Hop & Cleaver - Smoke, Brew and Bourbon

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WELCOME TO THE HOP AND CLEAVER...

Welcome to the world of Hop & Cleaver, a brand new bar and eatery on Newcastle’s Quayside. We smoke our meats, brew our own small batch craft beers and love inventing all manner of cocktails. Here are a few things to expect;

BBQ RIBS, BATHTUB BOURBONS, MICRO BREWERY, COCKTAILS & HARD SHAKES, DAIQUIRI & MARGARITA SLUSHIES, SUPERB SALADS, SMOKEY BRISKET, BEER CAN CHICKEN, OUTSIDE COURTYARD, PICK & PULL YOUR OWN PINTS IN 2 AMAZING PRIVATE AREAS, GROWLERS, MAKE YOUR OWN MANHATTANS, PULLED PORK.

Sticky Maple Collins	A North American version the Tom Collins, with Russian Standard vodka, lemon juice, and apple juice topped with a splash of soda, plus a side of maple syrup so you can make it as sweet as you like…	6.95
The Sazerac	We make ours with rye whiskey, sugar, absinthe, Angostura Peychauds bitters and Herbsaint. Served short without ice.	8.50
Cat on a hot tin roof	Buffalo Trace Bourbon with dark cacao, sauce and vanilla syrup. Oh, did we mention the muddled fresh chilli? Shaken and served in a champagne coupette, this will warm you through.	6.35
Boulevar Dier	A negroni substituting Wild Turkey 81 bourbon for the gin to go with Campari and Cinzano rosso. We have casked it in oak to further enhance the vanilla and caramel flavours.	8.50
American Pie	A long apple and berry whiskey cooler. Jim Beam Red Stag with Chambord, apple juice, cinnamon syrup and a dash of lemon juice over crushed ice.	6.95
Crema Vs Crema	Jim Beam black label Kentucky Bourbon with Bonnie Prince Charlie’s own Drambuie liqueur, espresso and simple syrup. If you like an Espresso Martini, you’ll love the Kentucky Espresso. Shaken hard and served in a coupette.	6.95
Rye Apricot Martini	A fruity, spicy little number with Jim Beam 7.50 Rye Whiskey, Crème d’Apricot, Cinzano Dry, Apricot Jam and Old-Time Aromatic Bitters. Shaken like we mean it. Served straight up.	7.50
Honey Pear & Mandarin Sour	Sweet and sour combination of Wild Turkey 7.50 Honey, Mandarin Napoleon and Xante Pear brandy with fresh lemon juice and simple syrup. Ask for egg white for a balanced and emulsified sensation.	7.50

Straight Kentucky Bourbon

JIM BEAM SIGNATURE CRAFT	5.0	BUFFALO TRACE BOURBON	2.5
BUFFALO TRACE EXPERIMENTAL COLLECTION	11.0	EVAN WILLIAMS EXTRA AGED	2.5
GEORGE T. STAG	11.5	JIM BEAM BLACK LABEL WHISKEY	2.5
JIM BEAM CHOICE GREEN LABEL	2.75	OLD FITZGERALD 12 Y/O	4.0
WILD TURKEY BOURBON 81 PROOF	2.5	WILD TURKEY BOURBON 101 PROOF	3.0

Single Barrel Bourbon

HANCOCK’S PRESIDENT’S RESERVE	7.25	BLANTON’S ORIGINAL	4.5
BLANTON’S GOLD	6.5	EAGLE RARE 10 YEAR OLD	3.75
E. H. TAYLOR SINGLE BARREL	8.0	JOHN J. BOWMAN SINGLE	5.75
ROCK HILL FARM	7.0	WATHEN’S SINGLE BARREL	4.75
WILLET POT STILL SINGLE BARREL	4.75

Rye Whiskey

HIGH WEST RENDEZVOUS RYE	5.5	JIM BEAM RYE	2.75
REDEMPTION RYE	4.0	RITTENHOUSE STRAIGHT RYE 100 PROOF	3.25
SAZERAC STRAIGHT RYE	3.75	JOHN J. BOWMAN SINGLE	5.75
SAZERAC 18 YEAR OLD	11.0	WATHEN’S SINGLE BARREL	4.75
THOMAS H. HANDY STRAIGHT RYE CASK STRENGTH	11.0

Corn Whiskey

MELLOW CORN WHISKEY	2.75	ROUGHSTOCK MONTANA SWEET CORN WHISKEY	4.5
PLATTE VALLEY 3 YEAR OLDv	3.0

Other Whiskey

GEORGE DICKEL NO. 12 TENNESSEE WHISKEY	4.25	JACK DANIELS SINGLE BARREL TENNESSEE WHISKEY	4.75
BUFFALO TRACE WHITE DOG MASH NO. 1	5.0	W. L. WELLER 12 YEAR OLD	3.25
WILD TURKEY HONEY	2.5	WASMUND’S SINGLE	4.75
EAGLE RARE 17 YEAR	10.0	JIM BEAM RED STAG	2.95

