Bienvenue à French Society

A bistro? Yes. But not just any. Parisian charm flirting with modern soul.

“Au cœur d’un grand restaurant, il y a toujours les gens… et leurs chiens!”

(At the heart of a great restaurant, there are always people… & their dogs!)

This new venture is brought to life by the same famille behind Patron in Kentish Town. At its centre is Louis, chef de cuisine & maestro des plats, whose hands have shaped the kitchen at Patron for over 7 years. With a deep understanding of French culinary tradition, Louis now brings his vision to this new chapter in his journey, a reflection of the care & passion he has poured into every dish over the years, a petite sœur bistro that draws inspiration from its predecessor while embracing a new unique direction.

“It’s a place where you’ll want to return to time & time again, to bask in the energy of the crowd, to be a part of a community, or to enjoy a quiet moment alone. It is a place that feels alive & timeless in its warmth, like a perfectly aged Bordeaux—luxurious, but never too proud to share a joke. It’s a place where time seems to linger, where the conversations flow as effortlessly as the wine.”