Venue Detail
Balans Soho, No.60
About this venue
Balans Soho, No.60 is an absolute Soho legend and a certified queer culinary institution. For over three decades, this iconic brasserie on Old Compton Street has served as the unofficial living room, refueling station, and safe space for London's LGBTQ+ community. It is famous for serving up more Porn Star Martinis than anywhere else in the capital, alongside a legendary all-day brunch menu.
Practical details
Address: 60-62 Old Compton St, London W1D 4UG, United Kingdom
Hours: Monday & Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PMThursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 AM (Next day), Friday & Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 AM (Next day—the ultimate late-night savior) Sunday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM (Next day)
Canonical: https://www.queeratlas.app/london/venues/balans-soho-no-60--1856
Venue intelligence
Know before you go
Typical wait
Balans Soho, No.60 can build a proper entry line when the main crowd lands. Arrive before peak time instead of joining the latest rush.
Best time to visit
Monday is the standout: brunch gives Balans Soho, No.60 its most distinctive weekly atmosphere. Go earlier if you want more room before the peak.
Locals vs visitors
Balans Soho, No.60 feels local first—a broadly queer crowd, gay men, and lesbian and sapphic guests, familiar faces and neighbourhood regulars. Bigger events broaden the room, but it is not built as a tourist-only stop.
What people wear
Balans Soho, No.60 — Smart casual fits the room—relaxed enough for everyday service, polished enough for dinner, cocktails or a date.
Staff inclusion
Balans Soho, No.60 is explicitly organised around openness, consent or respect. In practice, that gives the team a clear inclusion standard from the door through the main space.
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