| Here we list just some of our favourite clubs and pubs; places to go and things to do in this great city of ours. If you've never visited London's gay scene and would like to find out what all the fuss is about, why not come along with the rest of the OutZone boyz during one of our regular trips 'in to town'. From picnicking in Soho Square to checking out some of London's trendiest bars, clubs and shops, we can show where to go and what to avoid! Check out our Weekly Events to find out if there's a visit planned for this month!
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| Street map of Soho, Central London, where much of London's gay scene can be found. |
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| BALANS - SOHO | | Very popular, fashionable & busy gay restaurant & bar in 'Queer Street' with excellent and good value all day English breakfasts and a varied food & drinks menu. | | Mon-Thur: 08h00-04h00; Fri & Sat: 08h00-06h00; Sun: 08h00-01h00 | Address: 60 Old Compton Street, Soho, London W1
Tube/BR: Piccadilly Circus
Telephone: 020-7437 5212
Website: Balans |
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| BALANS WEST | | Very gay friendly branch in the old gay area of London. Balans has four restaurants/bars in London. Other branches' details as well as food & drink menus online. | | Open daily: 08h00-01h00 | Address: 239 Old Brompton Road, Earls' Court, London SW5
Tube/BR: Earls' Court
Telephone: 020-7244 8838
Website: Balans |
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| FIRST OUT - Cafe Bar | | Modern café bar in the heart of Soho serving vegatarian food. | | Mon - Sat 11am - 3am, Sun 11am - midnight. | Address: 52 St Giles High Street, London, WC2H 8LH
Telephone: 020 7240 8042
Tube/BR: Tottenham Court Road (Northern Line, Central Line)
No Website. |
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| MANTO'S SOHO | | Gay café/bar and restaurant which opened in London's Queer street in 1999 as a branch of Manto's in Manchester's gay village. Three air conditioned floors with food available on the ground floor from 12h00 then the from the first floor restaurant from 17h00 until 23h00. DJs from 20h00. Basement Lounge bar opens from 17h00. Regular drinks promotions. | | Open: daily: Mon-Fri: 11h00-00h00; Saturdays: 09h00-00h00; Sundays: 09h00-23h00. | Address: 30 Old Compton Street, Soho, London W1
Tube/BR: Leicester Square or Piccadilly Circus
Telephone: 020-7494 2756
Fax: 020-7494 2757
No Website |
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| The Old Compton Café | | Long established, gay café open 24 hrs of a weekend, always very busy and popular serving sandwiches, toasties, cakes & salads with a variety of coffee and teas. Gay press & flyers available. Pavement seating.. | | Open: daily: | Address: 34 Old Compton Street, Soho, London W1
Tube/BR: Piccadilly Circus
T elephone: 020-7439 3309
No Website |
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| G-A-Y Camp Attack @ The Astoria | | Jeremy Joseph presents the hughly popular Friday nighter playing hits from the 70's and 80s. Packed to the rafters with party people. | | Friday 10.30 - 4am. Only £2 (or FREE!) with flyer/fag-tag. | Address: 157 Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H0EL
Telephone: 020 7734 6963
Tube/BR: Tottenham Court Road (Northern Line, Central Line)
Website: Click here
Email: info@g-a-y.co.uk |
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| HEAVEN | | Probably London's most famous club. Fabulous music, great light show and huge capacity. Well recommended. | Mondays - Pop Corn, 10.30pm - late
Wednesday - The Fruit Machine , 10pm - 3.30am
Friday - There@Heaven, 10pm - late
Heaven, Saturdays at Heaven, 10pm - late | Address: The Arches, Villiers Street, London, WC2 6NG
Telephone: 020 7930 9604
Tube/BR: EMBANKMENT ( Circle & District & Northern & Bakerloo)
Website: Click here
Email: webmaster@heaven-london.com |
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| POPSTARZ | | Hugely popular club night playing indie & 70/80's anthems | | Every Friday 10pm - 5am Every Friday 10pm - 5am NUS/UB40 - £4 B4 11pm / £5 after, FLYER/AD - FREE B4 11pm / £7 after | Address: The Scala, 275-277 Pentonville Road, London, N19NL Telephone: 020 7738 2336
Tube/BR: Kings Cross, (Thameslink entrance)
