Ronnie Scott's Bar
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Frith Street's 1959 jazz room — the canonical London jazz club, two sets a night, low ceiling, red lamps
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The French House
Dean Street's no-music, no-mobiles holdout — the Soho the audience first read about in the 80s
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Soho |
$$ Mid-range for Bar
| 12:00 - 23:00 (Mon-Sat), 12:00 - 22:30 (Sun)
| Last reviewed: May 2026 The Dean Street pub Charles de Gaulle drank in during the war, then Francis Bacon and Lucian Freud after it, then the entire post-war Soho literary set. The rules of the house — no music, no televisions, no mobile phones, half-pints only at the bar — have not shifted. The dining room above runs a small, properly-cooked menu of European classics. The crowd that wants Soho without the Devonshire queue comes here.
Editor's Tip
Half-pints only at the bar — house rule since 1914. No mobile phones, no music. Dining room upstairs takes bookings; ground floor walk-in only. Closed early on Sundays.
At a Glance
- View
- Street Scene, London Skyline
Views & Setting
View Type
Street Scene, London Skyline
View Quality
Good
Indoor Terrace
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about The French House — reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is The French House?
The French House is located in Soho, London — 49 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D 5BG.
What are the opening hours of The French House?
The French House is open 12:00 - 23:00 (Mon-Sat), 12:00 - 22:30 (Sun).
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