THE VINTAGE HOUSE
The Vintage House
Our Story
The Vintage House has been part of the fabric of Soho since the 1940s. Situated at 42 Old Compton Street, in the heart of one of London's most iconic neighbourhoods, we are one of London's longest-established independent specialist whisky and spirits retailers.
For more than eight decades, The Vintage House has built its reputation around something very simple: exceptional bottles, genuine knowledge and personal service. Today, our shelves are home to more than 1,300 whiskies, ranging from celebrated Scotch single malts and independent bottlings to rare, old and discontinued releases that can be extremely difficult to find elsewhere.
Our collection extends far beyond Scotland. We champion great whisky from Ireland, Japan, America, England, Wales and emerging whisky-producing regions around the world. Alongside whisky, you'll discover an extensive selection of fine and rare spirits, including Cognac, Armagnac, rum, gin, vodka, port and sherry, as well as carefully selected wines and Champagne.
What makes The Vintage House particularly special is its history. This isn't a modern whisky shop designed to look traditional; generations of customers, collectors, bartenders and whisky makers have walked through our doors. Soho has changed enormously around us, but our commitment to independent retailing, specialist knowledge and discovering extraordinary bottles has remained.
And the story doesn't end at the shop.
Sitting directly above The Vintage House is Soho Whisky Club, our private members' club and one of London's most distinctive destinations for whisky lovers. Since opening in 2012, the club has become a meeting place for enthusiasts, collectors and people working throughout the drinks industry, hosting tastings and events with distillers, master blenders, independent bottlers and brand ambassadors from around the world.
Together, The Vintage House and Soho Whisky Club offer something increasingly rare in London: a place where you can discover a bottle downstairs, explore it upstairs and become part of the community surrounding it.
Whether you're searching for an everyday dram, choosing your first single malt, hunting for a discontinued bottle or adding something exceptional to a collection, our approach remains the same as it has for generations — talk to us.
Tell us what you enjoy, what you're looking for and what you want to discover next.
Independent. Knowledgeable. Unmistakably Soho.
RARE & COLLECTABLE
Step inside The Vintage House and discover an extraordinary collection of rare and collectable bottles, built over decades in the heart of Soho. Our shelves are home to some of the most sought-after releases from The Macallan, Ardbeg, Springbank, Glenfarclas, Bowmore, Highland Park, Lagavulin, Laphroaig, GlenDronach and many more — from discontinued expressions and older vintages to limited releases and bottles rarely seen on the open market.
And it doesn't stop at whisky. Our cellars also hold an exceptional selection of fine and rare wines, vintage Champagne, Cognac, Armagnac and other remarkable spirits.
What you see in our online Click & Collect store is only the tip of the iceberg. With such a large and ever-changing collection, many of the bottles sitting on our shelves never make it online.
Looking for something in particular? Contact us or give us a call. If we don't have the bottle you're searching for, we'll certainly do our best to point you in the right direction.
Better still, come into The Vintage House, have a look around and see what you can discover for yourself. You never quite know what you'll find on the shelves at 42 Old Compton Street.
WINE & CHAMPAGNE
Whisky may be at the heart of The Vintage House, but our shelves go far beyond the dram. Discover a carefully selected range of fine wines and Champagne, from everyday favourites to vintage bottles, prestigious cuvées and something special for the cellar or celebration. As with our spirits, not everything makes it online — so if you're searching for a particular bottle, give us a call or, better still, come and explore the shelves in Soho.
Cigar Specialist
The Vintage House is proud to be a Havana Cigar Specialist, working with Hunters & Frankau, the UK's specialist distributor of premium Havana cigars. Discover an exceptional selection of Havana cigars, from everyday favourites to rare and limited releases, all cared for and stored in the correct conditions. Our knowledgeable team is always on hand to help you find the perfect cigar for any occasion.
THE VINTAGE HOUSE SESSIONS
From informal in-store barrel-top tastings to exclusive evenings opening bottles from deep within our cellars, The Vintage House Sessions are all about sharing remarkable whisky. Expect aged expressions, rare and discontinued bottlings, forgotten gems and the occasional bottle we've simply decided is too good not to open. Small, intimate and unmistakably Vintage House — keep an eye on our upcoming sessions and come share a dram with us.
VINTAGE HOUSE SESSIONS
A Taste of What’s In Store — Our online selection is just the beginning. Discover even more at 42 Old Compton Street
🥃 VINTAGE HOUSE SESSIONS #2
THE FORGOTTEN GEMS – A JOURNEY INTO THE CELLAR
Following the fantastic success of our first Vintage House Session, we're doing something a little different for our second instalment.
This time, we're heading deep into the cellars of Vintage House to uncover some forgotten gems from the past.
For decades, Vintage House has been home to an extraordinary collection of whiskies. Hidden amongst the shelves are bottles from another era, old-school expressions, discontinued releases and rare independent bottlings that have quietly been waiting for their moment.
And now, we're opening a few of them!
Guiding you through the evening will be Adelaide Hayes-Elliott, Manager of Soho Whisky Club, Tony McGeever, Stock Manager & Buyer at Vintage House, alongside members of our fantastic team.
Together, we'll share the stories behind the whiskies, the distilleries, the bottlings and perhaps a few tales from the cellar itself.
The evening will begin with a welcome whisky cocktail, followed by a carefully selected flight of six exceptional whiskies, each chosen to showcase something special from the Vintage House collection.
Expect forgotten favourites, unusual discoveries, rare independent releases and a few surprises along the way.
And because we want to share these experiences with the people who make Soho Whisky Club so special, we're offering members a heavily discounted ticket price.
EVENT DETAILS
📅 Wednesday 21st October 2026
⏰ 7:00pm
📍 Soho Whisky Club, 42 Old Compton Street, London
TICKETS
🥃 Soho Whisky Club Members – £25
🥃 Non-Members – £50
Both members and non-members are welcome.
Spaces are limited,
Six whiskies. One cocktail. Decades of history.
Some bottles are worth waiting for. Others are worth opening.
Welcome to Vintage House Sessions #2.
Contact Us
Address
42 Old Compton St,
London,
W1D 4LR
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Opening Hours
Mon - Fri
10:00am – 11:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
Sunday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm