Soho
Old Compton Street
Soho's lively nights and neon
Photo: Philafrenzy / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nearest Station
- Leicester SquareAbout 4 min walk
- Best Time
- Blue Hour / NightPeople and lights build from early evening; weekends are especially lively.
Best Shot
Great for vertical · 9:16Suggested composition at Old Compton Street
- Where to stand
- Near the junction with Frith Street, or opposite the Bar Italia neon.
- Composition
- Put the neon signs in the background, your subject in the foreground, and use a shallow depth of field for bokeh.
Tips
- A fast prime lens turns the neon into bokeh
- Avoid capturing passers-by's faces prominently
- Don't film bar customers without asking
Overview
Old Compton Street runs through the heart of Soho, lined with bars and cafés. At night neon signs and terrace lights bring the whole street alive — great for nightlife vlogs and street snaps.
- Classic Soho nightlife
- Cafés and bars with neon signs
- Bar Italia's famous neon nearby
Creator Information
- Area
- Soho
- Nearest Station
- Leicester SquareNorthern · Piccadilly
- Walking Time
- About 4 min walk
- Best For
- Street / YouTube / Lifestyle / Cinematic
- Best Time
- Blue Hour / NightPeople and lights build from early evening; weekends are especially lively.
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Outdoor
- Free / Paid
- FreeFree — it is a public street.
- Rain Friendly
- Partly covered
- Filming Permission
- Handheld shooting is commonHandheld shooting on the public street is common. Ask permission before filming shops or bar customers, and check the borough's rules for commercial shoots or tripod use.Read the filming permission guide
Nearest stations, prices, opening hours and filming rules may change. This information is currently being verified. Please check official sources before you go.
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