Latest reviews for Bars & Pubs in Tottenham Court Road, London, United Kingdom

The Green Man - used to be so great! Now, no longer :( by sflondongal

sflondongal — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:00:49 +0000

Review by sflondongal

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7479 7991

Tags: friendly, young professionals, traditional pub

This was my local for years - I loved it! A nice big pub, all good. New owners or new management mean the food quality has really gone down the hill - dreadful food now. And the last few times I have been there, there has been no soap in the women's bathroom, so I dread to imagine the female staff pulling pints and cooking food with unclean hands... yuck. One time no soap, OK, that's just bad luck. But four times? That's poor managment. It's Soho, so easy to find another pub nearby - avoid this one!This was my local for years - I loved it! A nice big pub, all good. New owners or new management mean the food quality has really gone down the hill - dreadful food now. And the last few times I have been there, there has been no soap in the women's bathroom, so I dread to imagine the female staff pulling pints and cooking food with unclean hands... yuck. One time no soap, OK, that's just bad luck. But four times? That's poor managment. It's Soho, so easy to find another pub nearby - avoid this one!

Le Beaujolais - Get away from Charing Cross Road by Dot01

Dot01 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:11:22 +0000

Review by Dot01

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7836 2955

Tags: relaxed, friendly, mature

I just came here for a bottle of wine with a friend and it is the perfect find when you are stressed out with the noise and tourists up and down charing cross road. It's such a relief to land here and find a cosy corner for a nice chat.

I did find the mix of French and English themes in the decor a bit confusing - the French bit would have been fine on its own but I'm sure there's a good story behind it which I'll have to enquire about next time.I just came here for a bottle of wine with a friend and it is the perfect find when you are stressed out with the noise and tourists up and down charing cross road. It's such a relief to land here and find a cosy corner for a nice chat.

I did find the mix of French and English themes in the decor a bit confusing - the French bit would have been fine on its own but I'm sure there's a good story behind it which I'll have to enquire about next time.

Revolution Bar - by ckruger

ckruger — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:44:49 +0000

Review by ckruger

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7434 0330

Website: http://www.revolution-bars.co.uk

Tags: cool, food, friendly

We went there for a girlie lunch today as it's near our workplace and have always wanted to go. They have quite a few food specials going on (pizza and burgers 2for1). The burgers (especially the chips) was really good and the portions big. Our waiter was very rushed and cleared our table while one girl was still eating. We all found him very rude with no "table-side" manners. Although he was the only waiter I could see, it wasn't busy at all (maybe 4 other tables, and by the time we were done it was empty again) so I don't understand what the rush was about. The bill was only Â£22 for 3 of us (we did not have alcohol) so wasn't too disappointed although I wouldn't recommend it for lunch to someone else.We went there for a girlie lunch today as it's near our workplace and have always wanted to go. They have quite a few food specials going on (pizza and burgers 2for1). The burgers (especially the chips) was really good and the portions big. Our waiter was very rushed and cleared our table while one girl was still eating. We all found him very rude with no "table-side" manners. Although he was the only waiter I could see, it wasn't busy at all (maybe 4 other tables, and by the time we were done it was empty again) so I don't understand what the rush was about. The bill was only Â£22 for 3 of us (we did not have alcohol) so wasn't too disappointed although I wouldn't recommend it for lunch to someone else.

The Escape - Bad Experience by david1london

david1london — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:50:00 +0000

Review by david1london

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7734 2626

Website: http://www.kudosgroup.com

Tags: traditional english

Go to this venue only if you wish to be treated homophobically by the door staff! A regular visitor to this venue for almost 10 years & I was pretty disgusted to be subjected to homophobic behaviour from a member of the door staff. On entry I was asked if I new what this venue was. I was let in & thanked the door man but made the mistake of patting this guy on the shoulder to which he responded "just do not try to f@~#g touch me" When I later made a complaint to the manager the door man fabricated a story accusing me of trying to touch him sexually. The manager behaved defensively & never apologised whilst the security guy just laughed in my face.
Big shame about the situation as I've always rated this venue & have always had a good time there but homophobic door staff & managers who reinforce their behaviour make it no longer a venue I would visit again or recommend.Go to this venue only if you wish to be treated homophobically by the door staff! A regular visitor to this venue for almost 10 years & I was pretty disgusted to be subjected to homophobic behaviour from a member of the door staff. On entry I was asked if I new what this venue was. I was let in & thanked the door man but made the mistake of patting this guy on the shoulder to which he responded "just do not try to f@~#g touch me" When I later made a complaint to the manager the door man fabricated a story accusing me of trying to touch him sexually. The manager behaved defensively & never apologised whilst the security guy just laughed in my face.
Big shame about the situation as I've always rated this venue & have always had a good time there but homophobic door staff & managers who reinforce their behaviour make it no longer a venue I would visit again or recommend.

