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Café Boheme, London,

Café Boheme

4.3
4.3
1628 Reviews
£25 and under
French

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 38 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 1,628 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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • West End (London)

    Great for live music

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café Boheme offers a lively Soho dining experience with "great location," "friendly staff," and "delicious food." Patrons rave about the "authentic French bistro" vibe and "live music" enhancing the ambiance. While some note noise levels and occasional service lapses, the overall atmosphere and menu keep diners returning.
1,628 Reviews
  1. Carol

    London6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a little expensive but otherwise good. I love that they always have live music

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  2. Gareth

    Liverpool1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Didn’t have half the main course’s. Had to order what was our second choice, couldn’t leave as it was my son’s birthday and we were all so hungry. I asked for a desert to come with a candle a waiter brings the dessert drops it down in font of him goes to leave and says, on happy birthday. The 4 of us had had a great day up to this point but we wasn’t going to let it’s pole it. Very disappointing have had good experience before….
    Café BohemeResponded today
    Dear Gareth, thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. We apologize for not having the main courses you originally wanted and for the disappointing birthday dessert. We understand how important these moments are, and we’ll make sure to address this with our team. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide the good experience you had with us before.

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  3. Donna

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely afternoon then just when food was over we went to the bar and the entertainment came to an end which was a shame. Going to book much earlier the next time.
    Café BohemeResponded today
    Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you had a lovely afternoon with us. We’re sorry that the entertainment ended shortly after your meal. Just to let you know, we have live music every day from 3pm to 5:30pm, so next time booking earlier will ensure you get to enjoy the full experience. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.

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  4. DavidW

    London15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Boheme is always a delight. Always reliable, warm and friendly with a great atmosphere. This was one of many visits. Perfect at any time but you must book to be sure if a table.
    Café BohemeResponded today
    Dear David, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you always enjoy your visits to Cafe Boheme. It’s great to know that you find our atmosphere warm and friendly. We appreciate your continued support and agree, booking in advance is always a good idea to ensure a spot! We look forward to welcoming you again soon.

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  5. Naledi

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic location for a pre theatre meal. Beautiful decor and lovely live music. The pre-theatre set menu is excellent value for delicious food and the service was incredibly swift from an attentive waiter.
    Café BohemeResponded today
    Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed our location, decor, and live music. It’s great to know you found our pre-theatre set menu to be great value, and we’re happy to hear about our prompt service. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic experience soon!

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  6. Sas

    London1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely service and atmosphere, great place for a drink, but the food is ghastly and all overpriced. Steak full of gristle and a salad nicoise was blatatly pulled whole from a long spell in the fridge, with a greyish lump of dry tuna dumped on top. The dressing had seeped to the bottom and the whole affair was tooth-hurtingly chilled. I felt queasy for the rest of the evening.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really love this classic place and we weren't disappointed xx

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  8. Lucy

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding as always. Best French onion soup going!

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  9. Alison

    London17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, great location and friendly service and staff.

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  10. SarahS

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. Just what we wanted pre theatre - classic French bistro

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FAQs

Café Boheme is rated 4.3 stars by 1628 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 38 times today
Google Map for Café Boheme

13 Old Compton Street, London, W1D 4AG

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Greek Street
  • Neighbourhood
    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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