48 Hours of Solo Dining in Soho
Day 1: Morning
9am-10am
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.
10am-10:15am
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.
10:15am-10:30am
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.
10:30am-11:30am
Pure
📍39 Beak Street
Kickstart your day in Soho with a late breakfast at Pure, a health food restaurant serving plenty of options to take away or enjoy in. Dig into a selection of hot breakfasts including Protein Egg Muffins, Toasties and Porridges, alongside smoothies and hot drinks.
11:30am-12pm
Carhartt WIP
📍33-35 Brewer Street
Your first shop of the day is Carhartt WIP. Separate to the original Carhartt workwear brand, Carhartt WIP caters to workwear enthusiasts, with a modern and more stylish twist. Shop a range of accessories, denim, oversized tees, overalls and hoodies in-store, providing the perfect skater meets workwear look.
Day 1: Afternoon
12pm-12:30pm
ace&tate
📍15 Brewer Street
Also on Brewer Street, head over to eyewear brand ace&tate to shop the latest trendy frames in-store. Promoting self-expression and experimentation in style, ace&tate eyewear is the perfect accessory to take your outfits from zero to hero.
12:30pm-1:30pm
Lina Stores Delicatessen
📍18 Brewer Street
Treat yourself to some lunch at Lina Stores Delicatessen, established in 1944 it is a Soho staple. Discover authentic Italian produce, fresh handmade pasta and great wine in-store. Pitch up on one of the restaurant's bar stools, and dig in or shop their range of deli produce for a later homemade special. Lina Stores even offers their delicious pasta dishes in half portions meaning you can try them all if you simply cannot decide.
1:30pm-3:30pm
Outernet London
📍Charing Cross Road
Only a short walk from Soho, discover Outernet, a fully immersive and free art experience in London. The immersive display is a wonderful experience for all, with amazing projections and wraparound displays.
3:30pm-4:30pm
Bar Italia
📍22 Frith Street
Time for a relax with a coffee at Bar Italia. Opened in 1949 by the Polledri family, the venue has become a favourite amongst locals for it's quality hot brews and buzzing environment, perfect for both a solo date and meeting new people.
4:30pm-5pm
Benefit
📍43 Carnaby Street
Next head over to Carnaby Street, the ultimate shopping destination in Soho. Treat yourself to some makeup essentials at Benefit including cult classics, Benetint, Hoolaa Bronzer, the POREfessional primer and more. You can also book onto a range of beauty treatments in-store including brow shaping and colouring and eyelash tints and lifts..
5pm-5:30pm
Barbour
📍29 Carnaby Street
Your next stop is Barbour's Carnaby Street Heritage Store, stocking brand classics and country apparel for both men and women. Been thinking of treating yourself to one of Barbour's iconic waxed jackets? Discover the collection in-store and receive expert service and fit advice from the staff.
Day 1: Evening
5:30pm-5:45pm
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 or place to relax with a coffee.
5:45pm-7pm
Bar Crispin
📍19 Kingly Street
Head over to Kingly Street for a glass of wine ahead of dinner and maybe a light bite, at Bar Crispin. Rest and recharge in the intimate venue with al-freso seating and high-top counters, and enjoy one of the150 natural wines on offer.
7pm-8:30pm
BAO
📍53 Lexington Street
Time to make your way over to Lexington Street for dinner at BAO. Specialising in 'xiao chi' small snacks and 'bao' steamed milk buns, the Taiwanese restaurant is the perfect spot for a solo meal. Order as little or as much as you like and take a counter seat at the bar for a seat sure to capture all the action.
8:30pm-10pm
Disrepute
📍Kingly Court
Hidden in the basement of Kingly Court, Disrepute offers a selection of expertly curated drinks, impeccable service and 60's counterculture. Enjoy a drink or two with each cocktail being presented as a short story. With plush sofas and quiet corners, Disrepute is the place to be to relax and enjoy a luxury cocktail after a long day in Soho.
Overnight Stays in Soho
Day 2: Morning
9am-10am
Café Vins
📍1 Marlborough Court
Kickstart your second morning in Soho with a coffee at the stylish Café Vins, combining the art of specialty coffee with the celebration of culture and design. Relax with a cup of coffee and browse the curated selection of books and magazines on offer.
10am-10:30am
Lina Stores Delicatessen
📍18 Brewer Street
Established in 1944, Lina Stores Delicatessen is a Soho who have been serving authentic Italian coffee and cuisine for over 75 years. Dine from the deli or indulge in a selection of pastries, cakes and other sweet treats which are baked fresh daily - the perfect start to a day in Soho!
10:30am-11am
adidas Originals
📍8 Foubert's Place
Your first shop of the day is the adidas Originals store, exclusive to Soho. Home to the latest and most exclusive adidas Originals products, shop the full retro-look collection of sneakers and apparel in-store.
11am-1pm
Liberty London
📍Great Marlborough Street
Less than a minutes walk away, head over to Liberty London. Situated in Soho since 1875, Liberty is an iconic shopping destination spanning five floors of fashion, accessories, beauty, homeware and more - an absolute must if you're visiting London.
Day 2: Afternoon
1pm-2:30pm
Goldies
📍Kingly Court
Start your afternoon the right way with lunch from Goldies. The wood-fired grill restaurant has counter seating, overlooking the kitchen so you can get stuck in the action. Indulge in a selection of skewers, large plates and the restaurant's signature variations of Frites served with a range of sauces.
2:30pm-4:30pm
The Photographer's Gallery
📍16-18 Ramillies Street
Break up your afternoon of shopping with 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.
4:30pm-5:30pm
Bar Kroketa
📍21 Beak Street
Time for a pre-dinner cocktail at Bar Kroketa, the perfect place for a laid-back drink. Redefining the tapas scene, the bar is casual, serving great cocktails and small plates. Perch at the counter seating bar, indulge in a drink or two, and sample the changing menu of croquettes (but don't fill up too much before dinner!)
Day 2: Evening
5:30pm-7pm
The Palomar
📍34 Rupert Street
Time for an early dinner at one of the most talked about restaurants in London. Influenced by the rich cultures of Southern Spain, Italy and North Africa, dishes are served as small plates, perfect for getting a taste of everything that takes your fancy. With bar seating and an open kitchen to watch the action, the Palomar is perfect for solo dining.
7pm-7:30pm
La Maritxu
📍10 Kingly Street
Enjoy a post dinner sweet treat at La Maritxu, serving up one speciality product, authentic basqe cheesecake. With a crispy, caramelised exterior and creamy centre, shop La Maritxu's cheesecake by slice or whole cakes. Perfect alongside a cup of coffee.
7:30pm-10:30pm
Catch a show
Home to world-class performances, musicals and dramas, there's nowhere more electric than the West End. From long-running classics like The Phantom of the Opera and The Mousetrap, to new hits like MJ The Muscial, there's something for everyone to enjoy.