The 12 Best Trendy Bars in Soho for Last-Minute Bookings

What's not to love about the Soho bar scene?

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There's something for everyone—whether that's dimly lit cocktail bars serving classic cocktails to background jazz music, or bustling dance floors inviting you to get down til the early hours of the morning.

We've put together a list of the best Soho bars—all available for last-minute bookings on Ambl. 

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💡 Ready to make last-minute bookings across restaurants, bars, and pubs in London? Download Ambl and make your first booking today.

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1. 100 Wardour St Lounge 

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100 Wardour St Lounge is exactly what you'd expect from a cool bar in Soho. With DJs on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays—it's one of Soho’s favourite places to party. It’s a great place to start or end your night—maybe even both.

🥂 AMBL PERK

Entry is on us if you arrive for drinks after 10pm! Without Ambl you’re looking at a £15 - £20 entry fee.

Opening hours 

Monday to Friday: 16:00 - 1:00

Saturday: 12:00 - 1:00

Sunday: Closed

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💡Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday to Wednesday: 16:00 - 22:30
Thursday to Friday: 16:00 - 23:00
Saturday: 12:00 - 23:00
Sunday: Closed

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Facilities

• Air-con
• Bar
• WiFi

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Menu 

Check out the drinks (and more!) on offer here.

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Address

📍100 Wardour Street, Soho, W1F 0TN

Hungry for more? Looking for a bite to eat before (or after) you head out? Check out this nearby restaurant.
‍Tapas Brindisa Soho
🍛 Yummy small plates, perfect for sharing
⏱ Available for last-minute bookings ‘til 22:30
🌆 3 min walk from 100 Wardour St Lounge

2. The Rum Kitchen

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The Rum Kitchen, located in the heart of Soho in Kingly Court, is a great spot for enjoying some cocktails with friends—especially if you’re a fan of rum. The Rum Kitchen uses bold, flavourful Caribbean ingredients in their food and drinks, and has a vast collection of rare rums to choose from. 

Opening hours 

Monday to Wednesday:12:00 - 23:00

Thursday to Saturday: 12:00 - 00:00

Sunday: 12:00 - 22:30

💡Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday to Thursday: 12:00 - 23:00
Friday to Saturday: 12:00 - 00:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 22:00

Facilities

• Bar

Menu 

Check out the rum-heavy drinks menu here.

Address 

📍Kingly Court, Carnaby Street, W1B 5PW

Hungry for more?
Check out the tasty treats on offer at this nearby spot—available for last-minute bookings on Ambl:
Ping Pong Soho:
- Asian cousin, dumplings galore
- Available for last-minute bookings til 22:30
- 4 min walk from The Rum Kitchen

3. Thirteen LDN

For great drinks and an exciting atmosphere, look no further than Thirteen LDN. A couple minutes walk from Tottenham Court Road tube stop, this bar serves delicious Japanese dishes and plenty of delicious cocktails to wash them down. It’s great for mates, dates, after work drinks, and more.

Opening hours 

Monday to Saturday: 10:00 - Late

Sunday: Closed

💡Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday to Thursday: 10:00 - 23:30
Friday and Saturday: 10:00 - 00:00
Sunday: Closed

Facilities

• Air con
• Bar
• Event catering
• Gender-neutral toilets
• Disabled access
• Outdoor terrace
• Private rooms
• Wheelchair accessible
• WiFi

Menu 

Check out the signature cocktails and Japanese dishes available here.

Address

📍1-3 Denmark Street, London, WC2H 8LP

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Hungry for more?
Don’t fancy Japanese food? No worries, check out this nearby restaurant serving delicious Israeli dishes til late:

‍Kapara Israeli Restaurant
Fine wine, middle eastern flavours, and outdoor dining
Open all week til late
3 min walk from Thirteen LDN

4. Upstairs at La Bodega Negra

Upstairs at La Bodega Negra is as cool as it looks. Despite the name, Upstairs at La Bodega Negra is a ground floor taqueria and cocktail bar serving a wide selection of drinks and street-style Mexican food. With one of the best selections of tequila and mezcal in Soho, it’s not one to miss if you love a margarita. 

🥂 AMBL PERK

Get a £1 taco with every tommy’s, jalapeño, or hibiscus margarita you buy when booking with Ambl.

Opening hours 

Sunday and Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 17:00 - 23:00

Wednesday: 12:00 - 23:00

Thursday: 12:00 - 00:00

Friday and Saturday: 12:00 - 1:00

💡Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Sunday and Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 17:00 - 23:00
Wednesday to Saturday: 12:00 - 23:00

Facilities

• Air con
• Bar
• Event catering
• WiFi

Menu 

Find something to tickle your fancy on their extensive drinks menu.

