The French House
A Photographer's Search for the Old Soho
Ollie Grove photographs the locals who frequent central London's few remaining traditional pubs, hoping to capture the old charm of a neighborhood that's radically changing.
Why Waiters Are Racing Through London's Soho with Trays of Prosecco
London’s Soho Waiters Race dates back to the 1950s and sees local waitstaff run through the streets holding a bottle of fizz balanced on a tray. “The waiters are part of the community,” explains race volunteer Tim Baros. “We want to build relationships...
Rising Rent Prices Are Destroying Soho’s Restaurant Scene
With restaurant rents rising as much as 50 percent in some areas of central London, the city is in danger of losing iconic Soho establishments like Quo Vadis and The French House, as well as Chinatown's independent eateries.
Meet the Cabaret-Dancing Pub Landlady Who Doesn’t Serve Pints
Welcome back to Last Call, where we visit watering holes around the world for life advice from their trusty barkeepers. Today, we meet landlady and former cabaret artist Lesley Lewis at The French House in London.