If you’re struggling to find a good bar in Soho, relax, you’ve just found two in one. A laid-back space upstairs, and a quirky tiki bar down. Something for everyone - if you can spot it.

The Venue
A bar with no signage outside is guaranteed to give the instant impression of cool, and, more often than not, elite. But Two Floors has a distinctly laid-back, welcoming air, and although you might stand outside for a few minutes trying to work out if it’s the right bar, once you get in you’ll feel at home. The name of the bar gives the game away; there are two floors – upstairs feels like a nice upmarket pub; downstairs has a different vibe. Branded as ‘Handy Joe’s Tiki Bar’ it's quirky, a little more intimate and doesn’t take itself too seriously – the bamboo and palm trees help make for a fun party venue with leather sofas and furniture not dissimilar to school tables and chairs. Service is friendly and generally quick, and if you pop in after work on a weekday you’ll probably find somewhere to settle down for the evening, even if it’s a bar stool.

The Atmosphere
Smack bang between Oxford Street and Piccadilly Circus, Two Floors is an ideal location for shoppers and tourists alike but, because of its signless exterior, there’s a feeling of secrecy to it and clientele usually tends to be trendy after-work drinkers spilling out from the surrounding offices. Downstairs can be booked for groups, so the atmosphere may sometimes be a little more lively than upstairs.

The Drink
Beer drinkers might not find they’re favourite tipple at Two Floors. On draught there’s just Red Stripe and Camden Hells, with Kirin, Estrella Dam, Samuel Adams and Negra Modelo all by the bottle, for £3.40. But if those don’t take your fancy, treat yourself to a rum cocktail from Handy Joe. A delicious dark and stormy (rum and lime) or a mojito (rum and mint) costs £7.80.

The Last Word
It might take you a while to find it, but it’ll fast make its way onto your tried and trusted list. You’ll be saying ‘oh, I know a little place…’ before you know it.

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