I first came to this pub several years ago and on returning to London for a short holiday recently it was on my list of places I simply had to visit, along with the British Museum and the Tate Modern. It’s truly a hidden gem, given that it’s well hidden (so many pubs/streets in soho just look the same and whenever one marks down the location in one’s head, one is usually already drunk). It’s very cheap (good old samuel smiths) compared to just about everywhere else in london, coming in at about £1.70 / pint. The lager, ale, and cider is all lovely. Not really a place for chick drinks though. No food but there is a billiards table.

Great little Sam Smith’s pub, never too busy despite its central location, good clientele, friendly staff. And a bar billiards table!