The four pups, which had been fed with herring, were given the names Mango Chutney, Vindaloo, Kashmir and Halleem by staff.

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Start with savouries such as smoked pastrami salmon sticks or peanut butter maple bacon dates at the upstairs Treehouse Bar, then descend to dine on specialties such as potted duck and foie gras served in a jar, pork chops served with cumin bacon and mango chutney, or dry-aged steaks.

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