Gay bar in london england

Sink a cocktail in one of London's finest LGBTQ+ bars and pubs and you'll be drinking in more than just some watered down booze: these spots are LGBTQ+ landmarks in their own right, places where you can find community, kinship, and drag-fuelled mayhem. Beats billiards in your local.

Once upon a period, having a gay old time in London meant hotfooting it straight to Soho. But now, the city's queer centre of gravity has shifted east, with edgier spots pulling crowds to Dalston when night falls, while some of the city's most storied LGBTQ+ venues have taken up residence in Vauxhall. So whether you're after a drag brunch, a burlesque show or just a quiet pint, here's a comprehensive list of the capital's gay and queer-friendly bars and pubs, from the legendary G-A-Y to lesbian-centric She Soho to sing-yer-heart-out special The Karaoke Hole.

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Timeline of London Bars and Clubs

The gay scene in London has always been centred around the West End, especially Soho. In the s some clubs opened up in Earls Court, where the rent was cheaper. In the s, the scene reverted back to Soho, revitalised by new style bars like The Village. Vauxhallbecame the locus of gay clubs from Included in the following timeline are bars and clubs in Earl’s Court and Vauxhall, though they are not strictly in the West Verb.

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The Golden Ball (Bond's Stables, off Chancery Lane).

Jenny Greensleeves' Molly Home (Durham Yard, off the Strand).[1]

Julius Caesar Taylor's Molly Property (Tottenham Court Road).[2]

Plump Nelly's Molly Property (St James's Square, St James's).[2]

Royal Oak Molly House (Giltspur Street, Smithfield)[2]

Three Tobacco Rolls (Covent Garden).

Mother Clap's Molly House, closed (Holborn).

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Harlequin (Nag's Head Court, Covent Garden)

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The White Swan, Vere Street (Vere Street)

Admiral Duncan (54 Old Compton Street, Soho)

The Hundred Guineas Club (Portland Place)

The Coleherne, gay from the s?, closed

Fri 18th July @ pm
18s and over. Photo ID required.
HEAVEN
Under The Arches, Villiers Street, London, GB, WC2N 6NG
Sat 19th July @ pm
G-A-Y SATURDAY &#; DENALI
18s and over. Photo ID required.
G-A-Y SATURDAY &#; DENALI
HEAVEN
Under The Arches, Villiers Street, London, GB, WC2N 6NG
Sun 20th July @ pm
18 s and over. Photo ID required.
HEAVEN
Under The Arches, Villiers Street, London, GB, WC2N 6NG
Mon 21st July @ pm
18s and over. Photo ID required.
HEAVEN
Under The Arches, Villiers Street, London, GB, WC2N 6NG
Under The Arches, Villiers Street, London, WC2N 6NG
24hr Ticket Line:
Tue 22nd July @ pm
18s and over. Photo ID required.
HEAVEN
Under The Arches, Villiers Street, London, GB, WC2N 6NG
Wed 23rd July @ pm
18s and over. Photo ID required.
HEAVEN
Under The Arches, Villiers Street, London, GB, WC2N 6NG
Open to 14s and over (Under 16s to be accompanied by an Grown-up 18+). Photo ID required.
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Gay Bars and Pubs in London

London has countless gay bars. To maintain this page usable for travellers not all of these bars have been listed here (particularly those of interest mainly for locals).

Admiral Duncan

Monday-Thursday  – ;Friday, Saturday  – ;Sunday  – 

Traditional London gay pub in Soho. With drag shows and karaoke.

@ 54 Aged Compton Street
London W1D 4UD

Subway: Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Tottenham Court Road

+44 20

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Arch Clapham

Tuesday-Thursday  – ;Friday  – /;Saturday  – ;Sunday  – 

LGBTQ cocktail bar in the south of London.
Themed evenings with DJs, karaoke, drag bingo and more.

@ Voltaire Road (Arch )
London SW4 6DH

Subway: Clapham North

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City of Quebec

Monday, Tuesday  – ;Wednesday  – ;Thursday-Saturday  – ;Sunday  – 

One of the oldest gay bars in London (since ) and traditional British pub.
With karaoke and cabaret drag shows.