Simmons Bar Soho: a retro cocktail bar two minutes from Tottenham Court Road that feels like a '90s living room — fireplace, kitsch wallpaper, a disco skull and karaoke rooms. Live DJs, happy hour every day (2-for-1 cocktails, £2.50 spirit-and-mixers), teapot cocktails and private or semi-private hire. Open Monday to Thursday 3pm–11.30pm, Friday 3pm–midnight, Saturday 12pm–midnight, Sunday 2pm–10.30pm.