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Soho & Beyond
Foxcroft & Ginger is one of Soho & Beyond.

1. Foxcroft & Ginger

3 Berwick St, Soho, Greater London
Coffee Shop · Soho, London, Greater London · 148 tips and reviews

James W.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.

Byron is one of Soho & Beyond.

2. Byron

97-99 Wardour St, Soho, Greater London
Burger Joint · 165 tips and reviews

James W.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.

LJ Coffee House is one of Soho & Beyond.

3. LJ Coffee House

3 Winnett St (btw Brewer St, Wardour St and Rupert St), London, Greater London
Coffee Shop · Soho · 21 tips and reviews

James W.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.

Busaba Eathai is one of Soho & Beyond.

4. Busaba Eathai

8.5
106–110 Wardour St, Soho, Greater London
Thai Restaurant · 292 tips and reviews

James W.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

Thirst Bar is one of Soho & Beyond.

5. Thirst Bar

6.0
53 Greek St, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Soho · 26 tips and reviews

James W.James Whatley: COCKTAILS! Better: 2-4-1 COCKTAILS!A good place to start *any* night out in town.

6. Experimental Cocktail Club

8.0
13 Gerrard St (btwn Dean & Newport), London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Chinatown · 184 tips and reviews

James W.James Whatley: No photos. This place is *exclusive*. Call ahead. Dress well, and behave. Cocktails are *gorgeous*.

Freud is one of Soho & Beyond.

7. Freud

8.6
198 Shaftesbury Ave (Monmouth St), London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Holborn and Covent Garden · 191 tips and reviews

James W.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.

8. The Old Crown

6.6
33 New Oxford St, London, Greater London
Pub · Holborn and Covent Garden · 37 tips and reviews

James W.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.

Crazy Bear Club is one of Soho & Beyond.

9. Crazy Bear Club

17 Mercer St, Camden Town, Greater London
Lounge · 16 tips and reviews

James W.James Whatley: Members only. But worth a trip if you know someone. 10mins from everywhere but a million miles from everyone. I love this place.

The Lyric is one of Soho & Beyond.

10. The Lyric

8.2
37 Great Windmill St, Soho, Greater London
Pub · 108 tips and reviews

James W.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 :)

Spuntino is one of Soho & Beyond.

11. Spuntino

61 Rupert St, London, Greater London
American Restaurant · Soho · 248 tips and reviews

James W.James Whatley: Sliders of awesome. Mac & Cheese of win. Scotch Eggs & Soldiers of gorgeousness. Go. Eat. Enjoy.

Polpo is one of Soho & Beyond.

12. Polpo

7.9
41 Beak St, Soho, Greater London
Italian Restaurant · 169 tips and reviews

James W.James Whatley: Venetian food of glorious awesomeness. Enjoy.

Hawksmoor Seven Dials is one of Soho & Beyond.

13. Hawksmoor Seven Dials

9.1
11 Langley St, London, Greater London
Steakhouse · City of Westminster · 323 tips and reviews

James W.James Whatley: Incredible steak. Incredible service. Incredible venue. Go. Eat. The Sunday roasts look awesome too.