24 Hours of Coffee in Soho
Morning: 8am-12pm
8am-9am
Nagare Coffee
📍2 Newburgh Street
Start your morning the right way with a relaxing hot drink from Nagare Coffee. With their name inspired by the flowing of a river in Japanese ('Nagare'), sit back and relax with a cup of specialty coffee in one hand and a sweet treat in the other.
The space is carefully designed for relaxation and recharging, making Nagare Coffee the perfect spot for an early riser.
9am-10:30am
Söderberg
📍36 Berwick Street
Söderberg combines timeless Scandinavian design and authentic Swedish food. Their delicious baked goods pair perfectly with Johan & Nyström coffee, blended in Stockholm and poured with time and skill by talented baristas. Enjoy a cup of specialty coffee alongside their extensive food menu or sweet and savoury goods, hot and cold sandwiches.
10:30am-12pm
The Photographer's Gallery
📍16-18 Ramillies Street
Next, visit 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.
Afternoon: 12pm-5pm
12pm-12:30pm
Berwick Street Market
📍Berwick Street
Time to explore Soho's finest foodie destination, Berwick Street Market. Offering a range of international cuisine, fruit and vegetable traders and more, there's something to suit every taste.
12:30pm-2pm
Polpo
📍41 Beak Street
After exploring the market make your way to Polpo for some traditional cicchetti. Discover a range of Venetian small plates perfect for sharing as a light lunch, think fresh calamari and meatballs full of flavour. Finish off your final course with a coffee lovers favourite, Tiramisu.
2pm-2:15pm
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.
2:15pm-2:30pm
John Lennon 'Imagine' Bench
📍Top of Carnaby Street, outside Liberty
Your next stop is the life-size sculpture of iconic singer/songwriter John Lennon. Created in 2009 by Lawrence Holofcener, the sculpture was brought to Carnaby Street in 2021 and could not be more fitting with Soho's musical history. Sitting on a bench with his arms outstretched, the sculpture makes for the perfect photo opportunity with one of the world's greatest musicians.
2:30pm-3pm
Department of Coffee and Social Affairs
📍3 Lowndes Court
Make your way over to Department of Coffee and Social Affairs (DOCOA), situated just off of Carnaby Street. Recognised as the leading coffee company in the UK on more than one occasion, DOCOA offers the best single estate coffee from around the world. Sit and enjoy the atmosphere or grab a cup to go.
3pm-4pm
Lina Stores Delicatessen
📍18 Brewer Street
Established in 1944, Lina Stores Delicatessen is a Soho staple. Discover authentic Italian produce, fresh handmade pasta and great wine in-store. The iconic eatery has also been serving up quality Italian coffee since opening, perfect for pairing with their to-die-for cannoli's.
4pm-5pm
Shopping on Carnaby Street
📍Carnaby Street
Home to a mix of trendsetting brands and flagship stores, Carnaby Street is your favourite new brands.
Discover PANGAIA to shop minimalist, premium lifestyle wear with a focus on sustainability, makeup brands including Sculpted by Aimee and Benefit, and plenty of accessory stores to enhance your outfits, from new kicks at Puma to sunnies at Ray-Ban and everyday wear from Abercrombie & Fitch.
Evening: 5pm - Late
5pm-5:15pm
Shaida Walking
📍Carnaby Street-Broadwick Street junction
Start your evening with a visit to Soho's iconic Shaida Walking artwork. Recognised across the globe for his iconic style, Julian Opie created the permanent public work that premiered in 2016 and has been walking ever since.
5:15pm-6:30pm
Soho Grind
📍19 Beak Street
Next up is Soho Grind Espresso and Cocktail Bar, a must-visit for coffee lovers wandering around Soho. The coffee bar boasts Grind's exclusive custom blend, the Shoreditch Grind House Espresso Blend, specifically created for Soho.
Transforming into a cocktail bar at 5pm, switch up your order to try a selection of signature and classic cocktails. A must try is the coffee-based Grind Espresso Martini of course!
6:30pm-8pm
Dirty Bones
📍Kingly Court
Time for dinner at Dirty Bones, a New York-inspired comfort food restaurant. Dine on tender BBQ Beef Short Rib, mac & cheese-filled Mac Daddy burger, Chicken & Waffles and more. The menu also features lighter dinner options like avocado or halloumi-topped Gem Lettuce Salad, Buffalo Aubergine Wings and Cheeseburger Dumplings, along with a long list of creative signature cocktails for every taste.
8pm-10pm
Basement Sate
📍8 Broadwick Street
Your next stop is Basement Sate, an underground bar serving desserts exclusively, with cocktails designed to complement them. Experience a night of new tastes and unexpected combinations in this vibrant, speakeasy style bar.
10pm-Late
Nightjar
📍Kingly Court
Next, visit our favourite underground cocktail bar in Kingly Court for a selection of stunning cocktails. Mixing a cool lounge atmosphere with old-school glamour, Nightjar breathes new life into classic cocktails, with an electric feel and live music.
Coffee lovers will love the 'Cascara', a sweet and nutty cocktail made with coffee liqueur and cold brew coffee. Or go for the 'Toronto', made with coffee and roasted pecan maple syrup.