Top gay bars in london

Once upon a time, having a gay old time in London meant hotfooting it straight to Soho. Think again, my friend. Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news, events, offers and partner promotions. Find the best gay bars and pubs in London, including Soho and Vauxhall.

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By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. The downstairs alfresco area boasts sedate lighting, wooden banquettes and a fair bit of flora, giving things an almost bucolic feel.

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Check out reviews, photos and more information on The Yard gets especially busy during warm summer evenings, when its airy ambience makes it a queer space you could comfortably bring your mum to. 26 Of London’s Best LGBTQ+ Bars And Pubs As Recommended By A Regular These LGBTQ+ bars and pubs are always a good shout year-round, and what better time to pop in than Pride Month in London.

The upstairs bar is great for a midweek catch-up, while the basement is a fishbowl-like cabaret space where drag queens take to the stage seven nights a week.

Thanks for subscribing! Been there, done that? Discover the best gay, lesbian and LGBTQ+-friendly bars and pubs in central, north, south, west and east London. This traditional gay boozer is situated halfway between Soho and Heavenhence the name.

A second Ku Bar on nearby Frith Street offers a more sedate spin on the same experience. Fancy looking beyond gay old Soho? Beats billiards in your local. The ground floor offers a bright and modern bar space with video screens playing chart hits; downstairs is a clubbier room where fresh-faced types of all genders dance to pop and dance remixes.

So whether you're after a drag bruncha 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.

Ku is a little classier and pricier than local rival G-A-Y, but attracts a broadly similar crowd and the young, up-for-it vibe is just as much fun. Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox. We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities.

It is certainly a refreshing change from the posey Soho scene. Run by the team behind Ku Bar, She Soho has a similarly convivial ambience and flair for getting the party started. It's far from cutting edge but it's got a down-to-earth, welcoming feel that makes it a fun spot for a night out.

It's open late at the weekends, and offers quizzes and drag karaoke seshes to get the weekday crowds in.