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Seven wines you’ll love this lockdown.

  For those of you who have been doing Dry January, the time has come to raise a glass again. We asked wine aficionado


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The Story of King of Soho Gin

Dry January is not for everyone. For those who declined to stay dry, it’s been ‘Ginuary’. For the last week of January, we’re raising a

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Coco Bayley for Balans

National Porn Star Martini Day is upon us (yes it’s a thing…) Celebrations are planned at Balans (responsibly), and artist Coco Bayley has created some

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King of Soho gin

Balans began in Soho, on a little corner of Old Compton Street, over 33 years ago. Consequently, it’s pretty unsurprising that The King of Soho,

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We’re hiring FOH & chefs!

FRONT OF HOUSE We’re hiring Front of House staff at all levels to work at Balans restaurants. Email your CV if you think you’d be a good fit for the Balans Soho No.34 casilda.ilia@balans.co.uk CHEFS Think you’re the right kind of person to join the Balans kitchen team? Then email

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Coco Bayley for Balans

National Porn Star Martini Day is upon us (yes it’s a thing…) Celebrations are planned at Balans (responsibly), and artist Coco Bayley has created some

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Aga Giecko’s Illustrations for Balans

It’s not often you start a discussion with someone who tells you that you share 60% of your DNA with a banana.  That’s what happens

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DJ Fat Tony x Balans

Legendary London DJ and Instagram’s wittiest man @dj_fattony_ is one of our oldest friends and most loyal (and handsome) guests. Tony used to live above

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