The Coach & Horses, Soho

The Coach & Horses Soho is a historic pub at 29 Greek Street, cherished for its traditional ambiance and literary connections. Drinks & Food Drinks: Craft beers, wines, and hard liquor, praised for a great selection. Food: Serves hearty pub fare, with vegetarian/vegan options Verdict: Ideal for a classic pub experience with character, quality drinks, and inclusive vibes

I'm sure this place must be popping at night, and great for a quiet lunchtime drink, but I found this pub to be small, very small, and kinda drab. Ordered a speciality double rum and cola at lunchtime, which shockingly came to £15.70. Bar tender was attentive and friendly, but atmosphere was crap tbh. Toilets were so, so small, clean, but again small, lol. I hate giving bad reviews, so I shall be back at a later date.

An unmissable piece of Soho history. While a semi-regular visitor, this occasion was to see a one-man performance of Jeffrey Barnard Is Unwell in the venue the man himself spent his least-sober moments. Fabulous.

A fantastic pub with a warm, welcoming atmosphere where both people and dogs are made to feel right at home. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by Natalia! Definitely going back!

Legendary Soho watering-hole patronised by the likes of Peter Cook, The Beatles, Francis Bacon and, most famously, the columnist Jeffrey Bernard. For years renowned for having London's rudest landlord; I can report that the service is friendly these days, but the period interior remains thankfully unchanged. Owned by Fullers since 2011 who provide a great selection on keg and cask alongside a well stocked fridge. Dog-friendly too.

Finally had the opportunity to come here and it didn't disappoint. They have quite some different kind of beers which I appreciate. Also, very traditional pub as I expected.

Very unusual to find a pub in London, much less the west end that serves vegetarian food. Tofu-fish and chips was on the menu that day and it was delicious. Great location close to Soho, Chinatown, the theatres and of course all the attractions in this part of London. The service is friendly. The pub seems to serve a more food/pub type customers and the pub is not as crowed as is often the case with most of the pubs in the west end. A nicer pub for a more relaxed atmosphere.

Love this old traditional soho pub. Good local vibe and still some characters. Good meeting place . Good value drinks. Toilets cramped but it is an old building. In the heart of Soho . Friendly bar staff.

One of the reasons that I went to London was so I could spend the evening in Soho, and also to visit a classic Soho pub. Well, this place turned out to be just that, a classic Soho pub. It was pretty packed, but that is probably because it is Soho, though it also turned out that most of the people were outside. Yeah, I did like this place, it really did have some charm about it, though I have to admit that I still can't quite get over the differences between English Ales, and what I'm used to.

Finding out there was a vegan fish & chips at a proper English pub was a no-brainer Not taking rezzies, we walked into the maximum capacity pub & asked the bartender about dinner but they were currently full......again, they do not take rezzies So we happily enjoyed pints of bitter & the most delish cider. I had asked the bartender about 1 cider but he recommended a different one so I went with that & omg it was the best! Took our drinks upstairs to wait it out & discovered a table had just opened. Brilliant! 2 orders of the Tofush & Chips were amazing. The seaweed layer gave a ocean-y flavor whole the batter was light and thick & paired well w/ the tarter sauce Perfect pub meal!

My husband and I visited this pub twice on our second visit to London. We were in town to see some shows at the theatres and this was conveniently around the corner AND offered a wonderful vegetarian (possibly vegan?) "fish" and chips. Hubs had a non-veg entree and also enjoyed it. There were two bar cats that made themselves at home on your chair when you got up to grab another pint. Wonderful and welcoming place right off the main drag that felt like a quiet locals spot. Can't wait to return again.

It was our first night in London. We had arrived late and were staying near Soho Square. We were hungry. Thus began the search for food. We walked around aimlessly in the brisk London cold. It was f***ing cold. We're from Hawaii... we stumbled upon Coach & Horses, it was maybe around 9:00pm. It was almost time for last call too!! But the nice man at the bar explained to us British pub etiquette and had us sit upstairs. This was our first time eating TRUE fish and chips. Remembering it now brings tears to my eyes. Note WE ARE NOT FROM THE UK and the fish and chips from where we're at have never ever been that great. So having this delicacy was just ~*mindblowing*~. You won't be disappointed here.

