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OUR VISIT · 15 OCTOBER 2026

SOHO · A COURTYARD PAUSE

Garlic
& Shots.

THE FIFTH CHAPTER

Rough edges.
Right up our street.

After the polished hotel bars, Garlic & Shots felt like a different London. Bottled drinks, a red fence, trailing greenery and a courtyard with absolutely no interest in looking immaculate. Rich’s affectionate description: as if a building had been knocked down and someone had brought the debris.

That roughness is part of why we liked it. A place to sit back together, have a laugh and stop pretending we were sophisticated for five minutes. The photographs tell the story: scruffy, characterful and completely at ease with itself.

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✦ A DETAIL TO REMEMBER

A red fence, trailing greenery and a moment together outside.

THE BONUS REEL

Details from the courtyard.

A few details and a portrait from our time in the courtyard.

RESEARCHED VENUE INFORMATION

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About the venue

A gothic-style Soho bar and restaurant known for its extensive shot selection and garlic-led food. CAMRA lists evening meals and describes a drinks range extending beyond shots. Our visit focused on a relaxed break in the courtyard.

Opening hours

Monday–Thursday	17:00–00:00
Friday–Saturday	17:00–01:00
Sunday	17:00–23:30

Booking & admission

CAMRA reports that reservations are not taken. Confirm group arrangements directly. Check the London venue directly for current arrangements.

Food, drink & practical notes

Hours and booking details below come from CAMRA rather than a readable current official page. Call to confirm. Ask the team directly about dietary requirements and step-free access.

Getting there

CAMRA lists Tottenham Court Road as a nearby Underground option.

What we spent

We stopped for bottled drinks in the courtyard. No receipt was supplied; no spend is quoted.

Venue details checked online on 15 October 2026. Hours, menus, prices and admission policies can change; confirm directly before travelling.

Sources & updates

Our review reflects our own visit. Venue information above is drawn from these linked sources; unverified details are identified rather than guessed.

OUR VISIT IN PHOTOGRAPHS

Selected from both Riches’ cameras. Tap a photograph to explore.