Kensington Mums reviews
The Arber Garden, a hidden botanical Gem
in Fitzrovia that provided supervised kids table
From the creative team behind The Lighterman and The Broadcaster comes The Arber Garden. A new public house, dining room & gin garden adjoining the stunning Fitzrovia Chapel. A pub inspired by the legendary botanist and philosopher Agnes Arber. We were glad to review this recently opened restaurant offering a vast gin selection and skill fully prepared seasonal food. This new family destination boasts a spacious terrace, brimming with stunning dried flora and surrounded by lush foliage. The setting features botanical nods throughout, including hand-printed wall coverings created by Marthe Armitage and intricate hand-drawn icons by the respected illustrator Sam Scales. It’s a “true home from home, transporting you away from the clamour of central London”, says Founder and Director Barry Hirst. We couldn’t agree more, wait till you know more…
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The Arber Garden provides modern British menus, grounded by relaxed yet innovative pub cooking that’s seasonal and sustainable. Whether it’s fresh salads, grilled produce from local farms, delicious flatbreads via the wood oven or decadent puds our cooking is designed around different needs. The bar offers casual small plates to share plus a wide selection of cocktails, biodynamic wines, spirits and gins.
Standout dishes from the menu include Westcombe Ricotta with raw courgette, sherry vinegar, pistachio and Crispy Squid with wild garlic mayonnaise to start. Followed by Norfolk Horn Lamb with Jersey royals, English garden peas and mint, as well as Grilled White Asparagus with roasted fennel, tarragon, pine nuts for main. Accompanied by freshly baked flatbreads topped with Roasted Cherry. Tomato and North London Mozzarella, black garlic and marjoram, or Dorset Crab with courgette flower, pickled chilli and wild garlic. Desserts include Poached Yorkshire Rhubarb and Vanilla cheesecake with blood orange and Lemon Chiffon Cake with raspberry, creme fraîche ice cream and lavender. The menu is served within the welcoming confines of The Arber Garden’s open planned space, with informal and formal dining areas available, inside and out, all of which are dog friendly.
They even have a mouth-watering weekend brunch menu and sublime roasts every Sunday – we’ll even help look after the kids. Yes you heard this right! Every parents dream come true.
Great for families with Kids Table
The Kids Table at The Arber Garden in Fitzrovia is available on Saturdays, 12.30pm to 4.30pm and The Broadcaster in White City on Sundays, from 12.30pm to 4.30pm. The Kids’ Table is on a mission to offer parents the freedom to have a lazy lunch or brunch out in peace, and what a dream it is! If you know, you know. Their team will keep an eye on the nippers while they enjoy craft, games and creative table-top fun; meaning parents can enjoy a long leisurely lunch…and finish a sentence.
Address: The Arber Garden
1 Pearson Square W1W 7EY
Visit their website for more information and walk ins are welcome.
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