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To act as a unified voice for all businesses in Soho with the aim of protecting and growing the economic diversity of the area through engaging with each other,our residents, amenity groups and the Westminster City Council.

13/08/2026

Congratulations to Mark Fuller from and Ibiza Hall Of Fame inductee Paul Oakenfold who were recently presented with a Global Club & Dance Hall Of Fame venue award recognising the hotel’s contribution to dance music and club culture.
This special award celebrates venues that have played an important role in the history and ongoing story of club culture and dance music and the Karma Sanctum Soho Hotel is a more than worthy recipient.

Theme music vocals by Melanie Williams.

The Soho Business Alliance has submitted its formal response to Westminster City Council’s Draft Statement of Licensing ...
06/08/2026

The Soho Business Alliance has submitted its formal response to Westminster City Council’s Draft Statement of Licensing Policy 2026.

We welcome much of the draft, including its recognition of the enormous economic and cultural contribution made by licensed venues, its focus on women’s safety and its aim to support well-managed businesses.

But we are concerned that parts of the policy do not yet match those ambitions.

Our main concerns are:

The West End Cumulative Impact Policy creates a strict presumption against new or varied licences for pubs, bars and music and dance venues—including the businesses that define Soho’s identity, LGBTQIA+ heritage and cultural life.

The proposed definition of a cultural venue is too narrow and risks excluding DJ-led, standing-audience and club-format venues.

The policy does not adequately recognise Soho as the nationally significant night-time and cultural district identified in London and Westminster planning policy.

Its complexity, duplication and uncertainty will place disproportionate legal and compliance costs on independent and family-run businesses.

And while operators are expected to carry an increasing burden for crime prevention and public safety, the policy must be matched by coordinated investment in policing, transport, cleansing and the public realm.

We share the Council’s goal: a Soho that is safe, well-managed, inclusive and a good neighbour.

Our response offers practical changes to help the final policy support residents while protecting the independent businesses and cultural venues that make Soho unique.

We look forward to discussing these proposals constructively with Westminster City Council.

🍽️ SOHO SUPPORTS A VAT CUT FOR HOSPITALITY 🍷Soho’s restaurants, cafés, pubs, bars and venues are the beating heart of Lo...
13/05/2026

🍽️ SOHO SUPPORTS A VAT CUT FOR HOSPITALITY 🍷

Soho’s restaurants, cafés, pubs, bars and venues are the beating heart of London’s cultural life — creating jobs, driving tourism and bringing communities together.

But hospitality businesses are under increasing pressure from rising costs and economic uncertainty. A VAT cut would provide vital support to help independent businesses survive, grow and continue making Soho one of the most vibrant places in the world.

We’re calling on Government to back hospitality and protect the future of our high streets, nightlife and cultural economy.

📍 Support jobs
📍 Support independent businesses
📍 Keep hospitality accessible
📍 Protect Soho’s unique culture

Now is the time to back hospitality.

With business rate increases landing from April 7th, the pressure on hospitality and night-time economy businesses is on...
01/04/2026

With business rate increases landing from April 7th, the pressure on hospitality and night-time economy businesses is only intensifying.

That’s why this month’s SBA First Tuesday Club is one not to miss.

📅 Tuesday 7th April, 5.30-7pm
📍 Star & Garter 62 Poland St, Soho

We’re bringing together expert voices to help you navigate rising costs, reduce financial pressure, and access the support available:

• Chris Wright (R H & L Ltd) – specialists in business rates relief and cost reduction
• Michael Kill (Night Time Industries Association) – leading industry advocate on policy, VAT, and sector support

This session will focus on:
✔ Business rates – what’s changing and what you can do
✔ VAT pressures and wider cost challenges
✔ Practical ways to reduce overheads
✔ Industry-wide lobbying and support available right now

If you run a hospitality, leisure, or night-time business, this is a chance to get informed, ask questions, and connect with others facing the same challenges.

And if you're not yet part of the SBA — this is the perfect opportunity to see how we support businesses like yours.

FREE ENTRY & DRINKS
RSVP - [email protected]

👉 Join us and be part of the conversation.

06/03/2026

This week we celebrated the skill, creativity & showmanship of the Soho bartending community as the Soho Business Alliance presented the inaugural ‘King of Soho Bartender of the Year’ competition, hosted by the iconic Jack Solomon’s Club on Great Windmill Street. Big shout out to everyone at the venue who helped to make this a fabulous final.

Final ⤵️
👑winner
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runner up
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Sponsors ⤵️



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Special thanks to :-
📸 credit:
Jackie
- judge
- judge
- judge
- keeping us all in line!
- welcome drinks
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06/03/2026

At the Night Time Economy Summit 2026, Angela Rayner spoke about something everyone in this industry feels but rarely hears said out loud — hospitality is more than a job. It’s graft, pride, community and resilience.

Because for millions, this sector isn’t a stepping stone. It’s a career, a craft and a culture that keeps our towns and cities alive after dark.

Register your interest now for the 2027 Night Time Economy Summit at the link in bio

03/03/2026

Countdown to The King of Soho Bartender of the Year 2026. 👑 Presented by the Soho Business Alliance.

Meet four of Soho’s finest bartenders from ⤵️



They will battle it out in a live final on Tuesday 3rd March. Skill, creativity & showmanship will reign - who will wear the Soho Crown?

Big thanks to Jackie
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🏙️ SBA members event. 18+ only. Please drink responsibly.

Sponsors ⤵️



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02/03/2026

“Hospitality is much bigger than the problems of the business ... it knits us all together”

Chef and businessman Tom Kerridge says the hospitality sector impacts jobs and work across the country, and calls on the government to cut business rates, as average rates on his four pubs have seen a “monstrous” 115% rise

25/02/2026

“Slash VAT & Business Rates.”

That’s the message from Andy Burnham at

2 million UK jobs depend on hospitality - yet venues are still closing.

Europe backs its sector. The UK must too.

Support a VAT cut in line with Europe.

👉 Click the link
👉 Follow the steps
👉 Email your MP (fully customisable template)

LINK IN BIO

Act now.

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