Guide to... Soho
If any area within London typifies the essence of the capital better than any other it is probably Soho. For centuries Soho has existed as a hive of activity; nurturing residents, visitors and even the city’s culture with its heady mix of hotels, restaurants, music, bars and nightclubs.
Some of London’s best known landmarks, streets, attractions exist within Soho; with our guide to Soho you can delve in to the most magical part of London.
Important streets like Oxford Street, Regent Street, Wardour Street, Old Compton Street, and Coventry Street all form part of Soho, So do Leicester Square and Chinatown.
Chinatown Wardour Street Carnaby Street Dean Street Old Compton Street Greek Street Shaftesbury Avenue Frith Street Gerrard Street Brewer Street Poland Street New Oxford Street Charing Cross Road Berwick Street Kingly Street Great Marlborough Street Argyll Street Beak Street James Street Leicester Square Show All Categories
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The Life Goddess
In Greek tradition and culture cultivating, preparing and sharing food is a ritual. The journey of the senses starts...Read more
Soho Kingly Street Greek Restaurants Eating Restaurants Carnaby Street
Food Hygiene Ratings for The Life Goddess

Viet Food
This innovative take on Vietnamese street food by Michelin-starred chef Jeff Tan won’t leave you wanting. If...Read more
Chinatown Restaurants Eating Soho Wardour Street
Food Hygiene Ratings for Viet Food

Wonderful Patisserie
Wonderful Patisserie is a top-notch, bucket-list Chinese patisserie, baking authentic Asian pastries in London’s...Read more
Chinatown Restaurants Soho Eating
Food Hygiene Ratings for Wonderful Patisserie

Young Cheng
Classic Cantonese and complimentary treats make Lisle Street’s Young Cheng a no-brainer. CHINATOWNRead more
Chinatown Soho Eating Restaurants
Food Hygiene Ratings for Young Cheng

Far East Bakery and Restaurant
A café-bakery by day and restaurant by night, Far East is a fabulous Chinatown eatery that gives you everything your...Read more
Chinatown Soho Eating Restaurants Dim Sum Restaurants Gerrard Street
Food Hygiene Ratings for Far East Bakery and Restaurant

New China Restaurant
Authentic, elegantly presented pan-Chinese cuisine can be found within the pagoda-themed walls of New China. Best...Read more
Chinatown Soho Eating Restaurants Dim Sum Restaurants
Food Hygiene Ratings for New China Restaurant

New Loon Fung Restaurant
Big in size with a big menu to match, Chinatown’s New Loon Fung is an elegant spot, perfect for banqueting. Best for:...Read more
Chinatown Soho Eating Restaurants Dim Sum Restaurants Gerrard Street
Food Hygiene Ratings for New Loon Fung Restaurant

Royal Dragon Restaurant
Royal Dragon is Chinatown’s ultimate late night, foodie-karaoke experience that keeps you singing it back for more....Read more
Chinatown Soho Eating Restaurants Dim Sum Restaurants Gerrard Street
Food Hygiene Ratings for Royal Dragon Restaurant

Sushi Eatery
Sushi Eatery is about more than just sushi. You'll find all types of Japanese cuisine including tempura, ramen...Read more
Restaurants Frith Street Soho Eating Japanese & Sushi Restaurants
Food Hygiene Ratings for Sushi Eatery

The Yard Bar
Nestled in an intimate courtyard tucked away off Rupert St. The Yard is a welcoming retreat for the hustle and bustle...Read more
Rupert Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars Gay Bars
Food Hygiene Ratings for The Yard Bar

Wild Heart Restaurant (at the Sanctum Soho Hotel)
Encompassing the spirit of the hotel, Wild Heart is a stylish modern British restaurant and bar open all day for...Read more
Warwick Street Soho Eating Restaurants Accommodation Hotels
Food Hygiene Ratings for Wild Heart Restaurant (at the Sanctum Soho Hotel)
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Zebrano (Soho)
Our highly trained and imaginative team of master mixologists take pride in their ability to go beyond just the...Read more
Eating Nightlife Bars Restaurants Greek Street Soho
Food Hygiene Ratings for Zebrano (Soho)

