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London knows a thing or two about diversity, which is why it's no surprise that its gay bar scene is adorable epic; from karaoke with go-go boys in the heart of Soho, the famous Two Brewers in Clapham, cosy cocktail bars flawless for a chat, and drag performances from local (and global) talent. Needing no excuse to party well into the wee hours, whether that's in Soho, East London or beyond, these gays bars in London are tried and tested when it comes to having a good time.
Rupert Street Bar
2 reviews
A fun-loving hangout in the thick of Soho's bustling nightlife scene, Rupert Street Lock is among the most trendy Gay Bars in Town. Unseal 7-days a week, the venue's calm, relaxing ambience makes way for something altogether more rambunctious when the sun goes down. There's fantastic happy hour deals on cocktails and champers to take advantage of between midday and 8pm, cocktails on Mondays and raucous DJ nights at the weekends.
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Circa Embankment
51 reviews
One of the city's most exclusive LGBTQ+ venues, this lushly decorated Central L
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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 collective, kinship, and drag-fuelled mayhem. Beats billiards in your local.
Once upon a period, having a homosexual 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 queenly 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 epic 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
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The Golden Ball (Bond's Stables, off Chancery Lane).
Jenny Greensleeves' Molly House (Durham Yard, off the Strand).[1]
Julius Caesar Taylor's Molly House (Tottenham Court Road).[2]
Plump Nelly's Molly Residence (St James's Square, St James's).[2]
Royal Oak Molly Home (Giltspur Street, Smithfield)[2]
Three Tobacco Rolls (Covent Garden).
Mother Clap's Molly House, closed (Holborn).
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Harlequin (Nag's Chief Court, Covent Garden)
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The White Swan, Vere Road (Vere Street)
Admiral Duncan (54 Old Compton Road, Soho)
The Hundred Guineas Club (Portland Place)
The Coleherne, gay from the s?, closed