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Friendly Society

(12 Ratings)
Soho basement den doing its own thing

Slightly tucked away in a subterranean spot down an alleyway in the thick of Soho, the Friendly Society is a haven for a youngish crowd craving a touch of gloss, a splash of camp, a reverence for kitsch and a nod to indie, all in a low-intensity but still sparkling hanging-out environment. A bit like something out of a movie. Action men and an army of Barbies of dangle from the ceiling in one room, mirror balls in another. Entrance in Tisbury Court – with girly peep shows for neighbours – just off Wardour St and immediately opposite the start of Old Compton St. Opened 2001 and is linked to gay-friendly venue Commercial Tavern in Spitalfields/Shoreditch. [see entry].



Address
79 Wardour St
London, England W1D 6QB

Near: Tisbury Court

Soho

Hours
Mon to Thu 4pm—11.30pm
Fri and Sat 4pm—midnight
Sun 4pm—10.30pm


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Reviews

tragaldaba
tragaldaba
Over a year ago

Too expensive for shit servise


Stevin
Stevin first review First to Review
Over a year ago

Awse decor

Love this place. Not friendly, but fun to bring friends. COOL decor.


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