Address 

📍16 Moor Street, London, W1D 5AP

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Hungry for more? Grab a casual bite to eat before heading for drinks at this nearby restaurant:
Crudo Cevicheria Seven Dials
Fish, Latun American ceviche, vibrant flavours
Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl til 22:00
3 minute walk from Upstaits at La Bodega Negra

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5. TATTU Phoenix Bar

Tattu is well-known for its beautiful interiors and intimate atmosphere, and the Phoenix Bar in their Soho venue is no different. Perfect for just drinks, or drinks and dim sum, it’s a stunning spot to relax, unwind, and connect with your inner circle.

Opening hours 

Monday to Sunday: 12:00 - late

💡Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday to Friday: 12:00 - 22:30
Saturday: 12:00 - 17:00
Sunday:  12:00 - 22:30

Facilities

• Air con
• Bar
• Disabled access
• Outdoor terrace
• Rooftop terrace
• Scenic view
• Wheelchair accessible 
• WiFi

Menu 

Check out the drinks menu beforehand and spend more time enjoying the views upon arrival.

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Address and contact details

📍The Now Building Rooftop, Denmark Street, WC2H 0LA

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Hungry for more? Loving the Phoenix Bar? Make a last minute booking in the Tattu Main restaurant with Ambl:
‍Tattu London
🍛 Asian cuisine, beautiful interiors
⏱ Available all-week for bookings on Ambl til 22:30

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6.  The Bloomsbury Club Bar

If you’re looking for quirky Soho bars, the Bloomsbury Club could be right up your street. The 14 cocktails on offer are inspired by the 14 tarot cards created to represent the 14 states of mind and being—spiritual vibes. Plus, if you don’t know what to pick, a Cocktail Diviner will be sent to your table to reveal your hidden emotional state and ensure you get the best quirky cocktails around.

Opening hours 

Monday and Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday to Saturday: 17:00 - 1:00

Sunday: Closed

💡Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday and Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday to Saturday: 19:00 - 12:30
Sunday: Closed

Facilities

• Bar
• Disabled access
• Outdoor terrace
• Wheelchair accessible
• WiFi

Menu 

The Bloomsbury Club Bar offers a wide variety of spirits, as well as a cocktail menu. 

Address and contact details

📍 16-22 Great Russell St, London WC1B 3NN

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Hungry for more? Finding your next stop is easy with Ambl. Spontaneity is making a comeback, check out this nearby spot:
The House of H6
Pan asian cuisine, authentic ingredients, exciting tastes
Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl til 22:30
6 minute walk from The Bloomsbury Club Bar

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7. The Piano Works

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Are you going out, or are you going out-out? The Piano Works live music and dance floor make it the perfect place to let loose after a long day—and the request slips make hearing your favourite tunes simple. Plus, you can jump the queue with a little tip 😉

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Opening hours 

Monday and Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday and Thursday: 17:00 - 1:00

Friday: 17:00 - 3:00

Saturday: 11:30 - 3:00

Sunday: Closed

💡Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday and Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday and Thursday:  17:00 - 00:30
Friday: 17:00 - 2:30
Saturday: 11:30 - 3:00
Sunday: Closed

Facilities

• Air con
• Bar
• Dance floor
• Disabled access
• Wheelchair accessible
• WiFi

Menu 

Here’s the drinks menu, if you’re feeling peckish check out the bar food towards the end of the menu.

Address

📍 47 Whitcomb St., London WC2H 7DH

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Hungry for more? Bar food not cutting it? Ambl’s got plenty of last-minute bookings at London’s top restaurants, check out this nearby eatery:
Floral by Lima
Burgers, peruvian street food
Available on Ambl for last-minute bookings til 22:00
6 minutes walk from The Piano Works

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8. Mezcaleria Colmillo @ El Pastor

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Live DJs, great drinks, and that speakeasy style bar you’ve been craving—Mezcaleria Comillo is the ideal spot to get lost in, any day of the week. If mezcal’s not your thing, you’ve got plenty of other options to whet your palette. 

Opening hours 

Monday and Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday to Saturday: 12:00 - 1:30

Sunday: Closed

💡Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday: Closed
Tuesday to Friday: 18:00 - 00:00
Saturday: 17:00 - 1:30
Sunday: Closed

Facilities

• Air con
• Bar
• WiFi

Menu 

Enjoy a wide variety of cocktails and mezcal at Mezcaleria Comillo.

Address

📍 62 Goodge Street, London W1T 4NE England

Hungry for more? Feel free to grab a bite in EL Pastor’s restaurant, but if you’re looking for a change of scene why not try:
El Camion
Late night mexican food + drinks
Available for last-minute reservations with Ambl til 2:30
2 min walk from Mezcaleria Colmillo

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9. The Coral Room

After they pack up the finger sandwiches and teacups left from the daytime afternoon tea, The Coral Room transforms into a classy bar serving a wide variety of cocktails to mates, dates, teams, and more. Plus, you can enjoy live music on Thursday and Fridays from 9pm onwards—from Latin groove to 70s soul and disco.

