The 11 Best Soho Restaurants for Last-Minute Reservations

Soho is world-famous. It’s not just Londoners who flock to the artsy neighbourhood, but people coming from all over the world to see what Soho has to offer.

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So, Soho is world-famous—and very busy. Getting a reservation at the best restaurants in Soho can be tough, but by no means impossible. 

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Here are our top 11 restaurants in Soho—and how you can get a last-minute booking at all of them.

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💡 Ready to make last-minute bookings across restaurants, bars, and pubs in London?

 1. Milk Beach Soho

‘A slice of Sydney in Soho’ is how Milk Beach describes their Greek Street spot, and the vibes inside are certainly giving beach vibes from down under. The cool, laid-back atmosphere and Australian culinary influences make this a great pick for any occasion—especially a last-minute breather after some Soho shopping. 

 Opening hours

Monday: 12:00 - 23:00 (Kitchen closes at 22:30)

Tuesday to Wednesday: 9:00 - 23:00 (Kitchen closes at 22:30)

Thursday to Saturday: 9:00 - 00:00 (Kitchen closes at 23:00)

Sunday: 9:00 - 16:00 (Kitchen closes at 15:30)

💡 Available for last minute bookings on Ambl
Monday: 12:00 - 14:30 / 17:30 - 22:45
Tuesday to Wednesday: 9:00 - 10:30 / 12:00 - 14:30 / 17:30 - 22:45
Thursday to Saturday: 9:00 - 10:30 / 12:00 - 14:30 / 17:30 - 23:45
Sunday: 9:00 - 11:00 / 12:30 - 14:45

Facilities

• Air con
• Baby changing
• Child friendly
• Outdoor terrace
• Disabled access
• Gender-neutral toilets
• WiFi

Menu 

Check out their Soho spot menu here.

Address 

📍 Walkway between 13-14 Greek Street Ilona Rose House, London W1D 4DP

 Fancy some after-dinner drinks?
Finding last-minute reservations at London’s top restaurants and bars is easy with Ambl. Here’s a nearby spot we recommend:
TATTU Phoenix Bar
Cocktails, luxury, and incredible views
Available for last-minute bookings til 22:30
3 min walk from Milk Beach Soho

2. El Camion

Looking for late night food in Soho? El Camion is the one for you. Serving up delicious tacos, enchiladas, and more til the early hours, El Camion is the perfect spot for some pre or post-night out grub. Plus, head downstairs to their cocktail bar—The Pink Chihuahua—for some after dinner drinks.

Opening hours

Monday to Saturday: 12:00 - 3:00

Sunday: Closed

💡Available for last minute bookings on Ambl
Monday to Saturday: 12:00 - 2:45
Sunday: Closed

Facilities

• Air con
• Bar

Menu 

Check out the menu here, serving up Mexican food til 3am.

Address 

📍25-27 Brewer Street Soho, London W1F 0RR 

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3. The Seafood Bar

After finding great success across four different locations in The Netherlands, The Seafood Bar opened up this Soho restaurant to bring delicious seafood to Central London. It’s a seafood fanatic's dream—whether you’re after lobster, salmon, prawns, scallops, and any other seafood you can think of.

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday: 12:00 - 22:00

Friday to Saturday: 12:00 - 22:30

Sunday: 12:00 - 22:00

💡Available for last minute bookings on Ambl
Monday to Thursday: 12:00 - 21:45
Friday to Saturday: 12:00 - 22:15
Sunday: 12:00 - 21:45

Facilities

• Air con
• Baby changing
• Bar
• Birthdays
• Child friendly
• Dog friendly
• Disabled access
• Private rooms

Menu 

You’re sure to find something delicious on the Seafood Bar’s expansive menu. Don’t forget to ask about the daily fish specials for even more choice.

Address 

📍 77 Dean Street Soho, London W1D 3SH 

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4. Tapas Brindisa Soho

¿Tienes ganas de tapas? Don’t we all—if you’re hankering for some Spanish small plates then look no further than Tapas Brindisa. With spots all over London—five total—it’s known for its authentic feel, warm atmosphere, and scrumptious shareable dishes—not to mention the many Spanish wines on offer from the wine bar.

