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Freud Café

4.0 (155 reviews)
Open 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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Meike B.

With central London changing at a breathtaking space it is so refreshing to find Freud's is still Freud's. Somewhere between my last visit (ages ago) and now they expanded from the famous cellar bar to what used to be an interiors shop above. The main bar downstairs still looks just the same as I remembered it, and gets just as packed making a trip to the ladies quite a challenge. They only have a limited cocktail list upstairs but there's nothing they can't mix in the main bar. The mojito was a bit disappointing though. According to their website Freud has been around since 1986 and I hope it will still be here the next time I pass.

Simon C.

Popped into Freud on a Saturday night at around half six on a very sunny London day and the place was still full! It is very well hidden and has a real DIY feel to the whole place. The cocktails are what people come for, and they are pretty damn good. This isn't a place for 'refined' cocktails however, you won't see any fancy garnishes or slimy bartenders practicing their 'flair' - and it's all the better for it. Cocktails are very very very reasonable for Central London. £6 for a mojito - sign me up. On my visit I tried a Boris Tea - cherry vodka, lychee, grand marnier and some other stuff. It was bloody delicious and a steal at £6.50. As I left with the hubby in tow to go and see Priscilla at the theatre (I know - no stereotypes here) the effects started to hit. These are potent drinks so pace yourself. Unless of course you want to get smashed, and let's face it, it would be easy to do at Freud. What struck me most about this bar was the diversity of the clientele. Never have I seen metal rockers stand side by side with city types and some ladies who could easily have been my mum's age! But this democratic atmosphere is what makes the bar a little special. I would've given the place 5 stars but the loos let them down, as did the overall look and feel of the place. The art work on the walls is a little pants to be fair, and the whole place has a little bit of a gloomy gothic feel perhaps. Nevertheless, a great place to start your evening. Honest people, honest drinks and most importantly honest prices. Bang!

Corinna H.

The most important thing to do when visiting FREVD is to make a mental note of how to find it again! I've been hunting around for it for weeks after my friend (who's now in Ecuador) first took me for the best Mojito I've had in Soho. I recently found it again and I'm hoping that will be the end of getting lost down the side streets of Soho because FREVD is just too good to loose! Once you come down the metal stairs at the side of the street, you'll find yourself in an intimate, narrow bar, with a relaxed yet cool atmosphere. It's completely devoid of any 'scene' and pretty much anything goes, but you do get the feeling that everyone feels like this is their little unknown, underground gem. The concrete walls, hung with their latest art exhibition, keep an under-the-streets vibe and the easy going crowd sit about on the stairs when all the tables have filled up. They have a good menu of beers and I think the cocktails are constantly good. They like to put a little twist on most, such as the Fallen Angel, a take on the better known White Russian, but made with Frangelico, kahlua, cacoa, baileys and milk. I always have an Espresso Martini (or 5) and although this isn't on the board I've never been told I can't have it and last time I went the bar man even asked if he could substitute the vodka for brandy to see if I liked it. The Mojito's are always a safe bet, with plenty of fresh mint and their choice of brown sugar. It's great on a Sunday evening when everywhere else is closed. It's perfect for having a good catch up with a friend as the mood is very chilled out (they were playing ambient reggae last Sunday) so you can totally relax whilst you knock back the cocktails.

J L.

Came here to have a drunk time in London and omg, thank you Yelp, you helped make my London trip fun and memorable! This place makes FANTASTIC cocktails and the prices are actually decent considering the locale. They have an impressive drink menu and the execution is spot-on: I wouldn't have believed that I was in the UK with the strawberry mojito I was drinking! I also enjoyed the Freud lemonade - my best friend loved the Cheeky Monkey. We couldn't stop drinking because there are so many cocktails to try. As Lizzie G noted, the bar staff is actually pretty cute. Mmm, another reason why this place scores some stars. I'd be hitting this joint up every week if I lived in London. Wish I could find a place exactly like this where I'm at!

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Cool spot! Relaxed atmosphere & clientele here. The music was cool & overall this place had a hip feeling with no fuss

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Fun little basement bar with a cozy and slightly grungy atmosphere. Their gin cocktails are amazing! Some of the best I've had.

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