White

	125ml	175ml	Bottle
Acacia Tree Chenin Blanc Flavours and aromas of sweet apples, citrus fruit and ripe melon.	2.95	4.50	16.0
Statua Pinot Grigio Sicilia IGT Delicately fruity with an aroma of white flowers and a fresh palate of citrus fruits	3.95	5.80	21.0
Tarquino Sauvignon Blanc Characters of fresh cut grass on the nose and ripe grapefruit, peach and citrus on the palate	3.30	4.95	18.0
The Spee’wah Houseboat Chardonnay Grapefruit aromas alongside Asian spices and some classic nuttiness with French oak spiced elegance	3.85	5.80	21.0
St Cosme Little James Basket Press Viognier – Sauvignon A fresh, aromatic white from the Languedoc, with rich flavours of lemon peel, tangerine, watermelon and peach.	4.40	6.60	24.0

Fizz

	125ml	175ml	Bottle
Vaporetto Prosecco Soft, fruity and refreshing sparkling wine with citrus, pear and floral flavours and aromas.	4.15	6.20	22.5
Perrier Jouet Grand Brut Pure and elegant with flavours of fresh citrus fruit, floral aromas and a creamy mousse.	9.0	N/A	49.5

Red

	125ml	175ml	Bottle
Riva Leone Barbera Soft tannins and ripe fruit with refreshing acidity make it the perfect choice with food or on its own.	3.41	5.12	18.6
Tarquino Shiraz Malbec Made for meat, the juicy blend of Shiraz and Malbec loves burgers, steaks and all smoky flavours.	4.40	6.60	20.0
St Cosme Little James Basket Press Vin De France Solera produced Southern Rhone red that delivers deep and full-bodied flavours with black fruit crunch and a spicy finish.	3.70	4.68	17.0
Castillo Viento Rioja Crianza Soft and silky Rioja with raspberry, strawberry & red cherry fruit flavours on the palate. Delicious with chargrilled meats especially lamb.	4.40	6.60	24.0
Gnarly Head Old Zinfandel Powerful and concentrated Californian red. Delicious with burgers or steak!	4.95	7.50	27.0

Rose

	125ml	175ml	Bottle
Petit Papillion Grenache Rose Vin de Pays d’Oc Fresh and aromatic notes of raspberries and spices. Tastes of red cherries.	2.95	4.40	16.0

Anchor / Californian Lager (4.9%)	Properly lagered, this sunshine state lager has a distinctive flavour and golden colour, excellent with our BBQ chicken.	4.50
Camden / Pale (4.0%)	A light-bodied and hoppy pale, perfect with a bag of charred wings.	4.00
Brooklyn / Brown ale (5.6%)	Wonderful melange of caramel malts and bitter hops that powers its way through a full rack of ribs	4.25
Scherlenkerla / Lager (4.3%)	Lager, Tom, but not as we know it! Perfect German execution with a hint of smoke, ideal with a pulled pork sandwich.	4.95
Liefmans / Cuvee brut (6.0%)	Complex, sweet yet tart, cherry beer that is a mix of 12 to 36 month aged beers.	6.95
Sol (4.5%)	Smooth and refreshing with a squeeze of lime.	4.00

Camden / Wit (4.3%)	Roasted lemon and bergamot give Wit a distinctive citrusy bite that cuts through our juicy burgers like a knife through butter	4.00
Founders / All day IPA (4.7%)	A session IPA that weighs in at a tongue tickling 42 IBU’s. The perfect lunch time tipple.	4.00
Duvel (8.5%)	Old world craft, distinctively dry and tart with a wonderful aroma.	5.95
Mc Chouffe (8.0%)	Caramel sweetness and Belgium complexity.	5.95
Budweiser (5.0%)	The king of American beers. A light lager that’s smooth and reserved.	4.00

HERE AT THE HOP AND CLEAVER WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT OUR BARBEQUE AND PASSIONATE ABOUT DOING IT RIGHT! WE’VE IMPORTED AMERICAN SMOKING OVENS FROM PONCA CITY, OKLAHOMA AND A SELECTION OF MESQUITE, HICKORY AND FRUIT WOODS TO PRODUCE DELICIOUS, DELICATE SMOKEY FLAVOURS FOR OUR EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY, LOCAL MEATS. WORKING WITH LOCAL SUPPLIERS AND PRODUCERS WE KEEP THE QUALITY HIGH, THE FOOD MILES LOW AND THE TASTE EXCEPTIONAL.

WE MAKE OUR OWN SPICE RUBS AND SAUCES FOR ALL OUR DISHES FROM SCRATCH FOR AN AUTHENTIC, UNIQUE FLAVOUR THAT YOU CAN’T GET ANYWHERE ELSE! YOU CAN BE SURE THAT ANY DISH YOU PICK WILL HAVE BEEN MADE WITH LOVE, CARE AND ATTENTION READY FOR YOU TO GET DIRTY WITH!

2 PRIVATE AREAS AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND. DOWNLOAD OUR MENU TO GET THE BALL ROLLING…

0191 2611037

Kitchen Hours: Mon – Thurs 5 – 9 / Fri – Sat 12 – 10 / Sun 12 – 9

44 SANDHILL NEWCASTLE T&W NE1 3JF

Opening Hours: Mon – Thurs 5PM – MIDNIGHT / Friday – Sunday 11AM – 1AM