The New Boar
Abridge, Romford
Restaurant in Romford, United Kingdom
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
The New Boar is a practical Romford-area pick for a casual meal when convenience matters more than a chef-led or cuisine-specific experience. Choose it for an easy local plan; cross-shop Efezade Mezze, Zamana, Grand Trunk Road, Gina, or SMOKEY REPUBLIC if the meal needs a clearer food identity or occasion feel.
About The New Boar
The New Boar is a Romford venue with opening hours and a casual dress code.
For planning, note the schedule: 12–11 PM Monday to Saturday and 12–7 PM on Sunday.
Use it for a casual Romford visit, not a culinary deep dive
The New Boar is in Romford, has a casual dress code, and keeps regular daily hours. For chef-led dining, awards, tasting menus, or specialist cuisine, compare it with venues that clearly match those priorities.
If you are comparing options, consider The New Boar alongside Efezade Mezze, Zamana, Grand Trunk Road, Gina, or SMOKEY REPUBLIC, depending on what kind of outing you are planning.
How to decide before committing
Choose The New Boar if the basics suit your plan: Romford location, casual dress, and opening hours of 12–11 PM Monday to Saturday, with shorter Sunday hours of 12–7 PM. Look elsewhere or check directly with the venue if your decision depends on specific dishes, dietary accommodation, a particular cuisine, delivery or takeaway, price level, or a formal occasion setup.
Planning details
- Location
- 1 Market Pl, Abridge, Romford RM4 1UA, United Kingdom
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- thenewboar.com
- Phone
- +441992812110
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The New Boar reads like a classic English village pub that has quietly sharpened its culinary focus. It sits on Abridge’s Market Place and behaves like a local anchor: informal and approachable but attentive to provenance and technique. Short supply chains and relationships with small-scale growers and farms make the food feel of the place: honest, seasonal, and countryside-driven. Overall the tone is rustic and charming rather than fussy, delivering a warm, relaxed experience that balances pub conviviality with a chef-forward respect for ingredients.
Best For
This is a pub for gatherings that want reliable, hearty British cooking with a sense of place. Families and groups find ample reasons to visit: signature plates like the Sunday Roast, Fish and Chips, Lamb Shank and Wagyu Burger are built for sharing or substantial single-course meals. The New Boar also suits casual hangouts and low-key celebrations where quality matters but formality does not. Its village-pub format and emphasis on local sourcing make it a comfortable spot for date nights that favor unfussy, ingredient-led food rather than a formal tasting experience.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the classics the kitchen highlights: the Sunday Roast is called out as a signature, and traditional pub plates such as Fish and Chips, Lamb Shank and the Wagyu Burger define the menu’s focus. The restaurant’s proximity to local producers suggests dishes that follow seasonal availability: ask staff about what’s sourced nearby. The New Boar operates as a village anchor, so you won’t need to plan months in advance; treat visits as approachable, seasonal meals.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, stylish, and spacious with good natural lighting; described as clean and well-decorated with a welcoming atmosphere enhanced by live music on weekends.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Set menu
- Drinks Focus
- Craft cocktails, Wine, Spirits
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Sunday Roast
- Fish and Chips
- Lamb Shank
- Wagyu Burger
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1 Market Pl, Abridge, Romford RM4 1UA, United Kingdom
Planning details
Location
1 Market Pl, Abridge, Romford RM4 1UA, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Where to look if this is not the right fit
Try Grand Trunk Road if the booking needs to feel more food-led. Try Efezade Mezze if the group wants a clearer shared-table direction.
Restaurant context
How The New Boar compares in Romford
The New Boar is the easier, lower-pressure choice if the brief is a casual Romford-area meal rather than a cuisine-led booking. Efezade Mezze and Zamana are better cross-shops when the group wants a clearer regional dining direction, while The New Boar makes more sense when flexibility and a relaxed setting are the priority.
For diners treating the meal as the main event, Grand Trunk Road is the stronger comparison to check first because it reads as a more food-focused alternative. Gina is useful to compare if the group wants something with a different room feel, while SMOKEY REPUBLIC is the better pivot when the craving is more specific and casual rather than general-purpose.
Value here depends on the plan. The New Boar is the sensible pick for an easy local booking and a no-drama meet-up; the peers are better when diners want the venue choice to say something more precise about the food, atmosphere, or occasion.
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Compare The New Boar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The New Boar | Romford | No published awards |
| Efezade Mezze | Loughton | No published awards |
| Gina | Chingford | Good Food Guide 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026 (ranks 1–50 published) · #4Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262026 Michelin Plate |
| Zamana | Ilford | No published awards |
| Grand Trunk Road | London | No published awards |
| SMOKEY REPUBLIC | London | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about The New Boar?
The basics are straightforward: The New Boar is in Romford, the dress code is casual, and the opening hours are 12–11 PM Monday to Saturday and 12–7 PM on Sunday.
Is The New Boar good for a special occasion?
For a formal setup, private dining, awards, or a special-occasion format, confirm directly with the venue. It is safest to treat The New Boar as a casual Romford option unless the venue indicates otherwise.
Is lunch or dinner better at The New Boar?
The hours are 12–11 PM Monday to Saturday and 12–7 PM on Sunday.
What are alternatives to The New Boar?
Other named options to compare include Efezade Mezze, Gina, Grand Trunk Road, SMOKEY REPUBLIC, and Zamana.