Lunch in Soho: Spanish Tapas in the Heart of the West End

If you are looking for lunch in Soho, the best option depends on what the rest of your day looks like. You might be meeting friends, shopping in the West End, heading to a matinee or simply looking for somewhere central to sit down properly.

Jamon Jamon Soho is at 3 Caxton Walk, London WC2H 8PW, around five minutes from Piccadilly Circus. The Soho restaurant opens from late morning, making it a practical option for lunch as well as dinner.

Spanish lunch in Soho

Tapas work especially well at lunchtime because the meal can be as light or as substantial as you want. Order a few small plates if the afternoon is busy, or add paella if lunch is the main event.

A balanced lunch might include Padrón Peppers, Gambas al Ajillo, Croquetas de Jamón and Patatas Bravas.

Lunch before a West End matinee

For theatre days, tapas give you control over timing. Keep the order focused if the curtain is soon, or arrive earlier and make lunch part of the occasion.

Our pre-theatre Soho guide works just as well for matinee planning.

Lunch with friends in Soho

A shared tapas table works well when lunch is social rather than functional. Start with several different plates, order another round if the table wants more, and keep the pace relaxed.

For a bigger table, see our group dining in Soho guide.

Where to have Spanish lunch in Soho

Find Jamon Jamon at 3 Caxton Walk, close to Piccadilly Circus and the West End. If tapas are your main search, use our Tapas in Soho guide.