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Comptons of Soho, London

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Opens at 12:00pm
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Operator: Stonegate
51-53 Old Compton Street, Soho, London, W1D 6HJ (View on Google Map)
(020) 7096 5470
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Promoted as "Soho's favourite gay bar" and the heart of the Soho gay community, with an impressive interior with chandeliers, mirror ball, candelabra and a piano. Two ale handpumps plus craft beers & lagers. A staircase leads to a balcony where you can watch the gay world go by! See venue website for events and drinks offers.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Swiss Hotel
Local Authority
Westminster
Last updated
20/07/2025
Last surveyed
08/03/2016
Leasehold owner
Stonegate
Freehold owner
Unilever PLC
Pub ID
WLD/16476
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:30pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Fuller's - London Pride , Sharp's - Doom Bar

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Big screen & surround sound
Events Events
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Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (750m)
London Charing Cross
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (300m)
Piccadilly Circus

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