Guess (Regent Street)Top Pick
Women's wear & accessories & jewelleryRead more

H&M (Regent Street)Top Pick
The H&M group reaches fashion fans across the globe and has come a long way since the first Hennes store opened...Read more

Hotel Chocolat (Old Compton Street)Top Pick
Our unique concept Our cafes are a new concept that brings together everything we do under one roof – from cocoa...Read more
Cafes & Coffee Shops Old Compton Street Soho Eating Shopping


68 & Boston
Soho's award winning Wine Bar and Cocktail Lounge on Greek Street. Located beside Soho Square in the heart of theatre...Read more
Greek Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars Wine & Champagne Bars

Accessorize (Regent Street)
Accesorize is devoted to bringing the most exciting and eclectic products to the high street. With its own in-house...Read more

Adidas Originals (Soho)
Adidas AG (German pronunciation: [ˈadiˌdas]) (stylised as adidas since 1949) is a German multinational corporation,...Read more

Agent Provocateur (Soho)
Looking for tantalising treats for that lucky someone or indulging yourself with well-deserved delicacies? Pop in to...Read more

Aldo (184-188 Oxford Street)
A privately held company, ALDO specializes in high-quality fashion footwear and accessories offering an unparalleled...Read more

Ann Summers (Wardour Street)
Ann Summers is a UK-based adult retailer, specialising in sex toys and lingerie, with over 140 high street stores in...Read more

Apollo Theatre London
After first opening its doors February 1901, the Apollo Theatre has since become an inspiring destination for London...Read more

Apple Store (Regent Street)
One of the most popular shops on Regent Street and Apple's flagship store in London.Read more
Shopping Regent Street Explore London Mayfair Soho Piccadilly Circus Electronics Shops Mobile Phone Shops

Aquascutum (Soho)
Aquascutum are one of the leaders of cutting edge style. This classic British brand, with Joanna Sykes at the helm,...Read more
Shopping Men’s Fashion Women's Fashion Great Marlborough Street Soho Carnaby Street

Bag O'Nails
Tucked away in the heart of the bustling Soho district, the Bag O’Nails is a private members club offering a luxury...Read more

Basement Sate
Created by two friends who love well made drinks, decadent desserts and meaningful music in equal parts. Inspired...Read more

Ben Sherman (Soho)
A global lifestyle brand offering products that include menswear, footwear, suits and accessories.Read more

Bershka (Oxford Street)
Bershka presents itself as a reference point for fashion targeting this increasingly demanding public and, in just 2...Read more

Blue Posts
A small pub with a big heartHidden away off Carnaby Street, we are a Traditional Pub serving Fresh Food with a...Read more
Eating Nightlife Gastro Pubs Kingly Street Soho Carnaby Street Bars Pubs


Brooks Brothers
In 1818, Henry Sands Brooks founded Brooks Brothers, the first ready-to-wear fashion emporium in America. Since then,...Read more

Calvin Klein Jeans (Regent Street)
Calvin Klein Jeans is part of one of the most recognised brands in the world.Since the launch of the original Calvin...Read more

Celebrity Dry Cleaners (Soho)
With over 40 years of experience and with our theatrical background there are very few fabrics or trimmings we are...Read more



Cirque Le Soir
Cirque le Soir is one of the best nightclubs in Soho. Located on Ganton Street (off Carnaby Street) at the location...Read more


Cos (Regent Street)
COS (Collection of Style) is a new fashion concept which combines the meticulous focus and attention to detail of...Read more

Crussh (Soho)
Back before the Euro was born, when Bill Clinton was engaging in questionable activity in the White House and Titanic...Read more
Eating Take Away & Delivery Broadwick Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars


Donuts & Baguettes
Best donuts in town, fresh ground coffee, tasty sandwiches , crunchy croissants straight from oven and many, many...Read more

Doughnut Time
Gooey fillings. Madcap toppings. Lip-licking flavours. You can bet your bottom dollar it’s Doughnut Time! A...Read more

