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Glasshouse Street takes its name from the glassblowing workshops that lined the area in the 17th and 18th centuries. Craftsmen here turned out bottles, window panes and decorative pieces, and the street played its part in the city's industrial growth before shifting over to culture and commerce.
Today it links Piccadilly Circus and Regent Street, so plenty of people walk it. Piccadilly Circus Underground is right on the doorstep, which puts the West End's best-known spots within easy reach. The street isn't packed with big attractions, but a couple of places stand out: the Whole Foods Market on the corner, popular with health-conscious Londoners, and Hotel Café Royal nearby, a luxury hotel with deep roots in the city's cultural scene.
No famous residents are tied directly to it, yet the history and the central location give it a lasting place in London's story. It's a small snapshot of how Soho keeps growing without forgetting where it started. The businesses here are worth a look as you pass through.
