Clubs & Parties
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One of the oldest gay bars in London (since 1946) and traditional British pub. With karaoke and cabaret drag shows. Mixed clientele during the day, mainly mature gay clientele at night.
LGBTQ oriented bar. Clientele mainly in their 20s and 30s. In the basement KuKlub with DJs and shows from 22:00.
Big gay cruise club some blocks north of Soho. With underwear and stripped nights. Easy-going atmosphere. Admission: ≈ 12-13 £, incl. 1st drink
London's most famous gay nightclub, operating under the Charing Cross rail arches on Villiers Street since 1979. A landmark on the global LGBTQ+ club circuit, with multiple rooms, big-name DJs, and the legendary Monday night Popcorn party.
Popular London pub for bears in Soho. With karaoke nights, quiz shows, DJs and more.
LGBTQ cocktail bar in the south of London. Themed evenings with DJs, karaoke, drag bingo and more.
Popular resto-bar in the northeast of London. Food, drinks, art and DJs. Friday and Saturday night also parties in the basement club.
LGBT-oriented camp cabaret entertainment bar. Located next to Trafalgar Square.
Queer bar, club and performance space in the Dalston area of East London. (Successor project to the now closed The Glory .)
Queer inclusive bar with drag shows, live music and other events in the Elephant & Castle area in South East London.
Traditional London gay pub in Soho. With drag shows and karaoke.
Long established pub in London King's Cross, famous for its comedy, cabaret, karaoke and burlesque performances.
LGBT-friendly bar, club and music venue in the Hoxton quarter in London Shoreditch. Drinks and cocktails, DJs, bands and drag shows.
Safe space for the LGBTQ+ community in Camden. With karaoke, drag shows, performances and DJs.
Large gay clubbing location in London Vauxhall with several areas and cutting edge sound and light systems. Some of the weekly parties are: A:M – Friday night/Saturday morning 03:00 – 10:00 Beyond – Sunday morning 00:00/04:00 – 11:00
London Soho LGBTQ+ multi-floor bar with cabaret and dance.
London Vauxhall historic LGBTQ+ pub and performance venue, Grade II listed.
London Soho stylish gay bar with floor-to-ceiling glass windows.
A Soho institution on Wardour Street with two floors, a late license, and a long-running mixed LGBTQ+ crowd. One of the West End's most enduring gay bars, known for its accessible vibe and central location near Old Compton Street.
An intimate arts club and late bar near Covent Garden with a strong queer-friendly following. Known for eclectic programming, cheap drinks, and a bohemian atmosphere tucked away from the main Theatreland bustle.
A legendary East London social club turned alternative arts venue in Bethnal Green, beloved by queer performers and promoters for its working-class aesthetic and anarchic spirit. Home to iconic drag, cabaret, and queer club nights including Club Wotever.
A Victorian-era music hall in Clapham, South London, hosting major queer club nights, drag events, and live shows alongside mainstream concerts. Long popular with London's LGBTQ+ community for its grand theatrical space and late-night programming.
The UK's first LGBTQ+ comedy club, near Elephant & Castle in London, staging stand-up, improv, and entertainment nights.
Queer nightlife collective's Soho club, opened in 2026 in the former G-A-Y Bar space on Old Compton Street.