Soho
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Good Place to Shop,
Neighborhood
Soho is one of London's most famous areas. Bounded by Charing Cross Road, Oxford Street, Regent Street and Shaftesbury Avenue, it's a close-knit tangle of busy streets with some of London's best cafes (Bar Italia), music venues (Ronnie Scott's), pubs (the French House), shops, nightclubs and history. Once famed as a seedy red-light area, now it's a cultural hub, full of actors, artists, musicians, and the center of London's gay scene.
In summer, people flock to lovely Soho Square to loll on the lawn. In winter, stroll Carnaby Street and famous Liberty department store for fashion, or eat decadent cakes at Princi in Wardour Street. Sit outside Bar Italia and celebrity spot, especially before and after theater shows on the nearby Shaftesbury Avenue.
Latest Reviews
Review by llb, August 2012
Doing what: London Rock Music Bohemian Soho and North London Small Group Tour
Fabulous tour!!!
Our guide knew EVERYTHING about the London of the sixties, when I rocked out to the Beatles, Stones . . . and then Queen . . . it was so much fun! Took us off the beaten track to see Freddie Mercury's home and more obscure sites that suited our 'summer of love' interests! He also recommended a visit to 'Trident Studios' - and we thank him for this suggestion. Wish we could remember our guide's name . . . he was the best!!
Review by Margaret H, January 2011
Doing what: London Rock Music Bohemian Soho and North London Small Group Tour
Review by STEPHEN L, November 2010
Doing what: London Rock Music Bohemian Soho and North London Small Group Tour
Practical Info
Buses abound on all these roads. Closest tubes are Leicester Square, Tottenham Court Road, Oxford Circus and Piccadilly Circus - effectively one at each corner of Soho!
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