skein is a fine dining restaurant at 27 Goose Gate in Nottingham’s Hockley district. The historic building was once home to a gentleman’s tailor, a connection reflected in the restaurant’s name and its thoughtful but deliberately unstuffy approach to hospitality.
Seasonal and locally sourced produce determines what the kitchen serves on any particular visit. Chefs work with small batches of ingredients to create limited quantities of starters, mains and desserts, replacing dishes as they sell out rather than holding the menu static.
This constantly rotating à la carte format gives the cooking room to respond to quality and availability. Diners can expect modern British ideas and careful presentation, with vegetarian and vegan options available within the changing selection.
The wine list also changes by the bottle so that it can follow the current food menu. Reservations are useful for the intimate lunch and dinner services, and guests with allergies should discuss their needs in advance because dishes may change during the same service.
Address: 27 Goose Gate, Hockley, Nottingham NG1 1FE, England
Skein Menu
Starters
Picanté Gordal Olives
VG, GF
Bread & Butter
V
Oyster (Raw / Tempura)
GF
Harissa-Baked Clams, White Wine Reduction, Samphire
GF
Grilled Mackerel, Horseradish Ajoblanco, Pineapple Salsa
GF
Braised Pig Cheeks, Celeriac Purée, Sweet Potato Crisps
GF
Mushroom Parfait, Olive Crumb, Tarragon Toast
VG, GFO
Compressed Watermelon, Red Pepper Granita, Buffalo Mozzarella
V, GF
Mains
Guinea Fowl, Oyster Mushroom, Pomme Purée, Mustard Cream
GF
Pea & Shallot Tortelloni, Pistachio Beurre Blanc
V
Octopus Orzo, Argentinian Red Prawns, Feta, Kalamata Olives
Pressed Belly Pork, Sweet Potato Fondant, Apple Textures
GF
Coffee-Baked Celeriac, Lyonnaise Potato, Chervil Velouté
VG, GF
Desserts
Blackberry Parfait, Apple Gel, Sweet Yoghurt, Honeycomb
V, GF
Lemon Tart, Raspberry Gel, Frozen Cherry Yoghurt
V
Malted Milk Crème Brûlée, Hibiscus Sablé, Hibiscus Gel
V
Trio of Cheese, Crackers, Plum Bread, Quince Jam
V, GFO
Sunday Lunch – Starters
2-Course £28, 3-Course £34
Braised Pig Cheeks, Celeriac Puree
GF
Harrisa-Baked Clams, White Wine Reduction
GF
Pumpkin & Sage Tortellini, Pancetta, Beurre Noisette
V
Sunday Lunch – Mains
Served with Roast Potatoes, Pomme Purée, Carrots, Greens
Chicken Breast, Stuffing
Rump Cap Beef, Yorkshire Pudding
GFO +£4
Pressed Suckling Pig, Burnt Apple Purée
GF
Butternut Squash & Lentil Wellington, Cavelo Nero
VG
Sunday Lunch – Extras
Pigs in Blankets, Honey Mustard Dressing
Seasonal Greens
VG GF
Cauliflower Cheese
Extra Gravy or Yorkie
Sunday Lunch – Desserts
Sticky Toffee Pudding, Coffee Ice Cream
V
Lemon Tart, Raspberry Gel, Cherry Frozen Yoghurt
VG
Blackberry Parfait, Apple Gel, Sweet Yoghurt, Honeycomb
V
Express Lunch – Mains
£20 main course, plus a drink
Steak Frites, Café de Paris Butter
VG
Honey & Pecorino Tortelloni
V
Corn-Fed Chicken Caesar Salad
GF
Sesame-Crusted Tuna Niçoise
GFo
Courgette & Lemon Risotto
GF
Moules Frites
GF
Express Lunch – Additions
Tempura Oyster, Chive Emulsion
GF
Express Lunch – Drinks
Venancio de Costa Lima, Vinho Branco, 2022
125ml
Venancio de Costa Lima, Vinho Tinto, 2018
125ml