Bar in London, United Kingdom
Quo Vadis
100Pearl PointsPlanned Soho pick

About Quo Vadis
Quo Vadis is a strong Soho choice for a planned date, celebration, or business catch-up where central location and old-Soho polish matter. It is less useful as a late-night fallback, so compare it with Ducksoup, Lina Stores Soho - Italian Restaurant, or 68 and Boston if availability or format becomes the deciding factor.
Quo Vadis is a London venue with limited verified public details, so it is best considered around the facts that are confirmed: its listed hours, smart-casual dress code, and a clearly confirmed World's 50 Best Bars recognition at #46 in 2010. For planning, that means checking the service window first rather than assuming all-day availability.
The confirmed hours are Su-Fr 12:00-14:30 and Sa 17:00-23:00. That schedule makes timing the central question: it can suit a daytime plan from Sunday to Friday, while Saturday is the verified evening window. The 2010 World's 50 Best Bars listing is an older accolade, but it is a grounded reason the name may still stand out in a London shortlist.
Choose it for a planned London occasion, not an open-ended stop
The main practical filter is whether the confirmed hours match your plan. If they do, Quo Vadis can be considered for a smart-casual London outing with a recognized name. If they do not, keep the plan flexible and compare it with other London options rather than assuming availability outside the listed windows.
For a decision filter, this is a stronger fit when the group wants a London venue with verified recognition and a smart-casual dress code. It is a weaker choice if the plan depends on unconfirmed details such as outdoor seating, pricing, or a specific menu format. The available hours point to a venue that rewards planning around its service windows.
Use peers as backups, because London gives you several fallback paths
If availability or timing is uncertain, keep the comparison practical. Ducksoup is another option to consider. Lina Stores Soho - Italian Restaurant is another meal-led London option. Honesty Bar, The Azulito Bar, and 68 and Boston may also be useful comparison points depending on the kind of outing you are planning.
For broader planning, London pages are more useful than widening the search at random: Our full London restaurants guide, Our full London bars guide, Our full London hotels guide, Our full London wineries guide, and Our full London experiences guide. If the trip extends beyond London, compare other dining and drinking options separately rather than treating them as direct substitutes for Quo Vadis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Quo Vadis open late?
The verified hours are Su-Fr 12:00-14:30 and Sa 17:00-23:00. Use those windows as the planning guide rather than assuming availability outside them.
What's the best time to go to Quo Vadis?
Use the verified hours as the planning guide: Su-Fr 12:00-14:30 and Sa 17:00-23:00. Choose the window that matches your schedule, and keep a backup such as Ducksoup in mind if timing does not work.
Do I need a reservation at Quo Vadis?
Reservation requirements are not verified here. Because the confirmed service windows are limited, check availability directly before building a London plan around it. Lina Stores Soho - Italian Restaurant can be another option to compare for a meal-led plan.
What is Quo Vadis known for?
Quo Vadis is a London venue with a confirmed World's 50 Best Bars listing at #46 in 2010 and a smart-casual dress code.
Location
26-29 Dean St, London W1D 3LL
London, United Kingdom
Compare Quo Vadis
Comparison snapshot
| Venue | Use it for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Quo Vadis | Planned Soho occasion with heritage and polish | Availability and service-window planning matter |
| Ducksoup | More casual Soho fallback | Less occasion-coded |
| Lina Stores Soho - Italian Restaurant | Meal-led group plan | Less bar-first |
| 68 and Boston | Drinks-led alternative | Less old-Soho dining-room feel |
Where to look if you cannot get in
Try Ducksoup if the group wants a lower-pressure Soho evening, or 68 and Boston if the plan is more clearly drinks-led. For a meal-first night, Lina Stores Soho - Italian Restaurant is the cleaner substitute.
How Quo Vadis compares in Soho
Quo Vadis is the more occasion-led choice against Honesty Bar, Ducksoup, Lina Stores Soho - Italian Restaurant, The Azulito Bar, and 68 and Boston. Choose it when Dean Street heritage, a polished room, and a celebration-friendly feel matter more than a loose, low-commitment night.
Ducksoup is the better backup for a casual Soho plan, especially if the group does not want the evening to feel too formal. Lina Stores Soho - Italian Restaurant is stronger when dinner is the anchor rather than drinks. For a drinks-first brief, The Azulito Bar and 68 and Boston are the more natural cross-shops, while Honesty Bar works as a simpler alternative when availability is the main issue.
Value is hard to judge without a published price signal here, so the decision should hinge on fit rather than bargain-hunting. If the occasion needs a recognisable Soho address, start with Quo Vadis. If the group wants easier logistics, a more casual mood, or a clearer bar-first plan, keep the peers above warm before committing the night.
Hours
Su-Fr 12:00-14:30; Sa 17:00-23:00
Recognized By
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