Swift

Address: 12 Old Compton Street, Soho, London, W1D 4TQ, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 7437 7820
Email: info@barswift.com
Website: view Swift’s website
Instagram: @swiftbars
Facebook: view Swift’s Facebook page
Hours: Mon-Sat 15:00-23:45, Sun 15:00-22:15
Door: Make reservation
Style: Lounge bar
Established: 2016

Swift is a dual bar in Soho, London with their upstairs bar offering a relaxed and stylish space while the downstairs bar is darker and cosier and offers a menu designed to evoke feelings of nostalgia and a sense of home.

Review

Swift occupies the sight of what was a Soho drinkers' institution, LAB bar. Thanks to the experience and dedication of owners Mia Johansson and Bobby Hiddleston, backed by Nightjar and Oriole founders Rosie Stimpson and Edmund Weil, Swift, which opened in 2016, is perhaps already more legendary than the bar it replaced.

Swift is an upstairs-downstairs dual image and offering bar. Upstairs is more informal - wander in off the street for a quick bite washed down by a tasty cocktail. Downstairs is less obvious, darker, cosier and reminiscent of a speakeasy. You're advised to make a booking to ensure you're accommodated. Settle into one of the booths with friends and loose the night.

Swift's signature cocktails are affordably priced, classic in style and brilliantly executed while their Irish Coffee is legendary.