jaggery, tarka
Jersey Royal
Parsley pesto, pecorino
Heritage Carrots
Carrot top pesto, pine nuts
Charred Courgettes
Ricotta, green mole, garlic chips
Chips
Creamed Spinach
Mix Leaf Salad
Dessert Menu
Don Pedro
Salted caramel ice cream, Kahlua
Malva Pudding
Warm apricot sponge, custard
Selection of ice creams and sorbets
Cheese from our cheese room
Ask your server
Banoffee Panna Cotta
Caramel sauce, banana
Chocolate Brownie
chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream
Red Wine
(PLEASE ASK TO CHOOSE YOUR WINE FROM OUR CELLARS)
Chameleon Red 2012
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Hartenberg Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Restless River Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Jordan The Prospector Syrah 2015
Mullineux Syrah 2013
Ken Forrester The Gypsy 2010
Jordan Cobblers Hill 2014 (Cabernet/Merlot)
Meinert Synchronicity 2011
Glenelly Lady May 2011
CWG Haskell The Expatriate 2009
CWG Jordan Sophia 2010
Holden Manz Cabernet Franc 2012
Ken Forrester Three Halves 2007
Jordan Merlot 2013
Meinert Merlot 2013
Bouchard Finlayson Galpin Peak Pinot Noir 2013
Bouchard Finlayson Tete de Cuvee Pinot Noir 2000
Southern Right Pinotage 2015
Kanonkop Pinotage 2007
Miles Mossop Max 2012 (375ml)
NOT FROM SOUTH AFRICA
Red Wine
Chateau Poujeaux 2005 (Bordeaux)
Amarone Riserva, Fabiano 2007 (It)
Psi 2012 (Sp)
McCall Merlot 2008, Long Island (USA)
Nachmani Merlot Reserve 2008 (Israel)
Hans Merlot/ Cabernet 2001 (NZ)
Barbera d’Alba 2008, Conterno MAGNUM (It)
Chateau Mouton-Rothschild 1983
Vinteloper Shiraz 2014 (Aus)
Rioja, Laventura 2014 (Sp)
Graham Beck Bubbly
Blanc de Blanc 2011
Brut NV
Brut Rosé NV
Brut Rosé 2010
Brut 375ml
Brut Magnum 1.5L
Champagne / Sparkling
Ayala Brut NV
Perles de Folie
Barons de Rothschild Brut NV
Ken Forrester Sparkle Horse Brut 2013
Dom Perignon 2002
Cristal 2002
Krug NV
Salon 1997
Nyetimber Brut 2011
Billecart-Salmon Rosé NV
Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Elisabeth Rosé 2000
White Wine
(PLEASE ASK TO CHOOSE YOUR WINE FROM OUR CELLARS)
Jordan Riesling 2015
Bradgate Chenin Blanc 2015
Jordan Chenin Blanc 2015
Forrester Meinert Chenin 2013 (The FMC)
The FMC Moelleux 2010 (made for High Timber)
Jordan Sauvignon Blanc 2014
The Outlier Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Paul Cluver Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Jordan Chardonnay 2015
Jordan Nine Yards Chardonnay 2014
CWG Jordan Reserve Chardonnay 2010
Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 2016
Lismore Viognier 2015
Jordan Chameleon Rosé
NOT FROM SOUTH AFRICA
White Wine