22 Below Bar

Bar in Soho
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Address
22 Great Marlborough Street
Soho
London
W1F 7HU
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Region
Soho
Nearest Station
Oxford Circus
0.07 miles
Category
Bars

22below is a unique independent cocktail bar in the heart of the West End.

All In London Review

Relaxed post-work cocktails

My current obsession is seeking out places that are a little off the well trodden path of the Friday night drinker, i.e. bars that won’t be bursting with customers and where I’ll be able to flex my elbows. In a city as densely populated as London, this inevitably means basement bars, non-descript entrances or conceptual venues which won’t be an obvious choice for the average drinker.

A friend suggested 22 Below for a post-work drink on a Friday and had I not been led there by someone in the know I am confident I wouldn’t have found it. Located on Great Marlborough Street, a staircase to the side of a café leads down to this small space which according to the website has been modelled on the style of New York speakeasies, a vibe I did not pick up on in the slightest from the agreeable red walls and furniture.

Happy hour from 5 till 7 meant cocktails for only £4.50; however the only one that jumped off the page was the Pink Panther, a delicious raspberry and vodka concoction in a martini glass. After a couple of these I moved on to the rest of the menu and opted for the Thai Sorbet, which is now officially my favourite drink. Bacardi, lemongrass, Thai mint, coconut, vanilla sugar and crushed ice materialised in a long, long glass which kept me quiet for about 15 minutes.

As it started to get busier we pondered how popular this bar could be, as there is barely the capacity for 100 people. Its discreet entrance is perfect for its size as it’s unlikely to be spotted by enough people to get overcrowded, however the tasty cocktails, happy hour and a delectable food menu (grilled halloumi and peppers stuffed with feta cheese) are sure to pull in a sizeable clientele. There is even a comedy night on a Tuesday and the obligatory DJ’s at the weekend.

Great for relaxed drinks after work and a bite to eat.

Reviewed by Leila
Published on Jun 2, 2009


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