Bar in London, United Kingdom
Bar Termini
350Pearl PointsSoho aperitivo stop

About Bar Termini
Bar Termini is a strong Soho pick when the plan is focused Italian-style cocktails in a compact room, not a loose group night. Go for aperitivo energy, coffee-bar precision, and a short, high-intent stop; choose somewhere roomier if the evening needs space, flexibility, or a long sit-down format.
Bar Termini is a London bar with verified opening hours across the week, a smart casual dress code, and a confirmed awards record. The practical appeal is direct: it can be planned into a London day or evening without relying on unverified claims about menu format, seating, service style, or pricing. In a city where a night out can quickly become overplanned around details that may change, that verified baseline is useful. It gives the venue a clear place in an itinerary while keeping the more specific questions separate until they can be checked at source.
Use the confirmed details as the decision filter. It opens from 07:30 Monday to Friday, from 09:00 on Saturday, and from 10:30 on Sunday; closing is 23:30 Monday to Thursday, 00:00 on Friday and Saturday, and 22:30 on Sunday. Those hours make it possible to think about Bar Termini across different parts of the week, from weekday plans to later Friday or Saturday evenings, while Sunday has a shorter closing window. If the plan depends on a specific drink list, food offer, table setup, or group arrangement, check the venue's official channels before committing, because those details are not established here.
Go for the confirmed record, not assumptions about the format
The clearest reason to choose it is its verified recognition: Bar Termini placed #9 on World's 50 Best Bars in 2017 and #130 on Top 500 Bars Best Bars in 2025. Those accolades put it in a serious bar conversation, but they do not verify specific details such as menu size, signature serves, pricing, seating, or booking style. The distinction is important: awards can explain why a venue is worth noticing, but they should not be stretched into claims about what will be available on a particular visit.
That is why expectations matter. Treat Bar Termini as a high-intent London bar stop, and avoid building the night around details that are not confirmed here. The strongest plan is to use the verified recognition as the reason to include it, then leave room for the practical realities of the evening once current information has been checked. For a broader crawl, use Our full London bars guide, or build the evening around food first with Our full London restaurants guide.
Plan it as a London stop, then keep the rest of the night flexible
For planning, the verified facts are the most useful information: city, hours, smart casual dress code, and awards. That is enough to position Bar Termini within a London day without pretending to know more than is confirmed. The dress code gives a basic steer on how to arrive, and the opening times give the practical boundaries for when to include it. Keep the rest of the itinerary flexible unless you have confirmed current details directly with the venue. If timing changes, other London dining and drinking options can fill the gap more reliably than relying on unverified assumptions.
For wider trip planning, pair this with Our full London hotels guide, Our full London experiences guide, and Our full London wineries guide. Those broader guides can help frame the surrounding stay, whether the bar is one part of an evening or a smaller stop within a longer London plan. If the night turns into a bar crawl or a longer drinks itinerary, they also cover other bars and restaurants in London and beyond, making it easier to adapt without forcing the entire plan to depend on one unconfirmed detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to go to Bar Termini?
Use the verified hours to plan. Bar Termini opens 07:30 Monday to Friday, 09:00 on Saturday, and 10:30 on Sunday; it closes 23:30 Monday to Thursday, 00:00 on Friday and Saturday, and 22:30 on Sunday. For current availability or booking details, check the venue's official channels.
Does Bar Termini have happy hour deals?
Happy hour details are not verified here. The confirmed information covers opening hours, smart casual dress code, and awards, so check the venue's official channels for current offers or pricing.
Is Bar Termini good for groups?
Group suitability is not verified here. Before planning around a party size, check the venue's official channels for current booking, seating, or capacity guidance.
Is Bar Termini good for a date?
It can be considered for a London date if the hours and smart casual dress code fit your plans. The verified awards record, including World's 50 Best Bars #9 in 2017 and Top 500 Bars Best Bars #130 in 2025, gives it credibility, but specific ambience and seating details are not verified here.
Is the food good at Bar Termini?
Food details are not verified here. Check the venue's official channels for the latest menu or service information.
What's the crowd like at Bar Termini?
The crowd profile is not verified here. What is confirmed is the schedule: 07:30 openings Monday to Friday, 09:00 on Saturday, 10:30 on Sunday, and closing as late as 00:00 on Friday and Saturday.
Location
7 Old Compton St, London W1D 5JE
London, United Kingdom
Compare Bar Termini
| Venue | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Bar Termini | Near Impossible |
| LAB | Unknown |
| Swift | Unknown |
| The Bar | Unknown |
| The Black Book | Unknown |
| Lina Stores Soho - Italian Restaurant | Unknown |
What to weigh when choosing between Bar Termini and comparable nearby venues.
Also Consider
- LAB, Notable alternative
- Swift, Notable alternative
- The Bar, Notable alternative
- The Black Book, Notable alternative
- Lina Stores Soho - Italian Restaurant, Notable alternative
How it compares in Soho and central London
Choose Bar Termini over LAB if the goal is a compact Italian-cocktail stop with more aperitivo focus than party energy. LAB is the easier call for a livelier, more general cocktail night; Bar Termini is better for two people who want a tighter, more purposeful drink before or after dinner.
Swift is the cleaner cross-shop if the priority is a polished cocktail bar with a broader evening feel. Bar Termini is stronger for bitter-led Italian drinking and a quick Soho anchor, while Swift makes more sense for guests who want the night to stretch longer. The Black Book is the better alternative for wine-led plans, especially if the group cares more about bottles than cocktails.
If the decision is food-first, Lina Stores Soho - Italian Restaurant is the safer move; use Bar Termini for drinks around that plan rather than as the meal itself. The Bar is the more neutral choice when the group has mixed tastes and needs a less specific brief. Bar Termini is the sharper pick when everyone wants the Italian bar lane and is comfortable with a small-room experience.
Hours
Mo-Th 07:30-23:30; Fr 07:30-00:00; Sa 09:00-00:00; Su 10:30-22:30
Recognized By
Explore London
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