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G-A-Y Bar goes on sale as Soho 'loses vibrancy'
One of central London's main LGBTQ+ bars has gone on sale with its owner saying Soho has "lost its vibrancy".
G-A-Y Bar owner Jeremy Joseph said he had had to make the "tough decision" after his other venue, Heaven nightclub, was temporarily closed late last year after a member of security staff allegedly raped a woman.
He criticised Westminster City Council and the Met Police as well as local residents' groups as being too resistant to measures, such as late licences, which he said would advantage the nightlife industry.
A council spokesperson said they were proud supporters of LGBT+ businesses and the wider community in Soho and Westminster, while the Met said it understood the "complexities" that night-time venues face.
"This isn't an manageable decision. To me it is more than just a bar, it's also my home - I've lived above it for over 15 years," Mr Joseph said in a statement.
He added the closure of Heaven while its licence was under review had put G-A-Y Prevent "at risk financially".
"Even now after Heaven's reopen
Timeline of London Bars and Clubs
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The Golden Ball (Bond's Stables, off Chancery Lane).
Jenny Greensleeves' Molly House (Durham Yard, off the Strand).[1]
Julius Caesar Taylor's Molly House (Tottenham Court Road).[2]
Plump Nelly's Molly Residence (St James's Square, St James's).[2]
Royal Oak Molly Residence (Giltspur Street, Smithfield)[2]
Three Tobacco Rolls (Covent Garden).
Mother Clap's Molly House, closed (Holborn).
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Harlequin (Nag's Leader Court, Covent Garden)
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The White Swan, Vere Road (Vere Street)
Admiral Duncan (54 Old Compton Avenue, Soho)
The Hundred Guineas Club (Portland Place)
The Coleherne, gay from the s?, closed 24 September ( Earls Court Road, Earls Court)
19 Cleveland Street, as in the Cleveland Lane
Sink a cocktail in one of London's finest Diverse bars and pubs and you'll be drinking in more than just some watered down booze: these spots are LGBTQ+ landmarks in their own right, places where you can find collective, kinship, and drag-fuelled mayhem. Beats billiards in your local.
Once upon a second, having a gay mature time in London meant hotfooting it straight to Soho. But now, the city's queer centre of weight has shifted east, with edgier spots pulling crowds to Dalston when darkness falls, while some of the city's most storied LGBTQ+ venues have taken up residence in Vauxhall. So whether you're after a drag brunch, a burlesque show or just a quiet pint, here's a comprehensive list of the capital's gay and queer-friendly bars and pubs, from the legendary G-A-Y to lesbian-centric She Soho to sing-yer-heart-out special The Karaoke Hole.
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Gay Bars and Pubs in London
London has countless gay bars. To hold this page usable for travellers not all of these bars have been listed here (particularly those of interest mainly for locals).
Admiral Duncan
Monday-Thursday – ;Friday, Saturday – ;Sunday –
Traditional London gay pub in Soho. With drag shows and karaoke.
@ 54 Old Compton Street
London W1D 4UD
Subway: Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Tottenham Court Road
+44 20
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Arch Clapham
Tuesday-Thursday – ;Friday – /;Saturday – ;Sunday –
LGBTQ cocktail bar in the south of London.
Themed evenings with DJs, karaoke, drag bingo and more.
@ Voltaire Road (Arch )
London SW4 6DH
Subway: Clapham North
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City of Quebec
Monday, Tuesday – ;Wednesday – ;Thursday-Saturday – ;Sunday –
One of the oldest gay bars in London (since ) and traditional British pub.
With karaoke and cabaret drag shows.
Mixed clientele during the day, mainly mature same-sex attracted clientele at night.
@ 12 Old Quebec Avenue
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