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Best Gay And LGBTQ+ Clubs In London: 10 Great Nights Out
From burlesque shows to fantasy escapism and the old-school rave experience, the best gay and LGBTQ+ clubs in London make it clear why the city is a Mecca for the global queer community. Whether you’re fresh to the scene or fancy a change from the usual, there’s plenty to choose from…
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Little Ku
Run by the owners of Ku Bar, Little Ku’s townhouse exterior is matched indoors by an understated aesthetic that prioritises homely relaxation over the flash of some of the other pre-drink spots among the best gay and LGBTQ+ bars in London. Catch up on all the gossip over G&#;Ts and vodka lemonades before taking things up a notch at Little Ku’s bigger sister.
Where:
25 Frith Street
London
W1D 5LB
How to get there:
London Underground to Leicester Square, Tottenham Court Road or Piccadilly Circus
Website:
9: She Bar
Also run by the owners of Ku Bar, and just around the corner from Petite Ku, She Bar is one of the best female-onl
Around the world and across the UK, gay nightlife is dying. Evidence of this demise and the ongoing threat of bar and club closures can be seen everywhere. In late the renowned London club G-A-Y closed its doors, as did many other bars and clubs, victims of an array of economic difficulties.
These include customers no longer having spare income for clubbing, or spending less on nightlife due to the cost of living crisis – not to mention the general economic and social turmoil left in the wake of the COVID pandemic.
All these things have acted to catalyse this destructive process, stripping city nightlife scenes of queer venues. Of course, we know the pandemic has been responsible for decimating all nightlife scenes, which have been suffering ever since the first lockdowns. Yet, queer venues have been hit disproportionately more than their straight counterparts.
This is because they are affected not just by these economic difficulties, but also by more complex economic and social changes that apply specifically to marginalised communities. This includes some within these c
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 House (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
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 detect community, kinship, and drag-fuelled mayhem. Beats billiards in your local.
Once upon a time, 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 darkness 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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