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Recommended Soho Bars

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The best bars in Soho are a vibrant mix of plush cocktail bars, traditional pubs and old favourites. Save yourself having to wander around the streets, A-Z in hand and staring at every bar sign. Navigate the maze of hostelries with our guide to the best bars in Soho.
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Club 49 is an intimate, sophisticated setting, spread over two levels, with a state of the art lighting system to suit every mood.
49 Greek Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 4EG
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22 Below proves that size really doesn’t matter as this diminutive bar makes quite the impact thanks to its good quality cocktails, decent grub, friendly staff and atmospheric decor.
22 Great Marlborough Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F 7HU
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Aint Nothin But Blues Bar
Ain't Nothin But Blues Bar features regular live music performances with an eclectic range of blues and rock from across the globe.
20 Kingly Street,
West Soho,
London,
W1B 5PZ
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Akbar
You’d expect nothing less than to be enticed and enchanted by a bar that shares its name with an ancient Indian emperor, and that is precisely what Akbar offers.
Basement,
77 Dean Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 3SH
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The Apartment is a sexy drinking den with an upmarket twist in Soho.
Kettner's,
29 Romilly Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 5HP
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Bar Chocolate
Bar Chocolate is a cool, open plan West End bar, serving a unique selection of chocolate-themed cocktails and offering a wide selection food.
27 D'Arblay Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F 8EN
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Bar Italia
(British, Pizzeria)
Being open 24 hours a day, every day, Bar Italia proves to be a popular choice for both night owls and early birds.
22 Frith Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 4RP
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Bar Soho
Bar Soho is a fun bar with an excellent location along Old Compton Street.
23-25 Old Compton Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 5JL
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Barcode
With great music from top-name DJs, cheap drinks and two floors to choose from, Barcode Soho is a cool London gay bar with a fun and flirty crowd.
3-4 Archer Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 7AP
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Be at One Soho
If you’re out on the town and aren’t sure if it’s a laid back pub or cool cocktail bar you’re after then this is the place for you.
20 Great Windmill Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 7LQ
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Black Gardenia
Wear your vintage outfit and be ready to step back in time: the exotic Black Gardenia offers seriously decadent retro entertainment. Period of choice? The 1940s.
93 Dean Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 3SZ
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The Blue Posts
The Blue Posts has all the charm to match anything that the 21st century can throw at it, and there’s a near perfect Guinness to boot.
22 Berwick Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F 0PX
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Bourne and Hollingsworth
Bourne and Hollingsworth is a traditionally-themed basement bar which offers a great alternative to the contemporary bars that are all over London.
28 Rathbone Place,
Fitzrovia,
London,
W1T 1JF
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The Clachan
For all ye fans of real ale head on down to The Clachan for good old fashioned British pub grub and a selection of five weekly rolling guest ales.
34 Kingly Street,
Soho,
London,
W1B 5QH
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Comptons of Soho
What makes Comptons unique is its friendly crowd, its location and its charm.
51-53 Old Compton Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 6HN
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Crobar
A dirty but authentic rock bar hidden off a side street in the centre of London.
17 Manette Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 4AS
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The Crown
The Crown is a loungey, buzzing pub among the Bapes and Supremes of Soho.
64 Brewer Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F 9TP
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The Endurance
(British)
If you want a drink in a trendy Soho pub but don’t fancy having your outfit scrutinised the minute you walk in the door, then the Endurance is worth a visit.
90 Berwick Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F 0QB
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French House
Follow in the footsteps of partisans and poets at this veritable Soho landmark. Just don’t ask for a pint.
49 Dean Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 5BG
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The Friendly Society
The Friendly Society is a gay friendly venue in the heart of Soho on Wardour Street.
79 Wardour Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 6QG
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Garlic and Shots
(Continental, Other)
As the name would suggest, this is a bar and restaurant dedicated to that potent, warming, aromatic, nourishing and deeply delicious gift of God’s earth, Garlic.
14 Frith Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 4RD
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This easy-on-the-eye Soho bar stands out from the crowd.
4 Golden Square,
Soho,
London,
W1F 9HT
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The Imperial
(Pub Food)
The Imperial is a traditional pub located just off Leicester Square, offering soothing and seductive qualities.
5 Leicester Street,
Soho,
London,
WC2H 7BL
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Jrink Soho
(Oriental)
Sup a cocktail, order from the wine list or perhaps grab a bite to eat in the tasteful surroundings of this sleek bar on Frith Street.
