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3 reviews

33 Stoke Newington Road

The East End’s queer, alternative pub and performance venue. Full of local creative and fashion folk. The jewel in London’s alt scene.

Bars

London

Dalston Superstore

1 review

117 Kingsland High St

Dalston Superstore serves up food in the day and sounds at night. Arty, alternative, hipster and very gay. Basement dance floor.

Bars

London

Duke of Wellington

2 reviews

77 Wardour Street

Local-style Soho gay pub. Decent prices and down-to-earth vibe means it’s always busy. Guys pack the outside area after work. 

Bars

London

The Yard Bar Soho

2 reviews

57 Rupert St

The Yard is one of Soho’s most distinctive and best-loved gay bars, tucked into a hidden courtyard just off Rupert Street. Its centerpiece is a rare open-air heated garden courtyard, a real find in central Soho, overlooked by a more intimate balco...

Bars

London

Yard

2 reviews

57 Rupert St (off Brewer)

One of Soho’s best. Initmate courtyard area with upper bar. Fantastic in summer. Happy hour til 20:00. Usually busy.

Clubs

London

The Queen Adelaide

1 review

483 Hackney Road

The former George Dragon moves east to it’s new Bethnal Green venue. East End hipsters plus their straight friends. Dancefloor.

Bars

London

Admiral Duncan

1 review

54 Old Compton St

Unpretentious bar with cabaret on London’s gayest strip.

Bars

London

Betty & Joan’s

1 review

9 Hewson Wy

Betty Joan’s, affectionately known as BJ’s, is the first gay bar in Elephant Park and one of the newest jewels of South London’s fast-growing queer scene, opened at the end of 2024. Named for comedy icons Betty White and Joan Rivers, this queer-o...

Clubs

Edinburgh

CC Blooms

1 review

23-24 Greenside Place

CC Blooms is Edinburgh’s original and most famous gay venue, a landmark of the Pink Triangle on Greenside Place since 1994, right beside the Playhouse at the top of Leith Walk. By day, it’s a relaxed bar and diner serving brunch, cocktails, and pu...

Bars

London

Cellar Door

1 review

Zero Aldwych, Wellington St

Once a Victorian gentleman’s lavatory and one of Theatreland’s most infamous historic meeting spots, this unique venue in Soho, London, has long been associated with legendary figures such as Oscar Wilde, Joe Orton, John Gielgud, and Quentin Crisp...

Bars

London

Comptons of Soho

1 review

51-53 Old Compton St

Stalwart of the Soho scene, Comptons attracts a mixed, manly crowd, often piling out onto the street. Cheap drinks and no frills!

Bars

London

The Cock Tavern

1 review

340 Kennington Rd

The Cock Tavern is a characterful gay pub in Kennington, South London, a few minutes from Kennington and Oval tube stations and an easy alternative to the busier Vauxhall scene. Set in a Georgian building that kept the totem poles and flamboyant ”...

Clubs

London

The Queer Comedy Club

1 review

9 Hewson Wy

The Queer Comedy Club is the UK’s first permanent LGBTQ+ stand-up comedy club, founded by queer comedians David Ian, Kate Dale, and Jeremy Topp as an antidote to the often straight, macho mainstream circuit. What began as a single comedy night gre...

Bars

London

The Rising SE1

1 review

98 Harper Rd

The Rising is the only queer-focused pub in SE1, a warm, inclusive local in Elephant Castle that breathed new life into a site that’s served the area since the 1930s. Opened in response to London’s dwindling number of queer safe spaces, it’s a pr...

Bars

Edinburgh

The Street

1 review

2b Picardy Pl

The Street is a long-standing, independently owned gay bar, eatery, and nightclub in the heart of Edinburgh’s Pink Triangle at Picardy Place, a landmark of the city’s scene since 2004. Spread over two floors with heated outdoor terraces on both le...

Bars

London

Two Brewers

1 review

114 Clapham High St

South London’s premier gay bar attracts big-name drag and cabaret acts and a young, fun up-for-it crowd.

Clubs

London

WayOut Club @ Minories

1 review

64–73 Minories

London’s biggest transgender club, every Saturday. For trans people and their admirers/friends.

Clubs

London

Eagle London

349 Kennington Lane

South London Castro-style bar for hairy boys, hipsters and local lads. Eagle London is home to the world-famous disco night and DJ group Horse Meat Disco (Sundays). It also hosts different nights every week: check the Eagle London website for deta...

Clubs

London

Beyond @ Fire

44 Parry Street

Hedonistic dance music and show-stopping performances at this global party club.

