48 Hours of Beauty in Soho
Day 1: Morning
9am-10:30am
Dishoom
📍22 Kingly Street
Begin your morning with breakfast at world-famous restaurant Dishoom. Capturing the whirlwind of the rock'n'roll excitement of London and Bombay in the 60's, Dishoom plays homage to true Bombay comfort food. Indulge in a cooked breakfast like The Big Bombay, a delicious combo of streaky bacon, runny-yolked fried eggs, salli crisp-chips and home-made buns. The menu also includes a selection of fruits, naan rolls, and more traditional dishes.
10:30am-11am
Benefit
📍43 Carnaby Street
Treat yourself to some makeup essentials at Benefit including cult classics, Benetint, Hoolaa Bronzer, the POREfessional primer and more.
Visitors can also book onto a range of beauty treatments in-store including brow shaping and colouring and eyelash tints and lifts.
11am-11:30am
Missoma
📍56 Carnaby Street
Shop the latest collections of beautiful, affordable and long-lasting demi-fine and solid gold jewellery at Missoma. Championing self expression, Missoma is fashion-forward and durable, making their pieces perfect for elevating everyday outfits. The Carnaby Street store also has a welding station, where you can treat yourself to a permanent bracelet.
11:30am-12pm
Sculped by Aimee
📍20 Foubert's Place
Your final makeup stop of the morning, Sculpted by Aimee encourages a natural and filter-free look with their makeup meets skincare products. The Foubert's Place brand is the perfect shop for those looking to enhance their makeup routine, while being kind to their skin.
Day 1: Afternoon
12pm-12:15pm
The Spirit of Soho Mural
📍Broadwick Street, on the side of RS No.9 on Carnaby Street
Next, visit The Spirit of Soho Mural on Broadwick Street. Created in 1991, the colourful mural celebrates the characters and venues which make Soho so special. The mural is crowned by St Anne, with her skirt forming the area's streets and lanes, with popular Soho institutions intertwined in the design including the Palladium, Carnaby Street and Ronnie Scott's.
12:15pm-1pm
Breadstall
📍92 Berwick Street
Time for some lunch at Breadstall, Soho's newest pizza joint. Based on Berwick Street, either sit in or take a slice to go while you wander the streets of Soho. Order by the quarter slice, half or whole pizza, perfect for a light bite or a hearty meal.
1pm-1:30pm
Annie's Ibiza
📍3 Newburgh Street
Your next stop is the stunning Annie's Ibiza, renowned for their glamorous party dresses. The brand sell a mix of eclectic and rare pieces, with each piece being handpicked by Annie herself. The brand is renowned for offering some of the most beautiful gowns on the market, which make a statement.
1:30pm-2:30pm
The Photographer's Gallery
📍16-18 Ramillies Street
Take a break from shopping for a visit to The Photographer's Gallery, the UK's first public gallery dedicated to photography as an art form. The gallery displays a range of works from experts to novices, with regularly changing exhibitions and events.
2:30pm-3:30pm
So.Shell
📍34 Marshall Street
Your next stop is So.Shell on Marshall Street for a pampering session and chance to recharge. Choose from a range of nail treatments including nail extensions, nail art, Japanese manicures and more. Visitors can also receive brow and lash treatments, makeup and spa services.
3:30pm-4pm
Grown Alchemist
📍35 Beak Street
Next up is Grown Alchemist, an Australian wellness brand offering a range of quality skincare, body care and hair products. The brand was founded out of the belief that skin is an extension of a person's overall wellness, resulting in a range of natural products that work in harmony with your skin.
Visit the Beak Street store to discover their bestselling heroes and receive a bespoke skincare consultation.
4pm-5:30pm
Antidote
📍12 Newburgh Street
Enjoy a glass of wine and shopping break at Antidote, a cosy and vibrant wine bar & shop. With counter seating, a selection of organic wines and a weekly changing menu of small cheese and charcuterie plates, Antidote offers a casual, chic dining experience in the heart of Soho.
5:30pm-6pm
Le Labo
📍77 Beak Street
Your final shop of the day is Le Labo, a New York founded unisex fragrance brand. Famous for their extensive range of never-used-before scents and ingredients, Le Labo fragrances are some of the most popular in the world. Best sellers include Santal 33 and Another 13, however all of the brand's scents have a reputation for their quality and durability.
