Willi's Wine Bar

13 rue des Petits Champs, 75001; 00 33 1 42 61 05 09

Mark Williamson, doyenne of British restaurateurs in Paris, has been going strong for 26 years. His wine bar/restaurant is as popular as ever.

Le Timbre

3 rue Sainte-Beuve, 75006; 00 33 1 45 49 10 40

This tiny restaurant, hence the name - 'the postage stamp' - is a big Left Bank hit. Chef/owner Chris Wright creates French cuisine with a British twist - boudin served with homemade mango chutney.

Juvéniles

47 rue Richelieu, 75001; 00 33 1 42 97 46 49

Tim Johnston is one of the capital's best-known wine experts. This long-standing restaurant and cave à vins is popular with expats and Parisians.

La Tour D'Argent

15 quai Tournelle, 75005; 00 33 1 43 54 23 31

The legendary Tour d'Argent doesn't just have the best views of any restaurant in Paris, but it also boasts the finest wine cellar - 500,000 bottles worth over £10 million - and the head sommelier is from Britain. David Ridgeway has 15 wine waiters under him, and his annual wine-purchasing budget is an impressive £500,000.

Alcazar

62 rue Mazarine; 00 33 1 53 10 19 99

Sir Terence Conran opened Alcazar nine years ago, and has successfully revived a Saint-Germain legend.

The Hemingway Bar

Ritz Hotel, 15 place Vendôme, 75001; 00 33 1 43 16 30 30

Running the bar at the Hemingway is Englishman Colin Field - not just the best barman in Paris, but one of the most well-known by cocktail-lovers around the world.

Macéo

15 rue des Petits Champs, 75001; 00 33 1 42 97 53 85

Hip gourmet restaurant, homage to musician Macéo Parker, has modern French cuisine and a large selection of wines.

Somo

168 rue Montmartre, 75002; 00 33 1 40 13 08 80

Opened four years ago. The cuisine is French-based but with English and Thai influences.