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The Cambridge Public House

Paris

Sustainable bar ethos with a welcoming pub aesthetic

Combining the convivial charm of a traditional English pub with the meticulous precision of a modern cocktail bar, The Cambridge Public House, founded in 2019 by notable Parisian bartender Hyacinthe Lescoët and his partners, has quickly become a standout venue in Paris. The bar's hybrid model offers a welcoming atmosphere where patrons can enjoy everything from craft beers and natural wines to delicious cocktails. The menu bridges the French-British divide, and The Cambridge takes great pride in its perfectly poured Guinness and its French reinterpretation of the Pimm's.

It is also one of the few bars in Paris championing tiny cocktails – smaller serves designed to encourage exploration without overwhelming the palate. Behind the playful approach lies a genuine commitment to sustainability, with seasonality, ingredient repurposing and waste reduction shaping the entire menu. One of the bar's most distinctive features is the Last Chance section: cocktails at the end of their lifecycle, available for just a few days before disappearing from the menu for good.

What drew Lescoët to the pub model is the sense that they are communal institutions, and the bar strives to lead its community's push for sustainability and social responsibility. This commitment is documented in an annual Environmental, Social and Governance report, which ensures transparency and accountability.

Since 2023, The Cambridge Public House has hosted the Cambridge Global Series, a three-day programme of seminars and guest shifts bringing together some of the world's leading bars around themes shaping and challenging the global bar industry. In just a few editions, it has quickly established itself as one of the must-attend events on the Paris cocktail calendar.

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