Blue Door Bistro

4.4

240 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem

A few short steps from the British Museum, The Blue Door Bistro provides a welcoming and informal bistro-style setting. Light and airy at lunchtime, warm and cosy by evening, the room is decorated on three sides with a panoramic view of London circa 1849. Together with the rich mahogany panelled walls, effective use of mirrored glass, and contemporary wrought iron wall lights, an ambience rooted in the hotel’s location is beautifully achieved. Executive chef, Martin Halls, blends seasonal ingredients and herbs from our garden with classical techniques to create seasonal British menus. Our cuisine is commended with an AA rosette and accredited by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (2 stars). In all of our products, we only use free-range eggs and are committed to sustainable fisheries for our fish supplies. Our team are trained to ensure that your specific dietary requirements are catered for at all times.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, Modern European, Contemporary British
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Sat 7:00 am–11:00 am Sun 7:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:30 pm–2:30 pm Sun 1:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
020 7612 8416
Website
https://montaguehotel.com/dining-and-drinks
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Martin Halls
Private party facilities
The Montague on the Gardens offers an exquisite venue for a variety of events, including elegant weddings, joyful celebrations, summer parties, Christmas parties, bachelor parties, hen dos, conferences and meetings. Beyond our spacious function rooms and dedicated events managers, we are renowned for our seasonal pop-ups - The Beach Bar & Ski Lodge

Location
Montague Hotel, 15 Montague Street, London, WC1B 5BJ
Neighborhood
Bloomsbury
Parking details
None
Public transit
The Montague on the Gardens is accessible by either Russell Square Underground Station or Holborn Underground Station
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Seasonal Exclusive: Stick Man & Afternoon Tea
Dec 3, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025
Join us this festive season and enjoy a 10% saving on a pre/post-theatre family Afternoon Tea experience at The Montague when seeing Stick Man at the nearby Bloomsbury Theatre. Located just ten minutes from us, a short and safe walk past two of London’s most gorgeously kept garden squares, the Bloomsbury Theatre is the host for this delightful award-winning production that cannot fail to charm both young and old. Once his morning walk turns into quite the misadventure, will Stick Man ever make it back to the family tree? Performance times: 10.30am, 1pm, and 3.30pm Tickets for the show must be purchased separately. Quote STICKMAN in the special request box during booking to claim your discount for Afternoon Tea.
New for 2025: Alpine Inspired Gourmet Fondue
£25.00 per person
Jan 6, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025
This January, join us at the Winter Lodge for a unique pop-up dining experience featuring traditional Swiss cheese fondue. This special event celebrates timeless flavours using ingredients that are perfect for sharing. Discover the distinct and delicious tastes of Swiss cheeses like Gruyère and Vacherin as you follow the tradition of dipping crusty bread and new potatoes into the melting pot. Each two-hour session is designed for a cosy, memorable gathering. Please note that drinks are not included in this package. Price: £50 for two people; additional guests will be charged £25 per person Time: Available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 8pm (subject to availability)
New for 2025: Unlimited Brunch Experience
£65.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us for a leisurely Sunday brunch, where you can unwind with a delicious meal and bottomless prosecco. Choose from a tempting range of dishes, from classic eggs Benedict to decadent Belgian waffles. Each booking lasts for approximately 90 minutes. Time: Sundays from 12 to 3pm (last sitting)

Pumpkin Soup (V) (VGO)
With chanterelle mushrooms, grated Parmesan with rosemary oil
Crab and Mascarpone Ravioli
With seared lobster, lemongrass and ginger sauce
Foie Gras Terrine
With grilled pears, fig purée, toasted brioche
Burrata with Roasted Heritage Beetroot (V) (VGO)
Scorched chilli, basil oil
Roast Turkey with Duck Fat Roast Potatoes
Brussels sprouts with pancetta, red cabbage, baby carrots, chestnut stuffing, and chipolatas
Fillet of Beef with Herb Crust
Truffle and Madeira sauce, braised Jerusalem artichokes, wilted spinach and fondant potato
Roast Turbot Véronique with Pan-Fried Gnocchi
Fermented fennel, finished with caviar
Wild Mushroom Fricassée (V) (VGO)
With Parmesan arancini, herb oil and butternut squash purée
Christmas Pudding
With brandy and chocolate sauces
Sticky Toffee Pudding (V) (VGO)
With dulce de leche vanilla ice cream
Orange and Mascarpone Cheesecake (V)
With Cointreau and clementine syrup
Toasted Gingerbread Alaska Bombe (V)
Winter berries
Camembert (V) (VGO)
With walnut and fig compote
Tea, Coffee and Mince Pies
Digestif, Port or Whiskey