Yes! A fully plant-based pub in London! I frankly wanted "Fish" & Chips because I kept on seeing it whilst going about my tourist rounds. Okay, I knew the chances of me eating it were low (we also don't eat onion or garlic nor anything else in the family in addition to being vegetarian) but there was still 5% of hope still clinging on... We walked in at around lunchtime on a Sunday and - there is no way around it - it gave me a slightly "lazy Sunday" impression. We were greeted briefly and it was quiet. There was a table of two eating their Tofu & Chips and another man drinking his beer. We hovered for a bit and then realized it was largely self-everything and the bartenders tend the bar and don't leave it. After we sat ourselves after verbally confirming it, we decided it would be faster to just ask what we could have on the menu, I asked the vegan lady bartender. She went to the back and then came out with the verdict 5 minutes later: we could have the Portobello Mushroom Burger (no coleslaw, no fried onions) and the Bangers & Mash (no onion gravy). I was slightly disappointed but happy we weren't stuck with something like salad. Plus, bangers are pretty British! The food came out and though gravy-less, it wasn't bad. The mash was creamy and good; the minced parsley that topped it gave it that freshness. The bangers were deep fried (hot) and house made from a mashed mix that included carrots and radish and molded into perfect "sausage" shapes. I quite enjoyed them. I'm sure having gravy could have elevated the dish but it was still good as is. Food (at least the one item we ordered since it was our last free day in London and we had other places we wanted to hit without overeating) was good; I'm (pretty) sure everything else they offer is as well. Service was a bit confusing at first but they were pretty friendly and very helpful once we began to understand the system. I obviously don't frequent bars/clubs often so please excuse the American tourist. :) They do have two separate toilets in the back, though the doors don't close and the "waiting area" is a bit on the cramped side. I totally support and cheer on this location!! We always need more veggie options - especially with local cuisines. I'm assuming the place is more lively later on the day, according to the other reviews, but they did have a steady stream of visitors.

When I travel, I try to eat as much local cuisine as I can manage as a vegan. When I discovered there was a vegetarian pub in London, I had to experience it for myself. I get in, and I'm a little confused. Everyone is drinking and singing, I don't see anyone eating. After poking around for a bit, I almost leave, until I ask a man behind the bar where to order food. He smiles, lifts the bar for me, and points me up some stairs. It's not at all what I imagined, but it's cute! On the second level of the pub, there's a very kitschy, brightly lit cafe, complete with a cat curled up on a chair. I ordered a beer and a tofush and chips. It was glorious. It was everything I wanted and more. They wrap tofu in seaweed, coat it in beer batter, turning the humble tofu into a decadent British specialty. The chips and peas were a lovely accompaniment. I believe their tartar sauce is homemade, and it was excellent. This is definitely worth a visit if you want to experience vegan pub food in London!

"The Coach and Vegans", as the sign says out front. What a great idea to have a pub that is fully vegetarian and vegan, that is casually a regular pub that seemed very popular on the Friday we were there. That being said, it was so busy that we almost left because we couldn't find where to get food! Packed wall to wall, I asked the bartender if there was extra space to eat (because we came for the tofush and chips) and she informed us that yes, there was. The weird part, we had to go behind the bar to get to the restaurant. But it was fine. After getting upstairs, we discovered that the restaurant part of Coach and Horses is beautiful! A quaint tea and cake shop as well as a restaurant with delicious food options; pot pies, tofu fish and chips, chilli, you name it. This was such a great ending to our trip in England, including the kitty cat that sometimes occupies the space. This is a great space in London, and I'd highly recommend it.

