London Gay: a list of the best gay bars and clubs in London

If you’re visiting merry old England, there’s certainly no shortage of gay bars in London.  Whether you’re looking for a karaoke, a relaxing lounge, or an all night dance party, there’s something here for everyone.  Soho has always been the most famous London neighborhood when it comes to the gay and lesbian scene, but there is now a growing gay LGBT scene in Vauxhall as well.  In general, no matter where you are in London, there will be gay clubs.

Fire. Found under a railway arch in Vauxhall, this hot club hosts some of the biggest gay nights in London: awesome DJs, blasting sound systems, and crazy light shows.

Heaven. Near the Embankment stop, this three-floor club hosts crazy light shows and cheap student nights.  There’s regular live music events as well as especially gay Heaven Saturday night.

Ruby Tuesdays. This laid-back lesbian bar is great for a relaxing mid-week hangout, when admission is free and the drinks are cheap.  And there’s a chocolate fountain just waiting for girls to get up to no good.

Shadow Lounge.  This upscale cocktail lounge in the heart of Soho is actually a members-only bar.  Few tourists are willing to pay to 350 pound membership fee, but fear not … you can always register on the guest list in advance.

Blush. This lesbian bar/cafe has something to offer everyone – enormous beer garden, delicious Sunday roasts, and pub quiz nights.  Located in Stoke Newington, it is the only lesbian bar in town, but it welcomes gay and straight customers alike.

Popstarz.  This large club offers three different rooms of music.  Indie rock fans can hang out in the Indie Ballroom, divas and queens can hang dance the night away under the Pop Arches, and the hipsters can get their groove on in the Motown Lounge. 

G-Spot. This spot is just for the ladies.  Situated in Covent Garden this spot is popular with lesbians and bisexuals gals to relax in a secluded booth or lay around in a large lounge bed.  Open Wednesday through Saturday, they have two-for-one drink specials up until 8 pm. And on Thursdays there’s a special 3 pound menu.

Barcode Vauxhall. This Vauxhall brother bar to Barcode Soho, is a great pre-club venue, with two bars and of course a large dance floor.  The clientele is varied from beards to beefy boys alike, all meeting up for a drink after work, or to get their weekend parties started.