All-day French brasserie Cafe Francois is one of Borough Yards’ newer restaurants, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner menus centred around classic French dishes. The spacious site spans two floors, with a large open kitchen at its heart, a bar area, outdoor terrace, and a variety of seating catering for all types of occasions, from stools to chairs and benches.
The cool, canteen-style space has been designed to feel relaxed, yet still with a sprinkling of finesse that makes it suitable for special occasions. And if the occasion at hand is a Christmas party, you’re in luck! Cafe Francois welcomes festive party bookings with open arms, boasting everything you need to host a fantastic private event. Be it a sit-down Christmas dinner or a celebratory drinks reception, the team will help you organise an end-of-year party to remember, complete with comforting French food, punchy cocktails and great service.
Whether you’d like to hire out a section of the restaurant, or want to book the whole space exclusively, simply speak to the team about your requirements and they’ll do their best to accommodate you. The terrace can also be hired for an event – if you’re willing to brace the cold!
The all-day menu features a wealth of traditional French staples, from steak frites with peppercorn sauce to quiche of the day. It’s divided into various sections – think hors d’oeuvres and charcuterie, sandwiches, les plats, rotisserie dishes and sharing platters – and you’re welcome to choose your perfect combination from the list. Its French grilled cheese with onion dip is a popular order, as well as its Croque Monsieur flatbread. Or, to remove the hassle of choosing, there are a selection of set menus available for groups of nine or more that include entrees, plats, legumes and desserts.
The extensive drinks list includes aperitivos and signature cocktails, bubbles and wines by the carafe or glass, plus bottles ‘from the cafe cellar’ for something a bit more special.