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Created by James Whatley Updated On: March 7, 2012
My guide to the best coffee, bites and cocktails around London's most famous sex district. Mainly Soho, but a bit beyond also. Enjoy.
PS. I'm always never too far from any of these, so hit me up! :)
Coffee Shop · Soho, London, Greater London · 148 tips and reviews
James Whatley: My favoured lunch place for passing nomz. The sandwiches are incredible and, if you fancy something sweet, you *must* try the chocolate fudge brownies: £1.50 for a mouthgasm.
James Whatley: If burgers are your thing, then Byron is the only way forward. Without doubt the hosts of the best onion rings *known to man*, the Monterey Jack cheeseburger is a fave... Ps. Milkshakes.
3 Winnett St (btw Brewer St, Wardour St and Rupert St), London, Greater London
Coffee Shop · Soho · 21 tips and reviews
James Whatley: In need of a mid-afternoon coffee? Post-lunch but pre-end of the working day? LJ's is the way forward. Lovely staff, warming atmosphere, fantastic decor (superman / thundercat prints) and free wifi.
James Whatley: Fancy Thai for lunch? Go no further than Busaba Eathai. The green chicken curry is a personal fave, throw in some coconut rice and, of course, the peppered squid as a side and you're in for a TREAT :D
198 Shaftesbury Ave (Monmouth St), London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Holborn and Covent Garden · 191 tips and reviews
James Whatley: This is NOT a cafe. This is one of the best cocktail bars in London and I LOVE it. Get in early and secure a place to sit for the entire evening as you work your way through the extensive drink list.
Pub · Holborn and Covent Garden · 37 tips and reviews
James Whatley: One of London's best kept secrets. A trendy pub that turns into a cocktail-bar-esque venue at some point after 10pm. Open 'til 3am some nights, this is the best way to end any evening.
James Whatley: My office local. Amazing drinking outside in the summer and super-crammed in shoulder-nudging in the winter. The staff are lovely and, if it's a Friday night, look out for me :)