Best Bars in Soho (2026): One Drink Turns Into Four

Soho is good for everything, up a staircase or down one, and the bars people save most are The Coral Room, Bar Termini and Swift. Ranked from 50 places we track here, creator picks first.

Bars in Soho

Updated · 50 places we track in Soho, all first recorded in March 2026

Soho holds more saved places than any other part of London and roughly half the floor space. Almost everything worth eating is up a narrow staircase or down one, the good places do not look like much from the pavement, and the whole thing resets about every four years without ever really changing.

How we chose

We track 50 places in Soho filed under bars. 8 of them turned up in creator videos we pulled apart. Places with a creator mention, a member save or a member gem rank first, and mentions weigh most. The rest runs on a broader popularity signal from our wider place index, so the tail of this list moves less than the top does. Last added to in March 2026.

Ranked bars in Soho

The Coral Room, Soho, bar

The Coral Room

Bar · Soho

Stylish villa-inspired bar serving cocktails and afternoon tea in a sophisticated setting.

2 creator videos

Bar Termini, Soho, bar

Bar Termini

Bar · Soho

Intimate Italian spot serving perfectly crafted negronis alongside espresso and quality cured meats.

1 creator video · 2 member saves

Swift, Soho, bar

Swift

Bar · Soho

Cozy speakeasy where you can enjoy craft cocktails while live musicians play in the background.

1 creator video · 2 member saves

Speedboat Bar, Soho, bar

Speedboat Bar

Bar · Soho

Grab Thai food and energetic vibes at this spirited London haunt.

Speedboat Bar – party vibes, strong drinks, not a quiet date

@immyperry on tiktok

1 creator video

Opium Cocktail Bar - Soho, Soho, bar

Opium Cocktail Bar - Soho

Bar · Soho

Catch zodiac-themed cocktails and late-night dim sum in this buzzy Chinatown bar.

1 creator video · 1 public list

Hoppers Soho, Soho, bar

Hoppers Soho

Bar · Soho

Colorful Sri Lankan and South Indian kitchen pairs perfectly with creative cocktails in the heart of Soho.

Hoppers – Sri Lankan, bold flavours, always busy

@immyperry on tiktok

1 creator video

Cirque le Soir, Soho, bar

Cirque le Soir

Bar · Soho

Glamorous circus nightclub where acrobats perform among carnival games and dancing crowds.

Cirque 100%. I feel like the vibes in there are so much better than the other clubs.

@uniland.night on tiktok

1 creator video

Maddox, Soho, bar

Maddox

Bar · Soho

It'd definitely be Maddox. I feel like it's quite busy, proper vibe and then second I'd say Cirque.

@uniland.night on tiktok

1 creator video

SOMA Soho, Soho, bar

SOMA Soho

Bar · Soho

Head here for seriously good cocktails in a relaxed, unpretentious setting tucked away in Soho.

DUCKSOUP, Soho, bar

DUCKSOUP

Bar · Soho

Intimate bar serving seasonal European dishes paired with natural wines.

The Little Scarlet Door, Soho, bar

The Little Scarlet Door

Bar · Soho

Tucked away spot where killer cocktails meet fantastic DJs in a genuinely welcoming atmosphere.

Sketch, Soho, bar

Sketch

Bar · Soho

Historic townhouse bar serving playful cocktails in a charming, eclectic setting with teahouse vibes.

Cahoots Underground, Soho, bar

Cahoots Underground

Bar · Soho

Speakeasy-style cocktail bar hidden underground in London, serving inventive drinks with authentic 1940s atmosphere.

Thirst Bar Soho, Soho, bar

Thirst Bar Soho

Bar · Soho

Basement cocktail bar where you can dance into the early hours in Soho's heart.

Rita's, Soho, bar

Rita's

Bar · Soho

Cozy London bar where seasonal dishes meet creatively crafted drinks.

Flute Bar, Soho, bar

Flute Bar

Bar · Soho

Sleek cocktail spot featuring a mirrored ceiling and Warhol artwork on the walls.

Bar Lina Soho, Soho, bar

Bar Lina Soho

Bar · Soho

Cozy Soho spot where negronis and spritzes are taken seriously.

Disrepute - Cocktail Bar in Soho, Soho, bar

Disrepute - Cocktail Bar in Soho

Bar · Soho

Down in a Soho basement, Disrepute serves creative cocktails from leather booths bathed in moody light.

Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown, Soho, bar

Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown

Bar · Soho

Basement bar in Chinatown where they craft creative cocktails and serve roasted duck.

Antidote Wine Bar & Wine Shop, Soho, bar

Antidote Wine Bar & Wine Shop

Bar · Soho

French-influenced wine bar where you can sip quality wines in a stylish setting with outdoor space.

Dram Bar, Soho, bar

Dram Bar

Bar · Soho

Pool games and whiskey make for a fun night out at this cosy London bar.

The Vault, Soho, bar

The Vault

Bar · Soho

Cozy London bar serving classic cocktails from a secret bookshelf entrance.

Nightjar Carnaby, Soho, bar

Nightjar Carnaby

Bar · Soho

Live jazz fills this intimate vintage bar while skilled bartenders craft seriously good cocktails.

Yeni, Soho, bar

Yeni

Bar · Soho

Turkish small plates meet natural wines in a sleek industrial setting.

Archer Street Soho, Soho, bar

Archer Street Soho

Bar · Soho

Dim cocktail bar where the waiters burst into song and serve a solid brunch.

Murder Inc. Cocktails, Soho, bar

Murder Inc. Cocktails

Bar · Soho

Creative cocktails and great music make this laid-back London bar worth checking out.

Shack-Fuyu Soho, Soho, bar

Shack-Fuyu Soho

Bar · Soho

Buzzy Japanese spot serving up steaming stone rice bowls and plates meant for sharing with friends.

The Piano Bar Soho, Soho, bar

The Piano Bar Soho

Bar · Soho

Live piano performances create a relaxed, welcoming vibe in this cozy Soho bar.

temper Soho - Steak, Tacos & BBQ Restaurant, Soho, bar

temper Soho - Steak, Tacos & BBQ Restaurant

Bar · Soho

Underground spot serving tacos, BBQ by the ounce, and creative mezcal drinks in Soho.

Machiya, Soho, bar

Machiya

Bar · Soho

Intimate Japanese bar where traditional charm meets expertly crafted cocktails in a welcoming atmosphere.

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Where this data comes from

Spillist pulls places out of TikToks and Reels and keeps track of what people save. The counts on this page cover the 50 places we hold in the Soho neighbourhood. Spot something wrong or closed? Tell us.

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