From sunsets to Sosho Hey, Mister DJ Mind Fluid Tsunami Benefit Joya Launch Time Out London Bar Guide Elle The Guardian Evening Standard The Independent Time Out Time Out The Independent Time Out Sauce Guide PERRIER BEST BAR   Jun 2001   Sosho is an unsual bar in that it tries to do several things well – and succeeds at all of them. Sosho is part of the Match chain, already renowned for exquisite cocktails while under the supervision of cocktail-meister Dick Bradsell. Dick Bradsell has since departed, but we see no evidence of slipping standards. Very few bars in London are as expert as the Match chain at assembling good cocktails, even when besieged by Friday night crowds. There are no Screaming Orgasms on this list, only cocktails which taste and look good. In too many other bars drinkers need to take refuge in the predictability of bottled beers and Bacardi Breezers, but not here. The bar food is also much better than you can reasonably expect in a busy bar – a ribeye steak was rare but tender as requested, and the nibbles such as chilli-marinated tiger prawns pack plenty of flavour. Dining tables can be booked as well to avoid undignified bun-fights for space, dish prices are reasonable, and the service when we popped by was extremely efficient despite it being a very busy Saturday night. Despite the pressure of numbers in this popular bar, it never seems too crowded as the ground floor is roomy and airy with two small alcoves to hide away and relax in (it’s advisable to reserve tables); downstairs is cosier and usually quieter and delightfully comfortable with its generous, cushioned seating. There are consistently successful club promotions, arguably the best being the Saturday ‘Mind Fluid’ jazzy house parties with resident Kevin Beadle, who’s hooked in a number of top DJ guests to play alongside him. Friday’s ‘Weekending’ nights are for progressive house fans – but hey, the cocktail list is the same both days, and these concoctions surely are the key to this energetic dancefloor.