Bona Ventura

Soho · London

Bar Italia

Casual barLocals' pick

An Italian café opened by the Polledri family in 1949 and still run by them, serving coffee by day and spritzes and beer until 4am. John Logie Baird gave the first public demonstration of television in the same building in 1926.

Address
22 Frith Street, Soho, London W1D 4RF
Hours
Daily 7am-4am (Time Out)
Best time to go
Late night · About 45 min
Price
Budget
Price level
£

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Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • Sit at the counter for Soho people-watching, or at the back for quieter conversation
  • Look for the blue plaque about Baird above the door

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