How to Open a Pub in Paris with Hyacinthe Lescoët, Co-Founder of The Cambridge Public House
Lush Life29 Syys 2025

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

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

You’ll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, plus links to most of the ingredients.

Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/hyacinthe-lescoet-cambridge-public-house/

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