Spend the Heatwave in Soho
The summer’s heatwave has finally hit London and where better to stay cool than the vibrant Carnaby Street and Soho. Whether you are discovering the West End, shopping for your summer holiday or enjoying foodie hotspots, cool off and enjoy a curated selection of refreshing sweet treats and sips.
Get your Soft Serve
- Available exclusively at Pizza Pilgrims Kingly Court pizzeria, indulge in a delicious soft serve this weekend heatwave with three flavours to choose from - Pistachio & Honeycomb, Nutella & Hazelnut and Maradona Margarita Slush.
- Bébé Bob are offering a delicious sour cream soft serve with olive oil, topped with a spoonful of caviar!
Dishoom
Dine at Dishoom and finish your meal with a delicious kulfi (an Indian frozen dessert), and sharbats. A cooling dessert, lassi or Sharbat after a hearty meal helps one get through long summer days. Visit the Kingly Street restaurant for Kulfi on a Stick – sweet creamy treat with memories of golden Chowpatty sunsets, cooling Lassi or sharbat.
Fun fact: To say “kulfi jam gai” is to say “I’m feeling very cold!”
Kolamba
Sri Lankan restaurant Kolamba are offering up a selection of refreshing mocktails including the Palankal Crush, a combination of Coco Mango Passion Syrup and Soda. The restaurant also serves Coconut and Lime Sorbet or Alphonso Mango Sorbet, alongside Ceylon Iced Tea.
Donutelier
Donutelier has launched three new iced drink flavours this month, perfect for cooling down this summer (alongside a donut of course!). Choose from the Berry Pink Lemonade, raspberry and lychee lemonade with rose petals, fresh raspberry and mint leaves or the sparkling Yuzu Mint Lemonade, a zesty blend of Yuzu, ginger, fresh lemon, and mint.
For something extra indulgent, try the Chocolate Frappé, a rich chocolate frappe topped with milk chocolate whipped cream, cocoa powder, and chocolate shavings.
Rosa's Thai
Try two absolute heatwave must-haves at Rosa's Thai - the Strawberry Bubble Tea - Rosa's new limited-edition bubble tea celebrates this summertime fruit at its best - a delicious blend of wild strawberries and creamy milk, topped with bursting strawberry boba, or the Nam Dang Manao - A refreshing sour, sweet and tangy Thai soda, popular in street food markets.
El Camion
El Camion offer a range of frozen Margaritas, keeping you cool with an extra kick. including the Frozen Mango Margarita in flavours strawberry and mango!
Breadstall
Fancy lunch to go? Soho's newest pizza joint, Breadstall is offering an irresistible Ice & Slice promotion. Order any quarter pizza and a frozen margarita for just £14!
Even more heatwave must-haves...
Delicious desserts from Liu Xiaomian including the Iced Tang Yuan a Chongqing traditional dessert especially for the hot summer. They also offer iced cream with Tang Yuan, in a twist, instead of using flake ice they replace it with flavour ice cream like green tea, black sesame and coconut.
Try the Melon Soda Float from Shoryu Ramen, the best way of cooling down in the summer heat, and alcohol free! The drink is a Japanese favourite made from fizzy melon soda, topped with a generous scoop of vanilla ice-cream, on ice (of course!). Or you could go for the Strawberry Matcha Iced Latte, a beautiful blend of matcha, and sweet strawberries.
In Soho with friends? Dehesa offer the perfect thing - a pitcher of Sangria for just £45!
Take a break from shopping with a visit to Pure for a healthy, feel good lunch. They also sell iced lattes and matcha - the perfect lunch combination.
- Flat White is summer ready with delicious iced coffee and homemade iced teas. Their café awning is also the perfect stop for shade or sun trap benches.
- OKA's Mango uramki is a speciality and absolute must have in the hot weather. OKA is also serving up a selection of mocktails and cocktails including the Rose Spritz, infused with Aperol and topped off with prosecco. Of course you cannot miss out on the Mochi, available in five flavours.
INKO NITO
INKO NITO are serving up refreshing cocktails including their Slushy Rica Rica, Plum Punch and Palomita.
HIMI
Stop by HIMI for a delicious meal followed by refreshing Sake Kasu and British Strawberry ice cream, served with strawberry coulis, Kinako crumble, hojicha powder and strawberry candy.
Cahoots
Visit Cahoots this weekend to the Underground, away from the suns glare. Why not try the tropical Elizabeth II featuring Ciroc vodka, Wray & Nephew White Overproof rum, banana & coconut purée, caramel syrup, lemon citrus essence or the super-summery Vera Lynn, bringing together Tanqueray No. TEN gin, cloudy apple juice, pear purée, ginger, elderflower, lime citrus essence.
Alternatively, stay in the shade at Cahoots Ticket Hall, the ode to a 1940s pub, with its selection of ice cold beers, Guinness, wines and spritzes.
Marjorie's
Marjorie's are offering up a refreshing Lillet Blanc Spritz cocktail, with Lillet Blanc, Cremant (de Loire Blanc Brut) and garnished with lemon and thyme. The rosé selection on offer is also perfect for enjoying the sunny weather.
Brindisa Tapas
Fancy a quick tapas lunch? Enjoy a selection of small dishes at Brindisa Tapas alongside refreshing, seasonal cocktails. Ease into the evening the Spanish way, with two drinks and a generous board of charcutería for just £20. Available Monday to Thursday, 4–6pm, it’s the perfect midweek pause: croquetas, cured meats, cheese, - all served with a cold caña, a glass of sangria, or both.