Tucked into downtown SoHo, Soso’s is a cocktail bar and dining room that strikes the elusive balance between neighbourhood ease and downtown polish — a warm, low-lit spot from the team at Tuxedo Hospitality made for long evenings that drift late.
The heart of it is the bar: a considered list of classic cocktails — martinis, negronis, daiquiris and the like — mixed with care and served without pretension. It’s the kind of place you slip into for one and stay for three, equally suited to a first date, a catch-up with friends or a solo nightcap.
Beyond the drinks, an inviting dining room turns out a concise, continental-leaning menu, with oysters and easy plates designed to keep pace with the cocktails. The mood stays convivial and unhurried, sliding naturally from dinner into a buzzy late-night scene.
A favourite for private events and full buyouts as much as spontaneous visits, Soso’s has the feel of a true local — refined enough to impress, relaxed enough to return to again and again.