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Balans

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Address: 34 Old Compton Street, Soho, W1D 4TS

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Balans Soho is one of the best known and most popular gay hang-outs on Old Compton Street. Casual and vibe-y, serving uncomplicated things like all day breakfasts along with Happy Hour cocktails this branch of Balans is more of a cafe than the other branch, just down the road at 60 Old Compton Street, W1D 4UG. Crowds often spill onto the street, especially in summer, and the large windows are excellent for posing and people watching. If, however, you want some privacy, the slinky dark interior is perfect for settling down into a hidden corner. Extended opening hours - from 8am to 6am on Fridays and Saturdays - mean you can come by pretty much any time of day or night.

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Underground Stations

Leicester Square Tube (4 minutes)

Tottenham Court Road Tube (5 minutes)

Railway Stations

Charing Cross Railway Station (12 minutes)

Euston Railway Station (24 minutes)

Opening Times

Mon to Thu 8:00 - 5:00, Fri & Sat 8:00 - 6:00 & Sun 8:00 - 2:00

Car Parks

China Town Masterpark (2 minutes)

Brewer Street NCP (4 minutes)

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Bar Italia

22 Frith Street, Soho, London, W1D Map

1 minutes walk from Balans

Bar Italia is a 24-hour traditional Italian café in the heart of Soho. This small, authentic Italian coffee bar has a continental feel; The tiled ... More

London Restaurants / Cafes and Delis

Patisserie Valerie

44 Old Compton Street, Soho, London, W1D Map

1 minutes walk from Balans

A Soho institution this wonderful cafe serves some of the best pastries in the city and a tempting array of cakes, coffees and other yummy ... More

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Boheme Kitchen

19-21 Old Compton Street, Soho, London, W1D Map

Owned by Nick 'Soho House' Jones and situated below the infamous private members club, Boheme Kitchen is a more casual spin-off from the next door ... More

London Restaurants / Brasseries

Cafe Boheme

13-17 Old Compton Street, Soho, London, W1D Map

1 minutes walk from Balans

Owned by Nick 'Soho House' Jones and situated below the infamous private members club, Cafe Boheme has been something of a Soho institution since it ... More

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Best Western Premier Shaftesbury Hotel

65-73 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D Map

2 minutes walk from Balans

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

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Radisson Edwardian Mountbatten Hotel

20 Monmouth Street, Covent Garden, WC2H9HD Map

4 minutes walk from Balans

In the middle of Covent Garden, the Radisson Edwardian Mountbatten is perfect for those wanting to be in the heart of the action. Surrounded ... More

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Kim Noble Will Die

8th December 2009 until 9th January 2010

Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, W1D Map

2 minutes walk from Balans

Kim Noble, the tall one with the ginger beard from the Perrier Award-winning double act Noble and Silver, returns to the Soho Theatre for a ... More

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Avenue Q

1st June 2009 until 2nd January 2010

Gielgud Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D Map

3 minutes walk from Balans

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Jersey Boys	Prince Edward Theatre	1 minutes	£40.50
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - the Musical	Palace Theatre	2 minutes	£25.00
Blood Brothers	Phoenix Theatre	2 minutes	£16.00

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Local Sights and Attractions

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Soho

Soho, London, W1D Map

1 minutes walk from Balans

Soho, the set of streets and alleyways between Oxford Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, Charing Cross Road and Regent Street is one of the most cosmopolitan parts ... More

London Sights and Attractions / Art Galleries

Elms Lesters Painting Rooms

135 Flitcroft Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H Map

4 minutes walk from Balans

Elms Lesters Painting Rooms are housed in an extraordinary space, purpose built as a painting studio in 1904. Since 1984 the gallery has been specialising ... More

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Local Shopping

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London Shopping / Food and Drink Shops

Maison Bertaux

28 Greek Street, Soho, London, W1D Map

1 minutes walk from Balans

A Soho landmark since 1871 - when Soho really was the only place in Britain where you could eat decent continental food - Maison Bertaux ... More

London Shopping / Food and Drink Shops

Algerian Coffee Stores

52 Old Compton Street, Soho, London, W1D Map

1 minutes walk from Balans

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

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Local Education

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London Education / English Language Courses

English [Out There!]

10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1A Map

8 minutes walk from Balans

English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken ... More

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London Education / Universities and Colleges

Central Saint Martin's College of Art and Design

Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London, WC1B Map

14 minutes walk from Balans

One of the premier arts colleges in the world, St Martin's accepts only a few talented students each year, and is very well regarded in ... More

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Local Leisure

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London Leisure / Parks and Gardens

Phoenix Garden

21 Stacey Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H Map

3 minutes walk from Balans

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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Urban Golf Soho

33 Great Pulteney Street, Soho, London, W1F Map

6 minutes walk from Balans

OK, so you may not be able to soak up the rays on this indoor course but it's a brilliant idea that has been stylishly ... More

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Local Pubs

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London Pubs / Pubs

Waxy's Little Sister

20 Wardour Street, Soho, London, W1D Map

3 minutes walk from Balans

If you're not up for the hectic atmosphere of Waxy O'Connors it might be worth slipping across the street to her infinitely more tranquil Little ... More

London Pubs / Pubs

Waxy O'Connors

14-16 Rupert Street, Soho, London, W1D Map

4 minutes walk from Balans

Located where it is, Waxy’s is fairly predictable. It’s expensive, it’s busy and it’s got a fair smattering of tourists, but it also has that ... More

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Madame Jojo's

8-10 Brewer Street, Soho, London, W1F Map

3 minutes walk from Balans

This was once a sleazy Soho strip club, as the name suggests, and it really shows. Deep reds are the dominant colour, with mirrors, booths and velvet curtains ... More

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Mahiki

1 Dover Street, Mayfair, London, W1S Map

13 minutes walk from Balans

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