Soho gay clubs london

Timeline of London Bars and Clubs

The lgbtq+ 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 Finish.

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The Golden Ball (Bond's Stables, off Chancery Lane).

Jenny Greensleeves' Molly Home (Durham Yard, off the Strand).^[1]

Julius Caesar Taylor's Molly Dwelling (Tottenham Court Road).^[2]

Plump Nelly's Molly Dwelling (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 Brain 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, homosexual from the s?, closed

Soho continues to stand as a vibrant hub of diversity, representing the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. As we enter Pride Month, we list Soho&#;s most notable LGBTQ+-friendly bars and clubs!

The Admiral Duncan

The 30th of April marked the anniversary of the tragic London Nail bombings that occurred 25 years ago. The Soho group came together to remunerate tribute and honour the victims of the Admiral Duncan nail bombings, exposing solidarity and remembrance, with community groups and organisations from across London gathering outside Admiral Duncan, which proudly displayed Pride flags across its window facade. The Admiral Duncan pub holds significant historical value, boasting an LGBTQ+ heritage that dates back to the s.

📍54 Vintage Compton St, London W1D 4UD

Compton’s of Soho

Since its founding in on Senior Compton Street, Compton’s of Soho has been an important icon in London’s LGBTQ+ community. The establishment provides an authentic British pub atmosphere with a vibrant twist. Whether you fancy a laid-back guzzle during Happy Hour or an evening of revelry, this

For hundreds of years, Soho has been a haven for gay Londoners, entire of packed pubs and late night drinking dens even before the decriminalisation of homosexuality. In these enlightened times, LGBTQ+ city dwellers have got a plethora of options all across the city. But same-sex attracted old Soho still holds a special place in London's LGBTQ scene and remains most visitors' first port of call, whether for drag nights or mingling. It's centred around Old Compton Street, where you can spend a raucous night at the enduringly popular G-A-Y bar or down unpretentious drinks at pubs like The Admiral Duncan. Here's our pick of the best gay bars and clubs in Soho.

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Gay Bars and Pubs in London

London has countless gay bars. To keep 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 – ;Friday, Saturday – ;Sunday –

Traditional London gay pub in Soho. With drag shows and karaoke.

@ 54 Old Compton Street
London W1D 4UD

Subway: Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Tottenham Court Road

+44 20

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Arch Clapham

Tuesday-Thursday – ;Friday – /;Saturday – ;Sunday –

LGBTQ cocktail bar in the south of London.
Themed evenings with DJs, karaoke, drag bingo and more.

@ Voltaire Road (Arch )
London SW4 6DH

Subway: Clapham North

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City of Quebec

Monday, Tuesday – ;Wednesday – ;Thursday-Saturday – ;Sunday –

One of the oldest gay bars in London (since ) and traditional British pub.
With karaoke and cabaret drag shows.