Room 86

Soho's Wardour Street contains a secret. Downstairs from Japanese-inspired grill and omakase restaurant MOI - and via an impressive retro-futuristic spiral staircase - resides Room 86, a spacious underground listening bar. Hidden on the lower ground floor, the room seats just 40 guests in a softly lit, lounge-style setting. Designed as a sanctuary from Soho's frenetic energy, it feels less like a bar and more like a private salon - a place for conversation, atmosphere and carefully curated sound. The venue features a dedicated cloakroom, an intimate sushi counter, a fully serviced bar and a world-class sound system.

At the core of Room 86 is its devotion to music. A bespoke, audiophile-grade sound system by London specialists Friendly Pressure ensures vinyl is experienced with clarity and warmth, elevating listening to a central ritual rather than background accompaniment. The programme is thoughtfully curated, with vinyl residencies, guest selectors and one-off takeovers forming a rotating calendar of sound. The drinks programme is led by Dino Koletsas, with an expressive cocktail list alongside an extensive selection of sake and low-intervention, biodynamic wines sourced from small producers.