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Soho London

...Hot Spot in London's West End

Soho London is a very trendy district in the center of London filled with restaurants, clubs, bars and shops.

Soho Square is just a few minutes walk from Oxford Street and the place Londoner's come to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

The streets are filled with an abundance of restaurants, bars and clubs, and with so much choice it's the ideal place for a long night out or pub crawl.

The defining of Soho is much disputed, as their are no set boundaries. Some people include Chinatown and Shaftesbury Avenue, but others don't.

Old Compton Street - Soho London

2is coffee bar, old compton street, soho

Historically linked with the sex industry, Soho is now better known as a fashionable hub and Old Compton Street is the center of London's gay and lesbian community.

The 2is Coffee Bar used to be in Old Compton Street and now there's a plaque showing exactly where it was (now the Mediterranean Restaurant).

This was the birthplace of British Rock 'N Roll and the popular music industry.

Frith Street (Little Italy)

If you love Italian food then this is the place to come as there are many restaurants such as Little Italy Soho.

Garlic and Shots on Frith Street is a popular choice amongst those who are daring enough, and a must for garlic lovers! With its rock fuelled atmosphere and quirky interior, it is highly recommended for at least one garlic beer (or a regular beer for those with vampiric tendencies!).

Don't forget to visit the iconic Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club at 47 Frith Street which has been there since 1965 (founded in Gerrard Street in 1959).

Berwick Street - Soho London

An atmospheric little street with a small market open from Monday-Saturday and record shops.

Wander a little way up Berwick Street towards Brewer Street and you will find Madame JoJo's, an exciting and warm, atmospheric venue which hosts nights from the vaudeville, cabaret and burlesque inspired to the long running art-punk, indie electro night White Heat.

Fashionable Clubs in Soho London

Some of London's most popular and fashionable clubs are in Soho, including Punk, a stylish club and favourite amongst celebrities. Here you can indulge in nights dedicated to showcasing up and coming bands and cabaret, in a lavishly decorated venue.

Soho has a huge array of gay and lesbian bars and clubs, some of the most famous including Freedom Bar and Shadow Lounge.

G-A-Y Bar on Old Compton Street offers cheap drinks and pop music over three busy floors. Candy Bar, which was recently subject of the Channel 5 documentary 'Candy Bar Girls', is London's most famous lesbian venue on Carlisle Street.

Places to Visit in Soho London

Soho Square
Admiral Duncan Pub - nail bomb/Old Compton Street
Moonlighting Club - student night Cheapskates on Wednesdays (£1.50 drinks) - tight squeeze, sticky floors (avoid wearing nice shoes) and chart music (pop, rock, hip hop and r'n'b) - sleazy interior but worth it if you want to get drunk at a cheap price
Maison Bertaux - Patisserie, much loved amongst Londoners for its unique charm and character and tasty cakes and coffee - Greek Street
12 Bar - Denmark Street (predominantly music shops) see Tin Pan Alley
Crobar - Manette Street

Getting Here:

Tube: Oxford Circus, Piccadilly Circus, Tottenham Court Road, Leicester Square and Covent Garden.

The Soho Hotel

Lovely 5 star hotel located between Wardour Street and Dean Street in the heart of Soho.

Facilities include two drawing rooms, a Bar and Restaurant, two screening rooms, three private dining rooms and a fully-equipped gym.

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Sanctum Soho Hotel

Located just off Regent Street, this boutique-style hotel has a rooftop garden, 24 hour bar and spa.

The No. 20 Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea.

Facilities include Bar/Lounge, Free High-Speed Internet, Cinema, Kids Activities, Restaurant, Room Service and Suites.

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Soho London Restaurants

Pierre Victoire

5 Dean Street
London W1D 3RQ

Pierre Victoire Bistro has been established as one of Soho's most charming French restaurants since opening its doors to London in 1998.

The classic French Bistro style décor complete with an eclectic collection of art pieces and chalkboards detailing the daily specials sets an inviting scene in which to enjoy a fabulous and very affordable French meal.

Kettner's

29 Romilly Street
London W1D 5HP

Kettner's French restaurant is one of the oldest restaurants in London's Theatreland.

Take a seat under the shimmering chandeliered ceiling or by candlelight, and enjoy your meal in the accompaniment of live jazz music from the grand piano.

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