62 Frith Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 3JN
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Kettner's Champagne Bar offers a wide selection of champagnes by the bottle or by the glass, and features both established and lesser known producers.
29 Romilly Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 5HP
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The Kingly Club
This members club opens its doors early and you're more likely to get in as a non-member to indulge in the bar before 10pm.
4 Kingly Court,
Soho,
London,
W1B 5PW
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The Lab has a retro style from the seventies and is a truly funky bar to hang out in.
12 Old Compton Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 4TQ
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Lucky Voice Private Karaoke Soho
Embarrass yourself in front of carefully selected friends at the Lucky Voice Private Karaoke bar on Poland Street, providing nine luxury private rooms and touch screen technology.
52 Poland Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F 7NH
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LVPO
Located slap bang in the centre of Soho, you would be hard pushed to miss LVPO, although you could easily mistake it for an exclusive members-only club - and you couldn’t be more wrong.
50 Dean Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 5BQ
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Maison Touareg
(Lebanese, Moroccan)
Maison Touareg is located within bustling Soho and is a favourite amongst celebrities. They offer a wide selection of Moroccan and Lebanese dishes including tangine lamb, traditional mezze and fluffy steamed couscous.
23-24 Greek Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 4D2
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Milk and Honey
(British)
Unpretentious members' bar on Poland Street.
61 Poland Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F 7NU
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Molly Moggs
An open-minded tavern in the heart of Theatreland.
2 Old Compton Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 4TA
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Red
(British, Modern European)
Elegant interiors coupled with a sultry ambience make Red another Soho success story, situated on Kingly Street.
5 Kingly Street,
Soho,
London,
W1B 5PE
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Revolution Bar Soho
(Pub Food)
Anyone fancy thirty different flavours of vodka, a great cocktail selection and hot food brought to your table?
2 St Annes Court,
Soho,
London,
W1F 0AX
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A stone’s throw from Oxford Street and Soho, this little club has all the ingredients for the perfect party night out.
3-5 Rathbone Place,
Soho,
London,
W1T 1HJ
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The Royal George
A quirky arty bar, the Royal George is a fun, no frills environment offering a great selection of global beers to its sociable regulars.
133 Charing Cross Road,
Soho,
London,
WC2H 0EA
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Salon Rojo - The Daiquiri Room
Floridita dives into the world of daiquiris at Salon Rojo.
Floridita,
100 Wardour Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F 0TN
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The Shakespeares Head
The Shakespeares Head, situated in London’s trendy Carnaby Street, promises a lively drinking environment in the heart of the West End.
29 Great Marlborough Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F 7HZ
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Shaston Arms
Hidden away in an area with no shortage of places to stop for a tipple, The Shaston Arms still manages to stand out from the crowd.
4-6 Ganton Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F 7QL
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Shochu Lounge
If you wish to try something a little different, enter the sleek Shochu Lounge for a number of sensational Japanese influenced cocktails.
Basement,
37 Charlotte Street,
London,
W1T 1RR
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Stanza Restaurant and Late Night Bar
(British)
Stanza is a suitably stylish addition to Soho, offering visitors contemporary British cuisine and glamorous drinking from its relaxed yet chic venue on Shaftsbury Avenue.
93-107 Shaftesbury Avenue,
Soho,
London,
W1D 5DY
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Studio Valbonne
Studio Valbonne aims to recreate the glamorous side of the '80s.
62 Kingly Street,
Soho,
London,
W1B 5QN
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The Sun and Thirteen Cantons
Just metres away from fashionable Carnaby Street, The Sun and 13 Cantons is a popular choice for both the effortlessly cool and the after work set.
21 Great Pulteney Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F 9NG
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The Tottenham
A magnificent example of a Victorian pub remaining untouched by the hands of time, The Tottenham is not to be missed.
6 Oxford Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 1AN
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Trishas
Trishas is a little known but much loved secret in the heart of Soho.
57 Greek Street,
Soho,
W1D 3DX
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Two Floors
The nearest you'll get to a neighbourhood bar in Soho, Two Floors on Kingly Street is a great venue for an afternoon tea or coffee and cocktails in the evening.
3 Kingly Street,
Soho,
London,
W1R 5LF
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Maybe it’s just the luck of the Irish that keeps Waxy O’Connors so firmly etched on the West End’s drinking scene.
14-16 Rupert Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 6DD
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