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Romilly Street runs between Greek Street and Shaftesbury Avenue in Soho. It honours Samuel Romilly, a legal reformer of the early 19th century who pushed to cut the number of crimes punishable by death. He left his mark on British justice, and the street carries his name in tribute. Leicester Square and Tottenham Court Road are both a short walk off, so it is easy to reach.
The street has long been part of Soho's artistic and theatrical patch, with quiet ties to the stage and the literary scene. It is not lined with big-name shops. The character comes instead from its restaurants, offices and tucked-away venues. The one to know is The French House, the pub with decades of links to writers, thinkers and actors.
It was never a tourist hotspot in its own right, and it offers a calmer contrast to the busier roads nearby. Its modest fame owes more to those who passed through than to the buildings. Worth seeing what the venues along here have on offer.
