64 Old Compton Street
Italian spot in Soho.

Bars · London
Comptons is a lively wood-panelled pub in central London, with weekend DJs downstairs and a quieter lounge upstairs if you'd rather sit somewhere calmer. It's a long-running spot on the city's gay scene, and at the ££ mark it's an easygoing place to stop for a drink. With a 4.4 rating across more than 1,300 reviews, it's clearly one people come back to.

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Italian spot in Soho.
Retro Soho chippy with cracking fish and chips, a kids' menu and buggy-friendly space.
Restaurant in London with highchairs and outdoor seating — 4.3★ (3,493 Google reviews).