Soho lacks decent bars. It’s true. But here’s one! Opened by strapping Soho resident Gabriel Iliopoulos originally in 2019, the converted barbershop was refurbed in 2022. These days it’s a pretty chilled out, very comfortable cocktail bar specialising in excellent drinks, gourmet hot dogs and tater tots.
It’s worth checking out the downstairs, if you get a chance. The basement is decked out like a posh person’s cosy living room, with its own bar and (when it gets late) a soundsystem too. Upstairs, meanwhile, is a more conventional affair with a decent amount of space and a very friendly vibe. Music (played at a laudably sociable volume) is obviously a priority here. Not for Beasy the endless Spotify-ordained infinite playlist. Someone here’s spent tons of time curating a proper deep-dive into 1990s deep-cut hip hop. Ted Draws would be proud.
We ate our way through pretty much everything on the menu, with standouts including the smashed cheeseburger dog (not a hot dog at all, really) and the chilli loaded tater tots, served with bacon bits and chilli con carne. Drinks-wise don’t sleep on the spicy margaritas (made with a very smooth secret ingredient) or the very impressive mezcal negroni. Gratifyingly, everything meaty on the menu can be ordered as a vegetarian version of itself. Comfort food done with attention to detail, flair and a tangible sense of fun. A very decent spot for your next night out.
