The Lyric: A much-loved Victorian pub in Soho

Many Soho residents hold a soft spot for the Lyric, and it’s not hard to see why.

It’s a cosy Victorian setting tucked away right next to Leicester Square and Piccadilly, making it one of the most favoured stopping off points in the area. This little old pub can get pretty rammed, although the upstairs room is a nice area to retreat to for a spot of lunch if the crowds get a bit much. There's a generous range of unusual ales, both on tap and bottled, to please drinkers with more unconventional tastes, too.

This place got a handsome refurbishment a few years ago but it still hangs on to its old-school charm.