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About London and its gay life

With a population of 8 million, London is the second largest metropolis in Europe. London extends over 44 kilometers along the Thames river and has a moderate climate with its summers not too hot and the winters not too icy.

Throughout its history London has always been a center of attraction for different cultures and religions whether it be Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Jews, Sikhs or Buddhists. At the beginning of the 20th century, mainly Irish, Poles, Italians and Eastern European Jews came to London, while starting around the majority of immigrants comes from former British colonies such as India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Today, the cultural, ethnic, religious and economic background of London's population is one of the most diverse worldwide.

London has a flourishing creative, theater and music scene. Just think of the West End with its numerous musical theaters or the many world-famous London-based bands and musicians, such as the Rolling Stones, The Who, Queen with Freddie Mercury, Th

Sink a cocktail in one of London's finest Homosexual bars and pubs and you'll be drinking in more than just some watered down booze: these spots are LGBTQ+ landmarks in their own right, places where you can find people, kinship, and drag-fuelled mayhem. Beats billiards in your local.

Once upon a hour, having a gay aged time in London meant hotfooting it straight to Soho. But now, the city's queer centre of seriousness has shifted east, with edgier spots pulling crowds to Dalston when evening falls, while some of the city's most storied LGBTQ+ venues have taken up residence in Vauxhall. So whether you're after a drag brunch, a burlesque show or just a quiet pint, here's a comprehensive list of the capital's gay and queer-friendly bars and pubs, from the legendary G-A-Y to lesbian-centric She Soho to sing-yer-heart-out special The Karaoke Hole.

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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 Conclude.

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

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

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

Plump Nelly's Molly Residence (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).

s

Harlequin (Nag's Chief 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

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

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

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.