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.

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!!

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

We came here for lunch last week. A fabulous meal in an iconic setting. Really great food and service. Superb!

Great little old pub in heart of Soho, with plenty of character.

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!

I have always adored The French House in Soho. It’s “The heart of bohemia.” ~ An escape from the bland corporate mainstream chavdom. I feel very comfortable in this neck of the woods. Best times to go to the “French” is from 12 to 3pm IMO, then it starts to get very rocking (busy). You’ll meet all types of colourful characters & a mix of society of all social classes, which gives Soho its rich flavour. The boozer has a lot of history of famous artists/writers/poets as regularsFrancis Bacon being one of them who used to sup champagne at the bar

We ate here last night and it was fantastic.Food was great and just as billed on the menu which was simple and easy to choose from.Take a mad Irish queen, South African / Devonian waitress, and a chatty chef who are all clearly good friends and enjoy delighting customers with fun and banter and the place explodes with fun and laughter.Definitely would recommend.

Why does Google keep asking me to write reviews? French House is iconic, you cant not love the place 💙 one of the best pubs in London and thats just a fact. They were serving full pints last time I went in though, which is a bit off brand

Fabulous dining. Good attention from the staff and a short visit from the Chef. A nice touch and well appreciated. Definitely a top class experience.

Always a pleasure to visit this London institution which has been the backdrop to so many special occasions in my life. Quirky, fun and inimitable. Great location to soak up Soho experiences.

This very old fashioned pub is extremely overcrowded at weekends

My favorite place to go with friends/ family or even on my own. I always feel safe & comfortable. People are always friendly

Lovely small little pub with good wine

It is a very relaxed and chilled out place to hang out in the heart of soho.The customers are really friendly, it is a good place to make a friend.

A slice of France in the middle of Soho, friendly and chatty staff. Didnt eat there this time but defo will next visit.A small pub, but perfectly formed, seating at the bar and on the pavement, great in the summer but suggest securing a table inside early as this place is a popular one, so when the rain returns good luck finding a place to rest that bum!Looking forward to a pint or two there soon!

Do not go there, unless you want your dinner to be ruined by patronising and arrogant owner and bar staff.

Always nice to drop in for a swift drink. A never boring diverse crowd from young to the young at heart.

A fantastic place full of great people unspoilt by the greed that is slowly devouring this area, hopefully will be around for a long time too come

Soho institution. Small and cramped like most local pubs, covered in interesting photographs, bit of seating outside and always a great atmosphere

No phones to ensure good conversation, great french cider and good company.... Brilliant find

Top bar, loads of history and a top french restaurant, no complaints

Great bar. Never disappoints- would be gutted if it ever went.

Always a great buzzy place. Great staff.

As my friend described it, the real soul of Soho. Friendly and funny staff. Enjoyed how everyone interacted with each other and with people walking by :)

Soho is a fascinating part of London; a little seedy in places but, refreshingly still full of characterful bars and restaurants.This establishment is an institution for a variety of reasons. The downstairs bar makes you feel like you’re in France - pictures of Charles de Gaulle, Breton cider, eau de vie in various varieties and beers by the half pint - a lovely intimate feel. In fact de Gaulle used it as an office during the Second World War and apparently Dylan Thomas and Francis Bacon both drank here.It has no music nor TV - to encourage conversation - and if you breach the no mobile phones policy you will be abruptly told to go outside. The policy is clearly stated so punters who feel aggrieved at being chastised should be looking at themselves rather than complaining!The French (obviously!) restaurant upstairs is a lunchtime pleasure. Quality ingredients, superbly cooked. Booking is essential.

Sadly our experience here was soured by the waiter pretty much asking us to leave after we had finished our drinks and had declined another round and stated I have got a business to run.I didnt appreciate patrons had to immediate exit the premises after they had finished the last drop of their drink.

Great old boozer set smack in the middle of Soho

Honestly, honestly our most favourite place to eat in London. Simply divine!

Excellent waiter, very tasty Gurnard and very well considered wine pairings. Thoroughly enjoyed.

Lovely staff and a good place to soak up the atmosphere

Bit of a hidden gem this on Dean St Soho...deffo worth a visit.

Been going for 30 years or more ... The restaurant upstairs is a proper treat now. Turbot was sublime. Soho changes ..but the C&H remains a stalwart.

Brilliantly cooked French food with superb ingredients. The calves brains are absolutely divine - a must-try even if youre squeamish. Theyre a lot better than you might think, one of the nicest dishes Ive had anywhere in ages.

