The French House in City of London

One of my favourite pubs. Always rammed with interesting people. Not the place to go for a private conversation. Has a small outside covered bit for smokers which is also usually rammed. Only serve beer in half pints. Lots of history in this place including Charles de Gaulle commanding the French resistance from there as well as famous painters and poets like Francis Bacon drinking there in their hayday.

Had a wonderful long Saturday lunch today. Great staff, a lovely atmospheric dining room and all three courses just spot on. Thank you.

Poor customer experience. We went to the French House for a birthday celebration - we arrived at the restaurant at 6pm & told them whilst ordering we needed to leave at 7pm sharp. They assured us that there would be enough time to order a starter and a main. The starter took a long time to come so again we reminded them again about the 7pm deadline and they assured us it would be fine. The main had not arrived by 7pm - we had a pay the full bill & were not offered a discount or a voucher. Not the way to treat customers & we will not be returning.

Always a lovely welcome here, wonderful pub with a great atmosphere thanks to the terrific staff and landlady. A true Soho pub and always a good conversation to be had while spending a couple of hours watching the world go by. Coronation chicken sandwiches on New Years Day were a godsend.

Consistently charming Soho institution. Ricard and a choice of alternative pastis brands never fails to put a smile on my face.

Just the best place to drop in to eat proper French comfort food. Great staff and reasonable prices. Will come back again and again. Don’t hesitate, just go there!

I was in The French House on Friday night and discovered my purse was missing. Lovely lovely man helped me look for it. We couldn't find it so he took details and took the trouble to text my husband Saturday morning to say he had had another look but couldn't find it. He also offered us a free drink on the night. The French House is a fab bar and the staff always friendly. Thank you French House.

Fantastic lunch upstairs. Chef kindly gave my table the signature garlic on toast after I mentioned forgetting to order it. Last time I ate here was over 15 years ago when another great team was in charge. Upstairs is a special retreat. I hear downstairs now serves pints!!

It’s been my favourite bar for over twenty years, and I’m so glad it’s (barely) changed in that time. Lovely spot either inside by the windows or outside, to have a drink and watch the world go by. New food menu is excellent and the Breton Cider is always a treat. Usual no pints, no mobiles rules and all the better for it.

This is an absolute must for any culinary enthusiast. A small and perfectly formed restaurant that seats not more than twenty, with world class staff, serving classic French dishes with an occasional modern twist. The wine list is short but very good with some very affordable options. There is none of the stuffiness about it that one usually gets in this sort of place. Undoubtedly one of my favourite French restaurants ever. You must book!