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Sink a cocktail in one of London's finest LGBTQ+ 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 collective, kinship, and drag-fuelled mayhem. Beats billiards in your local.
Once upon a period, having a male lover old time in London meant hotfooting it straight to Soho. But now, the city's queer centre of gravity has shifted east, with edgier spots pulling crowds to Dalston when night falls, while some of the city's most storied LGBTQ+ venues have taken up residence in Vauxhall. So whether you're after a performative 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 famous G-A-Y to lesbian-centric She Soho to sing-yer-heart-out special The Karaoke Hole.
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Opening Hours
| Monday: | 12pm - 10pm |
| Tuesday: | 12pm - 11pm |
| Wednesday: | 12pm - 12am |
| Thursday: | 12pm - 11pm |
| Friday: | 12pm - 12am |
| Saturday: | 12pm - 12am |
| Sunday: | 12pm - 12am |
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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
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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
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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.
Published
26 June
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Tucked away on Old Quebec Road, the City of Quebec may not draw the crowds of Soho, but this charming Art deco pub holds a exceptional place in LGBTQ+ history. Established in , it is widely regarded as the oldest continuously operating gay pub in London, and one of the first public venues in the UK where male lover men could meet openly.
A Post-War Sanctuary
The end of World War II marked a turning point in British society. Amid the wreckage of war and rationing, traditional norms began to shift, slowly and often quietly. It was during this period that the City of Quebec evolved from a local pub into something much more significant: a prudent but dependable haven for gay men in a country where homosexuality remained illegal until
Throughout the s and early s, London&#;s LGBTQ+ community lived largely underground. Raids on bars and entrapment by undercover officers were frequent. But the City of Quebec endured, quietly sidestepping notoriety while building a loyal patronage. Unlike some other venues that catered exclusively to “in-c