Gay pub in london
Sink a cocktail in one of London's finest Homosexual 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 second, having a gay ancient time in London meant hotfooting it straight to Soho. But now, the city's queer centre of earnestness has shifted east, with edgier spots pulling crowds to Dalston when evening 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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Gay Bars and Pubs in London
London has countless gay bars. To preserve 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 13:00 – 23:30;Friday, Saturday 12:00 – 24:00;Sunday 12:00 – 22:30
Traditional London gay pub in Soho. With drag shows and karaoke.
admiral-duncan.co.uk
@ 54 Old Compton Street
London W1D 4UD
Subway: Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Tottenham Court Road
+44 20 7437 5300
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Arch Clapham
Tuesday-Thursday 16:00 – 24:00;Friday 16:00 – 01:00/02:00;Saturday 14:00 – 02:00;Sunday 14:00 – 22:00
LGBTQ cocktail bar in the south of London.
Themed evenings with DJs, karaoke, drag bingo and more.
archclapham.co.uk
@ Voltaire Highway (Arch 642)
London SW4 6DH
Subway: Clapham North
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City of Quebec
Monday, Tuesday 11:00 – 00:30;Wednesday 11:00 – 02:00;Thursday-Saturday 11:00 – 03:00;Sunday 12:00 – 01:00
One of the oldest homosexual bars in London (sinc
SE1's only queer-focused Pub, with Live Music, a test and regular Drag shows.
Serving a rotating selection of beers, wine and cocktails.
Open to all (dogs included), with zero judgement.
We are proudly plant based and nut free.
The Rising has been proudly serving the local community since 1936 and we're here to continue that heritage.
The sad loss of gay bars, pubs and queer safe spaces drove us to create something right here in Elephant & Castle, to provide exactly that to locals and visitors alike. A warm welcome awaits you at The Rising.
We perform our best to stick to the timings below, though special events or other occasions may generate these to change.
We recommend checking our social media for this week's schedule.
WEDNESDAY
QUEER DRAG QUIZ
Sharpen those pencils
it's time for a queer quiz!
THURSDAY
LIVE VOCALS
8PM - 10PM
Live Music from
a great mix of
local musicians.
FRIDAY
DRAG & DJ
8PM - 10PM
&
10PM - 1AM
Drag performances from established & rising stars of the drag earth then our DJs!
SATURDAY
DRAG & DJ
Timeline of London Bars and Clubs
1720s
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 House (St James's Square, St James's).[2]
Royal Oak Molly House (Giltspur Street, Smithfield)[2]
Three Tobacco Rolls (Covent Garden).
1724Mother Clap's Molly Property, closed 1726 (Holborn).
1770s
Harlequin (Nag's Head Court, Covent Garden)
1800s
1810The White Swan, Vere Street (Vere Street)
1832Admiral Duncan (54 Elderly Compton Street, Soho)
The Hundred Guineas Club (Portland Place)
1866 The Coleherne, gay from the 1950s?, closed 24 September 2008 (261 Earls Court Street, Earls C
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