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Blue Door Bistro, London,

Blue Door Bistro

4.5
4.5
239 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 2 times today
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
  • 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
  • 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.
    Seasonal Exclusive: Stick Man & Afternoon Tea Photo
  • Christmas Day Lunch

    £97.50 - £195.00 per person

    Dec 25, 2023 - Dec 25, 2024
    The star of the show this Christmas is our delectable festive feast - an assured delight to the taste buds, with a choice of Vegetarian, and Vegan options. Price: £195 per adult, £97.50 per child. Please note full pre-payment is required to secure this booking. Please contact MeetMT@rchmail.com to make payment.
    Christmas Day Lunch Photo
  • 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: Alpine Inspired Gourmet Fondue Photo

What 239 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

239 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. Graham

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 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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  3. 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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  4. John

    Orlando

    81 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    81 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    To admire the view of the garden and have a once in a lifetime opportunity be prepared with local produce and dedicated staff was an experience in itself Definitely a hotspot for tourists or special occasions.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Hong Kong

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is a nice restaurant with a good atmosphere. A solid choice near Russell Square.

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FAQs

Blue Door Bistro is rated 4.5 stars by 239 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Blue Door Bistro

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
  • 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
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