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    Refuel Bar & Restaurant

    4.1 (27 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Rhubarb and custard millefeuille
    Leo U.

    A hotel bar/ restaurant inside Soho Hotel. The main utility for me is you can have tea and coffee after 7pm there (as opposed to beer and other alcoholic drinks). It is a struggle to find anywhere to go in London (and UK in general) if you don't drink. This one is a nice refuge in that sense. The selection of desserts seem a little bit odd. I had rhubarb and custard millefeuille and it was ok.

    Afternoon Tea
    Laura K.

    I've been here for afternoon tea twice and have always had a tea-rriffic time! With a cute vibe and delicious tea sandwiches, I think it's great value for money considering the cost of other afternoon teas in the area. Tip: When you book, ask to be seated in one of the back rooms with the couches. It's cozy and cute. Pros: Location, cost, and vibe. The price (26 pounds per person) is really great when compared to other afternoon teas in the area. The tea sandwiches were delicious and the clotted cream/jam selections are scrumptious. You get an entire pot of tea all to yourself which feels very special! And as far as location, it's in the center of everything yet a bit tucked away so not too crowded. On one occasion, we were sat in the back room with couches and beautiful paintings so it felt very British and quaint. Cons: This is not an "all you can eat" afternoon tea like most other teas in the area. So once you finish your sandwiches, they don't refill your plate (funny, given the name "Refuel" hah). You'll have to pay for more. This isn't a huge con in my opinion, as we were STUFFED by the end of the tea. They give you several biscuits, sandwiches, sweets and savories. We were full at the end. Overall, I'd definitely recommend as a great place for afternoon tea with your family or friends.

    At the Bar
    Whitney N.

    Somewhat interesting decor that's fitting of a posh hotel in Soho... and a fairly sharp looking crowd (in that artsy/Ray-Ban/I'm-too-cool-to-care-so-I-sport-an-ensemble-that-shows-that-I'm-too-cool-to-care kind of way) plus nice cocktails... but for some reason I just wouldn't tag this as a destination bar. It gives off the vibe that this is more the sort of place you'd only wander down into if you happened to be a guest at the hotel... or indeed, are simply there to conduct business; it's just doesn't have a feeling of intimacy. That said, the bartenders are incredible. Nice, accommodating, and don't hesitate to rise to the challenge of difficult cocktails tastes and demands... indeed, their level of charm and extreme pleasantness is perhaps the bar's best asset.

    Willard K.

    Gorgeous bar and super attentive bartenders. Had the oddest interaction here though: (Side bar: I won Big Brother USA in 2001)... A young man approached me at the bar and was positive I was a banker he works with. I explained to him that I was a tourist and he doesn't personally know me. He was indignant and became really agitated/aggressive. He must have recognized me from TV and just couldn't understand the disconnect (he also was pretty drunk). Anyway, he became super angry and the staff escorted him away and apologized profusely and were unbelievably supportive. I had a single great drink (picture posted) and will absolutely return to Refuel during my next visit to London.

    Tracy T.

    The interior of the Soho Hotel is beautifully designed and is home to the Refuel Bar. This is where the suitably pretentious, advertising Soho crowd hang out. Despite this, I always have a good time. The service is good and although can get quite packed, it's relaxing. The cocktails are great and the bartenders are friendly. They will make a cocktail on request if you're brave enough to suggest one. The wine list is vast with a great selection of champagnes. I would think many a deal has been struck here over a few bottles of Cristal.

    Flower bellini and passionfruit bellini
    Jessica M.

    Oh I do love these kind of places! Nice settings, had some drinks and sliders with them and it was a really good experience. We shared the pulled pork, beef, fish sliders and it was just enough food to keep you happy! Very nice drinks, an extensive drink list and I will surely come back whenever im visiting London again for drinks here.

    Martini, straight up and dry with one olive. Yum.

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    The room had its own bar/barman, and held about 40 people with waiters bringing canapés at regular intervals.

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    The Yard Bar

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    0.1 miSoho
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    After downing a Carrie Bradshaw-style cocktail at the chill subterranean Friendly Society (review:…read morehttps://yelp.to/4zJuovAN4J), Jamie W. and I were way too intimidated to face the manly crowd in front of Compton's. We went in the opposite direction on Rupert Street and found this inviting courtyard bar. It's marketed as a gay bar but... The clientele was more mixed than gay. Hey, it wasn't a big deal to us. Especially as we sauntered to the bar bathed in pink and royal blue dayglow. Boys bellying up to the bar. Oh yeah, we home. The print was really small in their comprehensive cocktail menu, but that didn't stop us from ordering more libations. Stop judging us. Jamie went for the £12.50 Margarita, and I continued my Cosmopolitan streak with their £12 one (photo: https://yelp.to/RsyQWeRD5R). We went back into the courtyard to find a table. The leafy terrace and strings of white light were quite inviting, and we ended up hanging out in this sanctuary until they closed at 11PM. Cool. DRINKS - 4 stars...they did the trick AMBIANCE - 5 stars...the courtyard was loverly SERVICE - 4 stars...efficient bartender TOTAL - 4 stars...a nice way to end our first night in London RELATED - Exploring London? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3zFACrx

    I had a drink here before going out with some friends. They played some great music and the…read morebartenders were really friendly. It gets dull quickly especially right before they close so be prepared to watch for open seats or stand, which is not the worse so you can dance a bit to the great playlist.

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