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Balans Soho

Name: Balans Soho
Address: Balans Soho No.60, Old Compton Street, London, UK, London, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7439 2183
Rating: 4.2

Late-night food and cocktails in the heart of gay Soho

London, UK

4.3

3,598 reviews

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About Balans Soho

Balans No.60 is the Old Compton Street branch that has long served as Soho's unofficial queer canteen. It is a restaurant and cocktail bar rather than a dedicated gay venue, but its location, late opening and enduring LGBTQ+ following make it part of the neighbourhood's social fabric. The menu spans brunch favourites, comfort food, sharing plates and cocktails, making Balans useful at almost any point in a Soho day. Drop in for breakfast, meet friends before the bars, or recover over food after much of the surrounding nightlife has wound down. Booths and window-side tables are particularly good for people-watching. The mood is polished but relaxed, with a broad, mixed crowd. Late-night hours and menus can change by day, so check the official listing if you are planning to eat after midnight.

What to expect

Expect a busy all-day Soho restaurant with a strong LGBTQ+ following, familiar comfort food, cocktails and some of the area's latest dining hours.

Vibes

LGBTQ+ friendly Soho Late-night food Brunch Cocktails Restaurant People-watching

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Practical tips before you visit

This is an LGBTQ+-popular restaurant rather than an exclusively queer venue

Advance booking is sensible at busy dinner and weekend times

Check the current kitchen hours if visiting late at night

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Address

Balans Soho No.60, Old Compton Street, London, UK

Phone

+44 20 7439 2183

Opening hours

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Monday: 10:00–23:00 Tuesday: 10:00–23:00 Wednesday: 10:00–05:00 Thursday: 10:00–05:00 Friday: 10:00–06:00 Saturday: 10:00–06:00 Sunday: 10:00–01:00

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Balans Soho No.60, Old Compton Street, London, UK

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4.3

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pedro.nido

8 May 2017

This place is part of the Soho establishment! Not sure how long it has been there but ever since I moved to London almost 15 years ago. Cute waiters, quality food and if you get a window seat the TOP place in Soho to walk the boys walk buy. Burger and linguine are both amazing. Cocktails also ace! And get dessert too. They are huge so beware. Overall rating 4.5Food 5.0Service 5.0Value 3.0Atmosphere 5.0

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ryabar

24 Jul 2015

You cannot go wrong here. The food is outstanding and its open until very late so if you want a post night out fry up this is much classier than a kebab! Always busy and tends to be visited by LGBT crowd but its not exclusively gay but being in soho thats the crowd it pulls in. Great food, service and cocktails every time Overall rating 4.8Food 5.0Service 5.0Value 4.0Atmosphere 5.0

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Eleni Markella Chalkia Prapa

2 months ago

Great brunch! Totally recommend! And even though we were full by the breakfast, they had the option of a half-portion for the pancakes, and we couldn’t resist!

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Mr exposing influencers

2 months ago

It a nice local cafe good reliable food. But the service is impeccable, especially Nicole she was so friendly and all and all amazing. Thank you for taking care of us.

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Lisa Johnson

7 months ago

Had the best time at Balans Soho Society - Soho for their bottomless pancakes brunch! The fried chicken pancakes with the Korean spicy honey were absolutely delicious, easily a 10/10. The flavours were perfect, crispy, sweet, spicy… However we were there for a 7:30 booking and the last plate of pancakes lacked luster and they had thrown presentation out the window. A special shoutout to Zaher, our server, who was super attentive and honestly amazing from start to finish. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a fun brunch or breakfast for dinner spot.

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Ian Doyle

3 months ago

Six out of five. Nicole and her brilliant colleagues really looked after their weary customers today in 30° heat. Super food, super drinks, even better staff and atmosphere. Long time but infrequent recurring customer over many years. This is an essential Soho spot right in the heart of the action.

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Joe B

3 months ago

This place was the best. Our family of 6 came in hungry from the Eurotrain and then the Metro. We walked into the restaurant and went to our table in the back. The music was iconic with 80’s music!! We loved the decor and the food was incredible. Our server Nicole was great at helping serve us some water right away and then gave us some tips for where to go and what to see….including Harry Styles being in town! We bought tickets and went to the concert because she was so sweet, genuine and interested in the overall customer experience! Would definitely come back!

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