Most of London's best gay bars can be found in Soho; the city’s gay district. However, there are countless other venues spread throughout the city in popular queer areas like Dalston, Shoreditch, and Clapham. The bar scene in London is hugely diverse, and you'll find great venues regardless of your tastes; from bear bars to gay super clubs, the city has it all. London’s gay nightlife scene attracts all sorts, and you’ll find a mix of locals and travellers in the capital’s gay bars.
With its exposed brickwork and timber beams, The Yard is a particularly popular bar in London’s queer Soho. With an indoor-outdoor feel, the bar is the perfect place to begin your night out. After warming up at The Yard, head to G-A-Y Bar. It’s a London LGBTQ+ landmark, and most gay travellers will end up in this glittering nighttime palace. Spread over three floors, there’s something for everyone here, and with music into the early hours, you could spend your entire night exploring this mecca of gay clubbing. We have separate pages for London's gay nightclubs and gay cruise bars.
Travel Gay's top gay bars in London:
- Best bar to start your night out: Freedom Bar Soho
- Best place to hear your conversation over the music: The Yard
- Best place for cabaret/events: Royal Vauxhall Tavern
- Best place for twinks: G-A-Y Bar