68 and Boston

Quick Take: 68 and Boston, Soho

Without pricing data on the books, it's hard to anchor 68 and Boston against Soho's mid-range bar scene — but its address at 5 Greek Street puts it squarely in one of London's most competitive drinking neighbourhoods, where the bar next door is rarely the weakest option. If you're heading here, go because you want a spirit-forward experience in a Soho setting, not because it's the obvious default.

The Greek Street corridor runs through the heart of Soho, which means the ambient energy is reliably high: expect a room that fills early on weeknights and hits full noise by 9 PM on Fridays. If your goal is a quieter conversation over a considered pour, arrive before 7:30 PM. For a special occasion or a date that needs atmosphere without full-club volume, earlier in the evening gives you the mood without the crowd. For groups arriving later, the energy will carry the night regardless of what's in the glass.

Given its positioning in a neighbourhood that takes spirits seriously — Soho has long hosted some of London's more adventurous bar programmes , 68 and Boston fits a category of bars where the spirit selection drives the visit. Whether the focus is whiskey, gin, or something less expected, Soho bars at this address tend to run programmes aimed at drinkers who order with intent rather than impulse. That's the frame to bring here.

Booking is easy by London standards. Soho bars in this tier rarely require more than a same-week reservation, and walk-in availability mid-week is realistic. For weekend evenings or a group of four or more, a booking is still the smarter call. Compare this to 69 Colebrooke Row in Islington, which books out days in advance, or A Bar with Shapes For a Name, where planning ahead is non-negotiable. 68 and Boston is the more accessible call.

For a broader look at where this sits in the capital's drinking scene, Pearl's full London bars guide covers the category in depth. If you're planning a full evening, the London restaurants guide and London experiences guide are useful starting points for what to pair it with. Alternatively, if you're after bars with a comparable spirit-forward focus outside London, Bramble in Edinburgh and Bar Leather Apron in Honolulu both run programmes worth knowing about.

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Also worth knowing: Pearl covers nearby Soho options including Academy and Amaro if you want to compare before committing. For a full picture of London's hotel and wider hospitality scene, see Pearl's London hotels guide, London wineries guide, and Bar Kismet in Halifax for a transatlantic point of comparison.