What is a decent pub / bar near to Piccadilly Circus that won't be over-run with tourists? It's a long shot...

Question

Just fancy a catch-up drink with an old mate without having to scream at each other over 18 different languages.This is NOT xenophobia....

Answer 1

Wander up into Soho, there are lots of bars that arent full of tourists, although you may have to suffer all the 'media' types that work there instead - lots of good 'traditional' pubs too
The Carlisle Arms
The Coach and Horses - Great Marlborough St
The Shaston Arms - Ganton Street
The Coach and Horses - Greek Street
The Duke of Wellington- Wardour Street
The White Horse - Newburgh Street
The Green Man - Berwick St
The Star and Garter- Poland Street
The Shakespeare's Head- Great Marlborough St

None of these are particularly touristy - and are more pubs than trendy bars

Answer 2

If you go down the slip road that runs parallel with Regent's St (sorry don't know name) you end up behind Liberties. There are a few pubs there (the Claughan, for example) that aren't too touristy because they can't find them- but if you want to shop or do something lively, Carneby St is right there too.

Answer 3

There is a bar called CHEERS on Regent Street just as you come out of Piccadillly Circus. You can hear yourself talk in there because the music isn't pounding in your chest and the crowd is decent.

Answer 4

You could try the following -

http://www.squaremeal.co.uk/restaurants/london/display.php?Rest_ID=83625

or

http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/info_pubbar_6490.html

Azzurro has a nice, quiet bar area - you'll have plenty of chance for a catch-up.

Answer 5

Never been in there during the day, but tiger tiger is alright. But as I say, not sure how busy it gets at lunchtimes.

Answer 6

Try the Ritz, Lunchtimes are usually good.