02/10/26

Bistro Sablé brings a little Paris to Shoreditch his Autumn

A little corner of Paris has arrived in East London, as Bistro Sablé takes up residence above The Princess of Shoreditch for a limited three-month stay. Following the success of its debut, the French bistro from Noble Inns has opened on 1 October, transforming the first floor of the much-loved Shoreditch pub into an intimate 32-seat restaurant until the end of the year. And with classic French cooking, flea-market finds from Paris and a suitably atmospheric spiral staircase leading upstairs, it sounds rather well suited to autumn evenings.

Bistro Sablé takes its inspiration from the traditional dining rooms and neighbourhood bistros of Paris, with a menu that leans firmly towards comforting French classics rather than reinvention for reinvention’s sake.

Among the dishes will be rotisserie chicken with vin jaune and girolles, alongside cassoulet au confit de canard, reassuringly French dishes that feel particularly appropriate as the evenings begin to draw in. Downstairs, The Princess of Shoreditch will continue to retain its pub character, with a pared-back blackboard menu featuring Bistro Sablé-inspired dishes for those dropping in for a drink, a lighter bite or something altogether more spontaneous.

The upstairs restaurant is also being given a suitably French makeover. Oversized vintage posters sourced from Parisian flea markets will hang alongside elegant bistro-style lighting, with simple wooden tables and chairs keeping things relaxed and understated. Guests will enter through a dedicated entrance before making their way up the pub's signature spiral staircase to the dining room. It’s a pleasing combination: the easy informality of an East London pub downstairs, with a more intimate French dining room tucked away above it.

The residency also marks a new chapter for The Princess of Shoreditch, allowing the pub and Bistro Sablé to sit alongside one another rather than one replacing the other. Whether it’s a quick glass and something from the blackboard downstairs or an evening of cassoulet and French wine upstairs, we rather like the sound of this particular Paris-meets-Shoreditch pairing.

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Written by Claire Bloom

Photography courtesy of Bistro Sablé

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May 20, 2025

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Stepping into Dimple Amani’s salon in Knightsbridge is a sensory delight. The space is immaculately designed—lime-washed walls, plush seating, and shelves lined with luxurious beauty products. There’s a calm elegance in the air that instantly makes you feel like you’re in expert hands. I was greeted warmly at reception and took a moment to soak in the serene surroundings before my treatment.

I had booked in for the lymphatic drainage massage—something my tired, overworked body was crying out for. I’ll admit, I hadn’t used a body brush in a long time so a lymphatic drainage massage was well overdue.

My therapist arrived and led me upstairs to a softly lit treatment room, just as beautifully styled as the rest of the salon. The ambient music and scent of essential oils instantly began to melt away the tension. Once I was laid down an comfortable, warmed Amani Lymph Drain and Body Oil was applied and a lymph body tool was used in sweeping and sculpting movements. Warm oil is also poured gently onto my stomach—this part of the treatment focuses on digestion and bloating.

The therapist applied pressure to targeted points across my abdomen, using rhythmic strokes to help release reduce water retention and blockages. While this section was slightly uncomfortable (especially with my sluggish digestion), I knew it was exactly what my gut needed. And sure enough, by the end of the session, my stomach looked visibly flatter and felt far more comfortable.

Post-treatment, I was brought back to reception and offered a warming Ayurvedic tea that further helped settle my gut. Sitting there in the calm of the salon, sipping tea and feeling transformed, I was genuinely amazed by how different my body felt compared to just an hour earlier.

Before leaving, I wandered downstairs and discovered the infrared spa tucked away—something I’ll definitely be booking next time. The entire salon is rooted in Ayurvedic wisdom, and you can sense that every treatment is delivered with care, intention, and expertise.

If you’re looking to de-stress, detox, or simply indulge in some deep self-care, I can’t recommend the lymphatic drainage massage at Dimple Amani highly enough. It’s a holistic, healing experience—and the salon also offers a variety of treatments, from sculpting massages to nourishing facials. A visit here is more than a treatment—it’s a full-body reset.

To view all the treatments and to book click here.

Address: 12 Beauchamp Place, London, SW3 1NQ

Words and photos by Nyla Sammons