The French House in Soho is more than just a pub, it’s a legend. Where Dylan Thomas once drank, Lucian Freud painted, and de Gaulle allegedly sketched his speech against the Nazis, only half pints are served to this day. Smartphones stay in your pocket, there’s no music, but there are honest conversations, Ricard, and a touch of bohemianism. Upstairs, the tiny restaurant serves classic cuisine with attitude. Memories of big names hang on the walls, but the real star is the house itself: dimly lit, charming, idiosyncratic. A piece of old London that remains unshaken.
49 Dean St
W1D 5BG London
phone: +44 20 7437 2477
daily 12.00 - 11.00 pm