48 Hours of Sweet Treats in Soho
Day 1: Morning
9am-10am
EL&N
📍35 Great Marlborough Street
Named the world's most Instagrammable café, grab some breakfast at EL&N. Order from a delicious collection of freshly baked cakes and desserts for a morning sweet treat. Menu highlights include the Rose Cake, Oreo Cheesecake and Vegan Chocolate Cake.
10am-10:15am
The Spirit of Soho Mural
📍Broadwick Street, on the side of RS No.9 on Carnaby Street
Your next stop is 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
Next, visit 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
Department of Coffee and Social Affairs
📍3 Lowndes Court
Your next stop is the Department of Coffee and Social Affairs. This leading coffee company sources the best coffee from around the world and has perfected the art of a perfect cup. Pair your coffee with a selection of pastries and sweet treats on offer.
11:30am-12pm
Oceanus pop-up
📍8 Newburgh Street
A stone's throw away, take a walk down Newburgh Street to the Oceanus pop-up store. Inspired by 80's glamour evening wear, get summer ready at the most fabulous swimwear store in town. Oceanus stocks a stunning range of luxury resort wear and beach-inspired accessories, guaranteed to make heads turn.
Day 1: Afternoon
12pm-12:30pm
Jimmy Fairly
📍10 Foubert's Place
Your next stop is Jimmy Fairly, a Parisian eyewear brand which offers fashion forward frames, guaranteed to elevate your outfit. Explore the brand's range of optical and sunglass frames in-store, where visitors can even receive an eye examination and personalised recommendations.
If you have some time take a look at Foubert's Place's other stores including Pixi Beauty, adidas Originals and the House of Astrid & Miyu flagship.
12:30pm-1:30pm
Ugly Dumpling
📍1 Newburgh Street
Time for some lunch at Ugly Dumpling. Serving a fusion of Western and Eastern flavours, the restaurant offers a selection of traditional Asian classics, including dumpling platters and meal deals, perfect for weekdays.
Finish your meal with the menu highlight, sweet dumplings! Choose from Nutella, Pecan Pie and Apple Pie Dumplings, or a Dessert Platter with all three if you can't decide.
1:30pm-3:30pm
Outernet London
📍Charing Cross Road
Only a short walk from Carnaby Street, 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
Lina Stores
📍18 Brewer Street
Fancy a glass of wine and a cannoli? Stop by Lina Stores Delicatessen to discover fresh, Italian produce, quality Italian coffee, a selection of wines and their to-die-for cannoli's in a range of flavours. The perfect afternoon sweet treat.
4:30pm-6pm
Soho Revue
📍14 Greek Street
Displaying the works of emerging and contemporary artists, the Soho Revue. The gallery is committed to supporting artists through every stage of their careers from educational support and diversification to providing studio space.
Day 1: Evening
6pm-7:30pm
Polpo
📍41 Beak Street
Make your way to Polpo for a dinner of traditional cicchetti. Discover a range of Venetian small plates perfect for sharing. Think pizzettes, salads, ravioli and a selection of desserts including Tiramisu, Nuttella Pizza and gelato.
7:30pm-10:30pm
Catch a show
Time for a night of magic in the West End. Soho is surrounded by some of the most famous theatres in the world, playing host to the greatest shows on the West End. From upbeat musicals and comedies to high-tension plays and opera, there's something for everyone to enjoy for an unforgettable evening.
10:30pm-Late
The Little Violet Door
📍9 Kingly Street
Top off your night at Soho's favourite house party, The Little Violet Door. Styled on a fictional flatshare, guests can relax in the living room, play in the games room, or have a catch up in the bathtub. Indulge in a menu of cocktails including 'The Last Days of Disco', served with candy floss, the 'Never Been Kissed' with pink grapefruit soda and more, perfect for those with a sweet tooth.
Overnight Stays in Soho
Day 2: Morning
9am-10:30am
The Breakfast Club
📍11 Berwick Street
Kick off your second morning in Soho with a delicious meal at The Breakfast Club. Choose from a selection of pancake stacks including 'The All American' with all the fry up fix-ins, 'Pancakes, Cream & Berries', 'The Big Stack' or 'Blueberry Pancakes & Cream'. Can't decide? Go for the 'Pancake Plates', two fluffy pancakes with as many toppings as you would like from chocolate ganache to hash browns.
10:30am-11am
adidas Originals
📍8 Foubert's Place
Time for some sneaker shopping at the adidas Originals store, exclusive to Soho. The flagship store is a streetwear style hub, stocking adidas' original, retro-feel collection including Sambas, Campus' and Superstar trainers.
11am-11:30am
Crumbs & Doilies
📍Kingly Court
Visit Soho's best bakery, Crumbs & Doilies for a mid-morning sweet treat. The bakery bakes everything fresh in-store daily, from cupcakes and cookies to brownies, blondies and rocky road.
11:30am-1pm
Liberty London
📍Great Marlborough Street
Less than a minutes walk from Carnaby Street, 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
Pizza Pilgrims
📍Kingly Court
Time for some lunch at Pizza Pilgrims, renowned for their signature Neapolitan style pizza and pillowy dough. Settle in for a relaxed lunch inside or in Kingly Court's al-fresco courtyard. Finish your meal with a Pizza Pilgrims dessert, serving deliciousness from their Sicilian Lemon Sorbet and Pistachio Affogato, to their Nutella Pizza Ring.
2:30pm-4:30pm
The Photographer's Gallery
📍16-18 Ramillies Street
Next, stop by 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
Basement Sate
📍8 Broadwick Street
Kick off your evening with a pre-dinner cocktail and sweet treat at Basement Sate. Serving desserts exclusively, with cocktails designed to complement them, this underground bar is a hidden gem in Soho.
Day 2: Evening
5:30pm-7pm
OKA
📍Kingly Court
Next up is dinner at OKA, a refined Pan-Asian dining experience in Kingly Court. With an emphasis on fresh ingredients, the Kingly Court restaurant features a blend of traditional and contemporary Asian flavours. Dine on sushi, grilled dishes and inventive small plates, perfect for group sharing.
7pm-9pm
The Blue Posts
📍22 Berwick Street
Time for some evening entertainment at The Blue Posts on Berwick Street. Sit back and relax at the traditional English pub, as it comes to life every night with weekly comedy and live music. From drag queen karaoke to open mic nights and blues, there's something for everyone.
9pm-9:30pm
La Maritxu
📍10 Kingly Street
Next up is a sweet treat at La Maritxu, who serve 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.