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Culture & Arts · WestminsterSoho residents gain new two‑storey arcade bar with 60 games
NQ64 has opened its largest arcade bar yet in Soho, occupying two floors at Orange Yard on Manette Street. The venue houses more than 60 arcade machines, UV‑lit pool tables, AR darts and two cocktail bars, while a Vevo study notes that 65% of Gen Z feel borrowed nostalgia for the era the bar celebrates.
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Crime & Safety · LondonMet Police inspector cleared of sexual assault charges in Soho case
Dave Newman, a 39-year-old Metropolitan Police inspector, was found not guilty of three counts of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court. Judge Philip Bartle KC expressed concerns about the investigation and the nature of the event where the alleged offences occurred.
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Council & Politics · WestminsterWestminster Council investigates Soho short-term let after noise complaints
Westminster City Council is investigating a short-term let in Soho after a resident documented months of noise disturbances. The flat above Yusuf’s home has been let to guests, prompting complaints about loud music, suitcases and slamming doors. No enforcement notice has been issued yet.
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Council & Politics · WestminsterWestminster licensing plan keeps standing drinking but seeks more seating
Westminster City Council’s draft licensing policy, open for consultation until 11 August 2026, proposes more seating in bars and restaurants to discourage excessive drunkenness. The council insists it will not ban standing drinking, despite reports suggesting otherwise. Residents and businesses remain divided over the impact on Soho’s nightlife.
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Council & Politics · WestminsterWestminster Council Proposes Ban on Standing in Soho and West End Pubs
Westminster Council has published a draft licensing policy that would ban standing in pubs, require table service only, and refuse new pub and bar applications in Soho and parts of the West End. The mayor of London has criticised the plans as anti-growth, while local groups and businesses warn of damage to nightlife culture.
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Crime & Safety · LondonMet Inspector Dave Newman denies sexually assaulting three officers in Soho
A Metropolitan Police inspector is on trial at Southwark Crown Court accused of sexually assaulting three female officers during a night out in Soho. Dave Newman denies three counts of sexual assault, with one complainant saying she felt 'like a piece of meat' after the alleged incident.
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Culture & Arts · LondonMOT retains top spot as Time Out ranks London's best clubs
Time Out London has released its 2026 ranking of the city's 45 best nightclubs. MOT in South Bermondsey kept its first place position for the second year. Three new venues, including Brixton's Club Cheek and Peckham's Palais, have also joined the list.
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Culture & Arts · WestminsterNew queer venue Coven opens in Soho as LGBTQ+ spaces decline
Soho’s queer nightlife spaces are shrinking, prompting the launch of Coven, a new venue blending daytime and nighttime activities. Community leaders blame Westminster Council and the Mayor of London for neglect, while new LGBTQ+ venues emerge in Elephant and Castle.
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Lifestyle & Food · LondonNational Spritz Day 2026: Free and Discounted Drinks Across London
London venues will mark National Spritz Day on 1 August with free drinks and discounts. Kerb Seven Dials Market, Big Penny Social in Walthamstow, and Twisted Sister in Battersea will give away hundreds of free spritzes, while other bars offer reduced prices throughout the weekend or month.
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