The Coach and Horses is a legendary pub in Soho's long history, favoured by innumerable famous faces - writers, actors, journalists and many more. On a Hidden London walk on the day we heard about John Hurt's passing, it seemed entirely appropriate to pop in for a swift pint and to raise a glass to the old curmudgeon in one of his favourite haunts. You can immediately see why characters like Hurt and Tom Baker, as well as the Private Eye crew and Jeffery Bernard favoured this pub. Completely unadorned, the Coach and Horses is essentially a pub that has not left the 1970's, with Double Diamond and Ind Coope logos behind the bar, spectacularly ripped bar stools, linoleum and a gents toilet not far removed from the one in "Trainspotting". It's clearly intentional, unfussy, comfortable in its own skin and completely disinterested in your opinion - and all the more to be cherished for that reason. Everywhere else, pubs try so hard to generate "character" and "credibility", but you've either got it, or you don't. The Coach and Horses does.

It was time for dinner, so we went to Norman's Coach and Horses, London's First Vegetarian & Vegan Pub. We had the Tofush Fingers, which were good but not as good as the Silver Cross' entree. They had a delicious homemade tartar sauce here though!

This place holds so much promise. A traditional English pub with vegan alternatives for the usual pub fare, yes please. Let's start with the food--delicious. We had the tofush and chips and the five-bean burger along with a side of onion rings. The tofush and chips was excellent--crispy, sea-weedy (but not too overpowering). And the mint peas were a revelation. The five-bean burger was good too--hearty, flavorful, and not doused in liters of ketchup. The onions rings were non-soggy and just as they should be. What could definitely be better is the service/ambience. We arrived here, very hungry, at 11:00 as Yelp mentioned that the place opens at 11:00. Open it was, but only the bar. The kitchen opens at 12:00. This is forgiven given the fact that Yelp does not, currently, support different types of opening hours for the same establishment. Anyhoo, we got our drinks and waited till 12:00. At 12:00, I expected the bartender to take our order, but she kept on carrying on with her business. I had to make my way to the counter and ask her if it was ok for me to place the order. Overall, a nice place with lovely food but the service tainted the experience a bit. My advice, go here in the evenings as the place is much livelier then.

Thanks to Normans Coach & Horses I was able to eat fish & chips at my visit to London. Also as a vegan! I really love the concept of vegan pub-food! The staff was very nice and the atmosphere was very cozy. I visited the pub at daytime. I don't know how crowded it is at nights, but it was enough free tables, when I was there. On my next visit to London I will definetely come back to have fish & chips at Normans Coach & Horses.

So good! A real pub experience with fish and chips and beer, it's definitely worth the sometimes long waits at the counter

A nice SoHo pub with outside tables and lively crowd. I liked this place because it was a frequent for locals as well as out of towner's. It's especially noteworthy because it has an upright piano which is available to anyone who cares to stroke the keys. On this particular evening, there was a lively group that was playing and singing to a nice selection of Elton John tunes. A mostly older crowd as you might imagine with a nice central SoHo location. A nice selection of favorite ales on draft.

I should say that I'm not sure exactly where we were... we planned on being in the Picadilly Circus-Trafalgar Square area, namely because that's just what you do when you're a first time tourist in London. But, it was very cold and very late, we had landed just hours before and were wandering the crowded Friday night streets riding the adrenaline high and not much else. I knew we'd have to eat at some point so I pulled out my trusty Happy Cow app hoping that we were in proximity to one of the places I had scoped out in advance. To my delight, Coach & Horses was a five-minute walk from where we had wandered to! Tofush and Chips seemed so very appropriate for our first dinner in London, so off we went! The dining room sits two flights of stairs above a crowded pub that overflowed into the street, pints seeping down the edges with various shades of dark beer. The actual interior of the place reminds me of a vintage dollhouse but with all the furnishings removed, stripped down but leaving the essentials. Upstairs, the dining room was no different, except that if this was truly a dollhouse it was definitely the little girl's room. Tea-rose pink walls in various states of disrepair contained small dining tables and showcased mismatched tea sets. It was quaint, but not on purpose, it really was just "there". Our actual meal was, of couse, the Tofush and Chips, along with a mushroom pie served with more chips and a sizeable helping of peas. The Tofush was essentially half a block of tofu wrapped in seaweed with a traditional batter. The pie was exactly that- a savory pie in flaky crust, swimming in a pool of dark, smooth gravy. It's extremely hard to get traditional offerings in England, so we were tickled pink that we could enjoy "fish and chips" and "steak and ale pie" in a vegan sense. The pie was delightful and everything I'd want out of a traditional savory pie, but the tofu fish did leave something to be desired. However, I would still go back and still order it, namely because it's the only establishment in the area bothering to make an effort. The batter was good, and what vegan doesn't love tofu anyways? Sitting in that dim and pink room, tiny window gazing onto the dark street and working my way through a pint, I was as happy as any vegan who just landed in London could be. And that was pretty damn happy.

