50 Dean Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 5BQ
(020) 7317 9260
The ViewLondon Review
LVPO is a chic Soho bar offering a night out that’s way above average.
The Venue
LVPO (or ‘Lupo’ as it is affectionately known by locals) is a cool West End bar situated in the heart of Soho, at the bottom of Dean Street. It’s smack bang in the middle of a vibrant and buzzy area filled with drinking establishments, so it’s perfect for starting, or finishing, a night in London.
From the outside, it looks like quite a small bar, however once you enter it’s bigger than expected, with several rooms on different levels of the building. The interior is cosy and intimate, with black and dark red décor and romantic candle-lit tables. There are some huge comfy couches at the back, perfect for lounging on with friends.
The Atmosphere
Soho is buzzing with people pretty much 24/7. It’s vibrant, diverse and busy - and LVPO pretty much follows that theme. It has a great atmosphere, perfect for starting a night out. You can find suited and booted people straight from the office, gaggling groups of girls on a night out and couples having a few pre-dinner drinks.
From 7pm the DJ cranks the music up, dropping the latest in chart and house classics. It’s pretty loud, so if you want somewhere romantic to whisper sweet nothings in someone’s ear, this may not be the right place. There’s a member of staff on the door to make sure things don’t get too busy inside, and people in here have dressed to impress, so don’t expect to get in if you’re wearing your comfies.
The Food
In the evenings, LVPO operates a limited bar menu with no proper main meals available. You can, however, get a sharing platter for £16, with meat and veggie options on offer. They’re not massive, so if your group is especially hungry you might want to order a couple.
If you’re here at lunchtimes, they have a special lunch menu in place, with meals such as Cumberland sausages served with creamy mash in a giant Yorkshire pudding (£8), or a green Thai chicken curry (£9). The food is above typical pub standard and is worth paying the extra couple of quid for.
The Drink
LVPO has a hugely popular happy hour, with many drinks half price from 5-8pm. This is a great deal considering the diverse menu that LVPO offers. You can get a classic champagne cocktail made with Pommery Brut Champagne, Angostura bitters and Courvoisier for just a fiver, or a bottle of selected wine half price.
No real ale for the beer lovers here, but it’s not the kind of bar where you’d expect to find someone supping on a pint of the strong stuff. Instead, they have Becks Vier on draught and a good selection of bottles to choose from.
The Last Word
Forget the office politics and put on your dancing shoes at this central Soho bar, justifiably famous for its happy hour cocktails and lively atmosphere.
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