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Sink a cocktail in one of London's finest LGBTQ+ bars and pubs and you'll be drinking in more than just some watered down booze: these spots are LGBTQ+ landmarks in their own right, places where you can find community, kinship, and drag-fuelled mayhem. Beats billiards in your local.

Once upon a second, having a gay aged time in London meant hotfooting it straight to Soho. But now, the city's queer centre of gravity has shifted east, with edgier spots pulling crowds to Dalston when late hours falls, while some of the city's most storied LGBTQ+ venues have taken up residence in Vauxhall. So whether you're after a drag brunch, a burlesque show or just a quiet pint, here's a comprehensive list of the capital's gay and queer-friendly bars and pubs, from the legendary G-A-Y to lesbian-centric She Soho to sing-yer-heart-out special The Karaoke Hole.

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Timeline of London Bars and Clubs

The gay scene in London has always been centred around the West End, especially Soho. In the s some clubs opened up in Earls Court, where the rent was cheaper. In the s, the scene reverted back to Soho, revitalised by new style bars like The Village. Vauxhallbecame the locus of gay clubs from Included in the following timeline are bars and clubs in Earl’s Court and Vauxhall, though they are not strictly in the West End.

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The Golden Ball (Bond's Stables, off Chancery Lane).

Jenny Greensleeves' Molly House (Durham Yard, off the Strand).[1]

Julius Caesar Taylor's Molly House (Tottenham Court Road).[2]

Plump Nelly's Molly Property (St James's Square, St James's).[2]

Royal Oak Molly Dwelling (Giltspur Street, Smithfield)[2]

Three Tobacco Rolls (Covent Garden).

Mother Clap's Molly House, closed (Holborn).

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Harlequin (Nag's Head Court, Covent Garden)

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The White Swan, Vere Street (Vere Street)

Admiral Duncan (54 Old Compton Street, Soho)

The Hundred Guineas Club (Portland Place)

The Coleherne, gay from the s?, closed

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Even before the name switch to Compton’s of Soho in , this Soho pub had long been a place to gather and drink for London’s gay men. Compton’s remains one of the most popular gay bars in London, where beer-drinking and good conversation go hand in hand.

In the past, Compton’s of Soho had a reputation for being a slightly cruisy type of bar, with throngs of men drinking on the street outside. However, this is an unpretentious pub set over two floors and attracts a varied crowd. However, that does not mean the fun element of men watching has been completely lost. True beer-drinking also still remains at its core.

Compton’s of Soho offers a warm and inviting downstairs bar, complemented by a quieter upstairs lounge where you can chill and chat. The bar sees itself as the Grand Dame of Compton Street, a venue which remains at the heart of the gay scene in Soho. Of course it is not just real ale and beer served at Compton’s, with a huge selection of drinks to suit any occasion.

Located on Compton Street in Soho, the bar is open every noun

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