Bardet’s pub quiz

What does Romain think of The King & Queen, a traditional London boozer and Cyclist’s local?

‘It’s good when you’re in the centre of a city like London and you can still find places like this,’ Bardet says. ‘It’s quite a thing to see – a place for locals. It’s good. The years pass by, but the pub remains the same.

‘In France it’s more like bistros selling shit beers. At home I’m always looking for good wine because I’m pretty interested in natural wine, unfiltered with less process. Ninety-five per cent of the places you visit will not have this stuff. Beyond that, we have the classics like Burgundy and Bordeaux, but for me I really like Beaujolais. It’s highly drinkable. I never visit a restaurant in France without having a glass of wine. In the UK, however, I’ll have a beer.’