British Bistro & Indian Weekend

Proper British breakfasts.
South Indian weekend evenings.

A neighbourhood cafe & bar on Fore Street, Heavitree — serving the full English all day, bistro lunches and great coffee, with dosa, chaat and biryani every Friday & Saturday evening, 5pm–9pm.

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Rooted inBritish CultureSeasoned withIndian Charm

Two menus, one kitchen

Every day

British Bistro

Full English and veggie breakfasts, bacon baps, gammon steak, classic fish & chips, pies, jackets, toasties, sundaes and barista coffee.

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Friday & Saturday · 5pm–9pm

Indian Weekend

Crispy dosa and fluffy idly with coconut chutney & sambar, medhu vada, pani puri, pav bhaji, chicken 65, dum biryani, masala chai and Madras filter coffee.

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House favourites

Full English Breakfast
Favourite
A traditional West Country pork sausage, one rasher of bacon, a local free-range fried egg, beans, mushrooms, fresh tomato, hash brown or sauté potatoes & a choice of toast or fried bread.
£10.45
Gammon Steak & Chips
Favourite
Served with two fresh free-range eggs, tomatoes & mushrooms.
£11.95
Classic Fish & Chips
Favourite
Served with peas & homemade tartare sauce.
£12.95
Homemade Fish Finger Sandwich
Favourite
Served with homemade tartare sauce.
£9.45
Southern Fried Chicken Burger
Favourite
£12.95
Chicken 65
NV
Favourite
Crispy, juicy chicken pieces marinated with aromatic spices and herbs, deep-fried to perfection and finished with curry leaves — a spicy, flavourful South Indian classic.
£9.99
Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
Pav Bhaji
V
Favourite
A thick, buttery mash of seasonal vegetables slow-cooked in a secret blend of aromatic spices. Served with two toasted, butter-laden buns, fresh red onions and a wedge of lemon.
£6.99
Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
Mysore Masala Dosa
V
Favourite
A crisp, golden rice crepe layered with our signature zesty garlic-chilli chutney & filled with savoury mashed potato masala. A favourite with a gentle kick.
£10.99
Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
Chicken Biryani with Raitha
NV
Favourite
Succulent chicken marinated in a secret blend of hand-ground spices, layered with long-grain basmati rice and traditionally “dum” cooked over a slow flame to lock in the juices & aroma.
£12.99
Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm
Madras Filter Coffee
V
Favourite
A rich blend of dark-roasted coffee and chicory, slow-dripped in a traditional brass filter and frothed with hot, velvety milk.
£4.99
Fri & Sat · 5pm–9pm