A French dining establishment has expanded with a second location situated above an established public house in east London.
Bistro Sablé has launched a 32-seat temporary restaurant on the upper level of The Princess of Shoreditch.
The new venture began trading in the Paul Street area of the borough on Thursday, October 1 and will remain operational through December.
This represents a secondary site for the enterprise, which established its original presence in the Canonbury district during November 2025.
That opening proved successful with local diners who have embraced the establishment for its classic French fare served in an intimate setting featuring candlelight and an open fireplace, with tables dressed in white linen.
The Princess of Shoreditch branch occupies its own dedicated access point, reached via a spiral stairway.
The culinary offerings draw inspiration from the traditional eating establishments found throughout the French capital, presenting dishes such as rotisserie poultry, the regional specialty of vin jaune paired with girolle mushrooms, and the southwestern French classic of cassoulet featuring slow-cooked duck confit.
The ground-level public house continues operating with a simplified menu of lighter selections drawing from the bistro’s repertoire, catering to those seeking more relaxed dining without the full restaurant experience.
The upstairs space has been fitted out to mirror the aesthetic of its Canonbury sibling, complete with vintage advertising prints acquired from Parisian markets, lighting fixtures in the French capital’s style, and solid wood seating.
Historical documentation confirms an establishment has occupied this location since 1742, with subsequent rebuilding occurring during the 1800s under the designation The Princess Royal.
The business remains under the ownership of Noble Inns, a family-operated hospitality company that also manages other establishments including Smokehouse and The Pig and Butcher.
Over recent years the venue has developed a reputation for refined British and continental cooking, with menus curated by distinguished chefs including Ruth Hansom and Simon Bonwick.
The public house element will continue operating as normal during the pop-up restaurant period.