Thirst - Honestly I wouldn't bother! by MariaK

MariaK — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:27:47 +0000

Review by MariaK

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7437 1977

Website: http://www.thirstbar.co.uk

Tags: free to get in, cool, posh

Went this Friday. This place is smaller than my studio appartment and lacking in any kind of atmosphere. The dance floor is tiny with the toilets virtually on it and the staff had an attitude. Asked to see the bar manager as every time we ordered a round it was a different price and was generally treated with contempt. Think they were either just making the prices up as they went along or pocketing the extra.Went this Friday. This place is smaller than my studio appartment and lacking in any kind of atmosphere. The dance floor is tiny with the toilets virtually on it and the staff had an attitude. Asked to see the bar manager as every time we ordered a round it was a different price and was generally treated with contempt. Think they were either just making the prices up as they went along or pocketing the extra.

Milk And Honey - You must try the salt-rubbed lamb chops by sokratis

sokratis — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:00:01 +0000

Review by sokratis

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7565 1620

Website: http://www.mlkhny.com/london

Tags: jazz, dark, cocktails

It's not usual to give five overall stars and five for food, service and ambience, but it's hard not to with Milk & Honey.

Let's begin from the end â¬ Ambience. Milk & Honey has this magical quality of removing you completely from noisy Soho and London in general. You feel youâ¬"ve stepped back in time to a different place, solely dedicated to you enjoying some of Londonâ¬"s best cocktails, in cosy company, whether it is with friends or a date (Iâ¬"d really recommend it if youâ¬"re going on a first date and are looking to impress, without risking something swanky or pretentious). Dark lighting, jazz that has the right balance between adding energy to the room and blending in the background and really comfortable booths for a group of up to 6.

Service. Exceptional in a word. The waiters know the menu very well and will happily recommend something if you cannot decide. Just tell them roughly what youâ¬"re after and you want be disappointed. The staff at the door is very friendly, making you feel welcome and comfortable from the start. This is the same on the phone. Milk and Honey is a members club, but anyone can reserve a table by calling before 5pm. They will do their best to help you.

Finally food. I hadnâ¬"t tried it in my previous visits, but I was blown away by its quality last time I went. Remember that weâ¬"re talking about bar snacks here, but the salt-rubbed lamb chops are right up there with the best Iâ¬"ve tried. There were other memorable mentions Iâ¬"m sure, but the quality of those chops was so high that Iâ¬"m struggling to remember the other things (we had started quite early that day). I do remember that everything was really good, with only the portions of chips feeling a bit small and not spectacular.

So there you have it. One of central Londonâ¬"s and Sohoâ¬"s finest hidden gems with amazing cocktails that stays open late (4am if youâ¬"re a member) and a place youâ¬"ll equally enjoy with friends or more romantic encounters. The last part applies if you go on a date. This is not the place to pick someone up and house rules strongly discourage male punters from approaching ladies. The reverse does not apply, so you never know...you may still get lucky. Unlikely though, so just go to enjoy the atmosphere, drink and food.
It's not usual to give five overall stars and five for food, service and ambience, but it's hard not to with Milk & Honey.

Let's begin from the end â¬ Ambience. Milk & Honey has this magical quality of removing you completely from noisy Soho and London in general. You feel youâ¬"ve stepped back in time to a different place, solely dedicated to you enjoying some of Londonâ¬"s best cocktails, in cosy company, whether it is with friends or a date (Iâ¬"d really recommend it if youâ¬"re going on a first date and are looking to impress, without risking something swanky or pretentious). Dark lighting, jazz that has the right balance between adding energy to the room and blending in the background and really comfortable booths for a group of up to 6.

