The Social, Upstairs Bar
The Social, 5 Little Portland Street, London, W1W 7JD -
Up to
80 standing
Offers
catering
Heavenly Recordings' bar, venue, club, events and cafe workspace in W1 The Social opened in 1999 and is an an award winning London institution. Designed back then by a partnership of David Adjaye and Will Russell (now of Pentagram) with the proviso of withstanding nuclear attack or – at the very least – the worst that people could chuck at it, The Social has launched over a million hugely successful hangovers.
Unchanged in a decade and a half, the upstairs bar is made up of 5 large leather booths set around an aged gunmetal grey table. The room itself is entirely clad in wood. Originally sauna-like, the walls have matured like a Soho dandy due to years of excessive smoking and drinking. Ever-present in the corner is a beautiful, hard working AMI Continental Jukebox. It's great for private or corporate parties.
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 80
Dining
up to 40
Cabaret
up to 80
Amenities
Tea
Location
Reviews
Jo Murnaghan
December 2023My fave haunt for a unpretentious easy cosy night out. Warm and welcoming bartenders, hip DJs and excellent atmosphere, always.
Nick Karpach
January 2024Liked the place, looks very cosy and comfortable. Being honest, a little bit too loud near the bar. But in general enjoyed a drink ✨
Roberto Sideris
December 2023A bar with mediocre cocktails is not a good bar. Over spiced margarita, washed out whisky sour, no tomato juice for a Bloody Mary and no olives for a dirty martini. A bar for a beer I guess. You have to shout at the person next to you to have a conversation because the music is too loud.
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