Leicester

Gay Leicester Bars, Clubs and Hotels

Leicester has a small, compact and friendly gay scene. There are two gay bars and one gay club.

Leicester is a city in the Midlands with a small, friendly gay scene. It was also the resting place of Richard III from his death in 1485 until his body was discovered in 2012.

Leicester Gay Bars

    Dover Castle
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    34 Dover St, Leicester, United Kingdom

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    3.5
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    Based on 4 votes

    A popular gay bar in Leicester with drag cabaret shows. There are open mic nights, quiz nights and DJ sets.

    The drag shows are worth checking out.
    Features:
    Bar

    Weekday: Mon-Thurs: 17:00-00:00 Fri: 17:00-02:00

    Weekend: Sat: 15:00-02:00 Sun: 16:00-00:00

    Last updated on: 8-Aug-2023

      Rainbow and Dove
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      185 Charles St, Leicester, United Kingdom

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      Gay-popular cafe and bar in Leicester behind Granby Street. There's a garden and smoking area.

      It's been voted as the best cafe in the Midlands outside of Birmingham.
      Features:
      Bar
      Cafe

      Weekday: Mon-Fri: 12:00-00:00

      Weekend: Sat-Sun: 12:00-00:00

      Last updated on: 8-Aug-2023

      Leicester Gay Clubs

      Our guide to the gay club scene in Leicester, UK. There's one gay club in town.
        Helsinki
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        94 Rutland St, Leicester, United Kingdom

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        3.1
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        Based on 7 votes

        Helsinki is the main gay club in Leicester. This is the place to be on a gay night out in Leicester - it opens till the early hours.

        Rob Lambeth is the resident DJ. There are drinks offers on weekdays - you can get quite merry for a tenner.
        Features:
        Club

        Weekday: Mon: 23:00-03:30 Weds: 23:00-3:30

        Weekend: Fri: 23:00-04:00 Sat: 23:00-04:00

        Last updated on: 8-Aug-2023

        Leicester Gay Saunas

        Leicester has one gay sauna.
        Splash Spa & Leisure
        Tomorrow: Underwear Day - Every Saturday
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        61 Bedford Steet, Leicester, United Kingdom

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        3.5
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        Based on 90 votes

        2019 Audience Awards
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        4 Star Winner

        2020 Audience Awards
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        4 Star Winner

        Gay sauna & spa featuring a dry sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, dark room, play zone, gym and a cafe bar. Entry fee from £12.

        Open daily, from 11am
        Features:
        Cafe
        Dark Room
        Gym
        Jacuzzi / Hot Pool
        Relaxing Cabins
        Sauna
        Steam room
        Sun terrace

        Weekday: 11:00 - 22:00

        Weekend: Sat 11:00 - 22:00; Sun 12.00 - 20:00

        Last updated on: 28-Feb-2024

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