Cafe Boheme
Soho, London
Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
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Old Compton Street Brasserie
Dress
Casual
Why go
Cafe Boheme is a practical Soho choice when location, atmosphere, flexible timing matter more than a cuisine-led destination meal. For a focused dinner, compare Berenjak, Barshu, or Gunpowder Soho first; for an easy date or late central London meet-up, this is the lower-friction option.
About Cafe Boheme
Cafe Boheme in London offers casual dress and long daily opening hours, with later closing times on Friday and Saturday. While specific details about menu, cuisine, booking difficulty, price, service style, address, or special-occasion suitability are not provided, this guide keeps its recommendations practical.
Choose it for its hours and a casual dress code
The schedule is a key planning point. Cafe Boheme opens at 8 AM from Monday to Friday, 9 AM on Saturday and Sunday, stays open until 1 AM Monday to Thursday, 3 AM on Friday and Saturday, 12 AM on Sunday. Dress code is casual.
If your decision depends on a specific cuisine, dish, price point, chef, or formal dining format, those details should be checked directly before booking or visiting. For comparison within London, Berenjak, Barshu, Gunpowder Soho, OITA Soho, Golden Phoenix are other named options to consider.
Where it fits in a London short list
For readers comparing across London, Cafe Boheme is easiest to assess on practical grounds rather than on a specific food brief. Its advantages are extended opening hours and a casual dress code. Details such as specific cuisine, menu format, price level, awards, seat count, or a signature drinks program are not available.
Keep Cafe Boheme on the list when those basics match the plan. For broader planning, use London restaurants guide and compare it with other London dining options according to the details that matter for your visit.
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- Location
- 13 Old Compton St, London W1D 5JQ, United Kingdom
- Website
- cafeboheme.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 20 7734 0623
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Cafe Boheme reads like a classic Soho brasserie: durable, lived-in and comfortably informal. It sits on Old Compton Street, a stretch that has shaped Soho's social life for decades, and the room favors familiarity over design flourishes. The place leans into the brasserie tradition—serving steady, everyday French fare across long lunches, pre-theatre dinners and late-night drinks—so the atmosphere is unpretentious and charming rather than self-consciously modern. Expect a convivial, lived-in dining room where the soundscape rises with the evening crowd and the sense of history is part of the appeal.
Best For
This Cafe is best for occasions that span the day: a leisurely long lunch, a pre-theatre dinner or a late-night drink after the shows. The brasserie format is explicitly built to bridge those functions without obvious seams, so it handles weekday gatherings and weekend crowds with the same confidence. It also works well for date nights that favor relaxed, classic French cooking and for casual meet-ups where the room’s informal energy and Soho street life contribute to the experience.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the brasserie classics that define the kitchen: baked Camembert, steak tartare, French onion soup and escargots are emblematic choices and sit well across different occasions. For pre-theatre visits opt for dishes that arrive promptly and pair easily with wine; for long lunches consider sharing starters like baked Camembert. Because the room fills and the noise level rises later in the evening, reservations for dinner or theatre nights are sensible when available.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, inviting, and dimly lit with a classic French café feel, featuring dark wood tables, red leather banquettes, and a buzzy, crowded vibe.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- baked Camembert
- steak tartare
- French onion soup
- escargots
Planning details
Location
Restaurant context
How it compares in Soho
Cafe Boheme is easier to use than Berenjak when the priority is a flexible Soho table rather than a specific Iranian or Persian meal. Berenjak has the clearer food identity and ££ value signal, so choose it when dinner is the main event. Choose Cafe Boheme when the night may stretch before or after drinks, theatre, or a late meet-up.
Barshu is the stronger call for Chinese food and a more cuisine-led group dinner, while Gunpowder Soho is better for a sharper, food-first Soho booking. OITA Soho and Golden Phoenix belong on the cross-shop list if the group wants an alternative nearby table without making Cafe Boheme's room the deciding factor.
For value, the ££ signals at Berenjak and Barshu make them easier to assess before committing. Cafe Boheme is better judged by occasion: date, casual celebration, or late central plan. It is the easier booking profile, but not the choice for diners who want the meal to revolve around a specific cuisine.
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Compare Cafe Boheme
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Boheme | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Berenjak | London | Iranian, Persian | ££ | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262026 OAD Casual in Europe RecommendedThe Good Food Guide 20252025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| OITA Soho | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Barshu | London | Chinese | ££ | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe RecommendedMichelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #745The Good Food Guide 20252025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #4662024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended |
| Golden Phoenix | London | ; | ; | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Gunpowder Soho | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Cafe Boheme?
Information on booking difficulty is not provided. Check directly with Cafe Boheme for current reservation availability, especially if you need a particular date or time. If you are comparing other London options, Berenjak is another named venue to review.
Is Cafe Boheme good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability is not specified. Cafe Boheme is in London, has casual dress, keeps long opening hours. For another London comparison, OITA Soho is also worth reviewing directly.
Is lunch or dinner better at Cafe Boheme?
A specific lunch or dinner offering is not detailed. The hours are 8 AM–1 AM Monday to Thursday, 8 AM–3 AM Friday, 9 AM–3 AM Saturday, 9 AM–12 AM Sunday. For another comparison, Gunpowder Soho or Barshu may be useful to check directly.
What should I wear to Cafe Boheme?
The dress code is casual. No formal dress requirement is mentioned, so plan for a relaxed London venue visit.
