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Comptons of Soho

GayOut (52) 4.1
Google (1329) 4.4
Tripadvisor (299) 4.2
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Visitors frequently praise Comptons of Soho for its brilliant staff, great atmosphere, and welcoming vibe, with many calling it a favorite spot. However, some find the music to be too loud for conversation, and a few have reported negative experiences with bouncers, particularly regarding perceived unfair treatment.

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Address
51-53 Old Compton Street, Soho, London W1D 4YD
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Website
comptons.co.uk
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Price Range
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About this place Comptons of Soho

Comptons of Soho has been on Old Compton Street since the 1980s and maintains the character of a proper London gay pub rather than a venue designed for visitors. Two floors — the ground floor bar is traditional pub format with draught ales and lager; the first floor is more lounge-like and quieter. The clientele skews slightly older and more local than the adjacent G-A-Y Bar, and the atmosphere is correspondingly more relaxed and conversation-oriented. Comptons is the pub where people actually know each other — regulars who have been coming for years, a social scene that is embedded in the fabric of the Soho community rather than performing for tourists. Good for a Sunday afternoon drink or a weekday evening; it competes on Friday and Saturday nights with the busier venues nearby. The large windows onto Old Compton Street make it one of the best people-watching spots in Soho.

Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 23:00
Monday 12:00-23:00
Tuesday 12:00-23:00
Wednesday 12:00-23:00
Thursday 12:00-23:30
Friday 12:00-00:30
Saturday 12:00-00:30
Sunday 12:00-22:30

Features

LGBTQ+ Pub/Tavern Safe space Community oriented Multilingual staff Walk-ins welcome

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David Grayson
David Grayson Jun 2026

It was a Sunday but the staff was mediocre and as a tourist I felt like an outcast. Being a solo that even makes it more the case ...service was slow.

L L
L L Jun 2026

Fabulous place in SOHO

L L
L L Jun 2026

Fabulous place in SOHO

Emma Hussain
Emma Hussain Jun 2026

The bouncer was very rude. We came out for a vape and because he had let too many people in and it was over crowded he said we were too drunk too come back in.

Emma Hussain
Emma Hussain Jun 2026

The bouncer was very rude. We came out for a vape and because he had let too many people in and it was over crowded he said we were too drunk too come back in.

Matthew Valgenti
Matthew Valgenti Jun 2026
Matthew Valgenti
Matthew Valgenti Jun 2026

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Last updated on 3 August 2026

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