Service. Exceptional in a word. The waiters know the menu very well and will happily recommend something if you cannot decide. Just tell them roughly what youâ¬"re after and you want be disappointed. The staff at the door is very friendly, making you feel welcome and comfortable from the start. This is the same on the phone. Milk and Honey is a members club, but anyone can reserve a table by calling before 5pm. They will do their best to help you.

Finally food. I hadnâ¬"t tried it in my previous visits, but I was blown away by its quality last time I went. Remember that weâ¬"re talking about bar snacks here, but the salt-rubbed lamb chops are right up there with the best Iâ¬"ve tried. There were other memorable mentions Iâ¬"m sure, but the quality of those chops was so high that Iâ¬"m struggling to remember the other things (we had started quite early that day). I do remember that everything was really good, with only the portions of chips feeling a bit small and not spectacular.

So there you have it. One of central Londonâ¬"s and Sohoâ¬"s finest hidden gems with amazing cocktails that stays open late (4am if youâ¬"re a member) and a place youâ¬"ll equally enjoy with friends or more romantic encounters. The last part applies if you go on a date. This is not the place to pick someone up and house rules strongly discourage male punters from approaching ladies. The reverse does not apply, so you never know...you may still get lucky. Unlikely though, so just go to enjoy the atmosphere, drink and food.

The Toucan - The best Irish bar in Soho - Whiskey galour by PoppyRocks

PoppyRocks — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:09:43 +0000

Review by PoppyRocks

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7437 4123

Website: http://www.thetoucan.co.uk

Tags: friendly, independent pub, relaxed

I drank at the The Toucan about 8 years ago and I loved it so much. I recently revisited last month to find that it has got even better. Extention as now there is an upstairs bar, the staff are still as friendly and knowledgable on the drinks they serve, lovely tasting Guiness and an amazing selection of Whiskey's! I can't fault the place! I love everything about it from the size to the decor to the drinks that they serve. Only thing is I have never eaten there so I cannot comment on the food but it certainly looked nice.....I was far too busy enjoying the drink! It's a must see place in Soho xI drank at the The Toucan about 8 years ago and I loved it so much. I recently revisited last month to find that it has got even better. Extention as now there is an upstairs bar, the staff are still as friendly and knowledgable on the drinks they serve, lovely tasting Guiness and an amazing selection of Whiskey's! I can't fault the place! I love everything about it from the size to the decor to the drinks that they serve. Only thing is I have never eaten there so I cannot comment on the food but it certainly looked nice.....I was far too busy enjoying the drink! It's a must see place in Soho x

Golden Lion - Rude staff, horrible service by ariellek_bj

ariellek_bj — Sat, 02 May 2009 23:18:15 +0000

Review by ariellek_bj

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7434 0661

Tags: food, vegetarian dishes

It was lively enough for a breezy Friday night in April. Music was slightly cheesy. Most disappointing was loud-mouthed staff at the bar who removed our full glasses of drinks and then claimed that they were empty and that we should order again. I believe the pub doesn't have good intentions towards tourists.It was lively enough for a breezy Friday night in April. Music was slightly cheesy. Most disappointing was loud-mouthed staff at the bar who removed our full glasses of drinks and then claimed that they were empty and that we should order again. I believe the pub doesn't have good intentions towards tourists.

Zebrano at The Establishment - by liveinthearea

liveinthearea — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:38:41 +0000

Review by liveinthearea

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7287 2051

Website: http://www.zebrano-bar-london.com/

Tags: friendly, cool & smart, cool

Only bad things to say, sadly - terrible food (nothing but deeeeeep fried), unfriendly staff, shabby mis en scene.Only bad things to say, sadly - terrible food (nothing but deeeeeep fried), unfriendly staff, shabby mis en scene.

Boheme Kitchen & Bar - Nice bar food by gilka

gilka — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 13:05:20 +0000

Review by gilka

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7734 5656

Website: http://www.bohemekitchen.co.uk

Tags: trendy, excellent pub food, gastro pub

Went there on March 2009 on a sunday evening. Ordered fried squid, spicy meet balls and hummus which were all very good.
It took a long time to order but the person in the bar was trying the best he could...Went there on March 2009 on a sunday evening. Ordered fried squid, spicy meet balls and hummus which were all very good.
It took a long time to order but the person in the bar was trying the best he could...

