Gay night clubs in central london

LGBTQIA+ Bars And Clubs In London

Bright, bold and brimming with some of the funnest nights out in London, this city's queer scene grows bigger and better every year. From the raucous super clubs of Soho and East London, to the quirky hidden gems scattered in between, we've rounded up the best LGBTQ+ bars and clubs in London so you know where to get your pack of excellent DJs, fabulous drag nights and some of the most inclusive clubbing experiences in the capital.

Handsome House Party

@ Eagle London on Every 2nd Saturday of the month

Looking for a queer event that lasts until 4am? Then check out Handsome House Party, taking place at Eagle London in Vauxhall on every second Saturday of the month. This inclusive party is all about house melody, with a focus on American 90s hits from DJs Martyn Fitzgerald and CJ Cooper. You can nab tickets for just £8 per person, including a free shot and happy hour drinks prices if you arrive before 10pm.

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Kings Arms Oxford Street

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Metropolis

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Timeline of London Bars and Clubs

The gay scene in London has always been centred around the West End, especially Soho. In the s some clubs opened up in Earls Court, where the rent was cheaper. In the s, the scene reverted back to Soho, revitalised by new style bars like The Village. Vauxhallbecame the locus of gay clubs from Included in the following timeline are bars and clubs in Earl’s Court and Vauxhall, though they are not strictly in the West End.

s

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 Noun (St James's Square, St James's).[2]

Royal Oak Molly Property (Giltspur Street, Smithfield)[2]

Three Tobacco Rolls (Covent Garden).

Mother Clap's Molly House, closed (Holborn).

s

Harlequin (Nag's Head Court, Covent Garden)

s

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

Thu 17th July @ pm
G-A-Y PORN IDOL &#; DENALI
18s and over. Photo ID required.
G-A-Y PORN IDOL &#; DENALI Denali
HEAVEN
Under The Arches, Villiers Street, London, GB, WC2N 6NG
Fri 18th July @ pm
18s and over. Photo ID required.
HEAVEN
Under The Arches, Villiers Street, London, GB, WC2N 6NG
Sat 19th July @ pm
G-A-Y SATURDAY &#; DENALI
18s and over. Photo ID required.
G-A-Y SATURDAY &#; DENALI
HEAVEN
Under The Arches, Villiers Street, London, GB, WC2N 6NG
Sun 20th July @ pm
18 s and over. Photo ID required.
HEAVEN
Under The Arches, Villiers Street, London, GB, WC2N 6NG
Under The Arches, Villiers Street, London, WC2N 6NG
24hr Ticket Line:
Mon 21st July @ pm
18s and over. Photo ID required.
HEAVEN
Under The Arches, Villiers Street, London, GB, WC2N 6NG
Tue 22nd July @ pm
18s and over. Photo ID required.
HEAVEN
Under The Arches, Villiers Street, London, GB, WC2N 6NG
Wed 23rd July @ pm
18s

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 moment, having a gay elderly 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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