Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Another cosy traditional Soho pub is the
Dock and Duck
, in a grade-II lis-
ted building with lavish Victorian interiors.
18 Bateman St.
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The Toucan
isn't an Irish bar but has the best pint of Guinness in London.
Welcoming atmosphere.
19 Carlisle Street.
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Old Compton Street
is littered with gay friendly pubs and bars, ranging
from the chilled and cheerful to
G-A-Y
, where the night usually ends in pub-
lic nakedness. Try
Admiral Duncan
for the midweek Rock and Roll Bingo
nights,
Comptons
, and pub style
Duke of Wellington
.
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Ronnie Scott's
was the first UK club to host American jazz musicians, and
its roll call reads like a who's who of world music. It only holds 250 so get
your tickets in advance and indulge in this timeless ode to intimate live mu-
sic in Soho.
www.ronniescotts.co.uk
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Jazz after Dark
(9 Greek Street) and
Ain't Nothin' But
(20 Kingly Street)
are less famous and cheaper jazz bars.
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Heaven
(a club) and
Halfway to Heaven
(a pub) are always riotous good
fun if you like a gay friendly atmosphere and Britney Spears inspired music.
Underneath Charing Cross Underground Station.
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The exception to the disappointing Convent Garden pub scene is historic
Lamb and Flag,
once notorious for bare-knuckle fighting and still soaked
in a rowdy atmosphere.
33 Rose St.
