The Toucan

If you're a fan of Guinness then there's a Soho pub you have to check out – The Toucan. Inspired by the beer's old-school advertisements featuring a cacophony of animals, including that famous Guinness-loving toucan, this place is packed with memorabilia and personality. This pub opened in 1994 but the venue had a long history before that with a string of lively bars and music venues on the premises.

Today the pub is a classic Irish bar, decked out in countless bits of Guinness memorabilia just in case you forget where you are. The pub's exterior is no exception, with blackboards and toucan figures adorning the facade. Inside you'll find a cosy and compact bar set across two floors. Due to its small size, you'll often see a large and bustling crowd drinking outside too, especially during warm evenings.

Naturally, a pint of Guinness is the obvious choice of drink here, and the pub has become a Central London haven for fans of the stout. Multiple Guinness taps run along the bar, but other draft beers and other options like spirits are also on offer. Whether it's your first pint of Guinness or your 1,000th, this is a friendly spot that's full of atmosphere and a great place to enjoy a cold one. As you'd imagine, The Toucan attracts a particularly big crowd on St Patrick's Day, so if you're looking to celebrate in Soho, this place is definitely worth visiting. There's no doubt that this venue is a little niche but the cosy ambiance continues to attract a diverse crowd of drinkers.