Where can you find the best gay bars in London?
This global hotspot provides a cornucopia of entertainment options for queer travelers.
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The English capital boasts the largest gay and lesbian population in Europe, and this global hotspot provides a cornucopia of entertainment options for queer travelers. Soho, while not an official gayborhood like The Castro or West Hollywood, does serve as a de facto LGBTQ+ hub, providing various restaurants, specialty shops, and, of course, gay bars. Once the sun sets behind the fog, gay tourists and locals can hit up the city’s many nightclubs and parties.
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Heaven
Notable as Europe’s largest gay venue, Heaven is arguably London’s most famous queer club. Gen Xers and elder Millennials may recognize it as the setting from the music video for the Frankie Goes to Hollywood song “Relax.”
Eagle London
Cruisy old-fashioned pub atmosphere 349 Kennington Lane · London, England SE11 5QY(207) 793-0903
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Eagle London
This old-fashioned pub caters to the predominantly male demographic for most of the week. But every Sunday, the space hosts the wildly popular Horse Meat Disco party. Since New Year’s Day 2004, this shindig has opened its doors to a diverse crowd of homos, heteros, and every integer in between on the Kinsey Scale.
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Halfway II Heaven
Gay boozer situated en route to Heaven 7 Duncannon St, · London, England WC2N 4JF(207) 484-0736
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Halfway II Heaven
This traditional gay bar serves as an ideal destination to get an after-work drink for the queer 9-to-5 crowd. The ground floor embraces a local gay bar vibe, while its basement serves as a venue for karaoke, quiz nights, cabarets, and drag shows.
Union
Formerly known as Crash, this dance destination attracts a sweaty, muscle-bound crowd every night of the week. With its dance and lounge areas, pool table, and smoking patio, Union often serves as a Bear Den for daddies and cubs alike.
Little Ku
Pronounced “kew,” not “koo,” this SoHo institution has catered to a subtly cruisy crowd for over a decade. For our sapphic travelers, Little Ku also features a lesbian bar in its basement space called She SohHo.
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