About Soho
Soho is one of London’s most vibrant and famous entertainment districts, known for nightlife, restaurants, theatres, bars, music venues, LGBTQ+ culture, media businesses and a long history of creativity and counterculture. Located between Oxford Street, Regent Street, Charing Cross Road and Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho sits at the heart of the West End. The area has an energetic and compact character. Its streets are filled with restaurants, cafés, pubs, clubs, record shops, theatres, cocktail bars and late-night venues. Carnaby Street, Old Compton Street, Dean Street, Frith Street and Wardour Street are among the most recognisable local streets, each contributing to Soho’s distinctive personality. Soho has long been associated with music, film, fashion, publishing and nightlife. It remains a place where different communities, creative industries and visitors meet. During the day, it is busy with shoppers, office workers and tourists; at night, it becomes one of London’s liveliest social districts. For visitors, Soho is ideal for dining, theatre, nightlife, LGBTQ+ venues, independent shops and exploring the West End on foot. It is loud, colourful, historic and constantly changing, offering one of the most exciting urban experiences in central London.