Ain't Nothin' But... The Blues Bar
££·Berwick Street
Nightlife
Members clubs, nightclubs, and late-night venues
Wine BarNatural Wines
Bar Bruno
££·Greek Street
Intimate natural wine bar with carefully curated selection and knowledgeable staff. Small plates complement an impressive collection of organic and biodynamic wines.
Traditional PubHistoric LGBTQ+
Compton's of Soho
££·Old Compton Street
Historic LGBTQ+ pub with traditional British atmosphere and strong community feel. Corner location with large windows perfect for people watching on busy Old Compton Street.
Cocktail BarCreative Cocktails
Discount Suit Company
£££·Chinatown
Innovative cocktail bar known for experimental drinks and theatrical presentation. Hidden gem with unique atmosphere and regularly changing seasonal menu.
LGBTQ+ BarIconic
G-A-Y Bar
££·Old Compton Street
Vibrant LGBTQ+ bar known for its pop music, cheap drinks, and celebrity appearances. A cornerstone of Soho's gay scene with multiple floors of dancing and entertainment.
Cocktail BarLGBTQ+ Venue
Ku Bar Soho
££·Frith Street
Vibrant LGBTQ+ cocktail bar serving creative drinks in a lively atmosphere. Popular pre-club destination with friendly crowd and regular events.
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JazzWorld Famous
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
£££·Soho·Leicester Square
The most famous jazz club in Europe, on Frith Street since 1965. Every major name has played here. Book the late show for a more intimate, less formal experience.
LGBTQ+ ClubWomen Focused
She Soho
££·Dean Street
Popular LGBTQ+ venue with a focus on women and non binary people, featuring multiple floors of entertainment. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, diverse crowd, and regular drag performances.
Traditional PubHistoric
The Cavendish Arms
££·Carnaby Street
Historic Victorian pub with original features, real ales, and traditional British atmosphere. Popular with both locals and visitors seeking an authentic London pub experience.
Theatre BarHistoric Venue
The Lyric
££·Dean Street
Historic theatre bar with Victorian charm and strong connection to Soho's artistic heritage. Popular with performers, writers, and creative professionals from the surrounding area.
Gay BarLegendary Venue
Village Soho
££·Wardour Street
Iconic three-floor gay bar that's been a Soho institution for decades. Famous for its diverse crowd, strong drinks, and legendary late-night atmosphere.
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Cabaret & NightclubNotorious
The Box Soho
££££·Soho·Tottenham Court Road
Walker's Court's infamous theatre-nightclub where the performances push every boundary. Not for the faint-hearted. Book a table, dress up, and expect the unexpected.
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LGBTQ+ ClubSoho Institution
G-A-Y
£·Soho·Tottenham Court Road
The heart of LGBTQ+ nightlife on Old Compton Street. G-A-Y Bar for pre-drinks, G-A-Y Late for dancing until the early hours. Pop anthems, cheap drinks, and a welcoming crowd.
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LGBTQ+ Bar & ClubWardour Street Icon
Freedom Bar
££·Soho·Piccadilly Circus
A Wardour Street fixture since the early 90s, Freedom is Soho's most stylish LGBTQ+ venue. Cocktails upstairs, DJ sets and dancing in the basement. Everyone is welcome.
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Cabaret & Live MusicSoho Legend (Closed)
Madame Jojo's
££·Soho·Piccadilly Circus
The legendary Brewer Street cabaret and music venue that was the soul of Soho nightlife for decades. Closed in 2014 amid controversy over licensing. Its loss remains one of Soho's deepest wounds, though plans for a revival are rumoured.
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Live MusicPunk Birthplace
100 Club
££·Soho·Oxford Circus
The Oxford Street basement where the Sex Pistols played their first gig and the 100 Club Punk Special changed music history. Still hosting live jazz, blues, and indie seven nights a week.
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JazzIntimate Jazz
Pizza Express Jazz Club Dean Street
££·Soho·Tottenham Court Road
The basement beneath the Dean Street Pizza Express is one of London's best small jazz venues. Norah Jones played an early gig here. Great acoustics, affordable tickets, and pizza.
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Comedy & TheatreNew Writing
Soho Theatre
££·Soho·Tottenham Court Road
Dean Street's home for new writing, comedy, and cabaret. Three performance spaces, a great bar, and a programme that consistently discovers the next big thing before anyone else.
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Jazz ClubWorld Famous
Ronnie Scott's
£££·Frith Street·Leicester Square
The most famous jazz club in the world has graced Frith Street since 1959. The late-night jam sessions after the main act are where the real magic lives. Book a booth and settle in.
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Cocktail LoungeMembers Only
Trisha's
£££·Greek Street·Tottenham Court Road
One of Soho's last surviving proper late-night members bars, with a gloriously retro feel and a crowd that ranges from musicians to models. The kind of place that only exists in Soho.
Members ClubThe Original
Soho House (Original)
££££·Greek Street·Tottenham Court Road
The Greek Street building where Nick Jones started the global Soho House empire. Before it became a worldwide brand, this was just a scruffy creative hangout above a restaurant. Still the spiritual home.