Waxy's Little Sister

Waxy's Little Sister is the compact, characterful Irish pub at the southern end of Wardour Street, the smaller sibling to the sprawling Waxy O'Connor's nearby. Snug and traditional, it pours a proper pint of Guinness in a warm, wood-lined room that makes a handy refuge between Leicester Square, Chinatown and Soho proper.

As a classic Irish pub in Soho, it keeps things simple and done well: Guinness and Irish stouts from the tap, alongside craft beer, lager and cider, and honest pub food to soak it up. It is the sort of unpretentious corner boozer that suits a quiet afternoon pint as much as a lively pre-theatre gathering.

What to expect from this Irish pub in Soho

Expect a well-kept pint in a small, friendly room: Guinness front and centre, a rotating handful of craft and cask options, and pub classics from the kitchen. Sport features on the screens and the mood is easygoing. Being tucked at the Chinatown end of Wardour Street, it draws a mix of locals, workers and theatre-goers.

The pub and the setting

Little Sister trades on cosy, traditional Irish-pub charm rather than gimmicks, a contrast to its bigger relative round the corner. It sits among Wardour Street's pubs, near The Ship, with more of the area's bars in our Soho pubs and bars listings.

How a visit works

Waxy's Little Sister is a walk-in pub on Wardour Street, open through the day into the evening for pints and pub food. More on the pub is on its official site, with details on Visit London.