The best thing about a bad date is it gives me something to write about and a new person to slag off. On this occasion we had arranged to meet at the Groucho club in Soho at 9pm. However my moronic date for the evening text me just before to say let’s meet at the French House instead as 9pm is a bit early for Groucho’s (Groucho’s isn’t exactly hip – although it is a private members club, it’s where old school newspaper hacks and media types hang out all day to get away from their wives or get over their recent divorce). Knowing this guy that translated to “the person who could get us into the Groucho can’t make it so we have to go somewhere else but I’m too pretentious to admit this”. No problem though as the French House is one of the best pubs in London despite the fact that most people would also agree with that. Located in the heart of Soho it’s a respite from the sleazy gayness of the surrounding bars and latex shops, basically this is where straight people go when they drink in Soho. It’s old and wooden with faded pictures of movie stars on the walls and little tables where you can hide away in a corner. It’s small and gets very crowded but has a fairly quick turnover as it’s the kind of place people meet before they head off elsewhere. It’s a Soho institution and worth a visit.
The French House, 49 Dean Street, London W1D 5BG
020 7437 2477
Monday – Saturday 12pm-11pm Sunday 12pm-10.30pm Sun,
Food served: Bar Monday – Saturday 12pm-3pm Restaurant Monday – Saturday 12-3pm, 5.30-11pm
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