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Westminster,  London,  W1D 5JX
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SohoSoho, the set of streets and alleyways between Oxford Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, Charing Cross Road and Regent Street is one of the most cosmopolitan parts of London. Successive waves have brought French, Germans, Italians, Russian and Polish Jews, Swiss, Greeks and, most famously, Chinese to the area. Fleeing poverty and persecution in their own countries, Soho's tolerance, proximity to the centre of London, and low rents were all an instant draw. Once famous as the centre of London's vice industry, Soho is now celebrated as one of the most fashionable parts of London. Its main industries are television, magazine publishing, and fashion. Hoards of exclusive employees continue to fill the sophisticated boutiques of Carnaby Street and Kingly Court throughout the day. By night, the winding alleyways of Soho become packed with Londoners and tourists eager to sample some of the most varied entertainment the capital has to offer. Always the most tolerant part of London, Soho is also the heart of the capital's vibrant gay scene. Cinemas, pubs, bars, nightclubs, comedy clubs, some superb live music venues and a dozen West End theatres attract people of all ages and backgrounds into Soho's melting pot. Superb Chinese and Italian food, as well as restaurants to suit all conceivable tastes and budgets, make Soho a gourmet's paradise. It seems extraordinary that such a small area could contain so much life and energy, but the truth is that you could visit Soho every day for a year and still barely scratch the surface.

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July 2009  (Published April 2009)
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3 minutes walk from Soho
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65-73 Shaftesbury Avenue,  W1D Map
1 minutes walk from Soho
Discover the newly refurbished Shaftesbury Hotel in the heart of London's Theatreland. Each of the 62 fully air-conditioned bedrooms boasts luxury fittings, state of the ... More
 
 
 
Hazlitt's Hotel
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Hazlitt's Hotel

6 Frith Street, Soho Square, Westminster,  London,  W1D Map
2 minutes walk from Soho
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1st June 2009 until 26th September 2009
Shaftesbury Avenue,  London,  W1D Map
2 minutes walk from Soho
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16th July 2009
8-10 Brewer Street,  London,  W1F Map
2 minutes walk from Soho
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Jersey Boys Prince Edward Theatre 1 minutes £40.60
Les Miserables Queen's Theatre 2 minutes £22.00
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Local Shopping

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Algerian Coffee Stores
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London Shopping / Food and Drink Shops

Algerian Coffee Stores

52 Old Compton Street, Westminster,  London,  W1D Map
1 minutes walk from Soho
Offering over 140 blends of coffee (including Arabic and Lebanese) and 200 types of tea sourced from around the world this Soho-based shop is a ... More
 
 
 
Gerry's
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Gerry's

74 Old Compton Street, Westminster,  London,  W1D Map
1 minutes walk from Soho
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Local Dining

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Lindsay House
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Lindsay House

21 Romilly Street, Westminster,  London,  W1D Map
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Patisserie Valerie

44 Old Compton Street, Westminster,  London,  W1D Map
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Local Education

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English [Out There!]
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London Education / English Language Courses

English [Out There!]

10 Coptic Street, Camden,  London,  WC1A Map
9 minutes walk from Soho
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Lamai Cookery School
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Lamai Cookery School

Venues across London, Westminster,  London,  WC2H Map
3 minutes walk from Soho
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Phoenix Garden
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Phoenix Garden

21 Stacey Street, Camden,  London,  WC2H Map
4 minutes walk from Soho
In the shadow of both Centrepoint and St Giles-in-the-Fields Church, hidden from most tourists and residents alike, lies this beautiful West End garden. Originally a ... More
 
 
 
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London Leisure / Golf

Urban Golf Soho

33 Great Pulteney Street, Westminster,  London,  W1F Map
5 minutes walk from Soho
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Waxy's Little Sister
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London Pubs / Pubs

Waxy's Little Sister

20 Wardour Street, Westminster,  London,  W1D Map
3 minutes walk from Soho
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Waxy O'Connors
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Waxy O'Connors

14-16 Rupert Street, Westminster,  London,  W1D Map
3 minutes walk from Soho
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Madame Jojo's
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Madame Jojo's

8-10 Brewer Street, Westminster,  London,  W1F Map
2 minutes walk from Soho
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Mahiki

1 Dover Street, Westminster,  London,  W1S Map
13 minutes walk from Soho
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21 Romilly Street, Soho, Westminster,  London,  W1D Map
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The Groucho Club,  45 Dean Street, Westminster,  London,  W1D Map
1 minutes walk from Soho
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