Barrio Soho to rebrand as La Familia

Interior of  La Familia in Soho
Barrio Soho will become La Familia (©Mark Rushent)

Barrio Soho is set to relaunch as La Familia – a new two-in-one venue that blends a fast-casual taqueria upstairs with a hidden cocktail speakeasy downstairs.

Located on Poland Street, La Familia is described as being Barrio Shoreditch’s ‘cooler, older sister’ – and is inspired by the taquerias of Mexico City.

Upstairs will be La Familia Taqueria, a bright and informal dining space serving tacos, quesadillas, elotes and guacamole, alongside Mexican Coke, Jarritos, Aqua de Jamaica and Margaritas.

It will offer counter service with food coming in sustainable ‘Instagrammable’ packaging.

Downstairs will be a Latin-inspired cocktail bar ‘that celebrates elevated serves, great music, and a signature Soho energy’.

“La Familia marks the next evolution for the Barrio brand — taking everything guests already love about our Latin spirit and reimagining it for Soho’s vibrant, style-conscious audience," says Sarah Willingham, CEO at Nightcap Group.

“It’s a space that combines incredible food, world-class cocktails, and the kind of energy that defines Nightcap venues. We’re excited to bring something truly fresh to London’s nightlife.”

Nightcap acquired the Barrio brand in 2021.