The 2i's Coffee Bar
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The 2 i’s Coffee Bar was a coffee bar in the basement at 59 Old Compton Street, Soho, London, England, between 1956 and 1970. It was owned by Paul Lincoln, a wrestler and wrestling promoter.
The coffee bar had live music and several stars were discovered or performed at the coffee bar, including Cliff Richard, Hank Marvin, Tommy Steele, Carlo Little, Joe Brown, Wally Whyton, Screaming Lord Sutch, The Vipers Skiffle Group, Paul Gadd (later to be known as Gary Glitter), Ritchie Blackmore, Alex Wharton, Mickie Most and Big Jim Sullivan.
On 18 September 2006, a Green Plaque was unveiled at the site of the 2 i's coffee bar to commemorate its existence. Today it is the Boulevard Bar and Dining Room; the basement is simply a lobby area.
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- Reportage Special: 2is legendary 50s Soho coffee bar — photographs.
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