Rachel Shuster

Located at 139 Water St. in Worcester’s Canal District, The Boardroom is a new restaurant and bar spot with a chic and cool atmosphere, serving up unique food and beverages.

Opened in October, The Boardroom is headed up by owner Roger Bachour, a hospitality industry pro who is all about bringing people together, which is reflected in the name “Boardroom” – the idea of people meeting together.

“Nothing will be successful unless you have a good staff,” Bachour said. “Good, reliable people that will support you – you need that help. The staff I have is excellent. We treat each other like we all own the place, not just me. This is how you become successful in life. You can’t do it all by yourself.”

The Boardroom
139 Water St., Worcester
(508) 757-6259
Boardroomwoo.com

Although, Bachour has done quite a bit on his own in the past. “I’ve been in the hospitality industry for 25 years,” he said. “I’m good at it, and it’s really all that I know how to do.” 

Previously, Bachour opened The Boiler Room in The Canal District and Whiskey Lounge on Main Street. When the opportunity came to open The Boardroom, Bachour took it. 

“The opportunity was there to open on Water Street, and it was great. The Woo Sox coming to Worcester was the icing on the cake!” 

Bachour set out to make The Boardroom special and unique. “The space is very elegant, but warm and inviting,” Bachour said. “I renovated everything and stepped it up. People want to see something new, something chic, not the same thing they see other places.” 

The theme and inspiration for The Boardroom is based on what patrons want. “If you’re just going to open a bar – that place won’t last long – those places come and go. We want something that will last a long time,” Bachour said. “Rather than just selling liquor, we want to provide more. People like to sit down, watch a game, have a drink and have some food.”

The menu at The Boardroom includes the freshest products with organic, local ingredients as much as possible. The concept around the menu is smaller plates focused on American-Mediterranean old family recipes combined with new takes on pub classics.

Some menu items to note include appetizers such as Buffalo Rolls, nachos, homemade hummus, wings and tenders, ranging from $9-$10; soups and salads like Wagyu Chili and The Boardroom Salad, ranging from $8-$10; sandwiches like the Falafel Sliders, The Boardroom Burger, Shawarma Tacos, Woo Sox Steak and Cheese, and Gyro Pocket, ranging from $9-$16; and various flatbreads – all named after characters in the TV show The Office – all $12.

The bar menu is an ever-changing list of cocktails that features house-made syrups and fresh fruits. Some signature cocktails worth noting are the CoCo Key Lime Martini and Beast Mule.

The Boardroom also boasts a large bar with multiple TVs where you can enjoy some tasty drinks while watching your favorite sports game.

On the weekends, The Boardroom has local DJs come in to help you let loose and bust a move. And brunch is in the The Boardroom’s future plans.

For more information, visit boardroomwoo.com or call 508-757-6259.