Gay london nightlife
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Bars and pubs
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London’s LGBTQ+ scene has prolonged been full of vibrant venues offering safe spaces to be yourself. Its heartland is still very much located in its traditional home of Soho, but you’ll find brilliant gay bars and clubs dedicated to serving the community south of the river and in the East End too. There’s plenty of diversity in what they offer, from super cool and edgy club nights to events showcasing the best in the city’s cabaret performers and London’s incredible queenly stars too.
Are you more in the market for a drink and a sit down? Check out these LGBTQ+ pubs and bars.
Been there, done that? Think again, my friend.
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The finest LGBTQ clubs in London
1. Dalston Superstore
Superstore is an iconic part of London’s Gay
London Gay Travel Guide
Upcoming Events in London
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
Gay Clubs, Parties and Events in London
London has a huge clubbing scene that serves any taste and style of melody you can think of. To keep this page manageable for travellers, we have limited it to the most popular homosexual clubs and parties. If you need a more complete list of all the hundreds of LGBTQ parties, grab a mimic of London's weekly queer magazine QX.
Upcoming Irregular Parties
Regular Parties and Clubs
Bootylicious
Saturday, 26 July , – (entry until )
Monthly queer party for Black Music: R'n'B, Hip-Hop, Soul, Dancehall, Afrobeat etc.
Tickets: £
@ Club Union 66 Albert Embankment
London SE1 7TW
Regular Parties and Clubs
Beefmince
Usually 3rd Friday of the month, –
Next party: 15 August
Gay party for beefy guys and friends at the RVT in London Vauxhall.
With resident DJs Silverhook and Cactushead and guest DJs.
Admission: ≈ 11 £
@ Royal Vauxhall Tavern Kennington Lane
London SE11 5HY
Subway, Bus: Vauxhall
↑
Feel It
Friday – (entry till )
Weekly queer party near London Bridge with
London’s LGBTQ+ scene has prolonged been full of vibrant venues offering safe spaces to be yourself. Its heartland is still very much located in its traditional home of Soho, but you’ll find brilliant gay bars and clubs dedicated to serving the community south of the river and in the East End too. There’s plenty of diversity in what they offer, from super cool and edgy club nights to events showcasing the best in the city’s cabaret performers and London’s incredible queenly stars too.
Are you more in the market for a drink and a sit down? Check out these LGBTQ+ pubs and bars.
Been there, done that? Think again, my friend.
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The finest LGBTQ clubs in London
1. Dalston Superstore
Superstore is an iconic part of London’s Gay
London Gay Travel Guide
Upcoming Events in London
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
Gay Clubs, Parties and Events in London
London has a huge clubbing scene that serves any taste and style of melody you can think of. To keep this page manageable for travellers, we have limited it to the most popular homosexual clubs and parties. If you need a more complete list of all the hundreds of LGBTQ parties, grab a mimic of London's weekly queer magazine QX.
Upcoming Irregular Parties
Regular Parties and Clubs
Bootylicious
Saturday, 26 July , – (entry until )
Monthly queer party for Black Music: R'n'B, Hip-Hop, Soul, Dancehall, Afrobeat etc.
Tickets: £
@ Club Union 66 Albert Embankment
London SE1 7TW
Regular Parties and Clubs
Beefmince
Usually 3rd Friday of the month, –
Next party: 15 August
Gay party for beefy guys and friends at the RVT in London Vauxhall.
With resident DJs Silverhook and Cactushead and guest DJs.
Admission: ≈ 11 £
@ Royal Vauxhall Tavern Kennington Lane
London SE11 5HY
Subway, Bus: Vauxhall
↑
Feel It
Friday – (entry till )
Weekly queer party near London Bridge with