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Balans Soho No. 60
Restaurant, Café, and Cocktail Bar££££
Soho
"The best 'Pornstar Martini's' in London"(3 Tips)
"Consistently good service and food."(13 Tips)
"Can't go wrong with the high society egg Benedict or pancakes"(11 Tips)
"go here for drinks or food early morning, noon or late night"(6 Tips)
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Kh OmApril 9, 2016Excellent chips to accompany my fish, will pick a better cocktail next time. Recommend to anyone seeking a relaxed place to eat after shopping or on a first date 👍
Upvoted 1 week ago
Eloise EatonOctober 12, 2017Breakfast or brunch in this cozy restaurant is always on my London list. Pancakes, black pudding, sourdough toast or eggs Benedict are all excellent. The servers are always fun, efficient & friendly.
Sander ZuurhoutAugust 13, 2018Nice atmosphere in the heart of gay London. Highly recommend the falafel plate for just 9£. The salmon nudels had no Asian taste, ask for some soy sauce and you will be fine.
The best brunch in Soho. The staff are so lovely and it's very reasonable. You can also do a bit of twink and bear spotting. On Sundays, yummy mummies take over the place! 🙈- Eloise EatonOctober 12, 2017Late night desserts are fantastic. Doughnuts, cheesecake & chocolate mousse were amazing. Great service & a lively atmosphere. Best in Soho.
If you can, grab a seat outside and watch the world go by. There's nowhere else in Soho gives you the combination of great people watching & friendly service!
Clayde BaumannNovember 9, 2011The front area is better for conversation mode. Back area for hustle and bustle. The truffled chicken liver starter is orgasmic and the Thai curry is always a safe bet. The Chilean Merlot is gorgeous!
Veronica Valls AriasMarch 9, 2014I went for breakfast and I had it the best pancakes in town, I ordered fruit pancakes, presentation was gorgeous and taste even better!!! Staf was really nice ♥♥
Alexandros CJune 24, 201324/7 good food and delightful staff. Extremely convenient for late night dinner and drinks! Breakfast is also awesome!!! A favorite stop when in town!
Daniel WFebruary 9, 2019Always reliable for food after a night out, great food and staff. They stop serving drinks after a while and you can’t be too intoxicated if you want to get in.
"What time do you close? "Christmas?" Great place for a meal after a night out, or early morning hangover cure. A regular spot after a great night out. Highly recommended.
Lizzy CookJanuary 11, 2015You can't go wrong! Try Sea Bass, Balans Burger or Thai Red Curry. Go for Pornstar martinis. Waiting staff are quick & entertaining.
BonbonNovember 7, 2017Perfect place to have breakfast on a weekend, as the restaurant take bookings. Friendly staff and nice packaging for the match!
Firat YurdayOctober 9, 2015Fun place almost everyday it is busy not very quiet place to chat especially evenings per person with alcohol around 40£ food is avarage service friendly
Sergey MMay 2, 2013Awesome scallops as a hot starter and delicious duck of two kind as a main course! The staff is very friendly and smiley ;-)
Ben AdelieNovember 29, 2015Recently renovated to match the more fashionable restaurants nearby. But the service remains spotty, missed orders, spilt drinks, sold up cocktails, and a food menu without a common thread.
Kristof HarlingMarch 30, 2013Seafood Jambalaya was fantastic. Also make sure you ask for the cocktail list - there are almost always specials.
ShreenaNovember 4, 2011I love everything about this small chain of restaurants. Great food, brilliant staff, gorgeous clientele. The cafe up the road is good for late night eats too.
Ian CSeptember 18, 2014There's a good mix of American and British breakfast food for anyone longing for a hearty breakfast with American-style pancakes.
The new dessert sticky toffee brûlée is absurdly delicious, but a huge portion! Share with a friend when you go, I was on my pen today and couldn't finish it...
YJ HanFebruary 13, 2016Has a lovely Christmas drink here with a full of lovely Christmas mood. Staffs are kind and cocktail were good enough.
Oliver ShreeveAugust 6, 2014A good place to eat if you need to eat late. Think of it as an elaborate bistro with cocktails and house music.
WishlistEtcOctober 31, 2014All time classic. The place to go for brunch in Soho if you are a big group without a reservation.
A few upgrades but it is still the same. That ambience of being in a Habitat inspired showroom is still there. The gnocchi and halloumi are decent vegetarian options.
Scott WallisOctober 13, 2012Super friendly staff. Even if it looks crowded, tables turn quickly. Go in and belly up to the bar. This American felt very much at home.
Sarah SG.June 26, 2023Pretty good pancakes; it’s a shame it’s drenched in maple syrup to the point it becomes unbearable. Make sure to ask for it on the side.
Kir Royale has to be my favourite cocktail with a nice Steak and hand-cut chips...mmmmm good food, nice staff, a little on the pricey side, but nice comfortable and enjoyable evening Read more- Best Sunday roast in London, great cocktails, fab atmosphere and open almost all hours! What's not to like?
Thanh BrianFebruary 23, 2023Good late night food. Breakfast for dinner is their specialty. They are open til 5am!
Todd SMarch 5, 2016The burger is spot on, the falafel is quite tasty, and the linguini with seafood is quite good
Delicious linguine and gnocchi complimented by excellent service. Always a winner.
Sydney VIJanuary 24, 2016Came here for a Sunday roast finished off with a sticky toffee pudding! Delicious.
Daniel LeySeptember 15, 2013Great food, would definitely recommend the burgers! Lovely staff and free wifi, just ask for the password.
Matthew HepburnMarch 15, 2014Great food on a great night! Join www.GayBarCrawls.com for a friendly tour of London's gay scene!
Andrew TipperMarch 25, 2014The calves liver is sublime! If you fancy something really good I'd really recommend!!
aeroRafaNovember 19, 2012Gay or not thy this little cute place in soho when in London. Share the table and listen to other people's conversations LOL rude but entertaining
Olga BeLovaFebruary 24, 2014Delicious food!! Better to order diff staff and share with friends😋🍴yammy!!!
marina k.December 4, 2016Really friendly staff, they made sure you did not run out of water! Good coffee also.
Louise Mc FSeptember 28, 2013Great service, good served quickly. Very popular place as was completely full.
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Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Weekend Brunch.
Open until 11:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Tue, Sun
- 10:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Wed–Thu
- 10:00 AM–5:00 AM
- Fri–Sat
- 10:00 AM–6:00 AM
+44 20 7439 2183
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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- 6.4
"T'riffic Scotch Eggs, tasty steaks and a cracking blood-orange jelly dessert."
Erik - 5.9
"Burgers here are lush, and the Cocktails are excellent. Nice to sit outside if its warm."
Dominic Griffiths - 7.9
"Quite possibly my favourite place for cocktails in Soho at the moment as it is relaxed and sofas are comfortable. Lovely cocktails for £6 if you are there early on weekdays! Service can be slow though"
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- 8.0
"Very nice place with outdoor seating, nice beer, some snacks and friendly staff. Dangerously crowded on early summer evenings."
Iago Fouquet Schmidt - 8.1
"Great buzzy Soho pub. Proper mixed crowd - everyone welcome"
Paul Anderson-Foster - 8.6
"Relaxed unpretentious gay bar that you can get a pint of actual beer in. Usually possible to find space upstairs to sit down and talk. Good for a fairly quiet drink."
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