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The Cambridge Public House

Paris

• Ketel One Sustainable Bar Award 2025

Where an English pub's soul meets Parisian cocktail mastery

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 food menu bridges the French-British divide with bar snacks like homemade meat and veggie pies and sausage rolls, all prepared with French ingredients.

This duality lives on in the drinks. The Cambridge takes great pride in its perfectly poured Guinness and their reinterpretation of the Pimm's, currently made with Alsatian wine, St. Germain and gin, is a menu evergreen. Other hits wear their French influence on the sleeve or in the names: Cigarette After Sex has been a standard since the bar's opening.

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. Last year, the bar became the first in the world to achieve B Corp certification, a rigorous distinction that recognises their very high standards. To share its knowledge, the bar also launched Shaken Leaf, a website dedicated to promoting and educating about sustainable practices in the hospitality world.

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