Bouchon Racine

Bouchon Racine is a warmly intimate French bistro tucked above The Three Compasses pub in Clerkenwell, London. Created by renowned chef Henry Harris and restaurateur Dave Strauss, the restaurant revives the spirit of Harris’s beloved Racine, which closed in 2015. The space, once a pub function room, has been transformed into a cosy, candlelit dining room with vintage French charm - think blackboard menus, soft sconces, and a glass-roofed veranda that glows during lunch and shimmers at night. The atmosphere is relaxed yet elegant, evoking the conviviality of a true Lyonnaise bouchon.

The menu is a rotating celebration of traditional French fare, featuring dishes like rabbit with mustard sauce, steak tartare, escargots, and a famously rich crème caramel. Harris’s cooking is rooted in classical technique and bold, comforting flavours, earning Bouchon Racine a place in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide and high praise from critics and diners alike. The restaurant’s unique setting - above a proper London pub - and its dedication to authentic, soulful cuisine make it a standout destination for lovers of French gastronomy.