About this Event
Rooted in the bohemian spirit of Soho and inspired by the artistic salons of Vanessa Bell (our namesake), Nessa invites you into a world where art, music, and mixology meet. Since the early 1900s, Soho has been a gathering place for London’s most unruly and brilliant minds—and we’re keeping that legacy alive.
On selected dates, drop in from 7 pm as we showcase local musical talent and collaborate with Soho’s contemporary artists for evenings of open-format sounds and real-life conversations. Expect spontaneous Q&As, informal chats, and the chance to connect with the artists behind the work.
Sip on our signature cocktails—like the Boho Negroni, a bold twist on a classic, or Abstract 19, a drinkable homage to Vanessa Bell’s iconic Abstract Painting.
Feeling peckish? Book early or stay late—Nessa's kitchen is open for dinner or bar snacks (the double slider is a must), perfect for fuelling your night of creativity.
And if you’re a creative yourself, bring your sketchbook, journal, or anything that helps you capture the moment—there’s space here for your ideas, too.
Book a table for dinner HERE.
The Line Up: 26th February
Collective: HOPE 93 GALLERY
Hope 93 and the concept around the company focuses on striving for change, lifting others as we climb, and providing opportunities for everyone. Inclusion is at its heart, and being able to change the paths of people for the better. We are looking to reach, build, and connect communities using art as a starting point.
Check out their collaborations with BBC Radio, DAZED Media, and VOGUE .
Artist: Ana Benavides
A London-based artist whose emotionally resonant painting practice invites viewers into a deeply introspective and sensorial experience.
Having completed her MA at the Royal College of Art, Benavides approaches her work as a dialogue between the inner self and the canvas—an act of release, reconnection, and transformation.
Each composition is a visceral exploration of memory, emotion, and identity, offering a space for personal and universal reflection.
Rooted in intuitive mark-making and bodily gestures, her paintings are imbued with energetic and spiritual intensity. Her process embraces spontaneity and emotional vulnerability, often using rich textures and layered chromatic palettes to translate inner states and lived experiences into tactile, immersive environments.
The physicality of her work elicits a raw, primal response—an invitation to pause and feel deeply in a world that rarely allows it. Benavides’ work draws upon the organic rhythms and patterns of the natural world.
Nature becomes both subject and medium through which she explores broader themes of perception and transformation, infusing each painting with dynamism and depth.
She received her BA in Advertising and Marketing Communications from Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM) in 2018, followed by an MA at the Royal College of Art from which she graduated in 2023.
Her growing presence in the contemporary art scene includes recent group exhibitions such as The Consolation of Clinamen at Tabula Rasa Gallery (Beijing, 2023), Secret Gardens at Wilder Gallery (London, 2023), CACOTOPIA 07 at Annka Kultys Gallery (London, 2023), I Feel Everything All At Once at Natasha Arselan Gallery (London, 2023), and the forthcoming Group Show at Gallery T293 (Rome).
DJ: DEMI ABIOLA
West London hero Demi developed his signature sounds and broad set list over many years seeped in the London soul, hip hop, and house music scene.
Sharing music that is good for and nourishes the Soul, expect an eclectic mis of Funk, Disco, House, Hip-hop, RnB, Afrobeats, and Soul from new, old & upcoming artists.
The Line Up: 27th March
Collective: Cramer St Gallery
Cramer St Gallery is a new contemporary destination art space that elevates the artistic community in the heart of London, run by CMJZ ARTS.
Christina Zahra & Kylie Poole are the duo behind CMJZ ARTS. An art curation company with a passion for presenting exceptional art in a distinctly inviting, intriguing and interactive manner. They bring art to a broad audience with avant, high quality productions and inventive curations.
Art isn’t a solemn relic here — it’s part of the room, part of you, part of the moment, where creativity lives and breathes.
Artist: LEEVAR SPIES
Leevar Spies is a 24-year-old contemporary abstract artist who is based London.
Leevar utilises a method where he employs his hands to smear and soften the paint on his canvas, relying entirely on his intuition. This abstract portrayal enables him to immortalise what would otherwise be fleeting experiences, capturing moments in time and reflecting his mindset during those occurrences. By expressing his emotions, the paint takes on a unique form, translating the intangible into a tangible reality. This is further emphasised by the dynamic nature of the paint, which strengthens the physical representation of his emotional expressions.
DJ: Ashtrés (London DJ School)
With over 15 years of DJing across the London nightlife scene, Ash has a command over a huge blend of genres from Rhythm 'n' Blues (classic & neo), Hip Hop and House, to UKG. Back from his Miami tour, catch him behind the decks anywhere from stadiums to intimate underground sound dens. He'll be on the decks from 7pm.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Nessa Soho, 86 Brewer Street, London, United Kingdom
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