Blue Boar Pub appoints new general manager
Rickard joins the venue with a strong gastropub background, having begun his management career at The Almanack with Peach Pubs
The Blue Boar Pub at the Conrad London St James has announced the appointment of Tom Rickard as its new general manager.
Rickard joins the venue with a strong gastropub background, having begun his management career at The Almanack with Peach Pubs, which is based in the Home Counties and operates 22 gastropubs in market towns.
He moved to London in 2017 and worked as a business partner at Laine Pubs where the focus was on live music and major events. Rickard then moved to Mosaic Pub and Dining, where he oversaw the food-led operations in their sites across London, which he left in 2022.
Rickard said: “The opportunity to join Blue Boar Pub with its high profile was really exciting for me. It’s always been the gastronomic side of the pub that is my greatest love, and I knew of Sally Abé, the consultant chef at Conrad London St James, and her reputation for great, ethically-sourced British food.
“The pub is a draw for the hotel residents who love to come here to eat and drink when they stay, and we’re building real loyalty from the regulars right across the Westminster village.”
He added: “I’m looking forward to making Blue Boar an even better experience for our guests. We’ll be adding some quirky and novel touches, alongside launching our new spring food menus and introducing some new wines and spirits. We already have some pretty experimental regulars and I’m anticipating a great reception for our new ideas.”