| Venue name: | The Social | Contact: |
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| Address: |
5 Little Portland St London W1W 7JD |
| Transport: | Tube: Oxford Circus |
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Jump start the weekend with this new friday night at The Social, one of the few venues around Oxford Circus. The upstairs bar focuses on reggae, funk and disco while for 5 shiny pounds it's bashment in the basement; bounce from dancefloor to booth downstairs...
House, disco and techno Until Saturday December 24 2016Read more -
NightlifeHip Hop Karaoke
If you've ever fancied yourself as a Missy, Eminem, Beastie Boy/Girl or you think you could give Snoop a run for his dough, here's your chance to act out some rap fantasies. And hey, what could be easier than trying to rap in front of loads of strangers?...
Karaoke Thursday October 6 2016 - Thursday November 17 2016Read more
Average User Rating
3.8 / 5
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Such a shame. I love burgerac and really wanted to love the residency here but this 'restaurant' is grim. It's dingy, has a very retro feel to it (and not like it's been done up old school but rather that it's not been done up in quite some time) it felt like I was eating in a grotty old sauna due to the wood panelled walls and I felt that the toilets should be condemned. Tried hard not to touch much when I was in there. The food itself was also nothing special which was so disappointing as I had very high hopes. It was just another run of the mill burger which I can barely remember now when I had expected mouth fireworks and the whole evening out just felt sorry and limp. Shame.
Loving some of the line-ups now booked to play here. Emily Capell and Alex Francis on one bill. Awesome . Never heard of them ? Well if you give this venue a try you just might.
This is an absolute gem of a restaurant. The tapas is tasty- and cheap. It would be easy to stuff yourself and still have change from £20. The service is fantastic and so friendly. My favourite part is the table on each side of the entrance that have their own set of stairs up- so you have your own private balcony!
Great place to go when the end of the night is nearing and you want a few cocktails with friends before heading home. It is small, they do cram people in but grab a seat at the bar and you will find great cocktails, fantastic service and a fun atmosphere! Love it!
I've only ever come to The Social for their legendary Thursday night hip-hop karaoke and always felt the venue really suited that vibe - eclectic, boisterous and a little rough around the edges. They pack people in too, and that gets uncomfortable after a while, but I noticed they've sorted out the air-con so at least you won't hyperventilate.
Kind of loathed to review this place, as I don't want the sort-of secret to get out and then to suddenly find it crowded. Okay, it's not really a secret – it's been around for years and has a loyal audience – but bars around central London that aren't expensive, incredibly loud gastropubs are few and far between. This is one such place. It's intimate, arty, relaxed and situated just far enough off Oxford Street to be 'out of the way', in as much as that's possible with a W1 postcode. The staff have been friendly every time I visited, there's a great - but not overbearing – selection of beers and ales, and everything's sensibly priced. They also do great drinks deals for members – and membership is free. There are also some great nights on in The Social's basement, including Hip Hop Karaoke and club night The Deep Hum at the Heart of it All, which offers a mix of buzzy live bands and DJs. Go here! Just don't tell anyone, else, OKAY?