What 240 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

240 Reviews

J
Jay
London
65 reviews
4.0
65 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Went for my birthday dinner with friends. Very traditional old English hotel which I loved. Limited menu but the food was very nice. We enjoyed it. We weren't rushed to leave the table. I'll be back
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Alan
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely Thanksgiving Dinner at a quiet, delightful London restaurant with a friendly, welcoming and hospitable staff. The ONLY thing that could have been better would have been if we had been seated at a round table. Seated at a long table, it was not really confusing to inclusive conversation.
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Sarah
London
66 reviews
4.0
66 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A pleasant late lunch with friends, we chose this restaurant as it seemed to be a relaxing quiet environment in lovely surroundings which it certainly lived up to We were hoping to book the fixed price lunch menu but this seemed very difficult through the one table app so ended up with the a la carte which was fine, generally enjoyed by all
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Graham
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very pleasant ambiance with high quality food and attentive staff. It’s on the “return again” list.
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Judy
Greater Boston
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely, elegant, quiet dining room. Excellent service. Delicious cocktails. Appetizers, sea bass and desserts were unexceptional.
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John
VIP
Orlando
82 reviews
5.0
82 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely meal in the enclosed patio, perfect for London’s weather. Cozy and quiet, our shrimp stroganoff and fish and chips were very tasty and generous. We will be back.
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TuckerMSP
Minneapolis
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely dinner and the food and service was superb
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KaraT
Oxford
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Fabulous meal at the Blue Door Bistro where we celebrated Fathers Day with our family. Food was excellent, particularly Mrs Ts signature dishes, the service was great and the surroundings just made the meal. If you’re lucky enough to have a table in the conservatory, it’s so peaceful, you wouldn’t believe you’re in London,
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
A lovely location. Friendly staff but service was a bit slow. Food was really well cooked and presented. Portion size was perfect.
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Goor
London
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We were the only ones in the patio and yet it took 30' to get our food (5 of us). When we asked for clarifications on the menu such as ingredients of the accompanying sauce for the salad or which ones were the seasonal vegetables, she couldn't answer. While we appreciated to be left alone, we were literally left alone. While they had an internal lunch going on at the opposite side and they were all focused on it. Food was great though and I appreciated they had gluten free bread for me.
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FAQs

Blue Door Bistro is rated 4.4 stars by 240 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Montague Hotel, 15 Montague Street, London, WC1B 5BJ

Additional information

Neighborhood
Bloomsbury
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Sat 7:00 am–11:00 am Sun 7:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:30 pm–2:30 pm Sun 1:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, Modern European, Contemporary British
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
The Montague on the Gardens is accessible by either Russell Square Underground Station or Holborn Underground Station
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Martin Halls
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://montaguehotel.com/dining-and-drinks
Phone number
020 7612 8416
Private party facilities
The Montague on the Gardens offers an exquisite venue for a variety of events, including elegant weddings, joyful celebrations, summer parties, Christmas parties, bachelor parties, hen dos, conferences and meetings. Beyond our spacious function rooms and dedicated events managers, we are renowned for our seasonal pop-ups - The Beach Bar & Ski Lodge

Blue Door Bistro

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Seasonal Exclusive: Stick Man & Afternoon Tea

New for 2025: Alpine Inspired Gourmet Fondue

New for 2025: Unlimited Brunch Experience

Menu

Christmas Day at The Montague on the Gardens

Pumpkin Soup (V) (VGO)

Crab and Mascarpone Ravioli

Foie Gras Terrine

Burrata with Roasted Heritage Beetroot (V) (VGO)

Roast Turkey with Duck Fat Roast Potatoes

Fillet of Beef with Herb Crust

Roast Turbot Véronique with Pan-Fried Gnocchi

Wild Mushroom Fricassée (V) (VGO)

Christmas Pudding

Sticky Toffee Pudding (V) (VGO)

Orange and Mascarpone Cheesecake (V)

Toasted Gingerbread Alaska Bombe (V)

Camembert (V) (VGO)

Tea, Coffee and Mince Pies

Digestif, Port or Whiskey

What 240 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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