Opening hours

Monday to Saturday: 12:00 - 00:00 (kitchen closes at 22:30)

Sunday: 12:00 - 23:30 (kitchen closes at 22:00)

💡Available for last minute bookings on Ambl
Monday to Tuesday: 12:00 - 22:15
Wednesday: 12:30 - 22:15
‍Thursday to Saturday: 12:00 - 22:15
Sunday: 12:00 - 21:30

Facilities

• Air con
• Baby changing
• Bar
• Disabled access
• Spanish-spoken
• WiFi

Menu 

Here’s the tapas menu for your perusal, as well as the drinks for if you fancy a cheeky cerveza.

Address

📍 46 Broadwick Street, London W1F 7AF 

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5. Bob Bob Ricard

The first thing you need to know about Bob Bob Ricard is that every table comes equipped with a ‘Press for Champagne' button. The second thing is that all tables are booth seating. The third is that it serves delicious food and provides excellent service. There’s definitely a fourth, fifth, and sixth—but we’ll leave that to you to find out.

Opening hours

Monday to Wednesday: 17:30 - 00:00

Thursday to Sunday: 12:00 - 00:00

💡Available for last minute bookings on Ambl
Monday to Wednesday: 17:30 - 20:45
Thursday to Saturday: 12:00 - 14:45 / 17:30 - 21:45
Sunday: 12:00 - 14:45 / 17:30 - 20:45

Facilities

• Air con
• Bar
• WiFi

Menu 

An impressive menu for an impressive venue—check it out. We recommend the steak tartare, if that's your thing.

Address

📍 1 Upper James Street Soho, London W1F 9DF 

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6.  Ping Pong Soho

If you’re after some Cantonese small plates, we recommend you check out Ping Pong Soho. With delicious dim sum and creative cocktails, this restaurant just off Carnaby Street is a taste sensation you can’t miss.

Opening hours

Monday: 12:00 - 22:00

Tuesday to Wednesday: 12:00 - 22:30

Thursday to Saturday: 12:00 - 23:30

Sunday: 12:00 - 22:00

💡 Available for last minute bookings on Ambl
Monday: 12:00 - 21:45
Tuesday to Wednesday: 12:00 - 22:15
Thursday to Saturday: 12:00 - 23:15
Sunday: 12:00 - 21:45

Facilities

• Air con
• Bar
• Event catering
• Child-friendly
• Outdoor terrace
• Disabled access
• WiFi

Menu 

Check out the dim sum menu here.

Address

📍 45 Great Marlborough Street, London W1F 7JL 

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7. Aqua Kyoto

Aqua Kyoto is stunning—both inside and out. The dimly-lit, elegant restaurant interior contrasts nicely with the fresh and airy outdoor terrace, and the views from the rooftop bar are unparalleled. The restaurant is known for creating Japanese dishes with a modern twist and is idyllically located on Regent Street.

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday: 12:00 - 14:30 / 17:00 - 22:00 

Friday: 12:00 - 14:30 / 17:00 - 22:30

Saturday: 12:00 - 14:45 / 17:00 - 22:30

Sunday: 12:00 - 14:45 / 17:00 - 22:00

💡 Available for last minute bookings on Ambl
Monday to Thursday: 12:00 - 14:15 / 17:00 - 21:45 
Friday: 12:00 - 14:15 / 17:00 - 22:00
Saturday: 12:00 - 14:15 / 17:00 - 22:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 14:15 / 17:00 - 22:00

Facilities

• Bar
• Rooftop terrace

Menu 

Different menus available at different times—here’s the lunch menu and the dinner menu. Oh, and they do brunch on weekends, so check out the brunch menu 😉

Address 

📍5th Floor, 240 Regent Street (Entrance 30 Argyll Street), W1B 3BR

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8. Park Row Restaurant

If you’re a Batman fan, Park Row Restaurant is a can’t-miss in Soho—it’s full of easter eggs and references to the DC comics all over the main dining room and beyond. If you’re not a Batman fan, it’s still a can’t-miss—you’ll just miss some of the more subtle nods to the franchise. Either way, it’s an experience you’ll remember.

