A maze of cobbled winding streets, Soho always has something new to discover, be it a boutique shop, a historic drinking hole or a world-class place to dine. Its vibrant energy attracts a diverse range of people, from tourists eagerly taking selfies to local professionals spilling out of trendy office and coworking spaces.
Soho’s always been at the heart of the West End’s nightlife scene. The Swinging Sixties placed the district on the map, with La Chasse, The Marquee and Bag o Nails playing host to rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest, including Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie and Led Zeppelin.
Today, however, the area is very much one of London’s key retail districts, with Carnaby Street, Oxford Circus and Regent’s Street home to the flagship stores of some of the world’s largest brands, including Nike, Apple and Hugo Boss. True to its roots, it’s also very much at the epicentre of the entertainment business, with many music and film giants like EMI and 20th Century Fox basing their teams in Soho offices.
There is currently 384,000 square feet of available space to let in Soho, which equates to a vacancy rate of 5.3%
Who’s there?
Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe (aka the Sony PlayStation HQ) is on Marlborough Street and is perhaps the best-known consumer brand to house a head office in the district. Advertising agency BBH’s global HQ is based out of a deceptively large private workspace on Kingly Street, which runs parallel with the world-famous Carnaby Street.
In the area…
Kickstart your day with a coffee and freshly made pastry from London’s oldest patisserie, Maison Bertaux on Greek Street. The picturesque 19th-century French patisserie offers buttery croissants, sticky tarts and every other sweet treat imaginable to accompany your morning drink, as well as quaint tearooms enjoyed by everyone from Virginia Wolf to Noel Fielding.
With a Tudor-style exterior complete with timber and leaded windows, it’s impossible to miss the iconic luxury department store Liberty on Great Marlborough Street, even without all the tourists snapping selfies outside. Step inside to explore various wood-panelled rooms, each with its own enticing array of goods, to feel as if you’re exploring a stately home.
For after-hour sojourns well into the night, Ronnie Scott’s basement bar has been serving up dinner, drinks and jazz since 1959. Ronnie’s is one of the world’s most respected jazz clubs and played host to music icons including Ella Fitzgerald and Miles Davis. Open until 3 am nightly (excluding Sundays), Ronnie Scott’s embodies what nightlife means to Soho.
Celebrate your latest work success at the Michelin-starred Social Eating House. The British bistro is the third of chef Jason Atherton’s London sites and has all the flavour without any of the pretension you might find in some of the West End’s other fine dining establishments. Quick-and-dirty options include ribs and pulled pork at BBQ joint Bodean’s on Poland Street, or snack plates at Indian street food restaurant, Tamarind Kitchen, on Wardour Street.
Social Eating House
Social Eating House
Ronnie Scott’s
Ronnie Scott’s
Liberty London
Carnaby Street
AVERAGE
£574
Private office
£619
Fixed desks
£353
Hot desks
Want to see what the wider neighbourhood has to offer? Why not read our guides for the nearby areas.
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