The Blue Boar Inn is an old pub with great food and an excellent selection of beers, wines, and cocktails. We stopped in while on holiday in the Cotswolds. We weren't sure what to expect on Sunday afternoon in Chipping Norton since most places are closed or close early on Sundays.
We started with the Baked Camembert with rustic bread and an apple chutney. This was a great starter to share with a couple folks and enjoy with wine or a draft beer. For our entrees we chose the Sunday roast and the chicken and leek pie.
I realize that England has gotten some bad rap in the past about their food not tasting good, which this place disproves. The roast was cooked to rare and was accompanied by roasted potatoes and root vegetables. In addition, there was a side of steamed vegetables made of squash, leeks, and kale. The Yorkshire pudding was a nice addition to the meal.
The chicken and leek pie had the same steamed vegetables as well as mashed potatoes and gravy. The pie was very tasty. We also got the cauliflower and cheese bake. It was a side large enough to share.
The rum cake was great at the end. The chef is from Jamaica and very talented and the service here is impeccable.
We will probably be back again before we leave in a couple days to try the rabbit or something else. read more