Opening hours 

Monday: Closed

Tuesday to Thursday: 17:00 - 00:00 (last orders 22:30)

Friday: 17:00 - 1:00 (last orders 23:15)

Saturday: 11:300 - 1:00 (last orders 23:15)

Sunday: Closed

💡 Available for last minute bookings on Ambl
Monday: Closed
Tuesday to Thursday: 17:00 - 23:45 (last orders 22:30)
Friday: 17:00 - 00:45 (last orders 23:15)
Saturday: 11:300 - 00:45 (last orders 23:15)
Sunday: Closed

Facilities

• Air con
• Bar
• Child friendly
• Baby changing
• Disabled access
• Events
• Private rooms
• WiFi

Menu 

Here’s the a la carte menu for your perusal.

Address 

📍77 Brewer Street, W1F 9ZN 

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9. Sussex Bar & Restaurant

Sussex Bar and Kitchen prides itself on serving the best British produce around. Serving signature and seasonal dishes ranging from wild game wellingtons to squirrel tortellini, Sussex is the perfect spot in Soho to try something new. It’s also within walking distance from both Rupert Street and Old Compton Street—making it perfect for some pre- and post-theatre dining.

Opening hours

Monday: 17:00 - 23:00

Tuesday to Friday: 12:00 - 23:00

Saturday: 17:00 - 23:00

Sunday: Closed

(Kitchen closes at 22:30 every day)

💡Available for last minute bookings on Ambl
Monday: 17:00 - 21:45
Tuesday to Friday: 12:00 - 21:45
Saturday: 17:00 - 21:45
Sunday: Closed

Facilities

• Air con
• Bar
• Events catering
• Child friendly 
• Outdoor terrace
• WiFi

Menu 

Ever had a mushroom marmite éclair? Didn’t think so, but it’s on the Sussex menu.

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Address 

📍 63-64 Frith Street, London W1D 3JW England

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Why not grab a couple of pre-dinner drinks?

Ambl makes it easy to find bars with last-minute availability all over London, check this one out:
100 Wardour Street Lounge
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-Cocktails, dancing, and good vibes
-Available for last-minute booking on Ambl tl 23:00
-3 min walk from Sussex Bar & Restaurant

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10. Chotto Matte Soho

Chotto Matte serves up Nikkei cuisine—which is a fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine. This Soho spot has lovely outdoor seating for sunny days, as well as the extravagant, vibrant interior you’d expect from Chotto Matte. 

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Opening hours 

Monday to Friday: 12:00 - 1:30

Saturday: 11:00 - 1:30

Sunday: 12:00 - 12:30

💡 Available for last minute bookings on Ambl
Monday to Saturday: 12:00 - 23:45
Sunday: 13:00 - 23:45

Facilities

• Air con
• Bar
• Disabled access
• Gender-neutral toilets
• Baby changing
• Events catering
• Dog-friendly 
• Outdoor terrace
• WiFi

Menu 

Loads to choose from at Chotto Matte, whether you’re after some mezze dishes, steak and sushi, or a little something sweet—check out the wide variety of menus here.

Address 

📍11-13 Frith Street Soho, London W1D 4RB 

11. 10 Greek Street

10 Greek Street is considered to be somewhat of a Soho institution—one of those places that hook you from the get-go. Plus, with a menu that changes every day, it’s unlikely you’ll ever get bored. Top tip: ask for the ‘little black book’ for a handwritten list of their rarer wines.

Opening hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday to Saturday: 12:00 - 22:30

Sunday: Closed

💡Available for last minute bookings on Ambl
Monday: Closed
Tuesday to Saturday: 12:00 - 22:15
Sunday: Closed

Facilities

• Air con
• Bar
• Private rooms
• WiFi

 Menu 

The menu changes every day, so it's a little difficult to plan ahead. Here’s the menu from August 23rd 2023 for an idea of what sort of dishes to expect.

Address

📍 10 Greek Street, London W1D 4DH 

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Find and make last-minute plans with Ambl

Great shopping and artsy bars aren’t the only things on offer in Soho—it’s also jam-packed with some of the best restaurants in London. Some of the best food in London is hiding in this hip neighbourhood—from pork chops to udon noodles to regional Italian cooking—and you can find it all with Ambl.

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