Clubs

London

Fire

39 Parry St

One of London’s iconic gay clubs in Vauxhall, with several dance floors some hosting straight parties. Follow their agenda to understand when the gay parties take place (Beyond, Orange). 

Bars

London

BOYS! BOYS! BOYS! Gallery Café

30C Warren Street

BOYS! BOYS! BOYS! Gallery Café is a queer café-bar, bookshop, and gallery in the heart of Fitzrovia in central London, created by the team behind the iconic BOYS! BOYS! BOYS! books and magazines. This stylish, welcoming spot celebrates queer fine ...

Clubs

London

Central Station

37 Wharfdale Rd

Traditional gay boozer in down-at-heel King’s Cross. Free pool tables. Regular cabaret and perfomance. Cruise clubs in basement.

Clubs

Manchester

Alert!

105-107 Princess Street

Alert is a popular gay club in Manchester which adds a touch of sleaze to your evening. Expect a skinhead and fetish-crowd, along with a dance floor, a dark-room, and some adults-only cruising. 

Bars

London

Bethnal Green Workingmen’s Club

42-44 Pollard Row

Regular queer and drag/fashion nights at this East End venue. Please check ahead as every night is not LGBT.

Clubs

Belfast

Boombox

108 Donegall Street

Boombox is a gay club in Belfast, offering club nights and hosting events with international DJs and drag acts from local queens and RuPaul’s Drag Race royalties. Opening hours: Monday 10pm 2:30am; Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10pm 3am; ...

Bars

Brighton and Hove

Bulldog

31 St James's Street

The Bulldog is « Brighton’s premier gay bar since 1979 ». Two floors of entertainment, cabaret, karaoke, DJs 

Bars

Manchester

Company Bar

28 Richmond Street

Company Bar is a laid-back basement gay bar on Richmond Street, right in the heart of Manchester’s Gay Village. Open since 1998, it has a friendly, community feel and a loyal crowd of regulars. Happy hour runs daily from 7 pm to 11 pm, and on Frid...

Clubs

Manchester

Cruz 101

101 Princess Street

Cruz 101 is one of Manchester’s most popular nightclubs. It is open five nights a week, and offers pop music and various theme nights. It is particularly busy on Thursdays.

Bars

Bournemouth

Fireball Bar and Club

4 The Triangle

Open since October 2025, Fireball is Bournemouth’s newest LGBTQ+ club, and it’s brought nightlife back to one of the South Coast’s most storied addresses — 4 The Triangle, longtime home of the legendary Xchange. Billing itself as an inclusive venu...

Bars

London

Freedom Bar

66 Wardour St (off Old Compton St)

Stylish and sophisticated cocktail bar in Soho. Trendy (sometimes flashy!) crowd.

Bars

London

Friendly Society

79 Wardour St (the basement at Old Compton, enter Tisbury Ct)

Kitsch basement bar in Soho with small dance floor. Fun décor. Gay boys often bring their gal pals. Fun crowd.

Clubs

Nottingham

Gladrags

Gladrags isn’t a fixed address but a roving Nottingham LGBTQ+ club night built around music, fashion and culture, popping up at venues across the city like Popworld and Rough Trade. Expect a dressed-up, expressive crowd and a celebratory, anything...

Clubs

London

Heaven

Under the Arches, Villiers Street

Tucked beneath the railway arches between Charing Cross and Embankment stations, Heaven is London’s most legendary gay superclub, drawing crowds from across the world since 1979. Spread over three rooms, it hosts the iconic G-A-Y night on Saturday...

Bars

London

King William IV

77 Hampstead High St

Traditional gay boozer in one of London’s most exclusive hoods. Local, friendly crowd.

Clubs

Belfast

Kremlin

96 Donegall Street

Kremlin is Northern Ireland’s main gay club and first genuinely gay-owned and managed venue, since 1999. The club, with a layout and decor reflecting Soviet Russia has three distinct areas: Tsar (cocktail lounge), Long Bar (a two level disco bar) ...

Bars

London

Ku Bar & Ku Klub

30 Lisle St

Stylish venue attracting a young crowd. Pop and commercial music. Gay Tea Dance on Sunday, Ku Live and karaoke night Mondays.

Bars

Brighton and Hove

Legends

31-34 Marine Parade

The bar at Legends is part of one of Brighton’s most iconic LGBTQ+ venues, a complex that also includes a hotel, a spacious seafront terrace, and The Basement Club below. The bar itself boasts stunning sea views, daily food service, and a warm, we...

Bars

Manchester

Manto

46 Canal Street

Manto bar opened in 1990 and its large glass windows were actually a big revolution at the time in Manchester Village ! Some say this was the kickoff of the Village as it is now. Many Queer as Folk scenes (the British version) were filmed here.The...

