Long established as an entertainment district, for much of the 20th century Soho had a reputation as a base for the sex industry. This legacy lives on, although Soho is also well regarded for its eclectic nightlife and as a location for the headquarters of leading film companies.

Since the 1980s, the area has undergone considerable transformation. It’s now predominantly a fashionable district of upmarket restaurants and media offices.
The district – and its southern subsection Chinatown – teams with tourists going to West End shows, media professionals marching to work, hungry patrons sampling some of London’s best restaurants and people looking for a fun night out.

Soho was also home to many historical figures, including Mozart, Karl Marx and The Sex Pistols. Many Londoners still think it’s all about sex, but the fact is, Soho should be as notable for its history and culture.