Dr Martens (Carnaby)
Dr. Martens’ appeal to people who have their own individual style but share a united spirit – authentic characters...Read more
Shopping Carnaby Street Men’s Fashion Soho Women's Fashion Shoe Shops

Feng Shui Inn
Discover the secret behind some of the best dim sum Chinatown has to offer at Feng Shui Inn. Best for: Seafood, Spicy...Read more
Chinatown Soho Eating Restaurants Dim Sum Restaurants Gerrard Street

Fitness First (Kingly Street)

Folli Follie
Folli Follie’s core philosophy is the manufacture and sale of a fun, versatile, and affordable luxury collection...Read more

Gap (Oxford Street)
Doris and Don Fisher opened the first Gap store in 1969 with a simple idea — to make it easier to find a pair of...Read more

Gap (Shaftesbury Ave)
Men's and Women's clothingRead more
Shopping Men’s Fashion Women's Fashion Shaftesbury Avenue Soho

Gerry's Club
Gerry’s Club is Soho’s longest running and most famous actors club and a true institution. Set up in 1955 by Gerry...Read more

Gielgud Theatre
Opened as the Hicks Theatre on 27 December with The Beauty of Bath, a musical play by Seymour Hicks (after whom the...Read more

Hamleys
Hamleys is one of the world's largest toy shops. Its flagship store is in Regent Street, London. The flagship store...Read more
Shopping Regent Street Soho Tourist Attractions Baby, Toddler & Children Shops Toys & Games Shops

Hatch Waffles
So, you might be asking, 'why the name Hatch?' We chose this name for several reasons. we needed a name that is...Read more

Hollister (Regent Street)
Women's fashion, Men's fashionRead more
Shopping Men’s Fashion Soho Women's Fashion Regent Street Explore London Mayfair

Hot Pot
Reinventing a 1000-year-old Mongolian dish for the 21st Century, Chinatown’s Hot Pot serves up progressive...Read more
Chinatown Restaurants Eating Thai Restaurants Soho Wardour Street

Hugo Boss (Regent Street)
HUGO BOSS is one of the leading international fashion and lifestyle groups that offers a versatile range of products...Read more
Shopping Mayfair Men’s Fashion Women's Fashion Regent Street Soho

Jackson + Rye
Good home cooked American style food all day long with a great bar and relaxed environmentRead more
Eating Restaurants American Restaurants Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars Soho Wardour Street


Kua Aina (26 Fouberts Place)
In London you can experience the unmistakable lava-grilled taste of Kua ‘Aina by visiting us just off Carnaby Street...Read more

Levi's (Regent Street)
Jeans for men & womenRead more
Shopping Mayfair Men’s Fashion Soho Women's Fashion Regent Street

Libertine
Libertine London is one of the best clubs in London. Located on the boundary between Soho and Fitzrovia the location...Read more
Nightlife Fitzrovia Nightclubs Oxford Street Winsley Street R&B Clubs Late Night Clubs Soho Oxford Circus

Little Four Seasons
Giant bubbling cauldrons of flavoursome Cantonese goodness. It’s all about the Hot Pot at Chinatown’s Little Four...Read more

Little Wooden Hut
Discover unique pan-Chinese dishes you won’t find in many other places at Lisle Street’s Little Wooden Hut. Best for:...Read more

Lucky Voice Soho
The most liberating, heart-racing, life-affirming karaoke experience on earth. Read more

Mango (Regent Street)
Women's wear & Men's wearRead more
Shopping Mayfair Regent Street Men’s Fashion Women's Fashion Soho

Marina D'Or
Marina d'Or was founded in Spain in 1983 and, ever since, has been active in the areas of real estate development,...Read more
Explore London Nightlife Sightseeing Tourist Attractions Oxford Street Soho

Mark’s Bars
Children are welcome in Mark’s Bar until 7.00pm (when accompanied by an adult)Tucked underneath HIX Soho lies Mark’s...Read more

Marshall Laundry
Marshall Laundry was established in 1988 and is located on Marshall Street, close to Oxford Street in Central London,...Read more

Mas Q Menos (Soho)
Located in the heart of Soho, you’ll find fantastic Spanish food and wine at our Wardour Street restaurant. We offer...Read more

