Village Soho

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “The security personnel exhibited an excessive display of authority, denying entry to myself and other patrons to an ostensibly vacant establishment without apparent justification. The individual managing the entrance appeared to be operating under a misapprehension, directing all prospective customers to alternative venues. It is my professional opinion that such conduct would be a cause for significant concern for the proprietor. My sobriety was not a factor in this situation; rather, the security representative indicated that my unaccompanied status was the reason for refusal. This individual appeared to take considerable satisfaction in her decision.”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “I have been attending the bar for a few years, meeting friends every week. We have all noticed such a decline in the service and the attitude of the manager. Every week he comes in yanks the music up so loud and you visibly see half the people pick up their drinks and leave to the other bar or drink up and leave the premises. I have worked in many bars in my life, the manager would always greet the customers as friends and especially the regulars, you can tell it’s not his business as he feels he is too good to serve customers even though this affects profits. So many people complain I wonder if he would act this way if someone from head office was to visit the premises. Just to asses how the negative effect he has on the staff , would be frowned upon when working. It’s very sad that you spend money to make the venue look good and there is such a negative influence with a manager like Hassan .”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “One of the best gay bars in London! Ivan, the bartender, is amazing, professional, funny, and genuinely lovely. He definitely deserves a pay rise! 😁 Vivian Bam Bam is the best DJ I've come across in any bar so far. Their music selection and style can keep people dancing all night, even without a drop of alcohol. Village is an absolute must-visit if you want to have a fantastic night out in London.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “I walked up to the door alone and was refused entry because “no singles allowed” this is a bizarre policy. As someone who travels solo often i have never experienced this excuse before and cant wrap my head around why you wouldnt allow a single person to enter. Another single person in the line behind me even tried to tell them that i can join him and the bouncer refused, and let that person is as a single person while putting an arm out to push me to the side. Keep in mind i was sober so being drunk was not an excuse, the only other reason i can think of is that im visibly Arab so was refused entry based on that (i really hope thats not the case). The owner states “health and safety concerns” as a reason but doesnt explain how a single person going for a drink is a health and safety concern? Edit: the owners answer is complete BS for a number of reasons. 1. A white twink walked in alone with no issues 2. I was meeting a date for a drink inside, which i relayed to the bouncer, she didnt care and still refused me entry 3. She asked me random quesions about the layout of the place, which i answered because ive been there before. Which shows it was more about me looking like a threat and not a gay patron (i.e my ethnicity) rather than a “health and safety issue” 4. I have been to GAY, Feedom, Shadow Lounge (when it was open) , Admiral etc all solo with no issues.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Security staff great, bar staff friendly. Been a regular here for the last 13 years. The management is awful. The manager turns the music up to unhealthy levels and closes his eyes to anyone else. Drives the punters to the other side of the bar due to horrendous noise for the terrible 8pm “entertainment”. Horrible little man attitude, walks around oblivious to customer needs. Staff don’t even like him. Sooner he goes the better.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Security guards were on a power trip, wouldn’t let me or any other people in into an empty bar for no reason. The woman at the entry was quite delusional, guiding everyone towards other bars. lol. Seriously if I were the owner, I’d be pissed. I wasn’t drunk or anything, it was that I wasn’t with other people or something. At least that’s what the security woman said. She was very proud of herself”

• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “★☆☆☆☆ – Disgraceful Treatment by Security Staff I visited The Village Bar last night and was left completely humiliated by the unprofessional behaviour of the security team at the door. Without any valid reason, I was refused entry by one of the security guards. When I politely asked why, he told me I needed a booking — yet I watched multiple other guests walk straight through the door ahead of me with no booking required and no questions asked whatsoever. To make matters worse, the guard's behaviour was downright rude and disrespectful. Instead of giving me a proper explanation, he started asking me completely irrelevant and humiliating questions — including asking me where the toilet was. What kind of door policy is that? Why would a security guard ask a customer something like that? It felt intentionally demeaning and made the whole experience even more upsetting. There was no sign, no notice, and no prior communication to suggest any booking policy was in place. The rules were clearly being applied selectively, and the treatment I received was embarrassing and deeply unfair. I expect a venue of this nature to train its door staff to treat ALL customers equally and with basic human dignity. This kind of dismissive, inconsistent, and frankly insulting behaviour is completely unacceptable. I will not be returning, and I strongly urge management to take a serious look at how their security team is conducting itself.”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “Been hundreds of times. Used to be great but now no solo entry on friday and saturday. This is what happened to manchester. They hire homophobic security who get off on stopping people going in. Go elsewhere. Ps. If you get pushed back like I did. Head to old compton brasserie... great drinks, top staff and a really nice security guard. Village Soho (owner) 2 hours ago Hello there, we don't allow any single entry due to health and safety reasons. Have a good day Confirmed. If you're solo, visiting the city - go elsewhere. Single people arent a health and safety risk. Also, put that on your website, facebook and twitter. Make it clear. Don't hide behind the muscle you hire for the door.”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “Came alone by a recommendation of a friend, I was denied entry on the grounds of: “we don’t know you, sorry”. Hope it’s not racism, anyways disgusting place to visit. Also: owner comment keeps the trend going: nothing like that was ever said to me, this is a complete lie. Be aware of racism!”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “We went in around 6ish so we knew it wasn’t going to be busy. The female security on the door was nice and friendly. We went through to the bar at the back and had 2 really nice cocktails that were on the happy hour offer :) Good music and the barman was super friendly. We only stayed for one drink as we were going to a show. Would definitely return when we next come back to London”