Why go: SOHO'S MOST LOVED ROOFTOP BAR In the 19th century, Broadwick Street was home to a noted flute-maker who inspired the name of the rooftop dining and bar venue that crowns the hotel. Flute's landscaped wraparound outdoor terrace offers spectacular views over the Soho streets and London skyline. Inside, the décor combines cocooned comfort with maximalist glamour - animal-print upholstery, cork walls and mirrored ceilings united by an extravagant palm-frond carpet. From the onyx-topped central bar, Flute's bartenders serve up an ever-changing list of innovative cocktails complemented by a sensational soundtrack of music and menus featuring food designed to be enjoyed with friends.
Location: Soho Map
Address: Broadwick Street Soho
Why go: Everybody who was anybody passed through these doors in the 'Seventies and 'Eighties: The Clash, The Cure, The Jam, The Police, Dire Straits, The Specials, The Stranglers, The Damned, Dr Feelgood, X-Ray Specs, Eurythmics, Elvis Costello and Madness to name just a few! U2 (famously in front of 8 people) and Joy Division (tragic frontman Ian Curtis having his first epileptic fit as he returned home from the gig), both had their debut London shows here!! The venue gained such a high reputation that The Front Row Festival in 1977 (which featured XTC, Shakin’ Stevens and Tom Robinson) was recorded and released as a live double album by Warner, reaching No. 28 in the UK Album Charts. The Stranglers, Elvis Costello and The Saints also recorded live albums here, and Madness shot their music video to "One Step Beyond" in the place. The venue bar even inspired a song – Splodgenessabounds' cult hit 'Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps Please' - apparently an ode to the futility trying to get served at the Hope! It reached No. 7 in the UK Singles Chart. The legendary independent label Stiff Records was founded here.
Location: Islington Map
Address: Upper Street, Islington
Why go: Three Sheets Soho is our central London spot, just off Greek Street. Like Dalston, it’s all about relaxed service, seasonal cocktails, and drinks that are meticulously simple. With British Oysters paired with champagne and London’s best Burger and Chips alongside a seasonal food menu.
Location: Soho Map
Address: 13 Manette Street, Soho
Why go: Zum Barbarossa will serve as an all-in-one cocktail bar and club. Guests can choose from a selection of uniquely crafted cocktails and enjoy live DJs
Location: Soho Map
Address: 77 Dean Street Soho
Why go: The original Zuma is renowned as one of the best Japanese restaurants in the capital embracing the rich culinary heritage of Japanese cuisine with contemporary dishes, inspired by the founder’s many years spent eating + drinking after work in traditional Tokyo izakayas, this is where the story began…
Location: Knightsbridge Map
Address: Raphael Street
Why go: The original Zuma is renowned as one of the best Japanese restaurants in the capital embracing the rich culinary heritage of Japanese cuisine with contemporary dishes, inspired by the founder’s many years spent eating + drinking after work in traditional Tokyo izakayas, this is where the story began…
Location: Knightsbridge Map
Address: Raphael Street