Village Soho Cafe Bar - Great atmosphere by sousamario

sousamario — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:16:35 +0000

Review by sousamario

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7434 2124

Tags: trendy, pop, relaxed

I'm from south london and don't go to soho very often.
I came to Village last saturday with my friends and found it amazing!
The happy hour is wicked and the go-go dancers fit!
Drinks for £2 on a Saturday in Soho? only there!
Nice one mates!I'm from south london and don't go to soho very often.
I came to Village last saturday with my friends and found it amazing!
The happy hour is wicked and the go-go dancers fit!
Drinks for £2 on a Saturday in Soho? only there!
Nice one mates!

The Langley - Top food, great service by SallyYSP

SallyYSP — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 11:31:26 +0000

Review by SallyYSP

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7836 5005

Website: www.thelangley.co.uk

Tags: friendly, lively, trendy

We don't do Valentine's Day so instead decided to treat ourselves on Friday 13th to a meal at the Langley. And mightily impressed we were too.

We booked an hour before arriving and were given a lovely booth table that was comfy and relatively private.

Unknowingly we arrived during Happy Hour which finishes @8pm, offering cracking wine for around the £10 mark. We had the Rioja and very nice it was too.

Both of us had the surf 'n turf, sirloin steak with half a lobster and chips plus a decent size salad. It was cooked beautifully rare and the lobster was also well prepared. Thank goodness we didn't have starters or we would have been overfaced - the portions sizes add to the great value of this place.

We were also impressed that we could be in and out in the hour (we were heading to the cinema) with great food, wine and service.

For those wanting a quiet romantic meal this isn't the place on a Friday, buzzing with after work revellers and loud music. But the restaurant is tucked to one side so there is some separation.

The beauty of this place is also it's location, while creating a private club style atmosphere. We will be going again, soon, and probably in happy hour with friends. Thoroughly impressed.

P.S. Take your ID - the doormen seem to enjoy quizzing you on entry despite being well over the legal drinking age!!

We don't do Valentine's Day so instead decided to treat ourselves on Friday 13th to a meal at the Langley. And mightily impressed we were too.

We booked an hour before arriving and were given a lovely booth table that was comfy and relatively private.

Unknowingly we arrived during Happy Hour which finishes @8pm, offering cracking wine for around the £10 mark. We had the Rioja and very nice it was too.

Both of us had the surf 'n turf, sirloin steak with half a lobster and chips plus a decent size salad. It was cooked beautifully rare and the lobster was also well prepared. Thank goodness we didn't have starters or we would have been overfaced - the portions sizes add to the great value of this place.

We were also impressed that we could be in and out in the hour (we were heading to the cinema) with great food, wine and service.

For those wanting a quiet romantic meal this isn't the place on a Friday, buzzing with after work revellers and loud music. But the restaurant is tucked to one side so there is some separation.

The beauty of this place is also it's location, while creating a private club style atmosphere. We will be going again, soon, and probably in happy hour with friends. Thoroughly impressed.

P.S. Take your ID - the doormen seem to enjoy quizzing you on entry despite being well over the legal drinking age!!

Bourne & Hollingsworth - bourne & Hollingsworth by candle515

candle515 — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:06:01 +0000

Review by candle515

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7636 8228

Website: http://www.bourneandhollingsworth.com/

Tags: cosy, live music, cool

small and quirky - perfect little hide away in town.small and quirky - perfect little hide away in town.

Punk - Punk=Fabulous by 00nm16

00nm16 — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:14:38 +0000

Review by 00nm16

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7734 4004

Website: http://www.fabbars.com/categoryRender.asp?categoryID=3453&cCID=15

Tags: cool, friendly, trendy

Punk is one of my regular haunts, and i never seem to get tired of it! I have taken many of my friends here and no matter what music they like, or what kinda clubs they like, all of them have had a fantastic night out!

The door staff are wonderful, very polite to the people who have to queue etc and always are very efficient at finding you a taxi at the end of the night! The bar staff are equally wonderful, never forgetting an order, plus despite how busy it gets i have always managed to get served within 2-3 mins, which i dont think is to bad at all!

Yes the drinks are pricey...but im not going to complain about it, if i wanted cheap drinks id never go out, also the people are very friendly at Punk and you tend to get quite a few drinks bought for you!

