Carnaby Street and Soho are hosting ‘Soho Nights’ every Wednesday from 12th November until 17th December, a weekly celebration of festive dining, exclusive shopping experiences and live performances. The event offers Londoners and tourists the chance to discover special festive discounts, shop Christmas gifts from exclusive collections and enjoy unique seasonal culinary experiences at some of Soho’s finest eateries.
Participating dining brands include: Miznon, Kolamba and Two Floors. Retailers include: PANGAIA, Ray-Ban, Aubin, Nobody’s Child, Happy Socks, Ffern and De La Vali.
A Saturday of Exclusive Shopping (22nd November)
In the busy run-up to Christmas, look no further than Saturday 22nd November to wrap up your shopping and find the perfect presents. Stores across Soho and Carnaby Street will be offering exclusive discounts for the day. More details to be announced soon.
Festive Fashion Finds
Soho and Carnaby Street are synonymous with fashion. The neighbourhood’s boutiques offer the ultimate selection in clothing, beauty and wellness year-round, from party outfits to cosy favourites, and have prepared a host of unique experiences this Christmas.
The sustainable knitwear obsessives at Sheep Inc will host Wool Wreath Workshops for customers throughout November and December. A visit to their new flagship store on Newburgh Street is perfect those in search of winter woolies.
For those looking to treat themselves or loved ones, designers Ray-Ban and Oakley will be running spectacular discounts on sunglasses, while Missoma will offer customers complimentary gifts with purchases during December.
Food and Drink
From the three-levels of Kingly Court to Soho’s charming side streets and thoroughfares, the area offers the finest festive takes on modern and traditional cuisine and drinks.
Donutelier will be running ‘A Sweet Spin on The Nutcracker’, including limited-edition pastries and 12 Days of Christmas giveaway inspired by the ballet. For those seeking a treat to match the chilly weather, Big Kid Ice Cream will reveal a range of exciting festive flavours.
Cahoots will revive the art of letter-writing with ‘Letters Home for Christmas’. Inspired by wartime missives to friends and family, Cahoots will invite guests to write a note to loved ones while raising a glass and indulging in cheeky cocktails. Meanwhile, the newly re-opened The Shaston Arms will come into its own in the wintry weather, welcoming guests into the warm to sample elevated pub classics, and Antidote will run wine tastings every Saturday from 11-4, opening festive bottles from their cellars for sampling.
The Little Violet Door is ready for Christmas party season. For a home away from home in the heart of Soho, guests can rent out the whole flat or one of three unique spaces, the sitting room, kitchen & living room, or the entire basement, and order delicious packages of canapés and bowl food. A lunchtime offer for shoppers out and about will give afternoon parties a free round of Christmas cocktails.
At Patty & Bun diners will be served the Christmas special ‘Yule be Jammin’, a dry-aged beef patty with deep fried double breaded brie, black truffle mayo, American cheese, crispy onions and chilli and jam. Venetian restaurant POLPOwill offer a festive menu throughout December including a glass of prosecco for £70 per person. Dishoom is serving brand new festive creations including a Parsnip and Kale Chaat, a Turkey Platter with Gravy, and Chilli Sprouts alongside beloved classics like the House Black Daal and Chicken Ruby.
Brindisa’s Christmas Crunch menu, at £20 per person, is available from 17 November, encompassing a delectable spread of para picar dishes like cocktail mixes, olives, and prawn butter on sourdough, followed by seafood or seasonal vegetable rice. To finish, guests can opt for burnt Basque cheesecake or an orange chocolate tart with Oloroso cream.