Best Things to Do in Soho (2026): Plans That Survive the Weather

Soho is good for everything, up a staircase or down one, and the things to do people save most are Outernet, Carnaby Street Christmas Lights 2024 and Ronnie Scott's. Ranked from 36 places we track here, creator picks first.

Things to Do in Soho

Updated · 36 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 36 places in Soho filed under things to do. Some 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 things to do in Soho

Outernet, Soho, landmark

Outernet

Landmark · Soho

Step into a digital playground where screens and tech combine to create an interactive experience for everyone.

1 creator video

Carnaby Street Christmas Lights 2024, Soho, experience

Carnaby Street Christmas Lights 2024

Experience · Soho

Carnaby Street Christmas lights 2024 Free

@volga_londonstories on tiktok

1 creator video

Ronnie Scott's, Soho, experience

Ronnie Scott's

Experience · Soho

Legendary basement venue in Soho where you catch incredible live jazz sets and hang out until the early hours.

Village Soho, Soho, experience

Village Soho

Experience · Soho

Multi-level gay bar in Soho where you can dance to disco or grab the mic for karaoke.

Wacky Wombat, Soho, landmark

Wacky Wombat

Landmark · Soho

Cozy cocktail spot in London where French elegance meets abundant plants and relaxed charm.

Feng Shui Inn, Soho, experience

Feng Shui Inn

Experience · Soho

Lively Chinese restaurant serving wok dishes with karaoke nights in the heart of London.

The Photographers' Gallery, Soho, landmark

The Photographers' Gallery

Landmark · Soho

Multi-level space dedicated to international photography, featuring a lovely cafe and bookshop tucked inside.

Assa, Soho, landmark

Assa

Landmark · Soho

Cozy Korean restaurant where you can grab hearty comfort food and soju without the fuss.

The Week, Soho, landmark

The Week

Landmark · Soho

Pop into this cosy magazine shop where creatives find exactly what they're looking for.

Freedom Bar, Soho, experience

Freedom Bar

Experience · Soho

Cocktails and dancing keep the energy high into the early hours.

House of MinaLima, Soho, landmark

House of MinaLima

Landmark · Soho

Gallery and shop where Harry Potter fans discover original illustrations and magical merchandise.

Co&Ko (Jeon's Kitchen), Soho, landmark

Co&Ko (Jeon's Kitchen)

Landmark · Soho

Cozy Korean restaurant serving fantastic kimchi pancakes and grilled pork belly in London.

Maddox Club, Soho, experience

Maddox Club

Experience · Soho

Stylish London nightclub and Italian restaurant tucked away for members seeking sophisticated evenings.

Burger & Lobster Soho, Soho, experience

Burger & Lobster Soho

Experience · Soho

Vibrant spot where American comfort food meets fresh seafood in the heart of Soho.

The Now Building, Soho, landmark

The Now Building

Landmark · Soho

Digital art installation where you can interact with mind-bending projections and immersive visual experiences.

HERE at Outernet, Soho, experience

HERE at Outernet

Experience · Soho

Subterranean venue where cutting-edge sound and projection design create unforgettable live experiences.

Dirty Bones Soho, Soho, landmark

Dirty Bones Soho

Landmark · Soho

Laid-back Soho haunt where you can grab juicy burgers and creative cocktails in a gritty setting.

ISKCON London Radha-Krishna Temple, Soho, landmark

ISKCON London Radha-Krishna Temple

Landmark · Soho

Radha-Krishna Temple offers vegetarian meals and a serene spiritual atmosphere in the heart of London.

Joy King Lau, Soho, landmark

Joy King Lau

Landmark · Soho

Lively Chinatown restaurant where dim sum trolleys roll past and Cantonese dishes shine.

The Box Soho, Soho, experience

The Box Soho

Experience · Soho

Late-night spot where theatrical performances and burlesque shows create a decadent, anything-goes atmosphere.

Burger & Lobster Leicester Square, Soho, experience

Burger & Lobster Leicester Square

Experience · Soho

Grab a lobster roll or burger in this casual American-style diner on Leicester Square.

Curzon Soho, Soho, experience

Curzon Soho

Experience · Soho

Independent cinema in Soho where you can grab a drink and unusual treats while catching a film.

Hauser & Wirth, Soho, landmark

Hauser & Wirth

Landmark · Soho

Gallery featuring modern and contemporary work from both rising and renowned artists across multiple rooms.

Sophie Tea Art Gallery, Soho, landmark

Sophie Tea Art Gallery

Landmark · Soho

Sophie Tea Art Gallery lets you experience interactive art installations in an engaging, hands-on way.

SuperStar BBQ, Soho, experience

SuperStar BBQ

Experience · Soho

Korean BBQ joint where you grill your own meat and sing karaoke after eating.

Sadie Coles HQ, Soho, landmark

Sadie Coles HQ

Landmark · Soho

Contemporary art gallery in London showcasing rotating works in a bright, minimalist space.

The Windmill Soho | Restaurant, Cabaret & Nightclub in Soho, London, Soho, landmark

The Windmill Soho | Restaurant, Cabaret & Nightclub in Soho, London

Landmark · Soho

Soho institution serving dinner alongside live burlesque shows and acrobatic performances in a cozy setting.

Friendly Society, Soho, experience

Friendly Society

Experience · Soho

Groovy disco spot in London where creative cocktails flow and the vibe stays energetic all night.

Bar Soho, Soho, experience

Bar Soho

Experience · Soho

Quirky spot in Soho where the decor's wonderfully weird and the vibe always feels buzzing with energy.

Kafi, Soho, experience

Kafi

Experience · Soho

Wellness drinks and vegan pastries tucked inside a cosmetics shop that feels like a secret hangout.

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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 36 places we hold in the Soho neighbourhood. Spot something wrong or closed? Tell us.

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