If you want a good night out then definately give Punk a try, im sure you will agree that its fabulous!Punk is one of my regular haunts, and i never seem to get tired of it! I have taken many of my friends here and no matter what music they like, or what kinda clubs they like, all of them have had a fantastic night out!

The door staff are wonderful, very polite to the people who have to queue etc and always are very efficient at finding you a taxi at the end of the night! The bar staff are equally wonderful, never forgetting an order, plus despite how busy it gets i have always managed to get served within 2-3 mins, which i dont think is to bad at all!

Yes the drinks are pricey...but im not going to complain about it, if i wanted cheap drinks id never go out, also the people are very friendly at Punk and you tend to get quite a few drinks bought for you!

If you want a good night out then definately give Punk a try, im sure you will agree that its fabulous!

The Roxy - Pricier than the metro by lenalouise

lenalouise — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:57:28 +0000

Review by lenalouise

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7255 1098

Website: http://www.theroxy.co.uk

Tags: students, indie, cool

I've only been here on a Friday night and it's very similar to the Metro bar around the corner on Oxford Street. The same kind of music, the same crowd. The Roxy is a bit nicer than the metro but you end up paying for it with the more expensive drinks. I think I paid Â£7 to get in at about 11 o' clock. It's a fun night if you can afford it.I've only been here on a Friday night and it's very similar to the Metro bar around the corner on Oxford Street. The same kind of music, the same crowd. The Roxy is a bit nicer than the metro but you end up paying for it with the more expensive drinks. I think I paid Â£7 to get in at about 11 o' clock. It's a fun night if you can afford it.

Zilli Bar - Gino's back and he's bad (no I mean very good!) by mr_skarratt

mr_skarratt — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:58:59 +0000

Review by mr_skarratt

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7734 5853

Website: http://www.zillialdo.com

Tags: italian, relaxed, friendly

It's tough to find a balance between good food, service, surroundings and cost - but Zilli Bar does a grand job of all. I've eaten here on and off for over 5 years and it's only ever once been less than good one and that's when Gino wasn't at the helm - but he's back now!

You can expect a solid Italian themed menu with some very good daily specials, a good selection of wine, beer and cocktails and an atmosphere that has a fine mix of Italian cafe, French bistro and Soho meeting den. Don't expect a quiet corner or a romantic dinner (go to Andrew Edmunds for that), this is a place you go to enjoy conversation, the company of the table next to you and the old chap at the bar who is a: always there and b: always looking grumpy - he's the only one mind you, looking grumpy that is.

I mentioned Gino wasn't running the gaff for a while, and the place was like a ghost town - he was brought back pretty quickly and a good job too. I love it here, a top all-rounder that hasn't let me down yet.It's tough to find a balance between good food, service, surroundings and cost - but Zilli Bar does a grand job of all. I've eaten here on and off for over 5 years and it's only ever once been less than good one and that's when Gino wasn't at the helm - but he's back now!

You can expect a solid Italian themed menu with some very good daily specials, a good selection of wine, beer and cocktails and an atmosphere that has a fine mix of Italian cafe, French bistro and Soho meeting den. Don't expect a quiet corner or a romantic dinner (go to Andrew Edmunds for that), this is a place you go to enjoy conversation, the company of the table next to you and the old chap at the bar who is a: always there and b: always looking grumpy - he's the only one mind you, looking grumpy that is.

I mentioned Gino wasn't running the gaff for a while, and the place was like a ghost town - he was brought back pretty quickly and a good job too. I love it here, a top all-rounder that hasn't let me down yet.

Lab Bar - Good for a drink or two, then it's time to mosy by nip_and_nosh

nip_and_nosh — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:22:43 +0000

Review by nip_and_nosh

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7437 7820

Website: http://www.lab-townhouse.com/

Tags: trendy, cool, cool & smart

As others have said, the cocktails here are tops. I highly recommend the PORNSTAR... it's a fabulous passion fruity martini with a side shot of champagne.

The place is quite buzzy and trendy as well - so it's a nice stop-off in the night. However, as it can be very very crowded, and there is little space for standing or sitting in the venue, and it's very loud, I think the Lab Bar is good for 1-2 drinks early in the evening before you head off to whatever place you'd like to spend the rest of your night in.

