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Bar Italia: A 70-Year Oasis for London's Artists

1/23/2026

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Bar Italia Legacy

Bar Italia in Soho, London, has been owned by the Polledri family since 1949.
The venue has strong ties to the artistic community.
It inspired the Pulp song "Bar Italia."
A recent visitor described the bar as an "oasis of calm" amid the West End's chaos.
Its walls feature photos and trophies from a diverse array of patrons, reflecting its history and loyal following over the past seventy years.

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Bar Italia Legacy

Bar Italia in Soho, London, has been owned by the Polledri family since 1949.
The venue has strong ties to the artistic community.
It inspired the Pulp song "Bar Italia."
A recent visitor described the bar as an "oasis of calm" amid the West End's chaos.
Its walls feature photos and trophies from a diverse array of patrons, reflecting its history and loyal following over the past seventy years.

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