Alphabet Bar

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61-63 Beak Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F 9SL

0871 971 6428
Note: Calls cost 10p per min plus network extras.

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Reviewer SMaddan
20/12/2011
Very poor bar. Service is appalling. Having used to have enjoyed going there, the way I was treated last night means I will not be returning.

There are plenty of other good places to go in the area - use these instead.
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Reviewer Felicity85
03/03/2011
Great little bar to grab some drinks and catch up with friends. We went for some after work drinks on Tuesday and ended up staying the whole night. There’s a great atmosphere and some comfy sofas to crash out on in the basement. The little tapas dishes were a great touch too. We ordered a couple to share whilst we were sipping on our cocktails and ended up ordering a couple more. We’ll definitely be coming back soon. Maybe we’ll try a Friday night next time.
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Reviewer wringer
14/02/2011
I used to really like Alphabet Bar with its informal air, mismatching furniture, comfy sofas and slightly gloomy homeliness. I also liked the album cover display along one wall. So when I walked in today I was disappointed to find it's had a makeover that's removed pretty much all its character and made it look like a lot of other bland bars. No album covers, smart matching chairs and tables arrayed evenly, no comfy sofas. We glimpsed something sofa-shaped downstairs but were told that area was closed. We had an overpriced quite nice cocktail and left. Perhaps they felt the need for a change, and maybe they decided this new look would attract more custom. I do understand they have a business to run and have to make decisions to help that. There may well be many people who prefer it as it is now. I think the homogenised makeover is a real pity though, and shan't return.
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Reviewer revenland
08/01/2010
I went in with some friends after wondering around shopping at Carnaby Street. I really like the graffiti really adds to the space. Prices seemed reasonable for the area-actually cheaper than most. Liked that you could get draft and cocktails in the same place, my friend also said wine was good. Good aray of food-really like the skinny fries! Cool place to hang out if you want some thing more than a pub but don't want to go somewhere snooty!
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Reviewer *%£@$
16/12/2009
I went today to the Alphabet bar for a coffee as i needed a place where i could seat and use a wi-fi connection. I went to several places first but all where very packed and this one as usual was empty. I ordered a double espresso to the two guys at the counter,the one at the till saying out loud "one double espresso....... 4 pounds!"
As i was not sure to have heard properly i repeated " 4 pounds?" and he answered " yes £4 please". I was quite shocked and knew it had to be wrong, but anyway i paid and went to seat at a table. Once there i grabbed a menu and looked for the actual price which was £2.40.
Once the guy come with my coffee, i ask him why I've had to pay £4 when the price was £2.40. The guy look at me blank and start saying "that's a good question, i don't know.... we're a cocktail bar we don't really do coffee, i'll get you your change." he came back with the change mentioning this wasn't normally happening....
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Reviewer alphabet
17/12/2009
hey sorry we got the price wrong, we're only human
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10/05/2009
We went in there and were the first people in there, the waiter was great.

Me and my boyfriend both had the "zombie" cocktail to start, after he recommended it.

Takes quite a while to make each cocktail but that's half the fun.

Really good, he said after 3 of them you'll be off your head, and just after one i think he would be right.

He gave us the first two cocktails for free which was nice, and soon the place started filling up.

Cocktails were £6.50 each but well worth it.

However the champagne cocktails weren't all that.
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Reviewer Anonymous
10/12/2008
I really liked this unusual and quirky bar. The cocktail selection is interesting and quite extensive. Its competitively priced and they offer table service even when its really busy with none of that extra service charge you feel obliged to pay on top of your expected bill.
One thing i must say is that the food menu was a lovely surprise. I had a wonderful chicken and gorgonzola salad with cider dressing and apples. There burgers are also excellent and are homemade so you can taste the difference. The menu is different to that posted on the website and much more hearty and tasty with better prices.
On the whole i really liked this bar and enjoyed the relaxed and fun atmosphere much improved since my last visit a year ago.
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Reviewer baldilocks
31/07/2008
Quite a varied crowd. Good drinks. Loved the food, plenty of variety and pretty good value for money
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