Top gay clubs in london

Gay London

London is home to the most active Grindr users on the space body, meaning that if you're looking for a genuinely gay city, you can't do much better. The action in London extends beyond the dating apps, with the city boasting world-class gay clubs, a treasure trove of cultural sights, and a historical theatre scene in the West End.

It's no confidential that Soho is the main gay district in London, and this sizeable and central area of the capital is littered with fantastic gay clubs, bars, and gay-friendly hotels. While Soho is house to many of London's most beloved LGBTQ+ institutions, including G-A-Y @ Heaven, there are other hotspots of queer culture spread throughout the city - we love Vauxhall and Dalston for a shamelessly camp night out.

The nightclubs and bars in the gay East London hotspots of Dalston and Haggerston are decidedly edgier than those in central Soho. It’s here that you’ll find iconic names such as Dalston Superstore. If you’re craving a less high-octane evening, be sure to visit the Royal Vauxhall Tavern, which wears the crown as London’s oldest gay bar.

The scene in London is not just about partying; it's about community and c

Timeline of London Bars and Clubs

The same-sex attracted scene in London has always been centred around the West End, especially Soho. In the 1980s some clubs opened up in Earls Court, where the rent was cheaper. In the 1990s, the scene reverted back to Soho, revitalised by new style bars like The Village. Vauxhallbecame the locus of gay clubs from 2000. Included in the tracking timeline are bars and clubs in Earl’s Court and Vauxhall, though they are not strictly in the West End.

1720s

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 Dwelling (Giltspur Street, Smithfield)^[2]

Three Tobacco Rolls (Covent Garden).

1724Mother Clap's Molly House, closed 1726 (Holborn).

1770s

Harlequin (Nag's Head Court, Covent Garden)

1800s

1810The White Swan, Vere Street (Vere Street)

1832Admiral Duncan (54 Old Compton Lane, Soho)

The Hundred Guineas Club (Portland Place)

1866 The Coleherne, gay from the 1950s?, closed 24 September 2008 (261 Earls Court Road, Earls C

Best Gay And LGBTQ+ Clubs In London: 10 Great Nights Out

From burlesque shows to fantasy escapism and the old-school rave encounter, the best gay and Gay clubs in London make it clear why the city is a Mecca for the global queer community. Whether you’re unused to the scene or imagine a change from the usual, there’s plenty to choose from…

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10: Little Ku

Run by the owners of Ku Bar, Short-lived Ku’s townhouse exterior is paired 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 Homosexual 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:
facebook.com/littlekulondon/

9: She Bar

Also run by the owners of Ku Bar, and just around the corner from Little Ku, She Bar is one of the best female-only gay and LGBTQ+ clubs in London. The sleek white décor of th

London’s LGBTQ+ scene has long been occupied of vibrant venues offering safe spaces to be yourself. Its heartland is still very much located in its traditional home of Soho, but you’ll find brilliant male lover bars and clubs dedicated to serving the community south of the river and in the East End too. There’s plenty of diversity in what they offer, from super cool and edgy club nights to events showcasing the best in the city’s cabaret performers and London’s incredible drag stars too.

Are you more in the market for a cocktail and a perch down? Check out these LGBTQ+ pubs and bars.

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The best LGBTQ clubs in London

1. Dalston Superstore

Superstore is an iconic part of London’s LGBTQ+ scene and a brief queer utopia where you’ll always be able to come across a healthy serving of fun.