Hello there. It is a beautiful day to be out here.
Yes.I’ve found it too. But tell me, is it the area of Soho or something else?
Yes, this is definitely Soho! It’s famous for its cast-iron buildings and unique boutiques. What kind of shop are you looking for.
I am not looking for a unique shop. I have no specials in my mind. I will only walk through Soho. I heard it’s a very dangerous walk I have to care about especially in the night.
Dangerous? Not at all. Soho is quite safe, just stay aware of your surroundings, especially on quieter streets late at night.
So it seems to me I have something bad in my memory from the former century or the century before the former century and the detective stories were playing in Soho. And so I have the impression it’s the most dangerous place in London at all.
Haha, I understand why you’d think that! It certainly had a rougher reputation back in the day, but it’s totally different now.
Would you say it’s now a more tourist trap?
It has changed quite a bit. There are definitely tourist spots, but if you explore the side streets, you can still find some amazing hidden gems.
Oh, then tell me a little about hidden gems. I’m very interested into it.
There’s a vintage shop on Greene Street with incredible clothes, or a small café nearby that has the best coffee. Which sounds better to you?
I would be much more interested in finding pubs. Pubs where there is a very lovely atmosphere, so I can talk with people over there and improve my English. Is it possible or are the Britains more stiff and I have difficulties to come into contact?
Londoner are actually quite friendly! Just head to a cozy, historic pub on a side street, grab a drink at the bar, and strike up a conversation.
Can it happens that of on the reason of my restricted English, I will seen as a kind of idiot?
Not at all! People appreciate you trying to speak English, and a pub is a great, casual place to practice without any judgment.
As a gesture to introduce yourself or make you more acquainted with the people to invite them to a glass of beer.
That’s a nice gesture, but usually you just buy your own drink and talk to folks. What kind of pub atmosphere are you looking for?
I would prefer a pub where I can speak freely about the political situation, especially after Great Britain had left the European Union. What do they think about?
That’s a hot topic! Honestly, you’ll hear all sorts of opinions in pubs like The Coach and Horses, just be prepared for lively debates.
But I mean, the people are more interested in horse racing or did I understood you wrong is the coach and the horses an idiom perhaps.
Oh, that’s just the name of the pub! It is a famous spot, not an actual place for horse jumping.
I see, you mean the pub, the horses and the coaches would be a good place to have all kind of discussions with Great Britain people.
Exactly, it is a great place to chat with locals.
What are you looking to buy there.
You ask me what I can buy in the pub or are you speaking now about other places around?
I mean what you might buy to drink while chatting! Are you looking for shops nearby too?
Oh, drinking and chatting. It’s a little difficult for me. I try to avoid drinking beer, drinking alcoholic beer. Do you mean it’s possible in a London pub to get non-alcoholic beer?
Absolutely. Most pubs and shops now carry great non-alcoholic beer options, so you can definitely enjoy the atmosphere.
That’s great. Now tell me the direction, coming to the coach and the horses.
Just walk north on Wardour Street and you will see it on the corner, enjoy your visit!