The Social

ben1982

Small and skinny 18th September 2008

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Despite some good scheduling - exciting dj's, new launches and innovative ideas, including the genuinely funny hip hop karaoke, this bar is small and skinny, meaning wherever you stand, you are invariably in somebody's way. It also pales in comparison with its sister bar in Nottingham. BUT...it definitely makes for a good mid-week venue, the upstairs bar being very homely with cosy booths and wood cabin walls giving a feel-good americana vibe.

LukeG

A hidden gem 25th August 2008

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The Social is my favourite new discovery. Looks innocuous from the outside but inside there's a 50's ish bar with horse shoe seating, good tacos & drinks list, downstairs is a second bar and very good small music venue. On the various nights I've been here there have been excellent bands and a friendly, and achingly cool, crowd. It's a little gem.

girlswear

Social Calling 12th June 2007

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I've heard lots of good things about The Social even before I moved to London. And its reputation does live up to it.

The Social is a cozy little bar with fantastic music (of course, coz it's owned by the record label Heavenly) and a friendly crowd. They also serve food (Grilled cheese, chips, diner style food). Good selection of beer & ciders. Downstairs hosts various DJ nights (check their website: http://www.thesocial.com) and gigs. It's also the residence home of Hip-Hop Karaoke and Swedish music night Tack!Tack!Tack! I gets packed at times especially on a Friday but it's always a great time at The Social

tristan

Baltimore in London 19th March 2007

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It's a wood lined bar with booths and diner food. Has music / graphic / hipster images on the walls. Downstairs is a cool & tiny venue for gigs and DJs. It's like a hip bar in Baltimore, Maryland ... only it's tucked away north of Oxford Street in central London. Have seen some great little gigs there in that bunker.