Soho
A locals' guide to Soho
"The National Gallery showcases the world's most regarded artists in the heart of London."
Alex Fleet
"The Mall is an iconic landmark framing views of the country's most well known building, Buckingham Palace."
James Blackler
"Walking along Piccadilly, I love taking in the sites that central London has to offer."
Christopher Sellwood
Where do Soho locals go?
Antidote
This lovely restaurant and wine bar is hidden away just off Regent Street. You'll find a cosy wine bar downstairs complete with a terrace and a fantastic restaurant upstairs, which serves impressive food.
Submitted by John
The Crobar
Happy hour 4-9pm every day, which makes this place super cheap and cheerful for central London!
Submitted by Kevin
Ping Pong
The best dim sum in London and superb strawberry puree lemonade! The set menu is fantastic too and a real bargain...
Submitted by Jordan
Choccywoccydoodah
Just off Carnaby Street, this shop is like a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for grown up's! All of the chocolates are hand made by the team and don't just look good, they taste amazing too...
Submitted by Hollie
MASH
This American steak house serves delicious high-quality food with a Danish twist. The Art Deco interiors are really cool too!
Submitted by Edvin
East Street
Quick and tasty Pan Asian food just off Oxford Street.
Submitted by Daisy
Said
The most dreamy place for a late night hot chocolate...
Submitted by Hayley
Gosh! Comics
A wealth of graphic novels from a wide variety of genres.
Submitted by Amelia
Jamie's Italian
Just off Piccadilly Circus, this Jamie's Italian is set within a converted pub and has a terrace too that is lovely on a summer's evening. The fresh pastas and cocktails are very tasty!
Submitted by Edvin
easyGym
A hidden gem gym at the top of the Plaza Shopping Centre. It's been the setting for a few famous ITV film shoots and has an excellent double gym class session on a Sunday morning!
Submitted by Kayleigh
Bó Drake
Bó Drake has a relaxed, Soho vibe serving a fantastic selection of small plates and sharing dishes of modern Asian cuisine. The impressive cocktails alone are a reason to go. Look out for their seasonally themed drinks available during Bó Drake Late every Friday and Saturday night too!
Submitted by Louise
Archer Street
I love this cocktail bar! It has a great atmosphere and is the perfect place to take a date.
Submitted by Edvin
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Based on Forest Gump, this lovely shrimp restaurant from the USA has opened its first restaurant in London! Amazing food and the restaurant is decked out just like you're on the film - it has its own gift shop too!
Submitted by Olivia
Bone Daddies
A small but tasty menu of Japanese ramen dishes.
Submitted by Amelia
Kingly Court
A variety of restaurants for every occasion and budget, which are centred round a covered courtyard.
Submitted by Amelia
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Did you know?
"The Carlisle Arms, Soho is the site of London's only death caused by choking on a billiard ball. In 1893, Walter Cowle boasted that he could fit the whole ball in his mouth, but unfortunately for him, it got stuck..."
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Drop ins and play sessionsWest End Children's CentreStay and Play. A safe and stimulating learning environment for babies and young children where parents can chat in an informal atmosphere. Set in the heart of Soho our Children's Centre offers services for children and their families throughout the West End. We give advice and practical support to families with young children. Languages spoken include Arabic Bengali Cantonese Hindi Portuguese and Tagalog. Our unique location in the heart of the city means we have good links with many of London's famous sites museums galleries and theatres. Website |
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Comedy Club 4 Kids (Over 6s) at Soho TheatreSoho Theatre & Writers CentreA proper comedy club for anyone over the age of six featuring the best comedians on the circuit doing what they do best but without the rude bits. Website |
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Rhyme TimeCharing Cross LibraryWhat a hidden gem this rhyme time is ... and it is going to get better. Robin Martin brings her wonderful voice and entertainment talents to the Charing Cross rhyme time in addition to the Wednesday session at the Mayfair library. Robin definitely adds West End panache to the Under Fives library sessions. Under 5's Website |
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Drop InDragon HallThe Under 5s Drop In at Dragon Hall is on Friday mornings from 10am to 2pm, during school term time. All under 5s are welcome with their parents or carers. There is lots of space to run around, different activities each week including trips out to other venues Website |
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Busy Bumblebees Group (Montessori themed)St Giles in the Fields Church hallOur Montessori themed activities help children develop movement, co-ordination, language and independence. Sessions include free-play, singing, music-making, movement games, social opportunities and arts and crafts, and a mini Forest type activity sessions introduction. Website |
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One intuitionO2 workshopAt One inTuition, we believe everyone should have access to extra support during their academic career. By encouraging students to share tuition in small groups, we are able to keep our prices low and accessible. During sessions, students receive quality one-on-one support but can also learn alongside their peers. We specialize in Mathematics, English and Science (including Psychology) at GCSE and A-Level, as well as degree level Psychology. Website |
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Oasis Sports CenterThe central Oasis Sports Centre includes not one but two swimming pools - one indoor and one outdoor, both heated. Often the outdoor pool is popular with recreational swimmers and can be more over-crowded than the indoor pool even during the winter months. £3.75 (Outdoor swim) Website |
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About Soho
Soho is an area of the City of Westminster and part of the West End of London. Long established as an entertainment district the area has undergone considerable transformation. It now is predominantly a fashionable district of upmarket restaurants and media offices. Soho is a small, multicultural area of central London; a home to industry, commerce, culture and entertainment, as well as a residential area for both rich and poor. Gerrard Street is the centre of London's Chinatown, a mix of import companies and restaurants. The nearest London Underground stations are Oxford Circus, Piccadilly Circus, Tottenham Court Road, Leicester Square and Covent Garden.
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