Bars

Belfast

Maverick

1 Union Street

The Maverick bar presents itself as ”a radical alternative at the heart of Belfast’s Queer Quarter”. This gay bar is open everyday from 5pm to 1am, until 12am on Sundays with free entertainment every night: Hairyoke, Karaoke, RuPaul’s Drag Race sc...

Bars

Edinburgh

Planet Bar

6 Baxters Place

Planet Bar is Edinburgh’s longest-running gay bar, a warm, unpretentious institution at Baxter’s Place on the edge of the city’s Pink Triangle, established back in 1993. Recently refreshed, it’s a compact, colorful spot with comfortable seating, a...

Bars

London

Retro Bar

2 George Court

Hidden alternative gem in central London. Queer, friendly pub playing 80s, 90s indie, pop and rock. Two floors.

Bars

Manchester

Richmond Tea Rooms

Richmond Street

Don’t mhis this place if you go to Manchester: this tea room is a haven of English tradition, totally redesigned with a pop touch. Thanks to the cosy atmosphere, you just want to spend hours sipping your tea and enjoying the amazing English sandwi...

Bars

London

Royal Vauxhall Tavern

372 Kennington Lane

South London’s premier cabaret, alternative and performance spot. Home to Duckie, Saturday’s night killer indie and alt night.

Clubs

London

Savage @ Metropolis

234 Cambridge Heath Road

Insane Saturday party in an East End stripjoint from the Sink The Pink crew, famous for their glitter-filled, polysexual parties. Three floors of madness!

Clubs

Brighton and Hove

The Basement Club @ Legends

31-34 Marine Parade

The Basement Club is the late-night heart of Brighton’s Legends LGBTQ+ complex, tucked below the main bar. Open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until late, it brings together top DJs and a lively dancefloor in a stylish underground setting. It’...

Bars

London

The City of Quebec

12 Old Quebec Street

A traditional pub just off Oxford Street, the City of Quebec  attracts a slightly older gay clientele. Often hosts Cabaret nights including Charlie Hides from RuPaul’s Drag Race, 1st Sunday of the month. Nearest tube: Marble Arch 

Bars

London

The Kings Arms

23 Poland Street

London’s favorite bear bar in a traditional Soho pub. DJs on Saturdays and popular Sunday karaoke on Sunday night. 

Bars

Nottingham

The Lord Roberts

24 Broad Street

On Broad Street — the heart of Nottingham’s LGBTQ+ scene, rainbow crossing and all — The Lord Roberts is a friendly, gay-managed bar set in a characterful art deco room. It’s a proper local: a strong range of beers and spirits, buzzing but easygoi...

Bars

Nottingham

The New Foresters

18 St Ann's Street

Tucked behind the Victoria Centre on St Ann’s Street, The New Foresters is Nottingham’s oldest LGBT+ bar — and one of the oldest queer venues in the UK (1938), with a historic plaque to prove it. Gay-run and recently given a bright makeover, it’s ...

Bars

Nottingham

The Pride Shop Nottingham

65 Maid Marian Way

On Maid Marian Way, The Pride Shop is an LGBTQ+-run coffee-and-cake shop and retail space rolled into one — a daytime counterpoint to Nottingham’s bars. Settle in for a brew and a slice, browse the Pride merch and queer-owned goods, or just use it...

Bars

Belfast

Union Street

8-14 Union Street

Union Street is a gay bar restaurant in Belfast, opened since 2003. It’s the right place for a quiet drink during the day as it is putting on outrageous entertainment by night, with karaoke and gameshows cabaret and the infamous Sunday Bingo Show...

Bars

Manchester

Velvet Bar

2 Canal Street

The Velvet hotel bar is worth the stop: this bar has a very ”Moulin Rouge” spirit, with a very cosy atmosphere, felted carpet and sofas and a large selection of cocktails. Pretty unique in the Village!

Clubs

London

VFD (Vogue Fabrics Dalston)

66 Stoke Newington Road

Super-cool hidden basement club in Dalston, host to gay avant garde, fashion and alternative parties, such as DirtBox (BYO poppers!). 

Clubs

London

Village 512

512 Kingsland Rd

Village 512 is an exciting nightclub in the heart of London’s über-cool Dalston district. With techno and house music filling the space until the early hours of the morning, a good night out with open-minded individuals is a given at Village ...

Bars

Manchester

Via

1 review

28 Canal Street

VIA is one of the largest and oldest gay bars in Manchester Gay Village. This is a very friendly community bar.

