Yard

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Fri Jun 18 2010

‘Under New Management’ screamed the big banner over the bouncer guarding the entrance to the gloomy, street-level interior courtyard bar in 2010. And yes, sure enough, the arrival of Cutting Edge Bars to run this once-underused venue has resulted in new lick of paint.

When it comes to the staff, the changes are less obvious: in certain circles, Yard is considered the Wong Kei of the gay bar world, fabled for its rude service. Even so, the Loft is a nice place in which to lose track of an evening: a relaxing, loungey upstairs space, it’s ideal for intimacy. Downstairs, the courtyard takes on new life when summer rolls around.

Drinks are generally pretty standard, with a fair choice of wine: Yard tends to attract an older, calmer type of customer than those who favour Rupert Street diagonally opposite.

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Address:
Yard 57 Rupert Street
Soho
London
W1D 7PL

Phone:
020 7437 2652
Website:
www.yardbar.co.uk
Opening hours:
Open 4-11pm Mon-Thur; 4pm-midnight Fri; 2pm-midnight Sat; 2-10.30pm Sun
Transport:
Tube: Piccadilly Circus tube
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1. Yard
  - 57 Rupert Street
    Soho
    London
    W1D 7PL
  - 020 7437 2652
  - www.yardbar.co.uk
  - 51.512120,-0.133601

Categories:
Food and drink
Facilities:
Internet access. Wireless (free). Eating and drinking facilities. Restaurant and bar facilities. Function rooms. Outdoor facilities. Tables outdoors
Type of event:
Parties

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