An unashamedly Gallic experience that seems to be greatly cherished by the patrons. Everything about the high-ceilinged basement restaurant is French, with the exception of most of the customers. This matters not, they are all enjoying themselves, they keep on coming back to enjoy the reliable and unfussy cooking of France, at a cost which is dramatically low, demonstrating that this is what a bistro is really all about. Set 2 courses lunch/pre-theatre is on offer at £9.90. Wine? Why do you ask - just check it out in person, you won't regret it.

Since September 2010 as the restaurant menus are now being served on the ground floor as well as the basement. The resulting doubled number of covers is supported by a brand new, relocated kitchen. French Living is maturing into a modern and versatile venue, whilst retaining its core values of French cuisine without a foreign accent, served by professionals at a sensible price.

Several restaurant kitchens receive centrally supplied, readymade ingredients, however at French Living the chefs cook everything on site using fresh ingredients.