How to Open a Pub in Paris with Hyacinthe Lescoët, Co-Founder of The Cambridge Public House

2025-09-30

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How does someone from Brittany end up in Britain, only to return to Paris and open—of all things—a pub? Don’t be surprised, though: this pub comes with a touch of oh là là.I’m joined by Hyacinthe Lescoët, whose journey began in France, where his love for hospitality was first sparked while helping out in his mother’s pizzeria at just 12 years old. After earning his master’s degree in advertising, Hyacinthe made his way to London, igniting his passion for the craft of the cocktail.He returned to Paris, where he championed seasonality, s...

How does someone from Brittany end up in Britain, only to return to Paris and open—of all things—a pub? Don’t be surprised, though: this pub comes with a touch of oh là là.

I’m joined by Hyacinthe Lescoët, whose journey began in France, where his love for hospitality was first sparked while helping out in his mother’s pizzeria at just 12 years old. After earning his master’s degree in advertising, Hyacinthe made his way to London, igniting his passion for the craft of the cocktail.

He returned to Paris, where he championed seasonality, sustainability, and innovation. With this wealth of experience, in 2019, he teamed up with friends to open their own bar, The Cambridge Public House—a space that brings his philosophy of flavor, creativity, and hospitality to life. Today, he’s here to tell us how it all began!

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Our cocktail of the week is called Cigarette After Sex.

INGREDIENTS

25 ml Siete Misterios Mezcal
15 ml Sloe Gin
90 ml Agua de Jamaica
10 ml Verjus
Garnish: Lapsang souchong tea rim

METHOD

Prepare the trim by making the side of a wine glass wet and dipping it into the tea
Fill a wine glass with ice
Pour in all the ingredients and stir well
Add more ice if necessary
Serve

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