Website: PopStarz
Email: simon@popstarz.co.uk |
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| 79CRX | | More of a bar than a pub but large and on two floors, this place is busy most of the day although it does get hectic later in the evening. Open till early morning. Good value drinks, efficient service and a nice atmosphere. Could do with a change in the decor which is looking a bit dated and a bit shabby...apparently. | | Open: Mon-Sat: 13:00-02:00 / Sun: 13:00-22:00 | Address: 79 Charring Cross Road, London W1
Telephone: 020-7734-0769
Tube/BR: Leicester Square
No Website. |
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| ADMIRAL DUNCAN | | The Admiral Duncan is the pub which was targeted a while back by an anti gay bomber... but this hasn't stopped the people going back to it. And it has a great atmosphere, although like most pubs on Old Compton street there is a bouncer on the door to check bags. Well packed on a Saturday night but not the place to be on a Monday or Tuesday. | | Open: Mon-Sat: 12:00-23:00, Sun:12:00-22:30 | Address: 54 Old Compton Street W1
Telephone: 020-7437-5300
Tube/BR: Leicester Square
No Website. |
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| FIRST OUT - Cafe Bar | | Modern café bar in the heart of Soho serving vegatarian food. | | Mon - Sat 11am - 3am, Sun 11am - midnight. | Address: 52 St Giles High Street, London, WC2H 8LH
Telephone: 020 7240 8042
Tube/BR: Tottenham Court Road (Northern Line, Central Line)
No Website. |
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| BLACK CAP | | One of London's gay institutions. Famous cabaret bar on two levels. Shufflewick's bar upstairs serves food. Regular drag shows. | | Monday-Thursday 12noon-2am Friday & Saturday 1pm-3am; Sunday 12 noon-11pm | Address: 171 Camden High Street, Camden, London, NW1 7JY. Telephone: 020 7428 2721
Tube/BR: Camden Town (Northern Line)
Website: The Black Cap
Email: jimmy@theblackcap.com |
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| KING WILLIAM IV | | Traditional gay pub with beer garden. Always busy. Food served | | Mon-Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 12pm-10.30pm | Address: 77 Hampstead High Street, London, NW3 1RE
Telephone: 020 7435 5747
Tube/BR: Hamsptead (Northern Line)
No Website. |
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| WEST FIVE | | Since opening in 1998, this gay pub has proved very popular. The major investment that the new owners have put into the décor has proved well worthwhile, as it has now shaken off its old reputation for attracting a rough crowd. They often have live cabaret evenings featuring stars like Dockyard Doris, and are currently looking to get a late night licence for most nights - this will involve an entrance charge, though only £2. | | Mon: Closed Tue: 7.00-11pm Wed & Thur 7.00-midnight Fri & Sat 7-1.00am Sun: 1pm -Midnight | Address: Pope's Lane, Ealing, London W5
Telephone: 020 7435 5747
Tube/BR: South Ealing - Bus: E5
No Website. |
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| ADONIS ART | | Pricey, but nice art gallery specialising in male art. Well, this shop is in Earls Court... | | Open daily: | Address: 1B Coleherne Rd, London SW10
Telephone: 020 7460 3888
Tube/BR: Earls Court (District/PiccadillyLine)
Website: www.adonis-art.com/ |
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| BOY | | Gay books, clothes and gift shop in the heart of Soho. | | Open daily: | Address: 64 Old Compton St, W1
Telephone: 020 7287 3530
Tube/BR: Piccadilly Circus
No Website |
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| PROWLER - SOHO | | Large shop selling all things gay, clothes, books, toys, magazines and all manner of unusual items. Mail order also. | | Open: Every day till midnight | Address: 3-7 Brewer St, W1
Telephone: 020 7734 4031
Tube/BR: Piccadilly Circus
Website: Prowlerdirect (Over 18's only) |
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| THE PROWLER STORE | | Sells a large range of clothing, cards, books, toys, videos and accessories. In fact, almost eveything a boy could want...almost | | Open: Mon-Sat 10am-6.30pm | Address: 283 Camden High Street, NW
Telephone: 020 7284 0537
Tube/BR: Camden Town (Northern line)
No Website |
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