London gay bars and clubs

Gay bars, clubs, saunas and events in London

This first page of our gay bars and clubs guide to London is about the bars.

Use the drop down menu for the clubs and parties, the gay saunas. Also the gay cruising bars have their own page.

Gay bars and Pubs in London

London has tons of gay and lesbians bars, spread all over town. Each area has it's own local gay bars.

Here we list mostly the venues in Soho and Vauxhall which are most interesting for guys and girls visiting.

In the old days bars and pubs had to close very early in the UK. Those times are no more, however still many places have to close before midnight due to their local license. On Sundays most places still close around 11, with only few exceptions.

The London boys still go out very early in the evening, very different from south European countries.

Circa

Circa is a trendy gay bar with late night opening in weekends.
What they write: Circa has become the bar with the hottest crowds and all boys in the know more...

location

62 Frith Street, London map

opening hours

mon
15:00 - 01:00
tue - sat
13:00 - 01:00
sun
15:00 - 01:00

Opening hours are indicative only.

website

Comptons of Soho

Comptons of Soho is a large traditional styled gay bar in London for real men: lots of skins and other rough guys. Cruisy and horny atmosphere more...

location

53 Old Compton Street, London map

opening hours

mon - thu
12:00 - 23:30
fri - sat
12:00 - 00:00
sun
12:00 - 22:30

Opening hours are indicative only.

website

Eagle London

There are many gay bars and clubs with the name 'Eagle'. They are not related, and this is one of the more campy ones.

location

349 Kennington Lane, London map

opening hours

thu
20:00 - 02:00
fri - sat
21:00 - 04:00
sun
20:00 - 03:00

Opening hours are indicative only.

website and social media

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Friendly Society

Friendly Society is a small basement gay bar, ideal for a relaxed pre-drink in London Soho.

location

Friendly Society, The Basement

79 Wardour Street, London map

opening hours

mon - thu
16:00 - 23:30
fri - sat
16:00 - 00:00
sun
16:00 - 22:30

Opening hours are indicative only.

social media

G-A-Y Bar

The G-A-Y Bar is a large gay bar in Old Comptomstreet with 16 large lcd screens for you to select pop videos in the video-jukebox! 3 Floors with usually a very young crowd more...

location

30 Old Compton Street, London map

opening hours

mon - sun
12:00 - 00:00

Opening hours are indicative only.

website

Halfway to Heaven

Halfway to Heaven is a local West End gay bar, where you can bump into a lively cabaret show or karoke once awhile.

location

7 Duncannon Street, London map

opening hours

mon - thu
12:00 - 23:00
fri - sat
12:00 - 01:00
sun
12:00 - 20:00

Opening hours are indicative only.

website and social media

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Rupert Street

Rupert Street id s dtylish gay bar for the stylish ones. Right in the middle of Soho and a popular hang out after work, shopping, and at night before clubbing more...

location

50 Rupert Street, London map

opening hours

mon - tue
15:00 - 23:00
wed - thu
15:00 - 23:30
fri
15:00 - 00:00
sat
12:00 - 00:00
sun
12:00 - 22:30

Opening hours are indicative only.

website

The Admiral Duncan

The Admiral Duncan is a popular, central Soho gay bar.

location

54 Old Compton Street, London map

opening hours

mon - wed
13:00 - 23:30
thu
12:00 - 23:30
fri - sat
12:00 - 00:00
sun
12:00 - 22:30

Opening hours are indicative only.

social media

The Duke of Wellington

The Duke of Wellington is a local-style gay pub in Soho. Upstairs relaxed seatings, downstairs a bit more party energy.

location

77 Wardour Street, Soho, London map

opening hours

mon - sat
12:00 - 00:00
sun
12:00 - 23:30

Opening hours are indicative only.

social media

The Kings Arms

An army of friendly gay chubby bears awaits you here! Maybe a bit itchy, but always friendly.

location

23 Poland Street, London map

opening hours

mon - thu
16:00 - 23:30
fri
16:00 - 00:00
sat
12:00 - 00:00
sun
13:00 - 22:30

Opening hours are indicative only.

social media

The Retro Bar

The Retro Bar is a very popular bar in London for young gay boys and girls. A bit alternative.

location

2 George Court, Adelphi,Off The Strand, London map

opening hours

mon - thu
16:00 - 23:00
fri - sat
14:00 - 23:00
sun
14:00 - 22:30

Opening hours are indicative only.

website and social media

website facebook

The Royal Vauxhall Tavern

Gay cabaret bar (quite large) with shows in London Vauxhall. Sunday afternoons and evening (S.L.A.G.S / CHILL-OUT Sundays) are most popular.

location

372 Kennington Ln, London map

opening hours

mon - thu
19:00 - 00:00
fri
18:30 - 04:00
sat
21:00 - 04:00
sun
16:00 - 23:00

Opening hours are indicative only.

website

The Yard

The Yard is a friendly hang out with covered courtyard and loft-style bar upstairs for fashionable gay people in London.

location

57 Rupert Street, London map

opening hours

mon - tue
15:00 - 23:30
wed - thu
14:00 - 23:30
fri - sat
12:00 - 00:00
sun
12:00 - 22:30

Opening hours are indicative only.

website

Village Soho

gay bar.

location

81 Wardour Street, London map

opening hours

mon - tue
16:00 - 01:00
wed - thu
16:00 - 02:00
fri - sat
16:00 - 03:00
sun
16:00 - 23:30

Opening hours are indicative only.

website and social media

website facebook instagram

Quebec

One of the oldest gay pubs in London dating from the late 1940s. The pub attracts all age ranges but overall the average age of the clientele is 40s/50s and upwards more...

location

12 Old Quebec Street, Marble Arch, London map

opening hours

mon - tue
12:00 - 23:00
wed
11:00 - 02:00
thu - sat
11:00 - 03:00
sun
11:00 - 01:00

Opening hours are indicative only.

website

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