MisterLasagna
Mister Lasagna serves authentic Italian ‘fast food’ and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Monday – Sunday. We...Read more

Mitsuryu I Chinatown London
Understated Japanese simplicity combines with traditional Teishoku-style dining at Mitsuryu. Find your zen in...Read more
Chinatown Soho Restaurants Eating Japanese & Sushi Restaurants

Montagu Pyke (Charing Cross Road)
The main part of this pub (fronting onto Charing Cross Road) was built in 1911 by Montagu Pyke as his 16th (and last)...Read more

Montagu Pyke (Greek Street)
Many of our pubs are restored from interesting and, in several cases, unique buildings. On this page, we’ll be...Read more

Mr Wu Chinese Restaurant (Wardour Street) & Mr Wu Buffet (Shaftesbury Avenue)
Fast, fixed-price, all-you-can-eat buffet is what Mr. Wu does best.Read more

Muriel's (Soho)
Kitchens are the heart of our homes – wakey wakey breakfasts are eaten, mid morning coffees brewed, catch up...Read more

NCP (London Soho Brewer Street)
The London Soho Brewer car park is a well-kept secret for those in the know, and is tucked away in a quiet...Read more

New Evaristo Club
Keep your eyes peeled for this one: it's sunk beneath Greek Street, accessed through a dodgy-looking doorway and a...Read more

New Look (203-207 Oxford Street)
Petite & Teens & Accessories & Label Lounge & Lingerie & Beauty & Menswear & Maternity...Read more

Old Town 97
Open till the early hours, Old Town 97 serves up pan-Asian cuisine 7 days a week. Come on down… Best for: Noodles,...Read more
Chinatown Restaurants Eating Thai Restaurants Soho Wardour Street Dim Sum Restaurants
Food Hygiene Ratings for Old Town 97

Oliver Maki
Combining Japanese tradition with Mediterranean flavours and textures, Oliver Maki, situated in the heart of Soho, is...Read more
Dean Street Soho Eating Restaurants Mediterranean Restaurants
Food Hygiene Ratings for Oliver Maki

Oversea Chinese Restaurant
A popular spot with duck lovers, Oversea Chinese Restaurant presents all your favourite Chinese dishes and then some....Read more
Chinatown Soho Eating Restaurants Dim Sum Restaurants Gerrard Street

Oxford Circus Underground Station
OXFORD CIRCUS: The busiest times at Oxford Circus Tube station are 08:30 - 08:45 and 17:30 - 18:30 on weekdays. If...Read more
Explore London Travel & Transport Tube Stations Oxford Street Soho Fitzrovia Mayfair Marylebone Oxford Circus

Oxford House College
At OHC, we think learning and studying English should be easy, fun and rewarding! Our students seem to agree with us...Read more

Palace Theatre
The Palace Theatre was originally built by impresario Richard D'Oyly Carte as The Royal English Opera House in 1891,...Read more

Patisserie Valerie (Covent Garden)
Patisserie Valerie was first opened in Frith Street in London's Soho in 1926 by Belgian born Madam Valerie. She came...Read more

Pepe Jeans (Carnaby)
Women's fashin & Men's fashionRead more

Piccadilly Theatre
At its grand opening in April 1928, the Piccadilly Theatre was one of the largest theatres to be built in London - as...Read more

Platinum Lace (London)
Platinum Lace London prides itself on being part of the latest generation of clubs with entertainment for the adult...Read more
Nightlife Gentlemen's Clubs Bars Strip Clubs Coventry Street Soho
Food Hygiene Ratings for Platinum Lace (London)

Poppie's Fish & Chip Shop
Poppie’s is renowned for their authentic fish and chips – and it’s little wonder, with born and bred East-end...Read more

The Photographers' Gallery
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Museums Tourist Attractions Sightseeing TV, Music & Media Museums

Massimo Dutti (Regent Street)
Massimo Dutti offers sophisticated, elegant and contemporary casual designs using the latest fabrics. Season after...Read more
Shopping Mayfair Men’s Fashion Women's Fashion Regent Street

