Well, welcome to the most colourful and creative districts in the West End of London. Although Soho is originally a fashionable district for the aristocracy, it has been one of the main entertainment districts in the capital since the 19th century but the history of Soho goes back to the 16th century. The area was developed from farmland by our monarch, Henry VIII in 1536. The aristocracy had mostly moved away by the mid-19th century when Soho was particularly badly hit by an outbreak of cholera in 1854. For much of the 20th century, Soho had a reputation as a base for the sex industry in addition to its nightlife and its location for the headquarters of leading film companies. Since the 1980s, the area has undergone considerable gentrification. It is now predominantly a fashionable district of upmarket restaurants and media offices, with only a small remnant of sex industry venues. London's gay community is centred on Old Compton Street in Soho. As a result of Greek and Italian immigration, many small and easily affordable restaurants and cafés, mainly were founded in Soho during the 19th century. In London’s redlight district, there are hundreds and hundreds of secret taste spots that you will admire. Just delve into the exciting London food scene as you let your stomach lead you to the best restaurants and secret taste spots in London. Get downright messy with street food at London markets or enjoy a creative cocktail at top bars in London, yes, they are all in Soho. London is also crammed full of traditional English pubs, from traditional boozers to quirky hangouts, you name it. For locals and tourists on a bright and sunny day, Soho Square's is a really cool place to hang out, chill with your friends have something to eat and of course have something to drink. You will also realize its pavements busy with tourists going to West End shows, media professionals in the area marching to work, hungry patrons and taste hunters sampling some of London’s best restaurants and of course, people looking to have a dazzling night out at Soho’s vibrant clubs, bars and English pubs. In order to assume the soul of Soho, the best thing you can do is wandering its medieval narrow streets or sitting on a table and watching those all pass-byer while you’re drinking your Soho style cocktails. Explore off the beaten tracks and hidden gems of Soho with our APTG qualified guides today.