Classic cutting edge soho, slightly white centric but still an institution in a rapidly changing soho

The roast brill and fennel was sublime

A good Soho institution- pay it a visit!

Brilliant food and brilliant staff - highly recommend

Very friendly service and reasonable fares

This is the best pub Ive been to. Before the pandemic. But great food and delivery here. The prices are very convenient and not far from my house.

Fab place love the atmosphere and staff

6/10/20 Lunch. Chef is Neil. Pre Tier 2.The whole experience was magical..the history..walls of portrait photos and art.. my view over the busy street.. gentle service.. laughter over the art of displaying artichoke leaves ..or “who cares”.An artichoke is such a delicious beginning to any meal, as I peel and suck each leaf, placing then neatly on my plate (please enjoy the photos!) and slowly..enjoying the flesh and juices.And then eating into the firmness of the heart which I’ve cut into bite size. Absolutely gorgeous as Neil had cooked it to flavourful perfection.Then masterfully cooked Lamb Navarin with aligot mash potatoes. This was out of this world. The photos show the full deep colours and the flavours were rich and the chunks of lamb just perfect.You may know the restaurant, you may not, whichever, do try to find a way to visit this special restaurant, firstly of course, to enjoy the experience and secondly to give personal valued support to The French House while we live through Covid. Carl

Unfortunately I was unable to get an outside table because of the demand after the restrictions were partially lifted after the pandemic. The service seemed to be fast and efficient. I will return when everything calms down.

Absolutely stunning food and a lovely team. Can’t recommend enough!

Much like Charles de Gaulle I reckon this to be one of the finest establishments in the land.

Cute little pub with interesting & friendly crowd. Shame they don’t serve food on Friday evenings.Excellent selection of wines sold by the glass (or bottle of course).Helpful and efficient staff. It can get very crowded and loud in here.The toilets were upstairs, so would not be suitable for those with accessibility needs.

New places are nice but why take the risk. This one is a classic.

This might well be my favourite pub in London, definitely Soho. Bijou of a place where small means cosy, intimate and exciting NOT cramped and smelly like the tube you took to get there. The front windows open fully shutter style which aids with the ambiance but maybe more so with the chance to people watch or to pose in the style of your favourite author. The feeling of history in this long standing pub is obvious and adorns the walls in photos and drawings crafted by the famous and infamous. The original till still sits proud and even though not functioning is still polished and intriguing as the charismatic, fast witted Landlord who managed to make me feel like a gentleman and naughty child all at the same time. Remember if you want immediate kudos when you walk in ask for a half pint.....The French does not serve pints!

Excellent restaurant great service superb food a must visit

Best pub in Soho. Good customer service.

One of the last true Soho barsSpace is tight which is a major part of its ambiente. Paintings and drawings plaster the wallsThe catering is stellar. Oysters, Welsh rarebit all amazing

Love this place - perfect spot for a few glasses of wine in the heart of soho. Very nice selection. Cant wait to visit again after the pandemic.

Its an idiosyncratic kind of a place, unique and very Soho..more wine than beer, which is only served in half pints, lots of characters , no mobile phones, no laptops and certainly no wi-fi, this is an old fashioned sort of a place, its about conversation and reflection, Strange piece of the 1960s hanging on, with its genteel ambience, it is not for the young really, its a lost world frozen in time.

Pleasant evening with good outdoor seating

Always loved this place.. pity about the waiter tonight who was high, picking fights with patrons and threw an ashtray at us..

Thanks for a very enjoyable lunch.

Wonderful straight up pub with plenty of hand pumped ales. Good service and very warm atmosphere. People here actually talk to each other and this adds to the pubs general feel good factor. Great boozer.

One of my favorite place in London. Cheap drinks, good wine and great atmosphere. And a beautiful location. Perfect place!!

If you like half pints this is the place for you!Only seven halves but thatd be charm. If you are visiting london come here, impresses the girls ;)

One of my favourite places for drinking in Soho! Ive been coming here since the 80s and I still love it. Its always full of interesting characters and there is always a buzz!

Popped in on Christmas day as a solo traveller in Soho. Such a welcoming and friendly place. Felt very comfortable being there. The G&T was bloody lovely too. Thank you xx

The place was kind of OK however the bartender was really rude and impatient. Maybe it was because it was Sunday evening but still didnt make us feel welcome.

Lovely atmosphere, friendly bar staff. Excellent wine list and delicious wine. Upstairs is less busy than downstairs. Will be back for more....

Fabulous proper booze right in the heart of Soho. Love it.

Everyone working here is always so nice, friendly and welcoming. Always worth calling in for a beer. Little gem in soho.

