Chinese New Year
Celebrate Year of the Horse this Lunar New Year in London's Soho from 17th February - 3rd March
Shop, dine and celebrate the Year of the Horse
2026 welcomes the 'Year of the Horse' from 17th February. Shop Lunar New Year gifting across Carnaby Street and Soho, enjoy shared dining moments across Kingly Court and London's iconic Chinatown restaurants.
Chinese New Year Parade
Sunday 22nd February
This years Chinese New Year Parade takes to the streets of the West End on Sunday 22nd February. Celebrating the new Year of the Horse, enjoy the lively parade, performances, immersive activities and the best of Eastern Asian dining. The London parade features is known for featuring the largest gathering of Chinese lion & dragon dancing in Europe, colourful floats and more than 50 teams taking part.
Dining in Chinatown
Looking to explore the best of Asian cuisine this Lunar New Year? Discover a range of dining options in Chinatown, only a short walk from Soho. From Chinese dumplings to Japanese grill, bubble tea, traditional sweet treats and more, there is plenty to discover.
Lunar New Year Gifting
- Celebrate Lunar New Year with Swatch. Discover a vibrant timepiece dedicated to the Year of the Horse, created in collaboration with former Swatch Art Peace Hotel artist-in-residence Yu Wenjie.
- Paul Smith have created a special, limited-edition capsule collection featuring this years zodiac. With everything from shirts and boxers to cufflinks.
- Stride into the Year of the Horse with a limited-edition collection from Dr. Martens. Their iconic 1460 boot and 1461 shoe have been reimagined with hair-on leather textures, antique gold hardware and bridle-inspired straps.
- In the perfect homage to the Lunar New Year, Barbour’s collaboration with Feng Chen Wang reimagines the brand’s iconic silhouettes through the lens of ancient folklore. The collection consists of a colour palette for the new year which suggests good fortune and growth, marrying two cultures through cultural storytelling and craftsmanship.
Discover the new season collection from Missoma, including a beaded bracelet for the Year of the Horse. With horseshoe details, the bracelet features 18-carat yellow gold-plated brass and red onyx.
Celebrate in style...
Speedboat Bar
Speedboat Bar are celebrating Lunar New Year in style from 2nd-22nd February. Transport yourself to the bustling canteens of Bangkok's Chinatown, with a central bar, pool table and eclectic Thai pop!
The Duck & Rice
Celebrate with Cantonese comfort at The Duck & Rice. This Chinese restaurant's food reigns supreme with crispy duck and traditional spring rolls served in a chic pub-inspired setting.
Dine on Lunar New Year dishes
- Ugly Dumpling - Discover creative takes on dumplings, perfect for sharing good fortune.
- Liu Xiaomian - Dig into hand-pulled noodles with bold Sichuan flavours, ideal for longevity and health.
- BAO - Fluffy buns with Taiwanese small plates for a modern twist on Lunar New Year dining.
- Ramo Ramen - Celebrate with a Filipino-Japanese fusion twist featuring hearty noodle bowls full of flavour.
Discover More Asian Dining in Soho
BAO
Taiwanese restaurant specialising in small plates and bao buns, each individually made to a secret recipe.
Bone Daddies
Ramen restaurant serving classic dishes with a creative twist, in a bustling and casual atmosphere.
Donia
Filipino restaurant combining traditional flavours and techniques, with a sharing style menu and view into the open kitchen.
INKO NITO
Japanese restaurant with Korean influences. Serving brunch, lunch, dinner and cocktails around a open robata grill centrepiece.
Kanada-Ya
Award winning Japanese Ramen restaurant, specialising in authentic Tonkotsu ramen alongside restaurant-specific specials.
KILN
Thai restaurant with casual open kitchen cooking, using wood burning ovens and grills.
Korean Dinner Party
Inspired by LA's Koreatown, dine on East meets West dishes, cocktails and craft sake to the sounds of Korean hip hop.
Liu Xiaomian
Chongqing Noodle Bar inspired by Southwestern China's spicy noodles, famous for their bold flavour.
Myung Ga
Korean inspired cuisine with a grill at each table, where your meal will be cooked in front of you.
OKA
Pan-Asian dining with small plates and grilled items which combine both contemporary and traditional Asian flavours.
Rosa's Thai
Family run restaurant inspired by Thai cuisine, with a modern twist. Serves lunch and dinner.
Speedboat Bar
Late night bar and restaurant serving up the Thai flavours of Bangkok.
The Duck and Rice
Chinese restaurant mixing classic British pub-style menus with Authentic Chinese cooking.
Ugly Dumpling
Dumpling restaurant fusing Western and Eastern flavours. Serves traditional Asian classics and innovative concoctions.
Yauatcha Soho
Lively, contemporary Chinese restaurant known for their dim sum and high-end tea.