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Café Boheme, London,

Café Boheme

4.3
4.3
1644 Reviews
£25 and under
French
13 Old Compton Street, London, W1D 4AG

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
In the heart of London’s Soho, Cafe Boheme has been serving French classics for over three decades. Offering an all-day menu centred around French favourites, including confit duck, steak frites and escargots – all dishes are based on traditional recipes.

The brasserie is inspired by the 19th-century poets who used to meet on Old Compton Street and features art-lined walls, a brass bar and mosaic tiled floor.

Head outside and dine al fresco for views across Soho or join us at the bar everyday from 3pm for live jazz.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Cocktail Bar, Café
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 8:00 am–1:00 am Thu 8:00 am–2:00 am Fri 8:00 am–3:00 am Sat 9:00 am–3:00 am Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Soho
  • Cross street
    Greek Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Tube: Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Tottenham Court Road (5 min walk)
  • Entertainment
    Live music everyday from 3:00 pm until 6:30 pm .Cafe Boheme’s corner of Old Compton Street hosts our favourite artists to soundtrack any occasion.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 1,644 people are saying

Café Boheme reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • West End London

    Great for live music

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café Boheme offers a "great buzzing atmosphere" with "amazing live music" that transports you to a "classic French bistro" setting. Known for its "delicious food" and "attentive service," it's perfect for pre-theater meals. Some found it a bit noisy, but the overall "vibrant ambiance" is a hit with many.
1,644 Reviews
  1. Bianca VIP

    London18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Good spot for business meetings if you are early in the day and staff are friendly.

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  2. Fadime

    London1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Although we made a reservation approximately 10 days in advance, we were seated at a very poor table. The staff member who showed us to our table did suggest another one at the front, but unfortunately, that spot wasn’t ideal either. We ended up sitting right next to the cutlery station, where the staff were loudly joking around with each other while polishing cutlery. It was very disruptive and took away from the dining experience. In terms of food, the price-to-quality ratio was decent and met our expectations. However, the same can’t be said for the coffee. They serve a “flat white” that is more like a latte in size and resembles a cappuccino in form. If you’re particular about coffee, it may not live up to your standards. Overall, while the food was satisfying, the atmosphere and service quality left much to be desired and negatively affected our overall impression.

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  3. Annie

    Yorkshire7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent meal. We have a house in France and this was the best French meal we have eaten in England. What more can you say!

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  4. Helen

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked the day before for a pre theatre meal. Great buzzing atmosphere. Food delicious (moules / bavette frites & shared tarte tatin). Loved the fact the menu has smaller & larger meal options to suit. Service was quick which was great for us as we had limited time. Will definitely return when we have more time to have a more relaxed meal.
    Café BohemeResponded on April 7, 2025
    Dear Helen, Thanks so much for your lovely review! We’re so happy you enjoyed the atmosphere and the food. Moules, bavette frites, and tarte tatin sound like a perfect combination! Can’t wait to see you again.

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  5. Nick

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance and most attentive service. Good value.

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  6. Bianca VIP

    London18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good spot for business meetings if you are early in the day and staff are friendly.

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  7. Simon

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited a few times now - amazing atmosphere, great service and the quality and vibe of the live musicians is spot on! Will be back again for sure!

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  8. Kim

    West Sussex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was attentive and the food was delicious.

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  9. Alama

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed the music the artists were good. Unfortunately, with the noise it was challenging to listen to them eventhough we were close. We had the feeling to be in France in a café. The service was good, the waitress was friendly, and efficient. The steak tartare and the Creme brulee were delicious. We were quite disappointed by the canard confit and the bavet not very tasty.

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  10. Bianca VIP

    London18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Good spot for business meetings if you are early in the day and staff are friendly.

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  5. Soho

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
Google Map for Café Boheme

13 Old Compton Street, London, W1D 4AG

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Greek Street
  • Neighborhood
    Soho
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 8:00 am–1:00 am Thu 8:00 am–2:00 am Fri 8:00 am–3:00 am Sat 9:00 am–3:00 am Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Cocktail Bar, Café
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Tube: Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Tottenham Court Road (5 min walk)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live music everyday from 3:00 pm until 6:30 pm .Cafe Boheme’s corner of Old Compton Street hosts our favourite artists to soundtrack any occasion.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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