Alfie’s is an effortlessly cool new jazz bar on Greek Street – the kind that you can miss even if you’re looking for it. And even if you did stumble upon it? You’d quickly find out that it’s a members’ only joint.
That membership will set you back £35 for a year – but not for you, because the team at Soho Live Studios are offering Nudge Members £20 off annual memberships to Alfie’s Jazz Bar (usually £35/year).
Alfie’s itself is actually named after a cat. The cat is named after a Michael Caine movie. And in that movie, Michael Caine plays a very cool cat called Alfie. It’s like a Russian doll of charisma. And the venue certainly lives up to the promise – just find the little doorway sandwiched neatly between Lina Stores and L’Escargot, flash a smile & a membership to the bouncer, and then make your way up the stairs.
Inside, it’s a brooding, low-lit mix of deep reds, sea greens, and moody blues, all tied together with exposed plaster & piping. It feels like the warm crackle of a vinyl record brought to life. There’s a cocktail bar & a leather-chair-filled seating area, all capped by a stage dominated by a grand piano. There are three shows on any given night (at 6pm, 8pm & 10:30pm), and you’ll get to see absolutely top-shelf acts like the James Browne Trio, Kitty LaRoar, and Rikette Genesis.
Hit the cocktail bar, and you can snag yourself everything from a simple Soho Negroni to a Cuban Crown (made with 11 year old rum, fresh lime, and salted honey syrup), and a vodka-laced Twinkle, with elderflower & lemon topped by a little prosecco.
Oh, and your membership will also get you access to the similarly excellent Piano Bar just a couple of streets over. And you’ll get 50% off the cost of any ticketed events, plus walk-in access for you and three guests, and priority booking on the biggest shows.
Pretty cool, no?
NOTE: Alfie’s is open from Wednesday to Saturday. You can find out more at the website right here. Nudge Members are getting £20 off annual memberships to Alfie’s Jazz Bar. To find out how to claim, just head to the Members’ Box at the top of this page.
Not yet a Nudge Member? Start a free trial here.
Alfie’s | 49 Greek St, Soho W1D 4EG
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