Soho pub and bar guide
Here's a guide to the pubs and bars of Soho - good or bad, we bring you the most talked about venues and the places you have to visit at least once. We've included a few user reviews, to give you an idea of what to expect when you get there. Or you can follow the links to see full details and all reviews for each pub.
De Hems, Soho

Address: 11 Macclesfield Street, Soho, London, W1D 5BW
Phone: 020 7437 2494
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Nearest tube stations: Leicester Square (0.2 miles), Piccadilly Circus (0.2 miles), Covent Garden (0.3 miles)
Nearest train stations: London Charing Cross (0.4 miles), London Waterloo (1.1 miles), London Waterloo East (1.1 miles)
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The Dog and Duck, Soho

Address: 18, Bateman St, London, W1D 3AJ
Phone: 020 7494 0697
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Nearest tube stations: Tottenham Court Road (0.2 miles), Leicester Square (0.3 miles), Piccadilly Circus (0.3 miles)
Nearest train stations: London Charing Cross (0.5 miles), London Waterloo (1.2 miles), London Euston (1.2 miles)
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The Red Lion, Soho

Address: 14, Kingly St, London, W1B 5PP
Phone: 020 7734 4985
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Nearest tube stations: Oxford Circus (0.2 miles), Piccadilly Circus (0.3 miles), Green Park (0.5 miles)
Nearest train stations: London Charing Cross (0.7 miles), London Victoria (1.3 miles), London Euston (1.3 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Probably my favorite of Sam Smith's Soho pubs, despite the lack of cask Old Brewery Bitter. I've had some excellent nights in here, although I haven't been in for a while. That is something I should try and remedy.
The Pillars of Hercules, Soho

Address: 7, Greek St, London, W1D 4DJ
Phone: 020 7437 1179
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Nearest tube stations: Tottenham Court Road (0.2 miles), Leicester Square (0.3 miles), Covent Garden (0.3 miles)
Nearest train stations: London Charing Cross (0.5 miles), London Waterloo (1.2 miles), London Euston (1.2 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
An OK alternative for when the Dog & Duck is rammed to capacity.
6/10
Early on in a lunchtime the pub was empty but it looked as if it wouldn't need too many people in to be crowded.
Ales on were Adnams Old and Broardside, British Bulldog, Theakston's XB, Finchcock's Original and Thwaites' Wainwright, which was in pretty good nick and 20p cheaper than JohnBonser paid last July!
Not really a pub that demands a revisit unless you are right on it's doorstep.
The John Snow, Soho

Address: 39 Broadwick Street, Soho, London, W1F 9QP
Phone: 02074371344
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Nearest tube stations: Oxford Circus (0.3 miles), Piccadilly Circus (0.3 miles), Tottenham Court Road (0.4 miles)
Nearest train stations: London Charing Cross (0.7 miles), London Euston (1.3 miles), London Waterloo (1.3 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Overall, I will be back if in the area, partly for the prices, and partly for the fact that its a decent middle of the road London pub for a pint.
O'Neills, Soho

Address: 33-37, Wardour St, London, W1D 6QT
Phone: 02074949284
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Nearest tube stations: Piccadilly Circus (0.2 miles), Leicester Square (0.2 miles), Tottenham Court Road (0.4 miles)
Nearest train stations: London Charing Cross (0.4 miles), London Waterloo (1.1 miles), London Waterloo East (1.1 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
OK - the sheer size of the place, the West End location and the predominantly tourist clientele mean it's never going to feel like a cosy local (the Blue Posts is probably the closest you'll get around here) but we've always been well looked after - service quick and efficient, nice Guinness on the few occasions when I haven't had to drive (I find it a seriously "more-ish" beverage) and the door staff have always been perfectly courteous and very helpful when we're shifting equipment in and out (lugging guitars and amplifiers through a room packed to the gills with inebriated punters can be a stressful experience at the best of times).
Definitely the most fun you can have in central London on a Sunday night with your clothes on :-)
We saved our money and went elsewhere as they really are taking the mick! I advise you do too!
So they just lost one customer, who will never go near this bar again. Drinks are overpriced and chemical tasting, and whole place has a plastic chain pub atmosphere. Don't waste your time with this one. Many better options around.
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The last time I visited they had Maredsous on tap but no more, I had to opt for a bottled beer as the draught selection was poor.
Whilst the drink and food tasted nice, I probably wouldn't go out of my to visit here again.