An unpretentious and busy pub, the John Snow is popular with Soho media types.

The Venue
Comprising two floors, this Victorian style Samuel Smiths' boozer is located in the heart of Soho. It’s a no frills place with a traditional rustic interior and low lighting throughout. There are some cosy nooks and crannies on the ground floor with a slightly grander upstairs.

Upstairs is decorated with pictures of the pub's namesake which adds to its historic feel as does the knowledge that across the road John Smith discovered the source of cholera.

The Atmosphere
This honest boozer captures some of the urgency and lively feel of Soho. Its clientele consists mostly of twenty something media types who work in the production houses nearby, and the John Snow is a sociable and lively spot although later in the week you may struggle to find a seat. In the summer months drinkers can be found spilling out onto the streets.

The Food
The John Snow offers typical pub food which seems more like an after thought than a real selling point. People don’t really come here for the food but if you fancy a quick snack then it offers a reasonable no fuss range of the obvious from burgers and chips to dips you can share.

The Drink
Offering a limited range of Samuel Smiths' brewed lagers, these compare favourably to the more familiar foreign beers although the stout is slightly bitter and may disappoint hardened stout drinkers. It’s all well priced though with a pint setting you back less than £2.

The Last Word
The John Snow is an unpretentious and cheap no frills boozer without any delusions of grandeur and it's all the better for it.

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