The Admiral Duncan
Unpretentious, traditional style gay bar
54 Old Compton Street, W1 – Tel: 020-7437 5300 – Tube: Leicester Square
Ku Bar
Awarded “Best Gay Bar London” in 2008, Ku Bar is open every day with a selection of beers, wines and cocktails.
30 Lisle Street, WC2 – Tel: 020 7437 4303 – Tube: Leicester Square
79cxr
Friendly gay bar serving good food.
79 Charing Cross Road, WC2 – Tel: 020-7734 0769 – Tube: Charing Cross
The-edge
Boasts four floors, each with a different atmosphere to drink in or go clubbing.
11 Soho Square, London W1 – Tel: 020-7439 1313 – Tube: Tottenham Court Road
G-A-Y Bar
Lots of TV screens with pop videos makes this a popular bar for younger men. Basement Bar aimed at lesbians.
30 Old Compton Street, W1 – Tel: 020-7494 2756 – Tube: Leicester Square
Quebec
One of the oldest bars in London, it retains a traditional, London pub style and has regular DJ nights.
12 Old Quebec Street, W1 – Tel: 020-7629 6159 – