Soho, London: The WeGalavant Edit of the Capital’s Wildest Postcode

Soho isn’t just a neighbourhood—it’s a living contradiction wrapped in velvet, soaked in martinis, and powered by ambition and espresso. It’s where drag queens toast hedge funders, and where historic scandal and modern cool meet on every glitter-strewn corner. Whether you’re in for a 10-course tasting or a 3AM Negroni, this is where London lets loose—in style.

Start Sharp: Luxe Caffeine Rituals

In Soho, coffee is currency. Start with these:

• Hideaway Coffee – Quiet courtyard, loud cappuccino. The almond croissant is worth cancelling breakfast meetings for.
• Colombian Coffee Company – A shot of conscience and condensed milk. Try the barraquito—sweet, spiced, and sublime.
• Sacred Grounds – Plant-based caffeine temple tucked beside St Anne’s Church. A reset for your body and your soul.
• Maison Bertaux – Since 1871, serving French pastries with a side of legacy. The vibe? Think Marie Antoinette meets Patti Smith.
• Algerian Coffee Stores – Historic, rebellious, and packed wall-to-wall with jars of joy. Espresso here is £1.50 and hits like a shot of truth.

Brunch, But Make It Sexy

Skip the queue-strewn basics. These are the plates worth lingering over:

• Lina Stores – Retro charm, fresh pasta, and interiors so photogenic they deserve their own agent.
• The Ivy Soho Brasserie – Art Deco polish, crowd-pleasing classics, and people-watching that pairs perfectly with a Bellini. It’s a brunch staple with just the right amount of sparkle.
• Bar Crispin – Low-intervention wines, elevated small plates, and a crowd that reads Monocle, not menus.
• 10 Greek Street – Seasonal, sharp, and effortlessly confident. The Soho equivalent of a perfectly tailored navy suit.
• Mildreds – Plant-based but unapologetically indulgent. Udon bowls with edge. Vegan, but make it hedonistic.

Midday Mood: Art, Greenery & Oddball Charm

• The Photographers’ Gallery – Avant-garde meets analogue. Come for the exhibits, leave with a £120 coffee table book and a new obsession.
• House of Minalima – Fantasy gets a graphic upgrade. A fever dream of design ephemera for aesthetes and ex-Gryffindors alike.
• Curzon Soho – Cult films, indie gems, and a film buff crowd that actually knows their A24 from their AMC. It’s cinematic cool with proper cocktails and plush red velvet vibes.

After Dark: Where the Real Magic Happens

• Soho Theatre – Where tomorrow’s cult classics are born. Expect genius, grime, and the occasional mic-drop monologue.
• Phoenix Arts Club – Sequins, cabaret, scandal. The kind of place you promise to visit “just for one” and crawl out of at 2AM.
• Cirque Le Soir – Absurd, exclusive, and completely unhinged—in the best way. Fire breathers, fashion kids, and velvet ropes.
• Epoc – Private karaoke rooms where you can scream-sing Rihanna in satin and not feel judged. Bliss.

Fine Dining with a Pulse

• Quo Vadis – Iconic, intimate, and a chef who knows what you want before you do. Jeremy Lee’s menu is pure seduction.
• Bob Bob Ricard – Gold booths, ‘press for champagne’ buttons, and a menu that doesn’t understand restraint.
• Blacklock Soho – Underground, candlelit, and unapologetically meaty. Come hungry, leave ruined (in the best way).
• The Counter – Smouldering Turkish grills and cocktails that could start a war. Yes, it’s that good.
• Andrew Edmunds – A Georgian townhouse that whispers sweet nothings through candlelight and wine-stained menus. Old Soho, preserved in style.

Drink Like You Belong

• Bar Termini – A Negroni-only kind of place. Small, sharp, and wildly seductive. Like dating a Roman architect.
• Flute at Broadwick Soho – Rooftop views, retro glam, and cocktails that flirt without trying. It’s where you go when you want to toast the city without screaming over it.
• Disrepute – Discreet, decadent, and deliciously 1960s. The martinis come with mystery—and a side of mischief.
• Milroy’s & The Vault – Classic whisky upstairs, clandestine cocktail den through the bookcase. Wear black, bring secrets.
• Soma – Bold Indian flavours, zero daylight. Soho’s most inventive mixology meets moody, lunar luxe.
• The French House – Iconic, intimate, and allergic to pints. Sip slowly, speak softly, and know you’re in a pub that’s seen more stories than a confessional booth.

Sleep? If You Must.

If you’re going to crash, do it in style.

• Soho Hotel – Kit Kemp’s signature maximalism paired with actual cinemas and designer beds you’ll forget to leave.
• Ham Yard Hotel – Hidden courtyard, rooftop garden, and just enough buzz to remind you you’re still in Soho.
• Kettner’s Townhouse – Champagne-stained history, Parisian glamour, and bathtubs made for after-hours plotting.
• Broadwick Soho – Whimsical, indulgent, and full of high-design irreverence. Like sleeping in a velvet art installation.
• Dean Street Townhouse – Classic Soho energy. Think plush sheets, crisp martinis, and portraits that may or may not judge your choices.
• Karma Sanctum Soho – Rockstar luxe with zero chill. Rooftop hot tubs, mood lighting, and rooms built for stories you won’t tell.

WeGalavant can take care of booking your Soho stay with VIP perks typically including welcome amenities, complimentary breakfast, hotel credit to spend, room upgrades, early check-in, late check-out and more. Speak to one of our travel planners here and we’ll tailor it all to you.

The Perfect WeGalavant Soho Loop

Morning espresso at Hideaway. Brunch with a bottle at Bar Crispin. Shopping at Liberty. Aperitivo at Bar Termini. Dinner at Quo Vadis. Burlesque at Phoenix Arts Club. Whispered drinks at Disrepute. And when you finally give in—slip between the sheets at Soho Hotel or Broadwick. That’s our kind of full circle.

The WeGalavant Soho Manifesto

We don’t do tame. We don’t do predictable. And in Soho, neither should you. This isn’t just London’s most electric square mile—it’s a mindset. Luxe, lived-in, and a little lawless. Come curious. Leave… later.

Want the ultimate Soho experience, minus the guesswork? Let us curate your perfect itinerary — from secret tables and after-hours haunts to the dreamiest stays (with VIP perks, of course). Reach out here to book and we’ll handle the rest.