I brought a hen group to Barrio Central on Saturday night - it was definitely one of the highlights of our day. Reserving an area beforehand was very easy (good on-line forms, friendly emails from the bar). When we turned up, the drinks were very good, ambiance excellent. In particular, the service was very well paced - they were on hand to take orders whenever we wanted.
By Natalia Nowak-Kerigan Sep 12 2011
The cocktails are awesome and the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. I held my leaving party here and couldn't have been happier with the service provided for me. I have also been here as part of a Hen party before where we ate, and the food was equally as good as the cocktails and there aren't many places I've been to where that is the case.
Reviewer Lucybin -04/07/2011
I organised a product Launch Party for approx 120 people on a Wednesday night and everyone had a fabulous time. Kim and her team were amazing and ensured everyone was well looked after. We hired out the downstairs basement area which was a perfect space - everyone loved the venue and the welcome Mojitos on arrival!
Reviewer Chellebelle -01/07/2011
Barrio is an awesome little joint. Think Breakfast Club mixed with Ricky Martin. I went for my birthday with mates and had an amazing night! Happy hour until 8pm is great and I think it's every night of the week! After the evening meal, head down stairs because tucked away is a cool basement bars with dancefloor, fun tunes, cocktails, and good times.
Reviewer Slugworth - 24/06/2011
I found the staff very accommodating with adding extra room for people in the group. The drinks were fantastic, really good cocktails and a great range, and the food was great too. The dancefloor had a great atmosphere & everyone was enjoying the music. I had lots of comments from friends that they really enjoyed the night. My only criticism is that it isn't open even later - but we can't have everything! Thanks to Kim for helping me organise, I will definitely be back!
Reviewer senoritanita 20/07/2011
Last night I visited this bar as part of a bar crawl that was so good we decided to stay until the lights were turned on and the DJ was packing up. What a gem hidden away in Soho. The drinks were great and the bar staff friendly and efficient, lovely cocktails! The music was great and kept us on the dance floor all night, the atmosphere was very chilled and not at all pretentious. Will def be back here, such a great place!
Reviewer JuliePsmiles 09/01/2011
Love this place! It has fast become one of my favourite bars in London. The decor has a really cool retro Latin vibe and it has some fun touches, like the mini garden at the back and the retro desks with draws for tables. The cocktail list is extensive and unique. Cool music and smiles all round, which is a bit of a rarity in London. Only downside is it's a bit on the small side, but that's not such a bad thing.
Vasos P 5/5/2011
Who knew you could feel as though you've landed on a Latino style holiday on Soho's Poland Street??? Ultimate feel happy/good vibes bar with that relaxed day after the beach, heady feel.
Nicola W 9/6/2011
The food here is AMAZING. They have a nice mixture of Caribbean and Central/South American food. Their jerk chicken skewers and curry goat with rice and peas was delicious. Watch out for their prawn skewers as they're really spicy and succulent. I was also impressed with their veggie tacos. The tacos were made from corn tortillas which is a rarity here in London. They were also perfectly spiced and really filling.
Tisha B 13/4/2010
This place is just....WOW. I've probably walked by it a thousand times on Poland Street, just never noticing it was there. From the outside, it doesn't look like much. But the moment you step inside, you forget you're in Soho, and almost feel like you're on holiday somewhere tropical, amazing, and with an "amigo hour" EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK. If you come here with your BFF, you will not be disappointed. Even if you come here with someone you don't even like that much you will enjoy yourself because HEY! It's freaking AMIGO HOUR.
Cate S 21/7/2010
The second I walked into this bar it gave me the happies! Good mood on tap here, and that is five stars, right there. Could it be the brightly coloured funky décor, the retro touches here and there, or the plentiful seating to hang out with friends? Soho has been waiting for this place to arrive. Order one of their uber-strong cocktails off the vinyl record menu and watch the hipster bartender put together your drink in such an elaborate fashion that you can tell they take their drinks seriously. my companions were all but licked clean. I really want to come back here, a lot, to eat, drink and dance.
6/5/2010 Linzi M
When you leave a Latin-themed bar wondering how soon you can book a flight to Cuba, it’s definitely a sign that they’re doing something right. The freshly fried nachos are perfect for sharing and delightfully unlike the reheated Doritos that are so often served from snack menus. The drinks list, on the other hand, featured one of the most extensive and vastly imaginative cocktail ranges I’ve ever come across.
