story - parlez

our story

Cast your mind back to the odd year that was 2016. It was the same year two friends from South London took their love for the great British pub and gave it a refresh. After asking what it means to be a Local in today’s London, with its mix of ideas and cultures, we took it back to basics – tasty homemade food, music that’s as well chosen as the beer, family get-togethers, and fun times shared with friends.

your local

Our belief is bringing people together through food, drink, music and local life to help the neighbourhood feel at home. We blur the lines between a pub and a restaurant to give you something a little bit different. We’re a public house, but not as you know it. Our big audacious goal is to show the world our nation’s love for the great British pub isn’t simply nostalgic – it just needs a refresh.

your local

our place

People make a place great, and we’re on a mission to bring people together. We work with local partners and producers, champion diversity and strive to have a business mind with a social heart. There’s a lot going on behind the scenes when it comes to putting a smile on that face of yours… that’s because feeling at home while you’re with us is our numero uno. It’s what we do.

we’re independent

We champion an independent spirit and love to show love for the neighbourhood. It doesn’t take much to be kind, and we try to do well by doing good. Relax in comfortable surroundings and feel at home. We’ve got you. You can look forward to local suppliers, well-sourced drinks, good music and knowing we care. Surely everyone deserves a place to eat, rest and play?

we’re independent

our place

People make a place great, and we’re on a mission to bring people together. We work with local partners and producers, promote diversity and inclusion and strive to have a business mind with a social heart. There’s a lot going on behind the scenes when it comes to putting a smile on that face of yours… that’s because feeling at home while you’re with us is our numero uno. It’s what we do.

voted best environmental champion and best organisation 2018 & 2019

friends of parlez

Lewisham has a lot to shout about when it comes to putting culture at the heart of local communities. We’re proud to be part of our Borough and we’re lucky to be able to work with utterly fantastic people, who do utterly brilliant things. Here’s a few of our favorite folks who make us proud to be part of the London Borough of Culture 2022.