As a vegan, I had really high hopes for this place, and they haven't let me down. I also happen to like a good, old-fashioned pub, so Coach & Horses ticks major boxes for me, as a fully vegan and vegetarian pub. Their drink selection is great, with a decent variety given the space they have to work with. Having visited a few times now, Frontier on tap and Old Rosie's cider are big winners. I love the Tofush and Chips, and the panna cotta for dessert. As an Aussie, I take chips very seriously, and theirs are lovely, fat steak fries with the right amount of crispness. Yum. The staff can be a little hit and miss, but if you're lucky, you might meet the lovely and personable Kara, who is happy to make some recommendations as to the food and drink. Prices are a little higher than some of the other pubs in the neighbourhood, but there's plenty of history (which is displayed amply on their walls) and a cosy, relaxed vibe.

Convenient pre theatre option with decent selection of cask ales, but the ambiance is a little thin. They lost another star when staff put a black cat up in the bar next to me, with another occupying a chair - gross.

I had heard mixed reviews about this place, but mostly the only words reaching my ears were "VEGAN FISH & CHIPS" and "PUB". So naturally I was sold. A classic British Pub super centrally located, Coach & Horses also offers a surprising vegan menu. The day I was there, they had the classic vegan fish & chips (THANK GAWD), and they also offered a few specials like a raw beetroot ravioli stuffed with cashew cheese and served with an arugula side salad (Delicious, and that comes from someone who doesn't dig beets) (get it?), and a raw green curry. My friend ordered the green curry, not noticing it was labeled raw. We were confused at first as to why it was cold before she recalled reading the word 'Raw'. It was a bit surprising, though very well executed--a parsnip salad instead of rice, and the flavor was really very good. As she said, maybe better as an appetizer, but overall great presentation. My Fish & Chips were very fun. The 'fish' was an ale-battered deep fried tofu wedge coated in nori (seaweed, for that salty ocean flavor), the chips were run of the mill chips, and the tarter sauce was avocado-based. I was hoping for mushy peas because I hadn't had the opportunity to try them yet, but I was thankful for just getting a little bit of veg on my plate. I'd definitely recommend stopping by if you're in London; ale and traditional British Pub food with a vegan twist is actually very hard to come by, and I'm stoked they're here.

I got the "fish" and chips. It was a little weird that I had to pay before the order got sent up, I would also say customer service could have been better. When I went in there were only a few people there and they all had their food and drinks but no one came up to me to take my order. I had to go up to the bar and order my food. On food alone if give them 4 stars but the customer service just knocks it down one. The food came with home made tarter sauce, chips, fried tofu, lemon and peas. It was great, it had the taste and texture or fish. As I waited I saw several people come in and ask for the secret tea room. Turns out they have another room where you can go and get tea. You can go during the week after 5 but on weekends you need an appointment. If you like Harry Potter and are planning on watching the play then know it's right behind the theater. There is also a shop nearby to the left where you can get get posters from the movie.

