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Soho is an area of the City of Westminster in the West End of London. Originally a fashionable district for the aristocracy, it has been one of the main entertainment districts in the capital since the 19th century. The area was developed from farmland by Henry VIII in 1536, when it became a royal park.
London Soho is a great place to find live entertainment, interesting food and pulsing nightlife. Browse the boutique shops, relax in Soho Square, or treat yourself to a West End show, a meal and a delicious cocktail. Soho is known for its lively and, at times, risqué vibes.
- Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club. Perhaps Soho’s best known live music venue, Ronnie Scott’s was established in the 1950s and is now one of the most famous live jazz venues in the world.
- Kingly Court. Kingly Court is a cool restaurant and bar complex just off Carnaby Street in Soho based over three levels, home to Cahoots, Dishoom, Shoryu, The Good Egg and many other delicious London food court and drink joints.
- Photographer’s Gallery. The first gallery in the UK solely dedicated to photography, the Photographer’s Gallery in Soho hosts a diverse range of photographic exhibitions, talks and events as well as onsite shop and cafe.
- Carnaby Street. One of London’s most popular and well known fashion streets (especially in the swinging sixties), Carnaby Street in Soho to this day continues to be a hive of activity.
The go-to district for a good time in London, Soho hosts a wealth of world-class theatres and a compelling lineup of cafes, restaurants, pubs, bars, and clubs. At Soho's core is London's original Red Light District and the epicenter of the LGBT scene – and thus the city's hottest nightlife.
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Jun 6, 2024 · Soho is a notably animated—and at times unruly—quarter, especially at night. It is still one of London’s prostitution districts; and street markets, advertising agencies, clothing firms, and music-publishing houses are interspersed among its less salubrious locales and activities.
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May 5, 2024 · Top 10 Things to Do in Soho: See reviews and photos of Soho, London (England) on Tripadvisor.
The go-to district for a good time in London, Soho hosts a wealth of world-class theatres and a compelling lineup of cafes, restaurants, pubs, bars, and clubs. At Soho's core is London's original Red Light District and the epicenter of the LGBT scene – and thus the city's hottest nightlife.
