The city is profuse with the best of the best of everything – there’s great bars, superb clubs and eateries that’ll keep you coming back for more every time. London is far and wide regarded as one of the “gay” focus points in the world and is the base for the biggest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GBLT) body in Europe.
Due to the annual ‘Soho Pride’, ‘Pride London’ and the London Gay & Lesbian Film Festival – and doubtless some of the most stunning gay club nights you’ll find on the planet – there’s always something to enthral you year round.
Several of the greatest bars right in the centre of The city can be located in the well known gay area known as Soho. Soho is wonderful as everywhere is in walking distance, it never sleeps and you will forever see a place open to keep you occupied till the early hours of the morning. ‘Profile’, a great small bar just off Old Compton Street (known as London’s ‘Gay’ road), is famous for its incredible cocktails and ambiance. There is also ‘Friendly Society’ which is as welcoming as the name implies, you’ll find the drinks can be slightly on the expensive side but it is sure to be a fascinating night out - there is a phenomenal crew of people and the Disk Jockeys are amazing.
Further exalted bars are Green Carnation, Bar Code, Freedom, The Edge, G-A-Y Bar, Village, Ku Bar, Candy Bar, The Yard and the more traditional Compton’s and Admiral Duncan, to mention just a few.
Some of the finest nights are also the most recognised clubs. Folk cannot possibly enjoy a night out in the city if they’re visiting without popping over to G-A-Y, oftentimes described as the classical camp Mecca. Phenomenal tunes, fabulous folks and uncostly drinks, - one nightspot for any gay person in London to explore! You also have Heaven, which can be found right off the Strand. Heaven is a bit more high priced but comes with an amazing ambiance and has sufficient areas to cater to every taste in tunes.
More clubs comprise of Soho Revue Bar and Shadow Lounge. The future arena for more resolute revellers is a little further out in Vauxhall. Many outstanding night loving / early hours clubs & bars include Area, Crash, Barcode Vauxhall and Fire along with special nights at Club Coliseum and the world famous Vauxhall Tavern. Find out all about London with Time Out Magazine.
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