Came especially for the vegan menu With my son grandson and his partner and mine. Food was great it was early in the evening my grandson was sitting in the corner of the room The waitress came over And said to us that my grandson was making too much noise He is autistic and was vocalising his enjoyment of the meal Oohing and aaahing not screeching or meltdown at all We packed up and left The waitress was saying she was sorry but the manager didn't like it Couldn't see any manager Very disappointed in their attitude and lack of tolerance for people's differences Sharp contrast to our experience at The Gate in Islington which was a fantastic experience

Im thinking - vegetarian vegan pub right in the heart of the touristy part of Soho. Im thinking - this has to be a gimmick. Im thinking - why am I eating here when there is world changing Chinese food just a few doors away? Well in fact Coach and Horses is the real deal and is an absolutely superior pub. Terrific line of beers on draught. Respectable cider choices. Gins a little weak - but the beers make up for that. Great pub ambience. (Old genteel/decrepit wooden house with a ton of character. - Entrance to the dining room via the dish-washery.) The vegetarian menu is small non-orgasmic but quite reliable. Sunday Roast is a selection of various stuffed vegetables. (Ok - cooks - how many vegetables usually get stuffed? Well the usual candidates all appear here.) The regular menu is a couple of salads, a couple of pub-food-converted-to-vegetarian clones (veggie hamburger/veggie fish and chips etc.) There are some pasta options. You are not looking at a world of choices but what they make is good honest food. The veggie burger is mammoth, filling and uses the standard cheats that all sorts of people use to make a pub sandwich of average ingredients turn into a legitimately decent eat. (Add six hundred garnishes, condiments and vegetables to hide the plain-jane burger or sandwich filling in a world of flavor.) Frankly, the trick works - and the burger is pretty good. An appetizer of ravioli in two kinds of pasta was entertaining enough. Home-made catsup for the fries is good, honest, home-made, and Heinz has no reason to worry that it will be put out of business by micro-catsup-making. The stuff in the bottle is frankly better, but this is an ok change of pace. We did not try their desserts - but they looked decent --- and suitably decadent. (How many vegetarian places try to force something inedible and wholesome flavored exclusively with honey or agave . . . that makes you wish you had eaten more cabbage instead?) The Coach and Horses in contrast offer real desserts. The staff is nice and helpful. Frankly, I like this place better as a drinking place than an eating place - but the eating is entirely decent. And as a place to drink this is way way better than getting a glass of wine at Planet Organic.

This was awesome. It's upstairs away from the main pub down below, set up like a tea room. I had the tofush and chips (it was flipping AWESOME), and we had the starter of beetroot ravioli with cashew cheese (also amazing). The tofu burger was great, and super filling. I think they could do with adding one or two more vegan mains, but apart from that, perfect. Definitely want to return ASAP.

The chef was not there... so no food. Seriously? I would not have posted this had I not seen the same things said by a previous reviewer. As a vegan, I was looking forward to eating there, I really wanted to like it, but since there was no food I'm not sure one star even works. Yelp needs to have one question mark. ?

Well maintained interior with loads of Fleet Street-related memorabilia on the walls + you get a sing song around the piano on some nights for that sense of nostalgia. Handily, if that's not your thing, the crowd & piano noise doesn't filter through to the other side of the bar a great deal. At £9.40 for two pints (neither of which was a 'premium' brand) you're definitely paying for being in central London so factor that in if you're thinking of popping in for a session.

Just to add, that it was made famous by mysoginist,Jeff Bernard, in the 60's & 70's in the Spectator & his mock rows with the landlord,Norman Balon (his old mate) Were Jeff still alive he would not have put up with either the marvellous live music they have now,or the Wi Fi users, who would have been roundly abused for their trouble. Jeff practically lived in here, locked in at night. (made famous in the stage show Jeffery Bernard Is Unwell)

I was so disappointed because I walked a few miles in the rain just to try their vegan/vegetarian options, but when I went, they said their kitchen was under construction. I was a foreigner so I wasn't able to call to ask if their kitchen was open. I wish they posted it on yelp or on their website to keep us updated. The next time I visit London, I will come and try the food here.

