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SOMA Soho

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Essential Information
Today17:00 - 03:00
Address
14 Denman St, London, W1D 7HJ
Reservations
Walk-ins

Limited reservations available via booking system. Walk-ins welcome but booking ahead recommended to guarantee seating.

Price Range
$$$
About

SOMA Soho is an award-winning late-night speakeasy cocktail bar in the heart of London's vibrant Soho district. This premium cocktail destination showcases innovative Indian-inspired cocktails that blend traditional flavors with modern mixology techniques. Signature drinks like the TOMATO (featuring Haku Vodka, tomato, and raspberry), NIMBU (Hapusa Gin with oyster, champagne, and pickled nim), and KOKUM (Avellen Calvados with kokum and dried red chilli) demonstrate the bar's creative approach to cocktail crafting. The venue features sexy, sophisticated interiors with dim lighting and hip-hop music, creating an intimate speakeasy atmosphere perfect for cocktail enthusiasts. SOMA's menu reimagines classic cocktails through an Indian lens, offering unique flavor combinations like curry leaf, chaat masala, and gondhoraj lime. With limited reservations available and walk-ins welcome, this late-night hotspot operates until 3 AM on weekends, making it ideal for those seeking exceptional cocktails in a stylish setting. The bar has earned a 4.7-star rating from nearly 1,000 reviews, with guests praising the remarkable attention to detail, creative menu, and excellent service.

Ambiance & Features

Sexy, sophisticated speakeasy atmosphere with dim lighting, intimate seating, and hip-hop music creating a cool, late-night vibe perfect for cocktail enthusiasts

Atmosphere

Intimate
Sophisticated
Dim Lighting
Speakeasy
Late Night
Hip Hop Music
Sexy
Cool

Noise Level

moderate

Lighting

dim

Music

hip-hop

Features

indian-inspired-cocktails
late-night-service
creative-menu
speakeasy-style
signature-cocktails
award-winning
Our Ratings
8.8
/10

Overall Score

Our BCG weighted scoring system

Score Breakdown

Cocktail Quality

9.5

Service

9.0

Ambiance

9.0

Value

7.5

Accessibility

7.0

✗ Not confirmed accessible

Awards & Recognition
Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK
Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK(#28) 2025
Good to Know

Food & Menu

✓ Food menu available

snacks

Indian-inspired cocktails reimagining classics like Martini, Margarita, Sazerac, and Mai Tai with unique ingredients including curry leaf, chaat masala, gondhoraj lime, kokum, and alphonso mango. Features both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options.

What People Say

Guests Love

  • Best cocktails ever
  • Creative Indian-inspired menu
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Friendly and chatty staff
  • Cool speakeasy atmosphere
  • Worth the wait
  • Must-visit for cocktail enthusiasts

Other Considerations

  • A bit pricey
  • Wait time to get in

Location

14 Denman St, London, undefined undefined, GB

Directions

51.510843, -0.135265

Cocktail Menu

Signature Cocktails

House Specialties
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CAROM

vodka

East London Vodka + Lime Leaf + Carom Seed Pisco + Tonka Bean

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DARJEELING

spirit blend

SOMA Spirit Blend + Vanilla + Thums Up Cola + Gondhoraj Lime

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COCONUT

gin

Jindea Gin + Coconut Yogurt + Citrus Blossoms + Pink Grapefruit Soda

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APRICOT

cognac

Martell VS + Apricot + White Chocolate Bourbon + Fenugreek Bitters

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CURRY LEAF

vodka

Baller Vodka + Curry Leaf Brine + Saffron + Fried Chicken

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CHAAT

tequila

Tapatio Blanco + Mezcal Verde + Chaat Masala + Gooseberry

CASHEW (0%)

Cashew + Orgeat + Coriander Seed + Lapsang

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ORANGE

rum

Clear Drop Rum + Orange Yoghurt + Adriatico + Mint

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MANGO

whisky

Toki Whisky + Alphonso Mango + Ancho Reyes Verde + Honey

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POMEGRANATE

vodka

Haku Vodka + Chai + Pomegranate + Coconut Rice Foam

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STRAWBERRY

sake

KAY Sake + Lacto Strawberry + Mint & Tomato Vine + Frizzante

SAMPHIRE (0%)

Samphire Tea + Pentire Adrift + Ginger + Green Chilli

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LEAF

gin

Opihr Gin + Makrut Lime Leaf + Curry Leaf + Pink Peppercorn

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CHANA

rum

Aluna Coconut + Axia Mastiha + Kay Sake + Chana Masala

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NIMBU

gin

Hapusa Gin + Oyster & Champagne + Vermouth + Pickled Nim

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HIBISCUS

mezcal

Dangerous Don Espadin Mezcal + Campari + Amaro Blend + Black Cardamom + Hibiscus

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TOMATO

vodka

Haku Vodka + La Tomato + Virtuous Raspberry + Tomato

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CUCUMBER

vodka

Orientalist Vodka + Empirical Plum + Cucumber Yoghurt + Mint & Chilli Soda

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GONDHORAJ

whisky

Toki Whisky + Gondhoraj + Darjeeling Tea + Ginger & Jaggery

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PINEAPPLE

rum

Dropworks Rum + Falernum + Pineapple & Basil Yoghurt + Cardamom

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KOKUM

calvados

Avellen Calvados + Kokum + Coriander + Dried Red Chilli & Cumin

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