O2 (134 Oxford Street)
Telefónica UK Limited (trading as O2 – stylised as O2) is a telecommunications services provider in the United...Read more

Sports World
The Group commenced trading as a single store in Maidenhead, founded by Mike Ashley in 1982. We have now expanded to...Read more
Shopping Oxford Street Fitzrovia Men’s Fashion Sporting Goods Shops Shoe Shops

Kipling (Regent Street)
Kipling's 700-square-foot store on Regent Street, London, which opened in October 2005, features the complete Kipling...Read more

Hackett (Regent Street)
When customers ask me how old Hackett is, they are always surprised, believing that it was started by my Father or...Read more

Claire's (Oxford Street)
We are one of the world’s leading specialty retailers of fashionable jewelry and accessories for young women, teens,...Read more
Shopping Oxford Street Fitzrovia Women's Fashion Apparel & Accessories Shops

Ann Summers (Oxford Street)
Ann Summers is a UK-based adult retailer, specialising in sex toys and lingerie, with over 140 high street stores in...Read more
Shopping Women's Fashion Oxford Street Fitzrovia Tottenham Court Road Adult Shops

Church's (Regent Street)
Church's, the high-end English footwear brand part of PRADA Group, was founded in 1873 by Thomas Church and his three...Read more
Shopping Men’s Fashion Women's Fashion Regent Street Explore London Mayfair


Bose (Regent Street)
Visit the Bose Regent Street Store and experience the entire consumer Bose product range with many products available...Read more

Gourmet Burger Kitchen (Berners Street)
Back in 2001, three Kiwi guys including world-renowned chef Peter Gordon set up the first Gourmet Burger Kitchen in...Read more
Take Away & Delivery Berners Street Fitzrovia American Restaurants Restaurants Eating Burger Restaurants

Crabtree & Evelyn (Mayfair)
Crabtree & Evelyn captures the essence of English style with beautiful gifts and everyday fragrant luxuries for...Read more

Clarks (Regent Street)
Our story began almost 200 years ago when Cyrus and James Clark made a slipper from sheepskin off-cuts. At the time...Read more

LOccitane en Provence
L'Occitane en Provence and commonly known as L'Occitane, is an international retailer of body, face, fragrances and...Read more

Getty Images Gallery
Bringing you closer to this extraordinary photographic resource, the Gallery offers beautiful, affordable photographs...Read more
Explore London Sightseeing Galleries Tourist Attractions Eastcastle Street Eating Restaurants

H&M (Oxford Street - East)
H&M offers fashion and quality at competitive prices with a broad and varied selection for women, men, teens and...Read more
Shopping Men’s Fashion Women's Fashion Oxford Street Fitzrovia

Swarovski (Regent Street)
London is a city that extols diversity – a metropolis where Swarovski crystal expresses it's many facets.Swarovski...Read more

Hoss Intropia
Cult Spanish label Hoss Intropia was founded in 1994 by, ex-designer to the National Ballet of Spain, Paloma...Read more


Yalla Yalla (Fitzrovia)
The first Yalla Yalla, in Green’s Court, Soho, was opened in late 2008 by chef Jad Youssef and his partner Aga Ilska....Read more

Adam & Eve
A sparkling West End gem tucked just out of the harm’s way which is Oxford Street. The Adam and Eve is the perfect...Read more
Eating Restaurants Wells Street British Restaurants Gastro Pubs Fitzrovia
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FAQs about Soho in London
Oxford Street borders four different districts of London, Soho, Fitzrovia, Marylebone, and Mayfair .
Oxford Street is located in the borough of Westminster in central London.
Oxford Street can be considered to form part of the districts of Fitzrovia, Soho and Mayfair .
The best nightclubs in London and their location is rather subjective as there are great clubs in different areas of London each with a different vibe. Mayfair tends to have the most exclusive celebrity clubs whilst east London is a little bit cooler.
Soho has some good places too although you won't rub shoulders with high society if you cross over Regent Street.
London's China Town is located in central London around Gerrard Street, close to Leicester Square. The nearest tube stations are Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus.
The main areas in London for the best London clubs are Mayfair and Soho. Shoreditch and East London are becoming increasing popular too.
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