Did you know that Soho was home to Mozart, Karl Marx and The Sex Pistols?
Forget all the clichés – this neighbourhood has so much more to offer than a little sleazy red light district.
Bursting with new office space opening up on its streets, Soho also hosts the world’s most famous media companies.
The word “eclectic” seems to have been invented in Soho
If you go South, you’ll find yourself playing after-hours poker in Chinatown shops; the West will greet you with unforgettable nights and the midpoint will steal your heart – old record shops, food from around the world and prestige designer shops will convince you to never leave.
Who works in Soho?
The creatives, the media, and the startups. The world’s most famous advertising, TV production and publishing houses are all located within a few square metres. New office spaces, coworking spaces and startup incubators are also popping up as we speak!
How to get there?
Soho is at heart of Central London and can be accessed by all major tube lines and bus routes. This includes Tottenham Court Road, Oxford Street, Regent Street, Leicester Square, Picadilly Circus, Holborn, Trafalgar Square, Embankment and Covent Garden stations.
If you’re having a James Bond day you could rock up to the office in style, in a river bus – this is the best way to avoid London’s peak hour. A beautiful start to the day will keep you awake!
Soho secrets
Spend too much time indoors sitting and staring at a computer screen? Soho is also famous for summer lunch time Ping Pong tournaments. Play in the open air.
The world’s best shopping happens right here. Start at Beak street. Once you get yourself a new wardrobe (or if you head to Berwick street get fabrics for your new custom tailored jacket), pop into Soho’s record stores.
There’s nothing more special than getting up in the morning to the smell of fresh coffee. Get your beans from the Soho Grind espresso bar, relax and make your mornings last!
Every year over 500,000 Londoners use Barclays bikes (better known as Boris bikes, named after London’s mayor). Here in London cycling is a lifestyle, not only a way of getting around the city.
If you are new to Soho, the best pace to meet a few locals and join exciting happenings (and rides) is a cycle club called Rapha CC.
They sell bikes, tell you about the best routes and make yummy lunch. You can also head to Soho Bikes to find out about in-store events or if you get a puncture on your way to work and need it fixed! Did we just land in cycle heaven?
During one of your work breaks head to The Photographers Gallery to learn about the most recent photography happenings!
Best places to work in Soho
Are you looking for a private members club, an office space or perhaps a meeting room for a few hours in a location as awesome and central as Soho? Look no more!
The Collective is great for natural light and an inspirational environment. P.S. Have you seen their meeting rooms? Exceptionally recommended for introducing new clients and signing contracts!
The Garage has been opened by advertising moguls, happy to share some advice. If you need a space to let your mind fly – nest here!
Soho Labs is brand new, funky and building an incredible community for one of the most affordable prices in London.
Soho Business Club is home for media and entertainment companies in the heart of Soho. It’s your number one choice if you feel like spending the day networking and sharing ideas.
Head to The House of St Barnabas – a private members club for charity events and elegant dinners.
Visit Groucho for business lunch and private members club Blacks for some serious cocktails.
Got to keep the belly happy!
Check out Berwick street market for anything and everything you could possibly wish for – Mexican burritos, Indian street food, vegetarian pop ups and fresh fruit and vegetables (if it’s your turn to make lunch at the office).
We bumped into Daniel, who works at a TV production company, and asked him why he loves working here:
“It’s full of shops good places to go. Bars are especially good and it’s so handy if you have meetings after work or simply want to see friends”.
Why choose Soho? The time you save working central can be spent planning the day’s work or grabbing a takeaway coffee on the way to work.
You will be able to afford slow mornings and never be late to your meetings.
It’s the best place to make the most out of London and meet the most inspirational creatives!
Why does Celeste, who works at CondeNast, love the area?
“Soho is the best place for lunch options – you never eat the same thing twice! And it’s perfect for after work drinks. Also, creative people tend to work in Soho. It has a lot more ambience and energy than other areas in London”.
Excited about working in Soho? We have plenty of awesome office spaces 🙂