Opening hours 

Monday to Thursday: 10:00 - 00:00

Friday and Saturday: 10:00 - 1:00

Sunday: 10:00 - 00:00

💡Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday to Thursday: 10:00 - 23:45
Friday and Saturday: 10:00 - 00:45
Sunday: 10:00 - 23:45

Facilities

• Bar
• Disabled access
• Wheelchair accessible
• WiFi

Menu 

Cocktails at The Coral Room tell a story, find yours here.

Address 

📍 16-22 Great Russell Street Bloomsbury, WC1B 3NN 

Hungry for more? Grab yourself from the nearby Le Bab, available on Ambl for last minute bookings.
Le Bab
Kebabs, middle eastern dishes
Available for last-minute reservarions til 22:30
8 min walk from The Coral Room

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Looking for a Rooftop bar? Check our best selection for rooftop bars in London

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10. 28°-50° Oxford Circus

28°-50° is the perfect place to start your night. Classy cocktails and a wine list as long as your arm, it’s got something for everyone. Plus, the tasty bar snacks are perfect for if you’re looking to line your stomach for the night ahead.

Opening hours 

Monday to Thursday: 12:00 - 23:30

Friday and Saturday: 12:00 - 00:00

Sunday: 12:00 - 22:30

💡Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday to Thursday: 12:00 - 23:15
Friday and Saturday: 12:00 - 23:45
Sunday: 12:00 - 22:15

Facilities

• Air con
• Dog-friendly
• Bar
• Disabled access
• Wheelchair accessible
• WiFi

Menu 

Check out the drinks at the bar and the bar bites for if you get peckish.

Address 

📍 4 Great Portland St, London W1W 8QJ

Hungry for more? Piping hot pizza straight from the box? Yes please:
‍Ponti’s Italian Kitchen
🍕 Pizza, pasta, and sides
⏱ Available for last-minute bookings til 22:00🌆 4 min walk from 28°-50°

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11. Alma Bar

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Alma is the home of craft cocktails, and they take it very seriously. Their team of bartenders are on hand to answer any questions you have about the drinks on offer, and can provide recommendations if you’re not quite sure what you’re after.

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🥂 AMBL PERK

Get a free sharing plate of padron peppers when booking through Ambl.

Opening hours 

Monday: Closed

Tuesday to Saturday: 18:00 - 1:00

Sunday: Closed

💡Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday: Closed
Tuesday to Saturday: 18:00 - 00:00
Sunday: Closed

Facilities

• Air con
• Bar
• Disabled access
• Wheelchair accessible
• WiFi

Menu 

Check out the craft cocktails on offer at Alma here.

Address

📍 47B Great Marlborough Street, W1F 7JP

Hungry for more?
Alma Bar is part of Sucre, a wonderful dining experience for south-american cuisine. If that’s not tickling your fancy, why not try Ping Pong Soho:
‍Ping Pong Soho
Dim sum parlour and cocktails
Available on Ambl for last minute booking til 22:30
1 min walk from Alma Bar

12. Lucy Wong

Lucy Wong is Soho’s newest basement venue mixing traditional Chinese elements with modern twists to create a luxurious, intimate space. Marble countertops, plush velvet seating, and exciting twists on cocktails you know and love make Lucy Wong a must-visit when heading out in Soho.

🥂 AMBL PERK
Buy a signature drink and receive a free plate of speciality dim sum when booking with Ambl.

Opening hours 

Monday and Tuesday: 17:00 - 00:00

Wednesday: 17:00 - 1:00

Thursday: 17:00 - 2:00

Friday and Saturday: 17:00 - 3:00

Sunday: Closed

💡Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday and Tuesday: 17:00 - 23:45
Wednesday: 17:00 - 00:45
Thursday: 17:00 - 1:45
Friday and Saturday: 17:00 - 2:45
Sunday: Closed

Facilities

• Air con
• Bar
• Outdoor terrace
• WiFi

Menu 

Ample cocktails on offer, and don’t miss the 2-4-1 happy hour Mon-Fri from 5pm til 7pm.

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Address 

📍 33-34 Rathbone Place Fitzrovia, W1T 1JN 

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Find and make last-minute plans with Ambl

Nights out shouldn’t be stressful. We know this, you know this. Planning your next stop should be fun, easy, and—dare we say—sexy.

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Ambl is bringing spontaneity back, one venue at a time, by helping you find and book last-minute reservations across London—from tasty tacos to craft cocktails to fine dining. 

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Download Ambl today to find last-minute reservations in Soho bars and beyond.

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