
Soho
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About Soho
Soho is a bar and restaurant in Christchurch, on Church St, with a menu built around an extensive range of freshly made pizzas. Gluten-free bases are available, and a vegan pizza is on the menu too. Brunch brings avocado and poached eggs on sourdough, and the Blue Burger comes with local blue cheese and sweet relish. Cocktails and mocktails sit alongside coffees and cakes. Live music features a live band and live singing. Seating includes round tables and sofas. Upstairs, a private function room above the main restaurant gives groups space for gatherings such as birthday parties.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pizzas, live band music, gluten-free pizza and birthday party space.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pizzas, live band music, gluten-free pizza and birthday party space.
Customer Review Summary
Pizza is the main draw, described as excellent and freshly made, with an extensive menu, generous sizes that leave leftovers to take home, a gluten-free option and a vegan pizza served with fries. Close behind is the atmosphere, with a live band or live singing, good music and relaxing lighting. Reviewers also mention the Blue Burger with local blue cheese and sweet relish, and avocado with poached eggs on sourdough at brunch. Birthday celebrations come up repeatedly, and one reviewer recommends the place for them. The one negative review describes a rude birthday lunch where a request to remove a meal and a wrong drink order from the bill drew a passive aggressive response from the owner. Most other reviewers describe friendly, good service, including a barman who was helpful with a party in the upstairs room and staff who remembered who ordered which drink.
Customer Review Summary
Pizza is the main draw, described as excellent and freshly made, with an extensive menu, generous sizes that leave leftovers to take home, a gluten-free option and a vegan pizza served with fries. Close behind is the atmosphere, with a live band or live singing, good music and relaxing lighting. Reviewers also mention the Blue Burger with local blue cheese and sweet relish, and avocado with poached eggs on sourdough at brunch. Birthday celebrations come up repeatedly, and one reviewer recommends the place for them. The one negative review describes a rude birthday lunch where a request to remove a meal and a wrong drink order from the bill drew a passive aggressive response from the owner. Most other reviewers describe friendly, good service, including a barman who was helpful with a party in the upstairs room and staff who remembered who ordered which drink.
Featured reviews
- James
“Very unpleasant birthday lunch for my sister. From start to finish the staff were rude. One of our party had not one but two hairs in her meal. When we asked for it to be taken off the bill, we were told the owner Chris would come over. Wow, in all my 52 years I have never ever experienced such an EGO. Passive aggressive with his approach to our complaints. We simply asked for one meal and a wrong drink order to be removed from the bill. He ruined what was supposed to be a nice family occasion. Really disappointing afternoon well over £250 spent at SOHO. Quite frankly I would advise not to visit this establishment. A very cocky, little man with no customer service skills. AVOID”
- claire urwin
“Popped in with my Mother in law for brunch .. who’s friends had recommend and we were not disappointed , from the first, greeting and overall service were amazing , Avocardo and poached on sour dough was delicious .. we will be back”
- John Wesley
“Went here for a (grown up) birthday party with children in the upstairs area. All of the staff were really helpful and nice, and had excellent memories for who ordered what drink! We had the vegan pizza with some fries and it was really delicious. Would definitely visit again when I'm next in Christchurch”
- Alan Weaver
“We had a 70 / 80th birthday party celebration at the PDR above the main restaurant area , perfect space made extra special by Josh the barman - he couldn’t have been more helpful & super friendly. A credit to you all . Would highly recommend. Keep up the good work guys”
- Neil Kermode
“Stopped in for something to do on a Monday night and found it very welcoming. Food looked a bit expensive, but when it arrived the portion was generous and extremely well cooked with nicely balanced flavours, fresh ingredients and served with care and personality. Good sound track and nice ambiance.... I even stopped 1/2 way through to take the photo of the Blue Burger (nice local blue cheese and sweet relish on burger).”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Soho is situated at the heart of Christchurch’s historic Priory town centre. It is a modern bar and restaurant that provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere, whether during the day or night.”
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
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- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Dancing
- Food
- Highlights· 5
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Location
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- Ye Olde George Christchurch4.21,4540 mi
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- The Thomas Tripp4.41,4970 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SohoReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.4920 | — | £20–30 | pizzas, live band music, gluten-free pizza |
| Ye Olde George Christchurch | 4.21,454 | 0 mi | — | beer selection, bottomless brunch, beer garden seating |
| The Thomas TrippReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.41,497 | 0 mi | £20–30 | pork shoulder sunday roast, outdoor beer garden, trip burger |
| The ShipReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.3901 | 0.1 mi | £10–40 | fish and chips, outdoor bar, cocktails |
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