Spectacular!!!! Real honest to God pub food. Vegan style. So good I wanted to cry. Especially when they told me they are closing. So the chapter of this pub comes to an end!!! But I will never forget the experience and the vegan "fish and chips".

Great pub in the heart of Soho, with a particularly nice function room upstairs! I felt really at home here, just like being in your own lounge. Thanks to everyone who came to the party last night, from what I can remember - it was a really good time! Food was great - particularly the mini shepherds pies which my friends were raving about this morning! Big thanks to the landlord Alistair for letting us have the room, and to Jo and Denise for serving the drinks all night. I shall be back to sample the ale downstairs soon!

We loved the entire experience! From entering what appears to be a typical English pub, to discovering the somewhat hidden upstairs Tea room, where you can have an afternoon tea service or a vegan or vegetarian meal. I had the tofuish and chips. It was delicious but so much food! The onion rings were just a bit oily but everything else was good. Had to try the vegan chocolate cake! Yum!,

As a vegetarian, I love the idea of getting traditional English pub food vegetarian-style. Plus, the restaurant was just down the street from our hotel, so we had to go! We were confused upon arrival about where to eat. The downstairs bar is a little more crowded and rough-edged than we were looking for. When we told the bartender we planned to eat, he directed us to the upstairs dining area, which was more to our liking. The room wasn't large but it was calm and quiet (there was only one other group eating there) and charming in a typically precious English way (the pink wallpaper is a little much). We met a foodie friend for dinner, and I instantly became nervous that he would hate me forever for dragging him to such a funky place. Surprisingly, he seemed to enjoy his chef's special (a savory pie), and he cleaned his plate. My wife tried the black bean burger with a stack of onion rings on top and barely ate half of it. She also tried the french onion soup and stopped after one bite (I finished it off and thought it was fine for what it was). At the waiter's recommendation, I got the tofuish and chips. I loved the concept of a vegetarian fish and chips, but the taste was a little bland. I'm glad we tried the restaurant, and I really enjoy vegetarian adventures like this regardless of how good the food is. But given the high level of vegetarian restaurant competition in London, I would prioritize other options over visiting this place again.

I love this pub. The decor doesn't appear to have changed since the late 70's/early80's with plenty of wood and some old neon signs of beer brands of times gone by. I accidentally ended up here one Saturday evening just before closing time and was over the moon to find a Sing-a-long with a piano. This place has London boozer written all over it. Apparently there is a secret dining room upstairs but I have yet to try that yet. I also came here on a Thursday afternoon and enjoyed a quiet drink with my Dad. They have a good selection of ciders which was nice to see. The Coach and Horses is a welcome change from the trendy bars in Soho. Fingers crossed they don't change, as that would be a massive shame.

I had a great experience at The Coach and Horses. I booked a large party so we were seated in the tea room. It was a reunion of friends and honestly I was not 100 percent sure of who was going to show up and when. Despite this the staff were extremely accommodating. We were all able to eat despite arriving at different times. They were so nice. I also really enjoyed my food. I had a pie with Stilton and sweet potatoes. It was delicious! I highly recommend this place.

I was happy to find an all-vegetarian pub in London, but sadly the food was quite bland or, in some cases, odd. I ordered the beetroot ravioli per the yelp recommendations; however, I did not realize the beets were served raw. It was hard to cut through the beets and at some point I gave up and left the dish behind. The beets should have been cooked at least slightly, in my opinion. Second, I ordered the tofush fingers...bland...I dumped a truckload of salt on them and they still weren't good. As you can infer, I would not return, nor recommend this place to a friend.

So good, do not miss! We split the tofish and chips which was delicious but the vegan pie with mash and gravy was amazing! New favorite stop in London!

Came to this place with a few friends and the upstairs was quite bizarre. Felt like a secret location. When it came to food I wanted to try everything on the menu but unfortunately just tried a few. Really good food and a great concept of vegan varieties. Definitely recommend!!

