London is one of the world’s great gay capitals: two entire gay villages — historic Soho with its iconic pubs and cocktail bars, and edgier Vauxhall south of the river with its legendary clubs. From cabaret at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern to dancing till dawn at Heaven, there’s something for every mood and every crowd.
G-A-Y Bar Old Compton Street, Soho
The iconic Soho institution — three floors of pop, cheap drinks and a crowd that’s always up for it. The beating heart of gay London for decades.
Heaven Villiers Street, Charing Cross
The legendary club under the railway arches — the UK’s most famous gay nightclub, running since 1979 with massive weekly club nights.
Ku Bar 30 Lisle Street, Leicester Square
One of London’s largest gay bars: three floors, a champagne bar and a late-night basement club. Steps from Leicester Square.
The Admiral Duncan 54 Old Compton Street, Soho
One of London’s oldest and most famous gay pubs — bright blue exterior, resident drag queens and regular cabaret nights. A Soho landmark.
Comptons of Soho 51-53 Old Compton Street
Traditional gay pub in the heart of Soho — the classic bear watering hole, packed at weekends.
The Yard 57 Rupert Street, Soho
Stylish Soho bar with a famous heated courtyard — the best spot in Soho for a conversation over cocktails, busy all year.
Royal Vauxhall Tavern 372 Kennington Lane, Vauxhall
London’s oldest surviving gay venue — Grade II listed, award-winning cabaret and club nights seven days a week. Legend has it Freddie Mercury brought Princess Diana here in disguise.
Eagle London 349 Kennington Lane, Vauxhall
One of London’s last independent gay venues — beer garden, drag shows, wrestling nights and the legendary Horse Meat Disco every Sunday till 3am.
Fire South Lambeth Road, Vauxhall
Industrial club under a railway arch — the biggest gay nights in London with top DJs, lasers and bass till sunrise.
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