48 Sustainable Hours in Soho
Day 1: Morning
10am-11am
Nagare Coffee
π2 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.
11am-11:30am
Wolf & Badger
π102 Berwick Street
Known for carefully curating hundreds of independent brands and designers Wolf & Badger is one of Soho's most sustainable brands. The brand ensures that the majority of materials used are recycled, upcycled, not tested on animals, and do not contribute to deforestation. The brand is aiming to be carbon neutral by 2030, meaning all independent brands in-store are considered beforehand for their environmental impact.
11:30am-12pm
Grown Alchemist
π35 Beak Street
You next stop is Grown Alchemist, an Australian wellness brand offering a stunning selection of skincare, body care and hair care products. The wellness brand are dedicated to minimising their environmental impact by implementing a range of sustainable practices. From the use of recyclable packaging, biodegradable ingredients and product refill packs to reduce waste, this brand is making you and the planet feel good.
Day 1: Afternoon
12pm-1pm
PANGAIA
π57 Carnaby Street
Next, take a quick walk over to famously sustainable brand, PANGAIA on Carnaby Street. Known for their minimalist, premium lifestyle products, PANGAIA are dedicated to creating essential products from bio-engineered materials which are powered by nature. All of the brand's products including their sneakers, are vegan, and made using petrochemical-free alternatives to animal leather. Their sneakers and some other products are even made using repurposed waste from discarded grape skins, stalks and seeds!
The brand invests heavily in developing ethically sourced materials from plant-based wate, and developing innovative treatments to reduce water waste and chemicals.
1pm-3pm
BAO
π53 Lexington Street
Grab some lunch at BAO, an intimate restaurant on Lexington Street serving authentic Taiwanese street food. The restaurant specialises in 'Xiao Chi' (substantial snacks) and 'Bao' (steamed milk buns).
3pm-3:30pm
Malin + Goetz
π100 Berwick Street
Next is Malin + Goetz, a premium skincare company combining natural ingredients and advanced technology. All of their products in-store are sustainably packaged, and the brand is constantly looking for ways to be improve their sustainability through eco-friendly formulas, and materials that can be reused and recycled.
3:30pm-5pm
Soho Grind
π19 Beak Street
Next up is Soho Grind Espresso and Cocktail Bar, a must-visit place 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.
Day 1: Evening
5pm-5:30pm
bloobloom
π24 Carnaby Street
Discover even more designer eyewear at bloobloom. bloobloom not only provides stylish spectacles and sunglasses, but also offers free walk-in eye examinations in-store. bloobloom boasts an impressive βPair for Pairβ programme where for each pair that is sold, the brand provides a pair to one of the 2.5 billion people that are in need of glasses in areas where they are less accessible.
5:30pm-6:30pm
Ffern
π23 Beak Street
Next, head over to Beak Street to explore Ffern, a natural fragrance maker restoring the art of perfumery to its artisan roots. Each fragrance in-store is organic and uses 100% home compostable packaging (most notable is their mushroom inner!). Ffern was even the first perfume maker to eliminate plastic from their packaging entirely, paving the way for other brands to follow.
6:30pm-8:30pm
Polpo
π41 Beak Street
Dinner time at authentic Italian restaurant, Polpo. Taking inspiration from the traditional bà caris of Venice, the menu at Polpo comprises of cichèti and larger dishes including pasta and pizzettes, designed for sharing. The restaurant uses traditional Italian-cooking methods, creating seasonal specials throughout the year, alongside local wines. Throughout their seasonal menus all of Polpo's meat, chicken and eggs are free range or organic, and their fish is always sustainably sourced.
8:30pm-Late
The Blue Posts
π28 Rupert Street
Finish the evening at The Blue Posts on Rupert Street, a traditional Georgian pub that has been operating since 1739! Open until late, enjoy a casual drink and pub snack, with a selection of cocktails, wines and ales on offer.
Overnight Stays in Soho
Day 2: Morning
9am-11am
The Breakfast Club
π11 Berwick Street
Kick off your second morning in Soho with a delicious meal at The Breakfast Club. Known for their classic fry ups and pancake stacks, the restaurant offers an extensive menu of American and British cuisine. All of the restaurant's animal products are sustainably sourced, locally where possible. The Breakfast Club also doesn't use any palm oil in their dishes, avoids the use of airfreighted goods and recycles their food waste into energy.
11am-12pm
Nudie Jeans
π29 D'Arblay Street
Specialising in raw and prewashed denim jeans, Nudie Jeans repair and re-use pre-owned jeans, with customers being able to trade them back in-store after they have broken them in. The jeans will then be reconditioned, and ready to be resold and worn some more, over and over. In 2023, 5400 old Nudie Jeans products were recycled into new products, and 73,368 repairs were made.
The brand uses 100% certified organic cotton, reduces the use of harmful chemicals in their textiles production and endeavours to reduce their water use.
Day 2: Afternoon
12pm-2pm
Outernet London
πCharing Cross Road
Need a break from shopping? Only a short walk away, discover Outernet, a fully immersive and free art experience in London. With a series of immersive screens, projections and wraparound displays.
2pm-4pm
SΓΆderberg
π36 Berwick Street
Passionate about traditional Swedish baking, SΓΆderberg offers a selection of hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, pizza, sweet treats and more in their cosy Soho cafΓ©. From their flour and coffee to their smoked salmon and meats, all of SΓΆderberg's suppliers use sustainable practices.
4pm-4:30pm
Sandqvist
π79 Berwick Street
Your next sustainable stop is Sandqvist, a Scandinavian bag brand offering a range of products inspired by nature and functionality. The bag brand focuses on sustainable and environmentally-friendly materials which limit the use of chemicals, water and wastewater in their supply chain.
4:30pm-5pm
Stine Goya
π45 Beak Street
Time for some shopping at womenswear brand, Stine Goya. Inspired by minimalism and sustainability, the brand encouraging wearers to express their individuality, and is implementing sustainable practices including recyclable packaging.
Day 2: Evening
5pm-6:30pm
Soho's Record Stores
As London's hub of music and creativity, Soho is home to legendary record stores, filled to the brim with new and pre-owned vinyls. Discover pre-owned records at Third Man Records, Phonica Records, Sister Ray and Sounds of the Universe.
6:30pm-8:30pm
Bar Crispin
π19 Kingly Street
Top off your day of sustainable shopping and dining with dinner at Bar Crispin. Led by head chef Fabien Spagnolo, the restaurant serves a menu of sharing plates and an extensive list of natural wines. The ethos of seasonality and sustainability is at the heart of the wine and food served, as by respecting each ingredient the venue aims to celebrate great producers in the UK and create a memorable dining experience.
8:30pm-Late
Ain't Nothin' But
π20 Kingly Street
Just next door is 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.