Le Pont de la Tour Bistrot is the younger sibling of French riverside restaurant Le Pont de la Tour. It's a slightly more informal affair, however, designed to replicate classic French bistros and brasseries and with a menu designed by executive chef Tony Fleming. Taking over the original restaurant’s former bar, the bistrot offers 32 covers inside as well as an extra 24 seats available on the outdoor terrace.
Completing his training under none other than the esteemed Marco Pierre White, Tony Fleming went on to win a Michelin star at seafood restaurant Angler in 2012. Joining Le Pont de la Tour Bistrot in 2020, Fleming has designed a menu inspired by French classics but with a more relaxed and pared-back approach to the original restaurant. A generous selection of entrees includes warm comte gougeres, mussel and saffron soup and pig’s head terrine, while diners can also choose from a selection classically prepared oysters and shellfish if they prefer.
Main courses are divided into ‘Plats du jour’ (with a different dish available every day of the week) and ‘Plats Principal’. Look out for duck confit with peas a la francise, honey and Madeira, morel omelette with fines herbs and petit salad, and saddleback pork belly with boudin noir and white asparagus. Examples of daily-changing ‘Plat du Jour’ include slow cooked lamb shoulder with Indian-spiced aubergine relish and minted sheep’s curd, and rabbit parmentier with pommery mustard, tarragon and carrots.
To conclude, traditional French desserts feature tarte au citron, crème caramel, sorbets and a selection of French cheeses.
Head Sommelier Michele Orbolato has curated the wine list which includes a concise selection specifically designed to complement the food. Discover both French and world wines, many at a reasonable price, as well as a collection of signature cocktails, beers, ciders and digestifs.