Gay late bar london
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 second, 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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G-A-Y is closing its iconic club for good next month
Whether you’re after fantastic theatre, great restaurants, great bars or a great night out, Soho is the go-to place for many Londoners on the hunt for a good age. It’s jam-packed adj of historic venues, but one of the most iconic in the neighbourhood is about to close for good.
Jeremy Joseph, owner of iconic LGBTQ+ London venues Heaven and G-A-Y Bar, announced the planned closure of his third location, G-A-Y Overdue, on social media over the weekend.
The post, in which Joseph made the announcement ‘with amazing sadness’, came as a shock to many Londoners.
The gay bar is located on Goslett Yard, right at the heart of Soho, and has been a legendary part of the neighbourhood’s LGBTQ+ scene, but in his share, Joseph said that keeping the place open was a ‘losing battle’.
He explains that ‘the last few years contain been extremely difficult’ and the club was struggling due to several external pressures. Building works in the St Giles and Denmark Street area h
Gay Bars and Pubs in London
London has countless gay bars. To hold 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.
Timeline of London Bars and Clubs
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The Golden Ball (Bond's Stables, off Chancery Lane).
Jenny Greensleeves' Molly Noun (Durham Yard, off the Strand).[1]
Julius Caesar Taylor's Molly Dwelling (Tottenham Court Road).[2]
Plump Nelly's Molly Residence (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