I'm so happy we discovered this pub! They have a full vegan/vegetarian menu which includes vegan "fish" & chips!!! The "fish" is actually tofu wrapped in seaweed and battered and then fried. It was delicious! They serve it with homemade vegan tarter sauce which was also fantastic. I wasn't huge on the mint peas but I'm sure others would enjoy it. The only down fall to this place is it is VERY small. They also stop serving food until 5pm.

Wow. I was blown away by this place. It's so cute and quirky! Grab a pint of beer and head up stairs to try their amazing food. We got the fried prickles and onion rings for a starter, I got the classic tofush and chips, my boyfriend got the chick pea pie plate. We couldn't get over how good the food was and how friendly the staff was. Definitely a must go-to place.

I appreciate this place for being the first and only (as far as I know) vegetarian and vegan pub in London. My friend and I went there for dinner a few years ago and were confused at first because we could only see people drinking pints. We asked at the bar and were led behind the counter and up the stairs into a lovely old-fashioned dining room. Although my friend was a meat-eater, she approved of the food. When I came to The Coach & Horses again last year, I was pretty disappointed with the food. It might be fun to try veganised Fish&Chips and the like, but the execution could be better.

I have come three separate times to have the Vegan Fish and Chips (twice in September and once just today) and every single time the chef is "not there" or is "out of town." WTF?! I checked online for reviews and it said the food was amazing so I was super excited to try it but unfortunately I haven't been able to because the chef somehow is never available when I'm around? I told the woman at the bar that someone should run their social media to inform future customers when the chef decides to be there or not and she told me to call the management tomorrow. It's super frustrating to be titled the only pub in London serving vegan pub food but to have a chef that just "decides" when and when not they want to be available to make food. Unfortunately, I think tonight will be my last night attempting to eat there. Hopefully people will see this review and maybe not take the chance to travel to eat there only to be disappointed.

Food was terrible in my opinion I was Not impressed with the pies or fish and chips. Would not eat here again only to drink. Yet, the atmosphere, service, beers, and everything were beyond phenomenal only reason giving 4 stars

Great vegan fish and chips. They do lunch until 3pm. Kitty companionship! We'd go back.

We phoned and booked a table a month in advance. On arrival it apparently wasn't in the book but was pretty empty. It was only when we sat down that we discovered that there was only sandwiches available (egg or cucumber!). A quick search online revealed that there was no kitchen since the 14th September due to renovation. Needless to say we weren't impressed and left. They should have advised this when booking or when they closed the kitchen phoned us. I was on crutches and made the pointless journey upstairs; hey could have told us then and saved me that struggle. Again they didn't bother to tell us when they seated us either. This is truly terrible customer service. It's fair to say that following this I won't be in a hurry to return even after the kitchen reopens. If we'd been told ether at booking or at some point before the day then things would be different. I wasted money on a cab there after work and then we had to pay for another to an alternative place and then on to the theatre. Again much could have been avoided if this place had been honest with us. I'm very sorry to be writing a negative review.

After a trip to the secret tearoom earlier, I knew I really wanted to try this vegetarian pub. Came here on a summer weekday for lunch around one in the afternoon. The food was absolutely delicious. This pub is a reminder that vegetarian food can be wonderful. A great restaurant for vegetarians (or people who like vegetarian food) in London.

Coming from Antwerp, and finding A REAL PUB with a real vegan/vegetarian menu! We tried the tofush and the mushroom pie, that why we call comfort food! So rich, a plate is almost enough for 2! The whole menu sounds really yummy!!

Hearty organic vegetarian and vegan food in the middle of Central London in an old traditional pub? Just amazing. Went for a Sunday lunch, and as all respectable pubs Coach and Horses proposes the Sunday Roast, revisited (basically stuffed vegetables with more vegetables on the side). But you can count on classic pub hit dishes, as the Tofush and Chips, or The Burger - "a pure giant falafel" quoting my friend. I did not get the chance to go down till dessert as we got surprised by a poorly service trained staff which made our stay shorter than wished (for me). Food aside, the venue's design is kept simple and rustic, with apparently a popular Tea Room reachable crossing the bar climbing up the stairs. Bad luck for those who did not book a table. I would recommend to visit the place with the excuse of taking an excursion in London's only vegetarian pub.

