The Royal Vauxhall Tavern has a long, proud history as a party destination for celebrities, drag queens, and the great and good of the LGBTQ+ community, with the site’s first drag shows dating back to after WW2. Royal Vauxhall Tavern, Vauxhall Photo: shutterstock 23a Old Compton St, W1D 5JL, nearest stations are Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus. Come here for DJ nights, drag king cabaret, burlesque, and social events. Though the space is very women-centric, male guests are also allowed to enjoy a fun night out here.
She SohoĪs the name suggests, She Soho is London’s queer women’s venue, basement bar, and after-hours club. 51-53 Old Compton Street, W1D 6HN, nearest stations are Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus. With weekly pub quizzes and lively DJ nights, this place is surely a favourite amongst locals in Soho and beyond. Comptons of SohoĬomprising of two bars and a quieter lounge area, Soho’s Comptons pub has been a staple in the city’s gay scene since 1986. 281 Kingsland Rd, E2 8AS, nearest station is Haggerston. You can find drag shows and LGBTQ+ arts events taking place here most evenings, and smashing late-night parties on the weekend. The Glory prides itself in being one of east London’s best gay bars, drag hothouses, LGBTQ+ performance venues, nightclubs, and curators of London shows, festivals, contests and battles. This one was a must on this roundup of London’s best LGBTQ+ bars and pubs. They also have host shows, and bottomless prosecco pizza parties - do you need any more reason to go? 95 Kingsland High St, E8 2PB, nearest station is Dalston Kingsland. Is singing tunes your idea of a fun night out? The Karaoke Hole is Dalston Superstore’s little sister venue, and unites the excitement of drag shows with live karaoke, inviting party people to own the stage themselves. 117 Kingsland High St, E8 2PB, nearest station is Dalston Kingsland.
Head to the bar and restaurant first, and end the night on the basement dancefloor amongst a lively, diverse LGBTQ+ crowd. Dalston Superstore, Dalston Photo: Google MapsĬhilled out brunches by day, rowdy fun by night: Dalston Superstore is your go-to destination for great food and smashing parties on Kingsland High Street. Whether you’re looking to have a drink in one of these famous establishments during LGBT+ History Month, or want to hit the town any other night of the year, these LGBTQ+-friendly bars and pubs are always packed with fun and a hell of a great time. With LGBT+ History Month just around the corner, Dry January almost behind us, and Pride hopefully going ahead this year, we thought what better way to celebrate than coming up with this roundup of some of London’s best LGBTQ+ bars. These LGBTQ+-friendly bars and pubs are guaranteed to show you a good time, year-round.