Soho is and has been the centre of the gay scene for centuries, very much originally underground behind boarded windows or within private homes. Now Soho is dominited by the gay and liberal scene however it is very much the commercial centre of London's gay community.
There are some 25 bars, 10 clubs and even more sex shops in the area. Soho in fact spans Soho Park, Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square - but when people talk of Soho, they mean Old Compton Street.
The area is buzzing 24/7, you will never find any peace and quiet however it is a brilliant place to hangout. There are plenty of coffee shops, restaurants and hang outs you'd be hard pushed to find something that doesn't - the problem will be finding at seat.
Soho is incredibly cruisey, so make sure you are dressed well and look damn good. If in doubt there is Toppers, the local barbers to get a quick haircut - it is full of gay men having their locks trimmed.
Soho is also where you'll find a few lesbian bars and polysexual hangouts. It still hosts many prostitutes, so beware you are not lured where you shouldn't.
In the summer, the are hosts Pride London and Soho Pride.
Culture
The culture has pretty much been reviewed. Soho, is Soho - like another Soho's around the World it is a place to make your dreams come true and where boys and girls of your fantasies are there for the World to see.
Old Compton Street is working 24/7, the quietest time will be between 6 - 8am.
Equality
Pretty much like UK law but put to practice. So many gay and lesbian people strut their stuff on the Crompton Catwalk that it is also so much fun people watching.
You can kiss, cuddle, hold-hands, wear t-shirts telling people how gay you are in Soho and no-one will batter a negative eyelid...instead you might get picked up.
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