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Friendly Society, London

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Operator: Independent
79 Wardour Street, Soho, London, W1D 6QB (View on Google Map)
(020) 7434 3805
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Free House basement bar entered from side alley. Described by Time Out as "Soho's most idiosyncratic drinking den". It's an LGBTQ bar with decor that has to be seen to be believed.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Westminster
Last updated
06/12/2024
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
individual
Freehold owner
Wardour Estates Ltd
Pub ID
WLD/16897
Asset of Community Value
Monday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
2:00pm - 11:30pm
Sunday
2:00pm - 10:30pm
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