Archer Street Bars
Make your way over to Archer Street Soho for a bunch of brilliant bottomless brunches. Whether you want an evening filled with musical theatre or have a love for all things Disney, you'll also get to enjoy pizza, fizz and beer.
Nestled in the West End, it's a hubbub of theatrical wonderlands, incredible bars and excellent food. You'll certainly find no shortage of activities, the only problem? Filtering through all of them to find the crème de la crème. We've done the legwork for you and rounded up the best things to do in Soho here, ranging from quirky arcade haunts to snazzy cabaret caverns.
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Last updated on 10th December 2024
Make your way over to Archer Street Soho for a bunch of brilliant bottomless brunches. Whether you want an evening filled with musical theatre or have a love for all things Disney, you'll also get to enjoy pizza, fizz and beer.
Arcade games and themed cocktails are the name of the game over at NQ64. As one of the best things to do in Soho for couples, this neon-splattered hangout boasts a range of retro machines and classic consoles for a quirky date night to remember.
On the hunt for the best bars in Soho? Following the steps of its ever-popular counterpart, Nightjar totes a slinky speakeasy vibe, with 1920s Art Deco decor and a legendary lineup of live jazz. Venture over to click your fingers to snazzy tunes while sipping lip-smacking cocktails.
Found just a short walk from Soho, Flight Club is a fantastic activity bar that's home to its signature, jazzed-up version of darts. Even better, it's taking your mid-morning meal up a notch with its bottomless brunch that showcases unlimited slices of pizza and free-flowing prosecco.
Embodying the rollicking house party spirit, The Little Scarlet Door is an award-winning haunt, and for good reason. Located on the ever-popular Greek Street, it really is as chic as can be, with unique trinkets, snazzy armchairs and cocktails served in disco balls.
Agency Unknown's Musical Bingo has landed in Soho, setting up shop in the delightful garden of a Grade I Listed Georgian building. Each round has a fun theme, with dance-offs, prizes and challenges to boot.
Soho Zebrano is a haven for fun goings-on, showcasing a range of events that are sure to keep you on your toes. From The Soho Comedy Revue (with off-the-telly stand-ups) to drag and cocktail-making bottomless brunches, there's a lot to sink your teeth into.
Warm up those pipes of yours, as it's time to crack on with a bottomless karaoke brunch. Lucky Voice Soho is the ideal spot to let your hair down, toting private rooms so you can sing along with your mates to more than 12,000 different tunes. To fuel you through? Tasty pizzas and unlimited bubbles or cocktails. But if you fancy a more laidback affair, you can hire their exclusive spaces any day of the week.
Found on Oxford Street, Escape Hunt London has you cracking clues and solving puzzles in an immersive space, all while against the clock. Choose between Doctor Who, Aladdin, Atlantis, Alice In Wonderland and more themes besides for your fun session.
@ The Blue Posts on Various dates from Sunday 22nd December 2024
Taking place across venues The Blue Posts and Louche, Soho Comedy Factory is one of the funniest, and most affordable, comedy nights around. Previous acts have appeared on Live at the Apollo, Taskmaster, Mock the Week and more, so you're guaranteed to see some hilarious performers here. Tickets start from just £5 per person, promising two hours of side-splitting routines.
Taking place at Haymarket Hotel and Ham Yard respectively, Firmdale Hotels' floating HIIT classes and rooftop yoga are a great way to enjoy your time in Soho. Better yet? Both these things to do come with brunch to refuel afterwards.
For a totally unique nightclub experience, it has to be Cirque le Soir. What to expect? Fire eaters, snake charmers and circus performers. It's undeniably one of the most unusual things to do in Soho and is perfect for big groups, as well as intimate dates.
@ Freemasons Arms on Various dates from Saturday 4th January 2025
Ditch your boring ol' plans with a trip to The Covent Garden Comedy Club. This popular event will be taking place at the best-loved boozer to celebrate its 21st year. So, expect around 3 to 4 stars at every show. You don't need to ask us twice.
@ Barrio Soho on Saturday 28th December 2024 and 12 other Saturdays
Get ready to twerk your heart out and tantalise your taste buds with banging grub, because Barrio Soho's Cardi B-inspired brunch is going to be wicked. Pop along to the quirky spot to enjoy performances from MINX, non-stop RnB tunes and bottomless booze.
Having won Entertainment Club of the Year in the Club Awards, you can be sure that The Phoenix Arts Club promises a great night out. This Soho venue is known for live music, and it hosts a regular lineup of events like musical theatre open mic nights, karaoke sessions, showtune performances and even drag bingo brunches - with some tickets starting from as little as £5 per person.
Salsa! Soho is bringing a slice of South America to the West End, featuring killer cocktails, top-notch grub and banging bottomless brunches. If you head along to one of its Bailando Thursdays, you'll also be privy to a wicked salsa class that's ideal for all levels.
@ Mr Fogg's Hat Tavern & Gin Club on Saturday 28th December 2024 and 46 other Saturdays
In the heart of Soho, there is an eclectic haunt decked out with living room lamps and 19th-century trinkets, and it just so happens to be hosting a fabulous tasting experience. For £58 per person, Mr Fogg's Victorian Gin Sip promises an immersive tasting experience like no other, with a complimentary G&T, two bespoke tipples, a cocktail masterclass and of course, delicious nibbles, plus so much more.
@ Simmons Soho on Every Saturday
Every single Saturday, Simmons on Bateman Street are offering two whole hours of bottomless prosecco and cocktail teapots for only £25 per person. There'll be live DJs playing all the best party anthems while you're there, and anyone who purchases the bottomless package gets to enjoy happy hour prices all night long too.
While also renowned for being a raucous club, The Roxy has more to offer than just wild nights out. Not only can you get down low to the best in hip hop and RnB 'til the early hours and attend over 30s daytime raves, but also have the chance to meet that special someone with speed dating every Tuesday.
@ Marquis Of Granby on Every Saturday
This Drag Queen Disco Diva Walking Tour takes you through the iconic streets of Soho and China Town. Not only will you get to discover famous sites (such as where Cher once had a dodgy kebab that did her dirty), but also the chance to strut and dance your heart out.
@ Lyric Theatre on Various dates from Sunday 22nd December 2024
Taking place at The Lyric Theatre, Hadestown takes you on a journey into the underworld and tells the story of two intertwining love stories, that of Orpheus and Eurydice and King Hades and his wife Persephone. Snap up tickets to the acclaimed Broadway musical phenomenon by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin now and see why it's the winner of 8 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theatre Album.