Day 1: Evening
6pm-8pm
Kolamba
📍21 Kingly Street
Next up is dinner at Kolamba, a Sri-Lankan style home cooking restaurant. With a fiery blend of curries, sambols and rotis, the menu is perfect for sharing family style so you can get a taste of the whole menu. Expect a cosy and inviting atmosphere, alongside bold flavours and warm hospitality.
8pm-Late
Speedboat Bar
📍30 Rupert Street
Finish the night at Speedboat Bar, transporting you to the bustling canteens of Bangkok. With a central bar, pool table and eclectic Thai pop played throughout the venue, Speedboat Bar offers the ultimate, late-night atmosphere.
Overnight Stays in Soho
Day 2: Morning
9am-10:30am
EL&N
📍35 Great Marlborough Street
Kickstart your day with breakfast at EL&N. Serving hot and cold drinks, baked goods and an all-day brunch menu, EL&N is known for their stunning venues and colourful dishes, making for the perfect photo.
10:30am-11am
PIXI Beauty
📍22 Foubert's Place
Continuing your natural beauty journey, PIXI Beauty aims to help you feel your most beautiful self with their range of makeup and skincare products.
Creating a naturally radiant 'just had a good night's sleep look' the brand's skin-loving products make you look like you, only better.
11am-11:45am
Skin Laundry
📍9 Newburgh Street
Top off your morning with a spot of pampering from Skin Laundry. Specialising in safe and effective laser facials, this luxury skincare clinic offers a range of facials and skin treatments for all skin types.
11:45am-12:30pm
Nagare Coffee
📍2 Newburgh Street
Time for a post-pamper break at Nagare Coffee, a minimalistic coffee shop designed specifically for relaxation and re-charging. Enjoy a cup of specialty coffee alongside a selection of cakes and sweet treats.
Day 2: Afternoon
12:30pm-1:30pm
Soho's luxury hair services
Want to look your best for the evening ahead? Soho is home to cutting edge barbershops including Ted's Grooming Room. Experience the best of traditional Turkish barbering with a clean shave or beard design, or go for something more alternative at Fella, a barbershop that is always up to date on the latest trends.
For the ladies, Live True London specialises in colouring services and is renowned for their seamless blending. Have a full cut and dye, or go for a bouncy blowout, ready for a night out in Soho.
1:30pm-2:30pm
Pure
📍39 Beak Street
Grab a quick lunch at Pure, a health food restaurant on Beak Street offering a menu of feel-good foods. Expect a selection of hot soups, toasties, grain bowls and salads, alongside juices and hot drinks.
2:30pm-3pm
MAC Cosmetics
📍Coming soon to 46 Carnaby Street
Next, head over to MAC Cosmetics to shop professional grade makeup. As an iconic beauty and makeup brand since 1984, it's no wonder makeup lovers are so loyal. Shop professional makeup products and receive expert advice from the makeup artists in store.
3pm-4pm
RIXO
📍44 Carnaby Street
Less than a minute's walk away, visit RIXO to shop chic and timeless womenswear. Stocking everything from casual, everyday wear to occasion dresses, RIXO creates easy-to-wear, feminine silhouettes, adorned with hand-painted prints. Renowned for their beautiful long dresses, RIXO flatters every woman, irrespective of age or season.
4pm-5pm
Ffern
📍23 Beak Street
Your final shop of the day is Ffern, a natural fragrance maker aiming to restore perfumery back to its artisan roots. Explore the range of seasonally-inspired fragrances, with each being organic, scented to perfection and 100% vegan in-store.
Day 2: Evening
5pm-7pm
Patty & Bun
📍26 Kingly Street
Grab some dinner at Patty & Bun. More than just simply serving delicious burgers and fries, the restaurant is laid back and welcoming, with a view onto bustling Kingly Street.
7pm-10pm
Ain't Nothin' But
📍20 Kingly Street
Next, just down the road head over to Ain't Nothin' But, the esteemed "home of the blues" in Soho since 1993. Grab a drink and relax as the stage comes to life every night, from multiple acts to organised jam sessions. Weekday sets start with an acoustic act at 6:30pm and the main band at 9pm. Remember weekend music starts earlier at 3:30pm, however runs later into the evening.
10pm-10:30pm
Donutelier
📍50 Carnaby Street
Finally, treat yourself to a beautiful sweet treat at Donutelier. Famous for adorning their donuts with stunning decoration, Donuelier's boutique bakery on Carnaby Street is a dream for those with a sweet-tooth. Discover the full range of flavours in store from Vanilla Raspberry to Pink Royale and Chocolate Pretzel.