Bars
The 5 Best Bars in Soho
Soho after dark: the cocktail dens, wine rooms and institutions that make it London's best drinking village.
In short: our top picks are Bar Termini, Swift and The Blind Pig. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
No corner of London drinks quite like Soho. A few streets hold cocktail dens, wine rooms, old institutions and hidden basements, all within a stagger of each other. This is the village to come for a proper night out. These are the bars worth building one around.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Termini | Soho | ££ |
| Swift | Soho | £££ |
| The Blind Pig | Soho | £££ |
| Experimental Cocktail Club | Soho | £££ |
| Disrepute | Soho | £££ |
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Editor’s choice
Bar Termini
Why we pick itA jewel-box Italian aperitivo bar; the negronis are pre-batched to perfection.
Worth knowingSkip it if you are more than three people, or you want to linger for hours
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Swift
Why we pick itQuick classics upstairs, a deep whisky den below; one of Soho's most polished rooms.
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The Blind Pig
Why we pick itA hidden cocktail bar above Social Eating House; inventive drinks and a speakeasy hush.
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Experimental Cocktail Club
Why we pick itA Chinatown-door speakeasy over three floors; serious cocktails and a late licence.
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Disrepute
Why we pick itA members-feel basement bar on Kingly Court; plush, dark and built for a long night.
Before you book
Soho is made for a crawl, so plan two or three rooms and walk between them; the best of it is the streets in between. Go early for a seat at the famous ones, and let the bartender steer you. And stay flexible; the best Soho nights rarely end where they started.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
Bar Termini is our editor's choice: A jewel-box Italian aperitivo bar; the negronis are pre-batched to perfection. Bar Termini, Swift and The Blind Pig lead the guide, with 5 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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