Founded in 1947, this legendary Parisian brasserie serves a pied de cochon whose recipe has remained unchanged for almost 70 years. Open almost 24/7, this place where French gastronomy reigns supreme is a must in Paris. Even after midnight! All you have to do is push open the brasserie’s doors, decorated with golden handles… in the shape of pig’s feet!
The origins of this monument to Parisian gastronomy
To understand the origins of the mythical Pied de Cochon, we need to go back to the days of Les Halles, once known as “the belly of Paris”. In 1946, Clément Blanc (former meat agent at Les Halles) bought a small bistro abandoned since the war, at 6 rue Coquillère. In 1947, the famous restaurant was officially born. It soon became the haunt of the “Forts des Halles“, sturdy handlers responsible for moving tons of merchandise into the heart of the old Paris pavilions. And since 1947, the brasserie has been open almost 24 hours a day, almost never closing its doors. Even after midnight, the place continues to vibrate…
The crazy gamble of 24/7 service and a forgotten dish
Although the restaurant initially catered for a working-class clientele, Clément Blanc had an innovative idea: to offer round-the-clock service. Legend even has it that his kitchens have hardly ever been turned off. A record of over 70 years of virtually uninterrupted operation. Au Pied de Cochon thus became one of the first Parisian restaurants open 24/7. A visionary, the founder of Le Pied de Cochon decided to give pride of place to a cut of meat then shunned by butchers. Stuffed or breaded pig’s trotters, the eponymous and emblematic speciality of the house, whose recipe has remained unchanged since the 40s. And it was a runaway success! By the 50s, the whole of Paris was flocking there, from the workers of Les Halles to celebrities like Charles Aznavour and Jean-Paul Belmondo. The institution was born.
A recipe that has remained unchanged since the 40s, in a Belle Époque setting. 
Restaurant Au Pied de Cochon, Paris
With its Belle Époque decor, Murano glass chandeliers and mischievous winks at the pig, Au Pied de Cochon has everything to seduce Parisian brasserie fans. But in this place that (practically) never closes, what’s on the menu today? Scoundrel dishes, of course, as well as seafood and cochonnaille… but that’s not all! Comforting onion soup au gratin, Burgundy snails, grilled pig’s trotters, duck confit, mussels marinière or roast lobster… the great classics of French cuisine are in the spotlight. In fine weather, the brasserie also unveils its beautiful terrace, where you can share a platter of cheeses and charcuterie. A simply mythical place, where you can enjoy a delicious meal at any time of day.
In short, Au Pied de Cochon is a true institution. And as the saying goes: all roads lead to the Pied de Cochon!
📍 Au Pied de Cochon6 rue Coquillière, 75001 Paris
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from dawn to dusk (08:00 to 5:00 approx.).
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