The Orange Tree on the High Street seems to be where Life on Mars meets Bargain Hunt; an interesting place for the eyes to fall on anything from an old telephone sign to local art on the walls. None of the tables or chairs match, in the best way, and the lighting is such that everyone looks slightly yellow and romantic at the same time. Next to our table was a sign advertising the names of the local suppliers and farms used in their food, something they are clearly proud of. Full support is given to Hugh’s Fish Fight for all the fish on their menu. There is always a different cocktail of the week, soup of the day, pie of the week and several specials to choose from coarsely scribed on the blackboard.
To drink I settled for an Apple and Elderflower Collins: Beefeater gin, St Germain elderflower liqueur & lime juice, shaken with pressed apple juice, topped with a dash of soda. I do adore elderflower and the flavour wasn’t lost in this long drink which was smooth and tangy at the same time, a lovely taste combination.
That sarnie sounds as if it was in a different league to your average £3-a-throw BLT from Pret a Manger!
This is a good round up of the Orange Tree! I used to work at the L’boro one when I was younger and did a stint at the Lansdowne too. They have a lovely chilled vibe and the food is usually good too! Shame everyone agrees with me as you’re right – its hard to get a table!!
Wouldn’t mind visitng this delicious chill cafe
Cheers
CCU
Sounds like a top recommendation Caroline. I’m not too familiar with Leicester but the drinks and the dishes described sound fabulous. Love elderflower!
Interesting place. It is a fashion now not to have matching chairs.. it might last for a while until it changes again.
The food looks great!
Yum! Makes me wish I was local!
I wanna go!!