Le Cochon qui Boit

Le Cochon qui Boit is a Michelin Bib Gourmand bistro at 23 Rue Royale in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon, on the Presqu'île, in France's Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The Bib Gourmand distinction recognises good cooking at moderate prices, and the restaurant also carries a Gault&Millau score of 12.5/20. It is a modern French bistro rather than a traditional bouchon, with a menu that follows the seasons, so no single dish is named as its emblem. The appeal lies in the value: a lunch formula costs about €25 and the fuller menu about €39 (about $28 and $44 USD), which is low for central Lyon and makes lunch particularly attractive. The dining room is casual and friendly with a neighbourhood-bistro mood, moderate noise and informal dress. Wine details were not confirmed in sources, but bistros of this type in Lyon typically pour Beaujolais, Rhône and Burgundy wines by the glass or bottle. Service runs Tuesday to Saturday from 12:00 to 14:00 and 19:30 to 22:00, and the restaurant is closed on Sunday and Monday. Reservations are advised, by telephone on +33 4 78 27 23 37, particularly for dinner and Friday and Saturday service, when a small room can fill quickly. The Rue Royale address sits between the Place des Terreaux and the slopes of the Croix-Rousse, within walking distance of the Hôtel de Ville and the Rhône quays, so it combines easily with a day of sightseeing in the centre. The restaurant suits travellers wanting a reliable, good-value meal of contemporary French cooking without the formality of a gastronomic table.