The Edge

Gay/mixed bar The Edge occupies a tall townhouse overlooking Soho Square’s green expanse. The flora continues indoors in an alfresco piano bar, while W1, an upstairs club bar vibrating to Beyonce, Britney & Kylie hits, is favoured by the kind of shot-drinking crowd that could never be described as shrinking violets. Wallflowers might prefer a bottle of Pinot Grigio in the less hectic charms of the Danish-style Hygge Lounge that brings to mind a Copenhagen dentist’s waiting room. Vodka & Red Bull or draught Cobra & Carlsberg fuel the frenzy, & if you cop off with someone extra special, the venue even holds a licence to join you in a civil partnership. The wedding reception might include Greek salad, chicken tikka masala, Mexican chilli, or trad English roasts from a safe & reliable global menu.