About - The Iris

The iris

A place where creativity meets international flavours

FOOD CONCEPT

Here at The Iris, our menu concept is contemporary and imaginative, drawing inspiration from an exciting multicultural culinary heritage. Taking notes from modern Asian, South American and European cooking, it focuses on simplicity and spontaneity. No sensationalism: just incredible global flavours – think wasabi, cumin, ginger – creative couplings and elegant presentation.

ROBATA GRILL

This is food with flair. The Robata grill – a Japanese open-flame technique demanding boldness and mastery – infuses our internationally-inspired dishes with a delicate smoky flavour, igniting guests’ taste buds and imaginations.

SEASON & LOCAL

This is food with integrity. We use the highest quality seasonal and local produce, establishing our ingredients’ provenance to guarantee traceability, quality and sustainability.

SHARING FOOD

More than anything, though, our food is for sharing. Fussy three-course formality is banished and, in its place, we welcome spur of the moment thinking. Pick and choose several small plates, swap dishes halfway through or go straight to dessert – rules are made to be broken.

Drinks concept

The Iris offers a contemporary, exciting, and yet surprisingly succinct drinks menu – as the saying goes, it’s the quality rather than the quantity that counts. Here, beverages are selected for their ethical credentials as well as their superior quality and taste, and they’re presented with our customary flair and style.

The menu consists entirely of original drinks, ensuring that you have a unique experience. Our drinks menu is the perfect amalgamation of style and substance.

SUSTAINABLE SUPPLIERS

We place emphasis on innovation alongside sustainability, and our refusal to compromise can be seen in our selection of soft drinks, fruit juices and our signature lemonade. Think unique, think principled, think health-conscious, plus a little flair and originality, and you’ll understand something of our typical partner brands.

COCKTAILS & MOCKTAILS

Count on our concoctions to combine class and creativity, as well as the all-important element of surprise. You can also literally count our concoctions on one hand – at The Iris, there’s nothing superfluous, just exquisite drinks for discerning types. Think plenty of style, but also plenty of substance.

WINES WITH A CONSCIENCE

The wine selection features the classic French references enlightened drinkers would expect, along with unexpected names and notes. We give prominence to biodynamic wines, as well as to producers who stay true to organic, holistic and sustainable practices, respecting the earth along with guests’ palates.

OUR LOCAL PARTNERS

Our vision is for The Iris’ food to fit with The Hotel’s fundamental values, and to stand up to ethical and environmental scrutiny. Our food has a story, has meaning, and is created with pure passion.