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LONDON GUIDE • SOHO

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Soho is the heart of London! There's always something going on, so here's some of my favourite spots to not miss!
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LUNCH • BRUNCH

(You could go to these for dinner too)

 
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London's Brunch Staples, on one of London's most iconic Soho streets
The Ivy Soho Brasserie
 
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This is a great Peruvian spot
Lima (Peruvian Restaurant)
 
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Nice spanish tapas for sharing plates
Barrafina | Modern, Spanish Tapas Bars in Covent Garden and Soho
 
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This is maybe slightly overpriced but it's a great Italian spot with nice interior design
Greek Street – Locations – Lina Stores Italian Restaurant Soho
 
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London's version of New York's LOS TACOS No.1. There's no seating but it's a great takeaway spot!
CDMX TACOS (Soho)
 
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Hyped smashed burger (Note: go on a weekday to avoid long queues)
Supernova
 
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Plenty of options for food and drinks and vibes
Kingly Court
 
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Small and cozy for food and drinks
Rita's
 
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Great baos on the go!
BAO Soho
 
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Super cozy healthy breakfast or lunch
Hg Soho (Honest Greens - Outside UK)

DINNER

(You could go to these for lunch too)

 
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Chain but great sushi and good prices
Sticks'n'Sushi Soho
 
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Small but nice steaks
Flat Iron Soho
 
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Chain but good ramen
Shoryu Ramen Soho
 
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Small but nice pasta
Pastaio Pasta Restaurant Carnaby
 
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This is a nice Asian spot, more on the expensive side
Chotto Matte Soho
 
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Another great Peruvian
Señor Ceviche Peruvian Restaurant Soho
 
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Manzi's is famous for great seafood
Manzi's
 
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Good food and nice bar upstairs (hard to get to when it's busy)
Louie London
 
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Nice rooftop option for good weather (food or drinks)
Aqua Kyoto Rooftop Bar - Japanese Cuisine
 
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Mexican approved by Dua Lipa
Fonda

WHAT TO SEE

These are my must-do's 

 
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One of the first department stores in london, known for floral pattern fabircs, and close connection to art and culture
Liberty
 
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Used to be the largest bookshop in the world, coffee or lunch break at the top floor cafe
Foyles
 
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Loads of options of theatres and musical shows around Soho / West End
West End and London Musical Tickets - Official | What's On

DESSERTS / COFFEE

Soho has some of the best dessert spots of London

 
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Greek freddo coffee and greek sweets (Sokofreta etc.)
Aimé Leon Dore
 
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This is SO yummy and the staff is lovely! Located in Soho and Tottenham Court Road
Donutelier
 
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One of my favourites for soft ice cream!
Chin Chin Dessert Club (Chin Chin Ice Cream)
 
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These are insane!
Buns From Home
 
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Japanese soufflé pancakes and bubble tea
Hefaure
 
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Filipino Ice Cream
Mamasons Dirty Ice Cream (Chinatown London)
 
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The best choux!
Maitre Choux Soho
 
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Cookies and croissants!
Crème Cookies
 
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ALL TIME CLASSIC (try to get them when they're hot)
Ben's Cookies
 
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Bespoke Japanese Patisserie (try the Mille Crepes)
Sakurado
 
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The best cheesecake
La Maritxu London - The Authentic Basque Cheesecake
 
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My favourite Matcha spot
Blank Street Coffee

DRINKS

If you're looking for a central cocktail bar, here's some ideas

 
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One of the classic bars for drinks and dancing at the center
La Bodega Negra | London's Secret Cellar for Glamorous Mexican ...
 
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Sometimes they do live music too
Bar Amercain
 
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Amazing cocktails!
SOMA Soho
 
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Jazz bar (& live jazz music)
Nightjar Carnaby
 
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Tiny and not very original interior design but maybe a cute date spot?
Disrepute - Cocktail Bar in Soho
 
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Big space - easy to walk in
Sophie's Soho
 
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Mediterrenean, good djs playing
Hovarda
 
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Amazing Jazz performances
Ronnie Scott's

WALKS

These are some nice streets to wander around in Soho: Argyll Street, Carnaby Street Fouberts Place, Newburgh Street Kingly Court, Beak Street, Golden Square, Farriers Passage (secret courtyard), Brewer Street Dean Street, Greek Street, Moor Street, Charing Cross Road, Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho Square

 
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You can't visit London without walking through Carnaby Street!
Carnaby Street