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Gay bars, clubs, pubs, places to stay in and at. You will find many gay bars in every large town accross Europe, America and Australia. In most city centers, the gay bars make up the epicenter of the gay scene renowned as the gay village or Soho. The most famous gay bars are Stonewall - established from the Stonewall riots and equality for homosexuals - G.A.Y bar which has become its own brand particularly in London. Use this page to launch you search for the most popular places around - make an informed choice about your time. After all, you only live once !
London
Looking for the Gay capital of the world? London it is. What other city has the variety, the culture, the shopping and not forgetting the nightlife that London can provide?
London has many facets - Gay hotels in London, gay clubs, gay bars, pubs and restaurants complete your night life. In the last ten years, London has established itself as a destination of choice - and indeed over the last five years it has turned itself into a thriving LGBT community. The old homophobic attitudes are fast disappearing and many bars and pubs have a mixed crowd.
Dining options in London are exhaustive - try out Balan's in Soho and the Thai Princess restaurant in Earl's Court.
If you fancy a more active evening out, London has lots of Gay friendly Bars and Pubs to offer. Check out Village Soho, which has influenced Soho and the Gay London Scene ever since it opened in 1991.
Bargain hunting in Soho or in Camden is a pleasure. Have a look at Oxford Street and notice how it changes as you walk towards Tottenham Court Road.
No matter how you view it, London is one of the great cities of the world. It balances the weight if its old traditions with a jumpy , trend setting, contemporary energy. It loves lurid sex scandals. London is the politest city you´ll ever visit and also one of the rudest, a hybrid cross between As you Like It and Absolutely Fabulous.
Historically, the heart of Gay London has been in Soho - right in the centre of of the city. In recent times, the gay area has expanded and other areas, such as Vauxhall have some of the most happening nightspots for gays in London.
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The Shadow Lounge
Copacabana
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The opening of Village Soho (Bar) in 1991 was a milestone in the history of Gay London. Groundbreaking in its look an...
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The Shadow Lounge opened its doors in July 2001 and has become a mecca for the great and the good - disco diva or dan...
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Sleep In
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"London Gay Accommodation" is the perfect solution for the gay traveller, whether you are on holiday or business. The...
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The hotel Allandale is situated in a Victorian house built in 1840. Allandale has 17 newly refurbished bedrooms. The ...
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Are you looking for a small, clean and friendly hotel or bed and breakfast in the heart London? If so then the Lynton...
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Eat Out
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Balans SOHO Bar and Restaurant is on Old Compton Street, the thriving vibrant centre of London's club and theatre la...
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Welcome to the Philbeach, a traditional gay hotel. Peaceful, yet close to the heart of town. Private, but welcoming a...
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Sound is situated in the heart of London’s famous Leicester Square. It is a modern and lively restaurant. As the name...
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See
moreMenier Chocolate Factory
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Theatre, gallery and restaurant all in one where you can buy tickets with a meal deal for most shows.The theatre show...
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Being gay
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The "London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard" website provides listings for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communiti...
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In the early 1980’s a small group of guys decided to form a club and a 'safe place' for gays and their friends in Lon...
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The scene guide appears weekly, is for free and focuses on London and the South/South East.
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Cafe / Coffee
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Balans café (formerly the old compton café). It is the perfect venue to stop for a quick meal snack or drink on your ...
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Balans west is on the corner of old brompton road and redcliffe gardens. The light and airy restaurant with a thrivin...
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Fitness & Beauty
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Sauna Bar Covent Garden
Portsea
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Huge Jacuzzi, large Steam room, sauna, showers, rest rooms, video lounge and Licensed Bar. Professional massage servi...
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Steam room, sauna, shower facilities, rest rooms, refreshment bar. Professional massage service available.
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Shops
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Gay's the Word is London's iconic independent queer bookshop and houses the most comprehensive selection of gay and l...
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Services
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Soul Naturelle | 11 February 2012 | London | |
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Gay Pride London | 23 June 2012 | London | |
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WorldPride 2012 | 23 June 2012 | London | |
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World Pride London 2012 | 23 June 2012 | London | |
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London Gay Pride 2012 | 05 July 2012 | London |
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London
London can be described as the Gay Capital of the World. Undoubtedly, such an accolade is backed by numerous reasons, including the number and variety of Gay bars and clubs in London . The London gay scene is extremely active, with many gay bars and clubs springing up in and around the city. Many celebrity supporters, including Madonna and Elton John, have performed at such venues to popularize these Gay bars.
To experience gay London in full bloom,one needs to head straight to Soho, with every second shop catering to gay clothing, accessory and all bars being gay friendly or just gay! With the homophobic attitudes of old slowly evaporating, the gay scene seems to develping positively. Every year the gay pride parade and festival which is an outpouring of the excitement and colour of this vibrant community. The Gay movement is increasingly popular and it can be picked up by the mushrooming of gay bars in numerous cities, including the famous gay bars of Amsterdam and San Francisco , but also in places like Singapore and Sydney.
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