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Balans Soho No. 34 (the little one) Formerly: Old Compton Cafe / Balans Soho Society Café (aka Soho Café)

(2 Ratings)
Soho corner hotspot

One of two major Soho outlets in the gay café/brasserie chain Balans. The mothership Balans, at 60 Old Compton St [see entry], remains the first point of call for many visiting gays. However, this corner establishment might have the edge, particularly with its optimum use of Soho-cruisy window seating on both ‘gay catwalk’ Old Compton St and Frith St, not to mention a generous pick of pavement tables and chairs. In contrast to its local sibling, this was (pre- COVID) a 24-hour...

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