Gay night life london

10 Best Gay Clubs in London

The significance of pinpointing the best gay clubs and bars in this sprawling capital goes beyond just finding a nice party; it’s about connecting with spaces that resonate with the community’s liveliness, offer safe and inclusive environments, and contribute to the rich tapestry of London’s cultural life.

In this blog, we’ll guide you through the crème de la crème of London’s LGBTQ+ nightlife, ensuring your nights out are nothing short of spectacular.

The Best Gay Clubs in London

In the bustling streets of London, a club’s uniqueness is defined by its ability to blend thrilling entertainment, a welcoming atmosphere, and a deep sense of community. It’s where the music, the people, and the history come together to create lasting nights.

The Heart of Gay Nightlife

Soho, the epicenter of lgbtq+ nightlife in London, is famed for its historical layers and inclusive energy. Here, every corner tells a story, and every venue invites you to be part of it.

1. Village Soho

Village Sohodistinguishes itself as a pioneer within Soho’s lively homosexual scene. Renowned

Gay Clubs, Parties and Events in London

London has a vast clubbing scene that serves any appetite and style of song you can think of. To keep this page manageable for travellers, we have limited it to the most popular queer clubs and parties. If you need a more complete list of all the hundreds of LGBTQ parties, grab a clone of London's weekly homosexual magazine QX.

Upcoming Irregular Parties

Regular Parties and Clubs &#;

Bootylicious

Saturday, 26 July , – (entry until )

Monthly queer party for Ebony Music: R'n'B, Hip-Hop, Spirit, 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 long 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 Finish 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 kingly stars too.  

Are you more in the market for a swig and a sit down? Confirm out these LGBTQ+ pubs and bars.

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The best LGBTQ clubs in London

1. Dalston Superstore

Superstore is an iconic part of London’s LGBTQ+

Gay London

London is home to the most active Grindr users on the space body, meaning that if you're looking for a genuinely gay city, you can't do much better. The action in London extends beyond the dating apps, with the city boasting world-class gay clubs, a treasure trove of cultural sights, and a historical theatre scene in the West End.

It's no private that Soho is the main gay district in London, and this sizeable and central area of the capital is littered with fantastic gay clubs, bars, and gay-friendly hotels. While Soho is residence to many of London's most beloved LGBTQ+ institutions, including G-A-Y @ Heaven, there are other hotspots of queer culture spread throughout the city - we love Vauxhall and Dalston for a shamelessly camp night out. 

The nightclubs and bars in the gay East London hotspots of Dalston and Haggerston are decidedly edgier than those in central Soho. It’s here that you’ll find iconic names such as Dalston Superstore. If you’re craving a less high-octane evening, be sure to visit the Royal Vauxhall Tavern, which wears the crown as London