Opening your own pop up shop in London? West End’s energetic Soho is your dream destination! Historically a red-light district, the area is now popular for its vibrant nightlife, fabulous dining options and retail. Day or night, Soho is always buzzing with activity and attracting a hip crowd that could be your potential clients. The maze of bustling streets and narrow alleyways hides numerous awesome spots for your pop up business. So waste no time, browse through our selection of venues perfect for pop up shops and start selling!
The cost of pop up shops averages around £3200 hire fee per day. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Soho, based on Tagvenue data from May 2026:
| From £1800 | to £5520 | hire fee per day |
| From £750 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £120 | to £300 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated May 2026), the best options include:
Entire Venue - Art Gallery at General Assembly Gallery Mayfair
in Mayfair - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘I’ll definitely go back next year but the first floor...’
The Hub on the Square at Arboretum
in The Strand - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Teas, coffees, lunch were all timely and generous. We would book again.’
Basement Studio at The Little Scarlet Door
in Soho - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘A few friends and I held a joint birthday party in the downstairs function room... And what a night we had!’
You'll find pop up shops in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Soho, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (May 2026):
| Small | up to 70 guests | prices average £750 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 100 and 130 guests | prices average £3200 hire fee per day |
| Large | over 160 guests | prices average £7920 hire fee per day |
The heart of the district is focused around Old Compton, Frith, Beak and Dean streets near Soho Square. These are some of Soho’s most active areas. For shopping, people typically choose Regent, Carnaby and Oxford streets. Try to find a venue for your pop up shop near any of those regions and get yourself noticed.
Page last updated in May 2026
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