Roadhouse

Covent Garden / Soho, London –

As the name implies, Roadhouse is a recreated highway truck stop whose bright neon sign adds unexpected flair to London’s historical Covent Garden square.

The rough roadside vibe is carried on inside, where the décor consists of a Mack truck crashing through one wall, a Harley Davidson on the bar, and road signs and trucker paraphernalia scattered throughout.

Dark and expansive, this basement space features a massive circular bar in the very center, surrounded by a stage, a dance floor, and cozy vinyl booths that accommodate those who want to take a break with a plate of fajitas.

The bar’s main attraction, however, is the roster of live bands that show up nightly to play classic tunes straight from the British and American songbooks, drawing a young, flirty, and uproarious crowd of international students and travelers who keep the vibe at Roadhouse outgoing and the dance floor rocking.