The Orchard Room

Exquisite Afternoon Tea with Exceptional Service

Upon entering the Blue Boar, tucked away in the elegant sway of Westminster, it becomes instantly clear that this is no ordinary pub experience. There's a refined air yet an inviting hum, where polished wood and muted tones meet the glint of well-coiffed staff moving gracefully between white-collared patrons and wide-eyed tourists. The promise lies in the alluringly concise menu—this is modern British cuisine stripped of pretension but infused with thoughtful craftsmanship. Nestled among the chic decor are hearty offerings like scotch eggs with a satisfying depth Midas could hardly hope to touch and fish and chips that play up to their staple status with batter crisply bearing testament to culinary diligence.

Yet it’s in the distinguished afternoon teas held at the adjoining Orchard Room where Blue Boar crafts a memorable narrative worth exceeding a one-time visit. Here, the feeling transcends mere sustenance, noted in the meticulous sorcery of classic sandwiches finding harmony with remarkable teas unfurled by service that is engaged without being intrusive, astounding without leaning into obsequiousness. That Champagne bubbles buoy afloat in this charade of taste and tradition seems a granted indulgence rather than excess, wrapping patrons in moments that solidify the journey as one of notable allure. While critiques may whisper of occasional service lags or marginally high prices, the layers of diligent culinary passion and gracious ambiance present here tend to silence such murmurings, leaving guests longing for another occasion to return. — Nigel Gourmet