London
Soho to Vauxhall, one night at a time
Soho is the classic heart of queer London, with bars side by side around Old Compton Street, while Vauxhall, Dalston and Clapham each have a scene of their own. Expect historic pubs, drag cabaret, late-night clubs and queer bookshops.
Cover photo: Old Ship · Old Ship
Editor's picks
Six places to start in London01Old ShipOld Ship
Bars · 25 Upper Mall, London W6 9TD, UK
02Bar SohoBar Soho
Bars · 23-25 Old Compton St, London W1D 5JL, UK
03Village SohoVillage Soho
Bars · 81 Wardour St, London W1D 6QD, UK
04MIGUEL BORGEDuke of Wellington
Bars · 77 Wardour St, London W1D 6QA, UK
05The Kings ArmsThe Kings Arms
Bars · 251 Tooley St, London SE1 2JX, UK
06City of QuebecCity of Quebec
Bars · 12 Old Quebec St, London W1H 7AF, UK
LGBTQ+ bars, clubs and queer places in London
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Soho is the classic heart of queer London, with bars side by side around Old Compton Street, while Vauxhall, Dalston and Clapham each have a scene of their own. Expect historic pubs, drag cabaret, late-night clubs and queer bookshops.
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