Establishment Soho. Proper

Outstanding and there very own cider is unbelievabley good!!!

Always good

Staff were very welcoming and the place has a great vibe. Amazing old decor! Stopped for lunch and was very impressed! Had some game bird & some amazing goose fat roasties. The challenge is to eat them all!? The manageress did give us the spare ones to takeaway which was cool! Would have been 5 stars from me if they had some more French beer, some Bier De Garde would have been fantastic! Though they do have a couple of Belgium bottles which are great!

Amazing. Came here March 18th bc it was the last place open in soho before lock down (literally) and they treated us so well. Incredible meal and better staff hope you all are well!!

This place just grows on you. Been here twice now after a friends recommendation and has actually improved somewhat due to the Covid situation. There is plenty of seating outside (weather permitting) and inside there seems to be more space and seating available due to social distancing measures. A cosy place with friendly staff. Great for a meet up with friends. Check it out.

Nice beers!

There are 2 highlights here - the no phones rule which all pubs should have, and the picture of Charlie Gimbit from Lovejoy on the wall. The half pint thing everyone complains about is easily sorted - just buy 2 of them. Gets too busy in here sometimes and the beer is nothing to write home about, but all in all the place is ok.

No review can do this place Justice this is what you call bar profection. Its been theyre years and I hope it remained so for many many more. I always visit this place when Im in Soho.🍾

Great venue

This is a real gem in Soho.Very intimate and interesting place to sit have a bite to eat and a drink.Very friendly staff and a great atmosphere.

Fabulous, old-school pub. A classic. The restaurant portion is fabulous and well-worth the wait/reservations. Very classic French cooking done with impeccable ingredients and technique.

Best staff, best atmosphere ... excellent

Enjoy English Permier league with beer.

Best pub in Soho

Awesome place and great ambience! however one of the ladies working behind the bar is very rude, i was talking on the phone and instead of telling me politely that phones are not allowed inside she yelled... take it outside!i think she is seriously ruining the culture and the ambiance of the bar:

Lovely land lady and staff very pleasant great place love it and good food highly recommend

Great service!

Big lad with the ponytail behind the bar possibly the rudest you could ever meet. Beer not great, weird confrontational atmosphere..

Beer Pub and Wine only no mixed cocktails. Great atmosphere.

Great Restaurant with a cozy size. I strongly recommend the Barnsley chop which was very tasty and in great portion. The staff is very friendly and helpful. A perfect place for a dinner in London in a quiet yet vivid environment. Reservations strongly recommended.

Fantastic friendly local pub with great clientele. Leslie the Landlady so welcoming will definitely be going back next time in London.

Great authentic Soho pub. Doesn’t serve Fosters or Aperol, just great French wine and lager. Highly recommended for a quick drink or a longer session!!

Lovely food cooked well. The Barnsley Chop was delicious followed by an amazing Paris-Brest. Yum!

Nice vibe

One of the finest meals I’ve had in recent memory. Sitting upstairs for a couple of hours, I hadn’t felt so content in a long time. The decor and staff made me feel so happy and welcome.Neil Borthwick’s kitchen was exceptional too. Everything I had was truly impeccable. The garlic confit and goat curds on toast and the rhubarb crumble completely exceeded my expectations.My father who is quite uneasy about food forbid me from ordering the calves brain and crispy pigs head but I wish to return to sample these.

Fab place! Lots of atmosphere. Difficult to get a reservation. Regulars in the bar are greeted like long lost family. Newcomers not so warmly. The restaurant however was welcoming and enjoyable, if a little cramped. But that sort of adds to the charm.

Great food , simple and well executed. Loved the goats curd on toast with garlic bulb. very friendly service. Nothing pretentious. Will be returning soon

Doesnt get much better for central London. Prices a bit steep but whats a quid more a pint for the surroundings?

Great pub. Would reccomend.

Nothing queer as folk, eclectic mix and very enjoyable. Made better by the fact you cant buy a pint only halves, so theres a big wine and spirits crowd in here.

One of my favourite places in Soho, full of character and friendly service.

Very different drinking experience now but was locked after by Billy and Phil. Just cant seem to leave half sober.

An old haunt of mine since the 1980s I always visit this cosy central Soho bar. Very busy with a great bohemian atmosphere I always bump in to a familiar face or a celebrity or two. Back in the day a hub for celebs like Shane MacGowan and Francis Bacon! Great meeting place before the theatre.

Cosy, quaint, great cheese and wines. The red by the glass is classically easy drinking, definitely worth revisiting...a nightmare finding a seat but thats part of the charm.