Go for the drinks, see and be seen, then get outta there and go somewhere where you can actually chat or at least move!!As others have said, the cocktails here are tops. I highly recommend the PORNSTAR... it's a fabulous passion fruity martini with a side shot of champagne.

The place is quite buzzy and trendy as well - so it's a nice stop-off in the night. However, as it can be very very crowded, and there is little space for standing or sitting in the venue, and it's very loud, I think the Lab Bar is good for 1-2 drinks early in the evening before you head off to whatever place you'd like to spend the rest of your night in.

Go for the drinks, see and be seen, then get outta there and go somewhere where you can actually chat or at least move!!

Bricklayers Arms - Central, cheap, and cheerful by Litro_K

Litro_K — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:10:28 +0000

Review by Litro_K

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7636 5593

Tags: cheap, friendly, traditional pub

Just to add to what flashboy and Ben already said:

This pub is not far from the restaurants of Charlotte Street and although busy, was not packed on a Saturday evening. Sam Smith's prices make it a good option if you'd rather spend more of your money on good food down the street, and the bar staff were pleasant and remembered your order for the second round (quite impressive!) Upstairs was quite cosy, with window seats and a roaring (gas) fire.

It's nicely located just beyond the hectic-ness of Oxford St, and would probably make a good post xmas shopping bolthole. It will never win awards for style or quaint authenticity, but a decent option nonetheless.Just to add to what flashboy and Ben already said:

This pub is not far from the restaurants of Charlotte Street and although busy, was not packed on a Saturday evening. Sam Smith's prices make it a good option if you'd rather spend more of your money on good food down the street, and the bar staff were pleasant and remembered your order for the second round (quite impressive!) Upstairs was quite cosy, with window seats and a roaring (gas) fire.

It's nicely located just beyond the hectic-ness of Oxford St, and would probably make a good post xmas shopping bolthole. It will never win awards for style or quaint authenticity, but a decent option nonetheless.

The O Bar - The O Bar Soho W1 - not recommended, sorry! by petrapuskas

petrapuskas — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:40:31 +0000

Review by petrapuskas

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7437 3490

Tags: food, dj, pop

We had drinks in this place a couple of months ago over a 2 weeks period as it was easy to meet with friends living there at the time. It was passable, though very scruffy and dirty but a reasonable place to have a drink with a few mates. The furniture is awful, it was very dirty - it looks like they took the chairs off a rubbish tip - and cocktails dreadful (did they put any alcohol in them?), so I would give it 2 out of 5. I've been to so many places in Soho, most of them are great, but this is distinctly average. The O Bar I would tend to recommend to tourists who don't know any better - not regular Soho dwellers!We had drinks in this place a couple of months ago over a 2 weeks period as it was easy to meet with friends living there at the time. It was passable, though very scruffy and dirty but a reasonable place to have a drink with a few mates. The furniture is awful, it was very dirty - it looks like they took the chairs off a rubbish tip - and cocktails dreadful (did they put any alcohol in them?), so I would give it 2 out of 5. I've been to so many places in Soho, most of them are great, but this is distinctly average. The O Bar I would tend to recommend to tourists who don't know any better - not regular Soho dwellers!

The Fly - by Niamheen

Niamheen — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:34:50 +0000

Review by Niamheen

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7691 4244

Website: http://www.fly.co.uk

Tags: lively, good value, friendly

The Fly has an upstairs bar and downstairs gig venue, both dark and intimate, it's a great place to see a live band, and is sometimes the location for secret gigs for bigger bands. It's a good spot to catch up and coming acts, like it's sister pub, The Barfly, in Camden.

I've only once popped in for a drink without going to a gig and it was a bit loud for my taste that particular evening. Not just me, but the people I was with too. Maybe we're too old! But, that could have been just that particular night, I wouldn't rule it out for future occasions.The Fly has an upstairs bar and downstairs gig venue, both dark and intimate, it's a great place to see a live band, and is sometimes the location for secret gigs for bigger bands. It's a good spot to catch up and coming acts, like it's sister pub, The Barfly, in Camden.

I've only once popped in for a drink without going to a gig and it was a bit loud for my taste that particular evening. Not just me, but the people I was with too. Maybe we're too old! But, that could have been just that particular night, I wouldn't rule it out for future occasions.