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SOUK RESTAURANT

North African cuisine, belly dancing shows, shisha and Arabic music — every night in the heart of Covent Garden.

Medina & Bazaar — 020 7240 1796

info@soukrestaurant.net

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Keep Tagines Fresh, Bright and Ready to Reheat
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Moroccan-inspired roast dinners with outstanding vegetable pairings
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WHAT WE OFFER

Discover everything SOUK has in store

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NORTH AFRICAN DINING

Inspired by the kitchens of Morocco and Algeria, our menus feature tagines, mezze, grilled meats and aromatic couscous dishes served across both venues.

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SHISHA & COCKTAILS

Our cocktail bar and shisha lounge offers indoor and outdoor flavoured shishas, happy hours, and drinks late into the evening at both Medina and Bazaar.

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EVENTS & PRIVATE HIRE

Private rooms available for weddings, corporate seminars, birthday parties and afternoon teas. Twelve different areas accommodate groups from 2 to 300 guests.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Belly dancing shows on most nights — indoor & outdoor flavoured shishas

BELLY DANCING SCHEDULE

Shows run most nights at both venues. Contact us to confirm performance times for your visit.

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Private belly dancer bookings were available at £50 for 4 songs. Contact us for current private entertainment options.

GET IN TOUCH

For bookings or any other enquiries

Booking line: 020 7240 1796

Email: info@soukrestaurant.net

Souk Medina: 1a Shorts Gardens, London WC2H 9AT

Souk Bazaar: 27 Litchfield Street, London WC2H 9NJ