What to order at The French House

Must order
Whatever the seasonal main is on the chalkboard, with a glass from the focused wine list.
Signature dishes
Daily-changing chalkboard
Editor tip
No mobile phones, no music. Tables book one week ahead. The downstairs pub still pours a proper half-pint of bitter.
CuisineBritish gastropub
Price££
NeighborhoodSoho
HoursMon 11:30-23:00, Tue 11:30-23:00, Wed 11:30-23:00, Thu 11:30-23:00, Fri 11:30-23:00, Sat 11:30-23:00, Sun 12:00-22:30
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Address: 49 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D 5BG

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