Best places: Gay bars in Greater London

Long-running, chandelier-lit gay venue spread over three boudoir, cafe-bar and disco-themed floors.

Former Victorian music hall turned gay stalwart, hosting weekly club nights and cabaret drag acts.

Gay bar hung with pictures, drawing a mixed crowd with themed DJ nights, quizzes and drinks deals.

Long-standing gay pub with party atmosphere, packed with shot-downing regulars.

Classic, independent Irish pub with weekend live music & a weekly quiz, plus live Sky & BT sports.

Compact locals' pub with wood panelling and hanging baskets, hosting regular community events.

🫤 Too exclusive for commoners like me, I guess, certainly not welcoming. I went there all the way from Soho on opening day to support this new LGTB business, just to be told at the door that you need a ticket since it is a private party (no mention of that in their advertising). I was also informed th...

Large-windowed gay bar serving cocktails, shots and eclectic menu to an early evening party crowd.

Happening watering hole with funky decor & disco balls serving creative cocktails.

Relaxed, friendly gay bar with nightly entertainment, from camp cabaret shows to karaoke.

Independent late-night gay bar & club featuring a private beer garden & happy hour deals.

Gay friendly cabaret bar and weekend-only dance club, both open until the early hours.

Small neighbourhood music pub with a vintage feel, hosting jam sessions and Irish folk bands.

Happening gay bar featuring a strict dress code & themed nights.

Stylish pre-club gay bar on 3 floors including cool, curved-ceiling basement, DJ sets Wed-Sat.

Spacious 3-floored gay hangout with a champagne bar, nightly DJs and low-lit basement club.

😠 IF YOU ARE GAY, DO NOT GO. Really weird vibe in there and not gay friendly. I informed the bar staff that a guy was staring at me and my date (two women) and making us feel really uncomfortable and the bar staff palmed it off as normal, insinuating he was a regular. I gave them the benefit of the do...

LGBT venue designed for women with a drag king show, burlesque and live DJ events.

Plant-filled courtyard with Italianate touches and upstairs brick-walled loft for mature gay crowd.

😠 I will report this place to city Council for noise till early in the morning and disrespecting others who live around,they have no consideration what so ever, and they will be hearing from my lawyer for affecting my sleep and mental health!! The fat individual/owner said it won't be a turn into nig...