Épicerie · Bar · Restaurant · Tufnell Park since 2018

A 3-in-1 venue dedicated to francophone gastronomy

A cosy wine bar and restaurant, an épicerie fine and a place to learn, celebrating small producers from France and the French-speaking world. Every 8 weeks, a new region: new wines, a new menu, new products on the shelves.

1,200+Wines30+By the glass300+Épicerie fine items50+Cheeses
Three ways to enjoy Authentique

Taste, shop & learn

A table set with fish, seasonal dishes and wine

Le Restaurant

Taste

A cosy, friendly restaurant and wine bar serving French regional cooking made with local British produce.

30+ wines by the glass and 1,200+ by the bottleA French regional menu that changes every 8 weeksCooked with seasonal, locally sourced British produceSee our menus

Shelves of wine and épicerie fine

L’Épicerie

Shop

An épicerie fine to take you on a journey through France and the whole French-speaking world, from Belgium and Luxembourg to Morocco and Lebanon.

Wines to take home, from everyday bottles to rare finds300+ épicerie fine items50+ cheeses from France and its francophone neighboursVisit us

A board of French cheese and charcuterie

Apprendre

Learn

Discover the products and know-how of a new French region every 8 weeks.

Saturday Wine Club: 8 wines with cheese & charcuterieWine dinners pairing our chef’s food with the region’s winesMeet the producers and winemakersSee our events

Dishes to share and wine on a table at Authentique

La Cuisine

French regional cooking, made for sharing

Sharing cuts and whole fish, classic French dishes with the best of British seasonal produce, and boards of cheese and charcuterie whenever you drop in.

This season · Nov – Dec 2026

Bordeaux & the South West

From the great Châteaux of the Médoc and Saint-Émilion to the ancient grapes of Jurançon, Irouléguy and Gascogne. Plus Beaujolais Nouveau, Raclette Mondays and our Christmas Wine Dinner.

Beyond the bar

Private hire & services

Private hire

A cosy atmosphere, great wines and crazy-good food: the perfect place for a relaxed yet sophisticated private or corporate event, tailored to you.

Wine advisory

Benefit from our team’s knowledge to design the perfect wine list for your wedding, private party or business event.

Travel tips

Heading to a French-speaking region? Let us help you find the best places to visit, eat and drink.

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