A local pub for local people. This place has a bit of a history in the area apparently it used to be considered a badge of honour to be kicked out or barred by the now retired landlord. It has an oak panelled interior that has been desecrated by a stainless steel dumb waiter some time in the '70s an old upright piano and the air of a pub that was a proper boozer when this part of town was not yet fashionable. They have a sprinkling of good beers and a vast range of flavoured pickled eggs. Curiouser and curiouser I thought. It is obviously a lot better than the Spice of Life a few metres away and a place you should include on any drinking tour of Soho.

Pleasant enough corner pub in Soho, serving a couple of ales. One of those pubs full of wood, that look a bit grotty, but are generally alright. I had a pint of the St Edmonds gold, which was also alright.there was nothing wrong with it, but It didn't seem quite as nice as it normally is. Although I had never heard of it and happened upon it by chance while out with some friends, it seems that it has a small amount of fame, due to some well know clientele and until recently a legendarily rude landlord.

A proper place to stand outside and enjoy a pint as people go by. Doubly-so around 5pm on a weekday when everyone is just getting off work and there's plenty of goings-on. You don't see many pubs with stand-up tables outside, so it's really great they keep theirs in decent shape. I don't know why, but standing outside, beer in hand, seems much more uncomfortable than standing outside, arm resting on table with beer adjacent.

Non vegan friends ordered bubble and squeak with poached egg and the cauliflower wrapped scotch egg, both were apparently great. One friend enjoyed the curry (REALLY LOVED IT), another didn't get the point of the tofish and chips but said it was an experience and the chips were excellent. Another friend had the bolognese which was delicious. As a vegan I ran into a few problems with the waitress. I initially ordered the shepherds pie, was given the butternut squash pie which wasn't what I ordered and also wasn't vegan. Politely pointed this out and she told me I did order it and it was vegan. Had to show her where it said Red Leicester cheese on the menu. She came back from the kitchen saying it was a new menu and they didn't have shepherds pie. Shame but no matter except it was the only item on the menu with a V so I asked which other items were vegan. Her response was "all of them - everything is vegan, see - scotch egg...." At that point I had to stop her to say egg isn't actually vegan. I asked if I could talk to the chef just to make sure I ordered vegan food, she insisted he was too busy (there was our table of 4 and another of 5) and I wouldn't have asked if it wasn't clear she didn't know the difference between vegan and vegetarian food. I stood there while she kinda bad mouthed me through the hatch to the chef who then (understandably because she made out I was being really difficult) declined. He apparently said they could do the bolognese without cheese on top, making it vegan. I wasn't given any other option but was more than happy with that. Just disappointed because I really wasn't making a fuss - if was just very clear that the waitress didn't know what vegan food was (kept offering me cheese and eggs) so I only wanted to order directly from the chef to make sure I got vegan food - specifically chose this pub because they cater to veggies and vegans and I hate having to be extra careful in "normal" restaurants. Management/kitchen should make sure waiting staff are trained in the difference between the two dietary requirements and are also not rude about it when you question them!

Hello everyone, the Qype Party last night was awesome. The venue was great! Great choice! Thanks to the organizers, you did a great job! You are all very nice. I am so happy that I came. I met so many people last night, I made friends and planned to meet them so times next week. I spent most of my time outside in the smoking area. It all started when I went there to smoke. I felt very lonely because I was on my own and then a few people came and some others after We ended up staying there the whole night because the weather was great Thank you so much for the free drinks and free food. It was really appreciated. I took a few pictures last night. I will try to upload them this week-end. Well done guys! I hope to see you soon. Take care, Emilie PS: If you read this review and you were at the party last night and recognise me, please drop me an e-mail, I will be so happy to chat with you again. It is just that yesterday I was a bit drunk and did not get everyone's name or usernames. Sorry ;-) And good luck to those who are working today I don't think I am going to be very efficient today