Gay bars & gay clubs in London
In London, Tripotevisor lists 13 gay bars. Average Google rating: 4.1/5 across 12,769 reviews. Top of the list: Retro Bar (4.6/5, 713 reviews). Most are open every day, usually from 5 pm; the latest to close is Heaven, at 5 am on Saturday. Budget: Google shows €10 to €60 per person. This page lists gay bars, gay clubs and gay nights in and around London.
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Retro Bar
Gay bar · Lesbian bar · LGBT-friendly venue · €€
★ 4.6 (713 Google reviews)
2 George Ct, London WC2N 6HH, Royaume-Uni
Admiral Duncan
Gay bar · €€
★ 4.5 (781 Google reviews)
54 Old Compton St, London W1D 4UD, Royaume-Uni
Village Soho
★ 4.4 (2,321 Google reviews)
81 Wardour St, London W1D 6QD, Royaume-Uni
Open until 03:00 on Saturday
Comptons of Soho
Gay bar · LGBT-friendly venue · €€
★ 4.4 (1,365 Google reviews)
51-53 Old Compton St, London W1D 6HN, Royaume-Uni
Little Ku
Gay bar · LGBT-friendly venue · €€
★ 4.4 (170 Google reviews)
25 Frith St, London W1D 5LB, Royaume-Uni
Open until 01:00 on Saturday
Halfway To Heaven
Gay bar · LGBT-friendly venue · €€
★ 4.3 (1,006 Google reviews)
7 Duncannon St, London WC2N 4JF, Royaume-Uni
Open until 01:00 on Saturday
Rupert Street Bar
Gay bar · LGBT-friendly venue · €€
★ 4.3 (738 Google reviews)
50 Rupert St, London W1D 6DR, Royaume-Uni
Vault 139
Gay bar · Swingers club · €€
★ 4.3 (519 Google reviews)
139-143 Whitfield St, London W1T 5EN, Royaume-Uni
Open until 01:00 on Saturday
Betty & Joan’s
Gay bar · LGBT-friendly venue · €€
★ 4.3 (115 Google reviews)
9 Hewson Wy, Elephant Park, London SE17 1JS, Royaume-Uni
Open until 02:00 on Saturday
She Soho
Gay bar · LGBT-friendly venue · €€
★ 4.1 (698 Google reviews)
23a Old Compton St, London W1D 5JL, Royaume-Uni
Open until 01:00 on Saturday
Ku Bar
Gay bar · LGBT-friendly venue · €€
★ 4.1 (1,106 Google reviews)
30 Lisle St, London WC2H 7BA, Royaume-Uni
Open until 03:00 on Saturday
The Yard Bar Soho
Gay bar · LGBT-friendly venue · €€
★ 4.0 (1,196 Google reviews)
57 Rupert St, London W1D 7PL, Royaume-Uni
Heaven
Gay bar · LGBT-friendly venue · €€
★ 3.0 (2,041 Google reviews)
9, Villiers St, London WC2N 6NG, Royaume-Uni
Open until 05:00 on Saturday
Gay bars & gay clubs in London: venue by venue
Retro Bar
London WC2N 6HH, 400 m from the centre. Rated 4.6/5 from 713 Google reviews. Open every day. Listed budget: €10–20 per person. Website and phone number on the listing.
Admiral Duncan
London W1D 4UD, 700 m from the centre. Rated 4.5/5 from 781 Google reviews. Open every day. Listed budget: €10–20 per person. Website and phone number on the listing.
Village Soho
London W1D 6QD, 700 m from the centre. Rated 4.4/5 from 2,321 Google reviews. Open every day, until 3 am on Saturday. Website and phone number on the listing.
Comptons of Soho
London W1D 6HN, 700 m from the centre. Rated 4.4/5 from 1,365 Google reviews. Open every day. Listed budget: €10–20 per person. Website and phone number on the listing.
Little Ku
London W1D 5LB, 700 m from the centre. Rated 4.4/5 from 170 Google reviews. Open Tuesday to Sunday, until 1 am on Saturday. Listed budget: €10–20 per person. Website and phone number on the listing.
