Friendly Society 79 Wardour Street, Soho, London, W1D 6QB
Saturday night on the town and I feel like trying somewhere different. Under the gazing eyes of Barbie and Ken, decorating the ceiling of this barmy bar, I couldn’t help but be fixated by the fab decor. One can’t begin to imagine what the designer’s state of mind was when decorating here. Whilst sitting on a gnomes head my friends and I discussed the endless quirk of this place; Lego stalls, bambi lamps, fish tanks and toilet bowls for speakers, the Friendly Society is saturated with character. Hidden away in a side street of Soho, this could easily be mistaken for a seedy strip joint, with a small sign above the normal door you are transported into madness as you walk down into the basement bar. An eclectic clientele mingle amongst each other giving the name of the bar a meaning and purpose, you really feel welcomed. Bar service is quick and polite unlike the bill; drinks are served as doubles and they will set you back around £8 a pop. The cheesy decor is matched with equally cheesy 80s and 90s music which really gets you in the mood for dancing, but the small bar doesn’t accommodate well for this. A truly unique venue that isn’t just a bar but an experience nestled between all the competition, once known this really stands out, a true gem in the gay crown of London.
Location - ****
Value for Money - ***
Music - ***
Crowd - ***
Overall Experience - *****
Tip – Arrive early to avoid disappointment, otherwise you might not get to sit on a gnomes head!
Such a great place, sometimes the owner is there and greets you as an old chum haha!
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