Gay bathhouses in london

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STEAM ROOMS

Several steam rooms, each offering something special:

• Various temperature zones

• Aromatherapy options

• Regular cleaning and maintenance

• Optimal humidity level
  
  
  

  Aside from the queue, the sauna, which Americans would call a “bathhouse”, appears just as it always has: a boxy, azure, three-story construction, with a busy car park in the front. The queue is remarkable because even at busy times the sheer size of the place – with hundreds of lockers, three stories, a pool, two Jacuzzis, three shower rooms, a lounge, three saunas, two steam rooms, a gloomy room, and a couple of dozen private cabins – is enough to house high numbers.

  I interrupt for a minute to look at the scene ahead, to consider what has taken place here over the years. Thousands have met and had sex. Some found care. Two men died (in 2006 and 2012). Several were caught in a fire (in March 2011, more of which later). Men have wept and slept here, strung out after days of partying.

  Others have indulged secret desires before going home to their wives. Justin Fashanu, the first and only premiership footballer to approach out, spent his last night here before killing himself. Some have had their first, tentative lgbtq+ experiences in this converted warehouse, nestled in between Great Eastern Street and Bishopsgate, as hipsters, shoppers, and business folk hand over by unaware.

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  Saunas have been an necessary place for gay men to relax, hang out and cruise since ancient Roman times or even earlier. And 21st century London's not short of places to get steamy, from Soho to Shoreditch and down to the fleshpots of Vauxhall. Many of London's gay saunas are theoretically 'members only' but you can almost always just turn up and get in for a small fee. Then, you'll be issued with a towel and a locker. Inside, what you receive will vary from an intimate spot for a few sweaty guys to a giant nude pleasure palace, complete with swimming baths, naked workouts, and late night foam parties. These spots are typically reserved for men only: for other genders who want to enjoy a good soak (but less cruising) check out our guide to London's top spas. 
  
  

  Recommended: head out on the tiles at London's best LGBTQ+ nightclubs.

  Been there, done that? Think again, my friend.

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  Gay Saunas in London

  Internationally well-known, gay-owned Pleasuredrome has been in business for three decades, attracting all types and ages, from London and across the world.
  
  Behind its discreet entrance, you'll find de-luxe pods and rooms to rent, spa pool, two steam rooms, two saunas, lounging and social areas, cinema, darkroom and upright sunbed. It also has a 24-hour bar - a rarity in London.
  
  There is free WiFi and mobile handset charging lockers. Located just a 1-minute walk from Waterloo, walk down either Alaska Street or Sandell Street. Find the railway arch that connects these two streets at the end, and the entrance is in the arch.
  
  Take a look at their website for more facts including FAQs.

  Busiest time to visit Pleasuredrome

  After the clubs and bars close, many people head to Pleasuredrome. As Pleasuredrome is fasten to Vauxhall, it's a popular destination for people leaving bars like RVT and club nights fancy Beyond.

  Features:

  Maze

  Relaxing Cabins

  Dark Room

  Cafe

  Steam room

  Sauna

  Massage

  Jacuzzi / Hot Pool

  Free Wi-Fi

  
  
  

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