Looking for gay bars in London? Try some of our favourites!
Heaven
One of the longest-running gay bars in Europe, Heaven hosts G-A-Y dance parties as well as many other very popular themed nights.
One main attraction of Heaven is the fact that it is central London’s only one thousand capacity venue for live music, which understandably attracts a wide range of clientele.
Playing host to huge artists such as Kylie Minogue and One Direction means there’s something for everyone at Heaven.
Under The Arches, Villiers Street, London, WC2N 6NG
Rupert Street
Rupert Street is a gay cocktail bar in the heart of Soho able to cater for your every need.
There’s an extensive cocktail menu to choose from with 2-4-1 every Monday (12-8pm), and a fabulous food menu with food being served daily (12-6pm).
Rupert Street livens up on Friday and Saturday nights with DJs playing a mixture of tunes to get your weekend underway.
50 Rupert Street, Soho, London, W1D 6DR
The Village
The first of its kind to open in Soho, The Village is a well-established bar that offers something for everyone.
Spread out over three floors, there’s a café bar on the ground floor which is open for food during the day, an upstairs dance floor which plays brilliant modern tracks for you to dance the night away to, or you can head upstairs to the new luxurious cocktail lounge for a more relaxed evening.
There’s often a selection of live entertainment and late night karaoke and with happy hour from 5-9pm every night to whet your appetite, you won’t want to miss out.
81 Wardour Street, London, W1D 6QD
Royal Vauxhall Tavern
Located in the heart of Vauxhall and housed in a building constructed in 1863, RVT is known for its unique cabaret, DJ sets, and performances from well-known artists, as well as comedy acts, bingo and club nights seven days a week.
Every Saturday plays host to ‘Duckie’, a disco cabaret night which is the crowning glory of RVT.
Having been featured in a number of films, including the recent ‘Pride’, RVT is somewhere you want to be seen.
372 Kennington Lane, London, SE11 5HY
The Shadow Lounge
Known as Soho’s biggest secret, The Shadow Lounge is an exclusive and sophisticated gay members club that flaunts the most eclectic mix of entertainment you could hope for.
Boasting one of the best party atmospheres in London, with regular appearances from well-known DJs and a huge selection of themed nights, there’s absolutely something for everyone here.
Known for attracting celebrities and high profile clientele, The Shadow Lounge is the place to be.
5-7 Brewer Street, London, W1F 0RF
Ku
Covering three floors, with a capacity of 500 and open 7 days a week, Ku has something for everyone.
With its exclusive Champagne bar and DJs every night, you’re sure to impress your date if you take them here!
There are walls of flat screen TVs playing all the latest music videos and Ku’s signature ‘sexy images and arty videos’.
Ku also has a cocktail bar in the heart of Soho, so whether you’re headed for a drink after work or want to party the night away, there is sure to be something that takes your fancy in one of the venues.
30 Lisle Street, London, WC2H 7BA
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