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Balans

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Address: 60 Old Compton Street, Soho, W1D 4UG

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Casual and vibe-y, serving uncomplicated things like burgers and fishcakes along with Happy Hour cocktails, this branch of Balans has a good buzz in the day, and a great atmosphere at night, the 5am closing time making it a favourite Compton Street hang-out. Crowds often spill onto the street, especially in summer, and the large windows are excellent for posing and watching Soho go by. If, however, you want some privacy, the slinky dark interior is perfect for settling down into a hidden corner. Take care if you're arranging to meet someone at Balans Soho as there are two branches (the other is at 34 Old Compton Street).

Visiting Balans

Travel

Underground Stations

Leicester Square Tube (5 minutes)

Piccadilly Circus Tube (5 minutes)

Railway Stations

Charing Cross Railway Station (13 minutes)

Euston Railway Station (25 minutes)

Opening Times

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

Car Parks

Brewer Street NCP (3 minutes)

China Town Masterpark (3 minutes)

Pricing

Main Courses £8.95 - £15.50

London Location Map of Balans

Old Compton Street

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London Dining / Brasseries

Boheme Kitchen

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

2 minutes walk from Balans

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 Dining / Brasseries

Cafe Boheme

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

2 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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London Dining / Spanish Cuisine

Cafe Espana

63 Old Compton Street, Soho, London, W1D Map

1 minutes walk from Balans

One of the best Spanish restaurants in London, as the loyal crowds of Hispanic diners would suggest. This cosy, unpretentious restaurant doesn't take reservations, and ... More

London Dining / 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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Best Western Premier Shaftesbury Hotel

65-73 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D Map

1 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

London Hotels / Mid Range Chain Hotel

Thistle Piccadilly

Coventry Street, London, W1D6BZ Map

4 minutes walk from Balans

The main attraction of this traditional Victorian hotel is that it has many of London's famous landmarks, including Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square, within minutes’ ... More

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London Events / Theatre

Avenue Q

1st June 2009 until 2nd January 2010

Gielgud Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D Map

2 minutes walk from Balans

Meet Princeton, Kate Monster, Trekkie, Brian and their friends on a crummy alleyway in New York as they find out what life is really all ... More

London Events / Comedy

Dylan Moran: What It Is

26th October 2009 until 5th December 2009

Apollo Theatre, 29 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D Map

2 minutes walk from Balans

There can't be many bedraggled Irish stand-ups who have been named "the greatest comedian, living or dead" by French newspaper Le Monde so Dylan Moran, ... More

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Les Miserables	Queen's Theatre	1 minutes	£36.50
Avenue Q	Gielgud Theatre	2 minutes	£12.50
Jersey Boys	Prince Edward Theatre	2 minutes	£36.50

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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

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Leicester Square

Leicester Square, Soho, London, WC2H Map

4 minutes walk from Balans

With Trafalgar Square to the south, Piccadilly Circus to the west, China Town to the north and Covent Garden to the east, Leicester Square is ... More

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Local Shopping

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London Shopping / Food and Drink Shops

Algerian Coffee Stores

52 Old Compton Street, Soho, London, W1D Map

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

London Shopping / Food and Drink Shops

Gerry's

74 Old Compton Street, Soho, London, W1D Map

1 minutes walk from Balans

If spirits are your tipple then this is the place to go. Gerry’s stocks an extraordinary selection of wines and unusual spirits from liqueurs to ... 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

10 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

London Education / Cookery Courses

Lamai Cookery School

Venues across London, Soho, London, WC2H Map

4 minutes walk from Balans

Thai food is the cuisine of the moment - green curries, red curries, satays, are everywhere. To the uninitiated,it's very difficult to recreate at home. ... More

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Local Leisure

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London Leisure / Golf

Urban Golf Soho

33 Great Pulteney Street, Soho, London, W1F Map

4 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

London Leisure / Parks and Gardens

Phoenix Garden

21 Stacey Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H Map

5 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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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

3 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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London Nightlife / Nightclubs

Madame Jojo's

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

1 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

12 minutes walk from Balans

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