Quirky Bars In Soho

From bartenders to cocktail aficionados, this Soho spot is proving to be a favourite amongst those who know their French 75s from their Kir Royales. Not your average cocktail bar, this used to be a West End pub, so expect old school interiors with modern touches.

Balans made a name itself as the 'enfant terrible' of Compton Street. Open seven days a week from the wee small hours to the wee smaller hours, this quirky Soho institution serves up some truly great grub.

Offering modern British cuisine and some stunning cocktails, this quirky Soho bar is a one-stop-shop if you're looking for a slice of spunky London charm.

Rock and roll is certainly not dead at the Karma Sanctum Hotel. This quirky Soho bar and boutique hotel is as full of life as they come. Hosting regular gigs, film screenings and other events, it serves some of the most radical cocktails in Soho.

Take a step back in time with Jack Solomon's, a quirky Soho bar offering heaps of old school charm, with velvet-decked sofas, dance floor-filling live music, and a fantastic range of food and drink for you to get stuck into.

Purveyors of a cracking craft brew, Brewdog have set up shop in Soho bringing over 20 craft beers on tap with them. Head on over to sample some of their finest with a menu of stacked burgers, boozy bottomless brunches and a beer 'sexline' in the basement.

Open from dawn until dusk, this quirky bar in Soho is the epitome of sophisticated elegance. With six floors of plush seating, great cocktails and plenty of cosy hideaways, it's one of Soho's coolest bars.

Quirky and decadent, this Parisian-inspired dessert and cocktail bar in Soho is the height of relaxed indulgence. Cool, calm and collected during the early evening, when night falls this kooky Soho bar has been known to turn into a full blown dance party.

The name says it all really. Formerly The Kingly Club, the go-to spot for the rich and famous during the 1960's, Disrepute has cast off some of it's former infamy and settled for being a truly innovative cocktail bar. From the team behind former Brixton speakeasy Sovereign Loss, each cocktail comes with a short story from the bar's heyday in place of an ingredients list, and despite being a members club, non-members are welcome to book tables. 

Situated in the heart of Soho, this branch of The Breakfast Club is just as good, if not better than it's sibling sites. With a quirky interior, delicious drinks and BYOB policy, it's no wonder the queue is usually out the door.

This gorgeous private members club in the heart of town is one of Soho's quirkiest haunts. Lushly decorated with Victoria wallpapers and comfy bar stools, it's the perfect venue for anyone with a soft spot for cocktails and classic tunes.

It's a bar made of entirely of ice - does it get any quirkier? Book a slot and wrap up warm while you enjoy delicious cocktails, then grab some food from the neighbouring (normal temperature) restaurant, at this quirky Central London bar.

Plush and pretty, this quirky bar in Soho also serves some of the best dim sum in the city. Set over three floors, there's a lot to explore in this cocktail den, and with ingredients for both food and cocktails changing seasonally, there's infinite experiences to be had at this kooky cocktail bar in Soho.

Hidden away behind not one but two false fronts, this quirky Soho bar and karaoke hangout is one of the coolest places in London to belt those tunes out. With four karaoke booths available for between 6 and 14 people, it's perfect for any birthday, hen night or other group night out.

Down a dark staircase on Great Portland Street you'll find London's answer to downtown LA. Serving up some of the best cocktails in Central London, this quirky Soho bar is always a hive of energy and activity - and that's just from the bar staff.

Known city-wide for having some of the best Happy Hours in London, the Simmons brand is weird and wonderful tour de force. Its quirky Soho bar is no different, offering up kitschy wallpapers, teapot cocktails and all manner of wacky brunches and afternoon teas. 

Next time you're meandering down Shaftesbury Avenue, keep an eye out for this pirate-inspired rum bar. Covered in nautical graffiti and mermaid pin ups, this quirky Soho bar is cut from a similar cloth to its sister venues, so expect the music to be loud and the lampshades to be swinging.