The Fine Food Tour SoHo: Yeah baby! Soho was home to the Swinging 60s movement, the fashion and vibrancy is found in the streets. Soho is also home to amazing theatres, Chinatown and great food! Bright light, great music and fun describes Soho well. Soho is both historic and cutting edge.
Soho has always been London’s most vibrant dining district—a melting pot of cultures, creativity, and irresistible flavors.
Coffee Culture Begins – One of London’s first coffee houses opened here in the 17th century, fueling intellectual debate alongside strong brews.
European Flavours Arrive – French Huguenot refugees introduced delicate patisserie, while Italian immigrants later brought pasta, gelato, and London’s first espresso bars (Bar Italia, 1949).
Chinatown Emerges – Post-WWII, Chinese restaurateurs transformed Gerrard Street into a bustling hub of dim sum, roast duck, and hand-pulled noodles.
Artists’ Canteens – Bohemian cafes like The Colony Room and Patisserie Valerie fed London’s creatives, from Francis Bacon to theatre-goers needing pre-show cakes.
Game-Changing Restaurants – Fergus Henderson’s St. John (1994) revolutionized British dining with nose-to-tail eating, while Polpo launched the small plates craze.
Global Street Food & Fine Dining – Soho now packs Japanese izakayas, Neapolitan pizzerias, vegan junk food, and Michelin-starred tasting menus into its maze of streets.
No other London neighborhood mixes history, innovation, and sheer deliciousness quite like this—where every meal tells a story.