Bars

Manchester

G-A-Y Bar

1 review

63 Richmond Street

GAY was already a legend in London, in Soho gay neighborhood. Since its arrival in the heart of the Gay Village, close to Canal Street, G-A-Y Bar has brought a vibrant energy to Manchester . Young crowd, pop music, 3 floors + terrace!

Clubs

London

Duckie @ Royal Vauxhall Tavern

1 review

372 Kennington Lane

One of alternative London’s best, Saturday night at the Vauxhall Tavern belongs to Duckie. Expect perfomance, sarcasm and killer indie/alt tunes.

Bars

London

George & Dragon

2 Blackheath Hill (Greenwich)

One of South London’s biggest cabaret venues with drag, piano shows, bingo. Cheap drinks 16:00-20:00.

Bars

London

Rupert Street

50 Rupert St (off Brewer)

pub hours, upscale “fashiony-types”

Bars

London

Bar Soho

23-25 Old Compton St (at Frith St)

Fun cocktail bar on the gayest street in town.

Bars

Birmingham

Boltz

40 Lower Essex street

Clubs

London

Bootylicious @ Union

66 Albert Embankment

LGBT night for the ethinically diverse. Afrobeat, dancehall, hip-hop.

60, Broughton St.

11 Harden Street

37 Chorlton Street

At the corner of Chorlton and Canal Street, the Churchills is a karaoke pub located in the Gay Village in Manchester.

Clubs

London

Club Kali @ Kolis

Archway Roundabout

Eastern flavours meet Western classics at this gay and mixed Bollywood, Bhangra, Arabic night! A refreshing and fun night of dance.

Bars

Manchester

Crunch

10 Canal Street

Crunch is one of the most popular venues on Canal Street, the main street of Manchester Gay Village. Very young crowd. Packed on weekends.

68 Virginia Street

53 Bloom Street

Foo Foos is one of the latest gay bar to open Manchester Gay Village.

Bars

London

Halfway to Heaven

7 Duncannon St (at Charing Cross, West End)

No-frills Central London cabaret bar.

Bars

Manchester

Icon Bar

Richmond Street

The Icon Bar is one of the latest bars to open in Manchester Gay Village. This is a cocktail bar, located on the corner of Richmond and Sackeville streets. 

Bars

London

Macbeth

70 Hoxton St

9pm-2am

13 Hadden Street

35 Bloom Street

This 3-story bar club claims to be the oldest gay venue in Mancheter. as it opened in the 40s. It has long been the only gay club in Manchester. Very popular with drag queens, trans, transvestites Open 6 nights a week.

Bars

Manchester

New Union

111 Princess Street

The New Union is a historic venue Manchester Gay Village. This pub has always been there and always been gay, as long as any Mancunian remembers. Rather mature crowd. The hotel of the same name is located just above the bar.

Bars

Manchester

New York New York

94 Bloom Street

New York New York is one of the most popular bars in Manchester Gay Village. Mixed clientele of all ages.

Bars

Manchester

Paddys Goose

29 Bloom Street

Paddys Goose is a traditional English pub, located in the heart of Manchester Gay Village. Large selection of draft beers, food served all day.

Clubs

Bournemouth

Play Pit Bournemouth

772 Christchurch Road

10 John Street

253 Argyle Street

A huge complex housed in former warehouses beneath Glasgow’s railway station, sometimes hosting gay or gay-friendly parties.

102 Wrentham Street

17 Lower Essex Street

Bars

Manchester

The Molly House

28 Richmond Street

The Molly House is a 2-story bar-pub-restaurant located in the heart of the Gay Village in Manchester. It has a large selection of beers. Very cosy atmosphere, terrace, 3040 yo crowd, very mixed. Crowded on weekends.

Bars

Manchester

The Outpost

6 Whitworth Street

The Outpost is one of the many gay bars in Manchester Gay Village. It is located right next to Legends.

84 Wilson Street

33 Sackville Street

The REM bar is a 100% male bar, with a rather leather fetish crowd. It’s located close to Canal Street, in the heart of Manchester Gay Village.

58 Virginia Street

21 Sackville Street,

The Thompson Arms is a gay bar / club in Manchester Gay Village. Rather cheap drinks.

Clubs

London

Unskinny Bop @ The Star of Bethnal Green

359 Bethnal Green Rd

Occasional alternative night at this East London boozer. Queer boyz and girlz dance to rock’n’roll, soul, country, hip hop, indie, punk, disco... whatever! 

Bars

Manchester

Vanilla

39-41 Richmond Street

Vanilla is the ”lesbian mecca” of northern England.

Bars

Manchester

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40 Chorlton Street

This large bar that extends over two floors is located in the heart of Manchester Gay Village, on Canal Street.

Bars

Birmingham