L'Hovercraft

L'Hovercraft restaurant is one of the best-known, most popular restaurants and pubs in all Calais. The supporters of northern football teams make it a point to gather here for sporting retransmissions on the big screens and there's always an enthusiastic crowd here. The corner pub looks just like a French brasserie, with striped awning, rattan chairs on the pavement under bright blue umbrellas, but inside the relaxed decor gives way to the dynamic, young footie-loving ambience. The menu includes both regional dishes and meaty grills, traditional brasserie cooking with some vegetarian choices, things like sauteed veal, endives with ham, sauerkraut gratin. All-day service and themed evenings make this a major meeting-point for travellers.