Halfway To Heaven
London WC2N 4JF, 100 m from the centre. Rated 4.3/5 from 1,006 Google reviews. Open every day, until 1 am on Saturday. Listed budget: €10–20 per person. Website and phone number on the listing.
Rupert Street Bar
London W1D 6DR, 700 m from the centre. Rated 4.3/5 from 738 Google reviews. Open every day. Listed budget: €10–20 per person. Website and phone number on the listing.
Vault 139
London W1T 5EN, 2.0 km from the centre. Rated 4.3/5 from 519 Google reviews. Open every day, until 1 am on Saturday. Listed budget: €10–20 per person. Website and phone number on the listing.
Betty & Joan’s
London SE17 1JS, 2.7 km from the centre. Rated 4.3/5 from 115 Google reviews. Open every day, until 2 am on Saturday. Listed budget: €10–30 per person. Website and phone number on the listing.
She Soho
London W1D 5JL, 700 m from the centre. Rated 4.1/5 from 698 Google reviews. Open Tuesday to Sunday, until 1 am on Saturday. Listed budget: €10–40 per person. Website and phone number on the listing.
Ku Bar
London WC2H 7BA, 500 m from the centre. Rated 4.1/5 from 1,106 Google reviews. Open every day, until 3 am on Saturday. Listed budget: €10–40 per person. Website and phone number on the listing.
The Yard Bar Soho
London W1D 7PL, 700 m from the centre. Rated 4.0/5 from 1,196 Google reviews. Open every day. Listed budget: €10–20 per person. Website and phone number on the listing.
Frequently asked questions
How many gay bars are there in London?
Tripotevisor lists 13 in and around London: Retro Bar, Admiral Duncan, Village Soho, Comptons of Soho, Little Ku, Halfway To Heaven, Rupert Street Bar, Vault 139, Betty & Joan’s, She Soho, Ku Bar and The Yard Bar Soho.
What are the best gay bars in London?
According to Google reviews: Retro Bar (4.6/5, 713 reviews), Admiral Duncan (4.5/5, 781 reviews), Village Soho (4.4/5, 2,321 reviews), Comptons of Soho (4.4/5, 1,365 reviews) and Little Ku (4.4/5, 170 reviews).
Where are the gay bars in London?
In London SE17 1JS: Betty & Joan’s; in London W1D 4UD: Admiral Duncan; in London W1D 5JL: She Soho; in London W1D 5LB: Little Ku; in London W1D 6DR: Rupert Street Bar; in London W1D 6HN: Comptons of Soho; in London W1D 6QD: Village Soho; in London W1D 7PL: The Yard Bar Soho; in London W1T 5EN: Vault 139; in London WC2H 7BA: Ku Bar; in London WC2N 4JF: Halfway To Heaven; in London WC2N 6HH: Retro Bar; in London WC2N 6NG: Heaven.
What are the opening hours of gay bars in London?
Most are open every day, usually from 5 pm. Latest to close: Heaven (5 am on Saturday), Village Soho (3 am on Saturday) and Ku Bar (3 am on Saturday). Hours come from Google listings and may change on public holidays: check before you go.
Which gay bars are open on Sunday in London?
According to their Google hours: Retro Bar, Admiral Duncan, Village Soho, Comptons of Soho, Little Ku, Halfway To Heaven, Rupert Street Bar, Vault 139, Betty & Joan’s, She Soho, Ku Bar, The Yard Bar Soho and Heaven.
How much should I budget for gay bars in London?
Based on the price ranges shown on Google, expect €10 to €60 per person: Retro Bar (€10–20), Admiral Duncan (€10–20), Comptons of Soho (€10–20), Little Ku (€10–20), Halfway To Heaven (€10–20), Rupert Street Bar (€10–20), Vault 139 (€10–20), Betty & Joan’s (€10–30), She Soho (€10–40), Ku Bar (€10–40), The Yard Bar Soho (€10–20) and Heaven (€10–60).
What is a gay bar or gay club?
A bar or nightclub with a mostly gay crowd, usually open to the whole LGBT+ community and friends: themed nights, DJs, drag shows and sometimes cruising areas.
How do I find a gay club near me?
Pick your city from the list, or open the Tripotevisor app with the “Gay” filter and “Near me” to see the closest places and those open right now.