For a district of its size, at approximately one square mile, Soho in London is compact yet densely packed. Soho also boasts an extraordinary array of pubs and bars, which are crammed throughout its vibrant, bustling streets, and many are almost hidden if you don’t know where to look.
Whether you’re after a historic, traditional pub with character, like The Dog And Duck, with its Victorian charm and roaring fireplace, a cosy English classic such as The Coach & Horses or The Sun and 13 Cantons, or a modern, lively bar serving inventive cocktails like Swift Soho or Simmons Bar, there’s a spot in Soho to suit every mood.
If you’re drawn to live music, you’re in luck: jazz lovers will want to visit Ronnie Scott’s, one of London’s most iconic jazz clubs, while intimate piano sets and live sessions can be found at The Piano Bar Soho. Quirky, offbeat experiences await at venues like The Little Scarlet Door, SOMA Soho, The French House, and 60s-inspired bar, Disrepute, adding even more character to your crawl. Maybe you’re feeling ambitious enough to try and visit every pub and bar in the area over a longer period of time. If so, this comprehensive list is your ultimate guide.
Soho’s pubs and bars
- The Royal George
- Duke Of Wellington
- The Queens Head
- The Coach & Horses, Soho
- The Dog And Duck
- The George
- The Lyric
- The Ship, Soho
- The Devonshire
- The French House
- The Three Greyhounds
- Duke Of Argyll
- Comptons
- The Toucan
- Admiral Duncan
- Sun and 13 Cantons
- Shaston
- Cahoots
- The Argyll Arms
- Balans
- Swift Soho
- The Crown And Two Chairmen
- The Ganton Arms
- Village Soho
- Lore Of The Land
- The Blue Posts
- Shakespeares Head
- The Crown
- Glasshouse Stores
- Old Coffee House
- John Snow
- Star And Garter
- The Hat Tavern
- The Nellie Dean of Soho
- Brewdog
- Jimi Loves Gloria
- De Hems
- The Wheatsheaf
- The Adam and Eve
- Waxy O’connor ‘s London
- Bar Lina
- Soho Residence
- Friendly Society
- Barrio
- Disrepute
- The Yard
- Rupert Street Bar
- Be At One
- Scarlett Green
- Mr Foggs Pawnbrokers
- Golden Lion
- KU Bar
- Simmons Soho
- Bar Soho
- Kings arms
- O’Niells
- Green Man
- Speedboat Bar
- St James Tavern
From centuries-old taverns with stories to tell, to sleek modern bars alive with music and energy, Soho’s pubs and bars offer a wonderfully diverse drinking and entertainment scene in a compact corner of London. Whether you’re settling in for a jazz set at Ronnie Scott’s, enjoying piano tunes at The Piano Bar Soho, or simply grabbing a classic pint at neighbourhood favourites like The Royal George or The Crown & Two Chairmen, there’s always something new to discover.
So, raise a glass, plan your pub crawl, and let Soho’s buzzing streets lead you from one unforgettable pub and bar to the next, with history, and lively charm accompanying you every step of the way.