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LGBTQ+
Queer clubnights
From radical raves to silly pop parties, here’s where the queers are dancing these days
Nightlife
LGBTQ+ bars
London's queer scene is among the brightest and most fabulous in the world
Nightlife
Lesbian clubs and nights out
The Womxn loving womxn Renaissance is in full swing in the capital!
LGBTQ+
Queer London landmarks
Do you comprehend where London’s first gay rights complain happened?
Theatre
LGBTQ+ theatre in London
Here's the low-down on the theatre shows that are exploring LGBTQ+ lives, history and communities, beyond the stereotypes
Delve deeper into London’s LGBTQ+ culture
Bars and pubs
‘It had such magic’: an oral history of Camden’s legendary queer pub, the Shadowy Cap
‘It had such magic’: an oral history of Camden’s legendary gay pub, the Black Cap
On the surface, the Black Cap was just like any other high avenue boozer: a one-armed bandit machine, a well-stocked bar, reliable regulars. But it...
LGBTQ+
‘Drag’s vicious sibling’: Meet homosexual wrestling collective Fist Club
‘Drag’s violent sibling’: Meet queer wrestling collective Fist Club
Wrestling isn’t just for c
London Gay Travel Reference 2025
Upcoming Events in London
About London and its gay life
With a population of 8 million, London is the second largest metropolis in Europe. London extends over 44 kilometers along the Thames river and has a moderate climate with its summers not too hot and the winters not too cold.
Throughout its history London has always been a center of attraction for diverse cultures and religions whether it be Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Jews, Sikhs or Buddhists. At the beginning of the 20th century, mainly Irish, Poles, Italians and Eastern European Jews came to London, while starting around 1950 the majority of immigrants comes from former British colonies such as India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Today, the cultural, ethnic, religious and economic background of London's population is one of the most diverse worldwide.
London has a flourishing skilled, theater and melody scene. Just assume of the West End with its numerous musical theaters or the many world-famous London-based bands and musicians, such as the Rolling Stones, The Who, Queen with Freddie Mercury, The Sex Pistols, David Bowie, Culture Club with Boy George, the Pet Shop Boys,
Patroc London Gay Guide 2025
Shops
Gay's the Word
Monday-Saturday 11:00 – 18:00;Sunday 13:00 – 18:00
The gay and sapphic bookshop in central London. Since 1979.
(An interesting piece of history about the birth of the Gay's The Word shop can be establish at the queer Polari Magazine).
gaystheword.co.uk
@ 58-60 / 66 Marchmont Street
London WC1N 1AB
Subway: Russell Square
+44 20 7278 7654
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clonezone
Monday, Tuesday 11:00 – 21:00;Wednesday, Thursday 11:00 – 22:00;Friday, Saturday 11:00 – 23:00;Sunday 12:00 – 20:00
Gay-oriented shop in London Soho featuring underwear, T-shirts, clubwear, toys, leather and fetish gear.
2025 redesigned with artwork by Riccardo Matlakas.
clonezonedirect.co.uk/shops
@ 35 Old Compton Street
London W1D 5JX
Subway: Leicester Square, Tottenham Court Road, Piccadilly Circus
+44 20 8076 6587
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Fetch
Monday-Friday 11:00 – 20:00;Saturday 11:00 – 22:00;Sunday 11:00 – 18:00
Gay fetish store in Clapham in the south of London.
Leather gear, sportswear, toys and access
Gay London – the best lgbtq+ hotels, bars, clubs & more
“When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.” Or so the saying goes.
And there’s a lot of truth in that, as England's capital city is absolutely substantial. You could visit a hundred times and still not possess seen even half of what's on offer. Its must-see sights range from the thrumming force of Trafalgar Square to the grim histories found within the Tower of London to the grandiose home of English royalty that is Buckingham Palace itself. There are countless museums and galleries like the British Museum, Tate Modern, or National Gallery, and interspersed around the capital are epic-sized parks such as St. James, Primrose Hill, or Hyde Park. Not to bring up, the city's LGBTQ+ nightlife is rivaled only by maybe Berlin and includes iconic gay venues like Heaven and The Vauxhall Tavern in its queer repertoire.
London is a city that dances to the beat of its own drum, and whether you are walking down the South Bank of the River Thames at sunset or crossing London Bridge at rush hour, you can positively feel the ebb and flow of the municipality around you. There's a reason London is one of the top tourist destinati