Update: Naked Soho has now closed. This article remains online as an honest review of my visit in 2022. The restaurant is no longer available to visit or book.
Naked Soho attracted plenty of attention when it opened as a provocative, sex-themed restaurant and cocktail bar in central London.
I visited shortly after it opened because I was curious about the concept, colourful erotic artwork and unusual cocktails. The décor was certainly memorable, but did the food live up to the visual experience?
In this honest Naked Soho review, I’m sharing what the restaurant was like, what we ordered and whether I thought the experience was worth it.
Was Naked Soho Worth Visiting?
For drinks, unusual artwork and Instagram photographs, Naked Soho was certainly memorable. However, I was less impressed by the food.
The cocktail was good, and the creative interior gave us plenty to look at. Unfortunately, our sharing platter felt basic, and the toast was much drier than I expected.
I’m usually positive when trying somewhere new, but I always want to be honest. For me, Naked Soho worked better as a novelty cocktail destination than as a restaurant.
What Was Naked Soho?
Naked Soho was an erotic-themed restaurant and bar on Moor Street in London’s Soho.
The venue was promoted as London’s first sex-themed restaurant. Its concept celebrated sexuality and the human body through provocative artwork, cheeky menu names, themed tableware and colourful cocktails.
It was not a nudist restaurant. The “naked” theme appeared through its art, décor, food presentation and playful atmosphere.
Inside London’s Sex-Themed Restaurant
The interior was cosy, colourful and filled with erotic artwork and decorative objects.
Sexual imagery appeared throughout the restaurant, from the walls and neon signs to the plates and smaller decorative details. The artwork was the most impressive part of my visit because the space felt creative rather than simply shocking.
I even wanted to buy one of the distinctive plates because it was such an unusual piece.
It was definitely designed to be photographed. Anyone visiting for Instagram content, cocktails or an unconventional experience would have found plenty of interesting details around the restaurant.
What We Ate at Naked Soho
We visited around lunchtime and ordered a sharing platter with two sides of toast.
One was served with salmon, while the other came with goat’s cheese. Unfortunately, the toast was extremely dry, and the ingredients on the platter did not feel particularly special.
The food reminded me of something only slightly better than a basic supermarket selection. Considering how distinctive the restaurant’s concept and interior were, I had hoped the meal would be equally creative.
The presentation and theme may have been entertaining, but the quality of the food did not match the visual experience for me.
Cocktails at Naked Soho
The cocktail was much more enjoyable than the food.
The restaurant offered playfully named drinks designed to fit its adult theme, and the colourful cocktail presentation worked well with the surrounding artwork.
Based on my experience, Naked Soho was a better choice for drinks, photographs and perhaps dessert than for a full meal.
Atmosphere and Experience
Naked Soho was bold, playful and unapologetically provocative.
The restaurant was probably best suited to open-minded adults looking for something different, particularly groups celebrating a birthday, hen party or unusual night out in Soho.
It would not have appealed to everyone. The explicit artwork and sexual theme were central to the experience rather than small background details.
For me, the creativity of the décor was the strongest reason to visit. The venue succeeded in creating a memorable atmosphere, even though the food itself was disappointing.
Is Naked Soho Still Open?
No. Naked Soho has closed and is no longer accepting restaurant bookings.
Some older online directories may still display its former address and opening hours, but visitors should not rely on those listings when planning a trip.
This review describes my personal experience shortly after the restaurant opened in 2022.
Naked Soho Historical Information
- Former venue: Naked Soho
- Former address: 10–11 Moor Street, London W1D 5NF
- Area: Soho, central London
- Concept: Erotic art, themed food and cocktails
- Best feature during my visit: The creative décor and artwork
- My verdict on the food: Disappointing and too dry
- Current status: Closed
More London Restaurant Reviews
For a restaurant that is currently operating, read my Leong’s Legend bottomless dim sum review, featuring the food, service and current Chinatown offer.
You can also explore my Portland Restaurant London review for a relaxed Michelin-starred dining experience in Fitzrovia.
Browse more personal London dining experiences in the MissWidjaja Food Corner.
Final Thoughts on Naked Soho
Naked Soho was one of London’s more unusual restaurant concepts.
The provocative artwork, colourful interior and playful cocktails made it memorable, and I appreciated the creativity behind the venue. Unfortunately, the dry toast and fairly ordinary sharing platter did not live up to the setting.
For me, Naked Soho was more successful as a visual experience and cocktail destination than as somewhere to enjoy a memorable meal.
Although the restaurant has now closed, it remains an interesting part of Soho’s constantly changing dining scene, and certainly one of the more unusual places I have visited in London.
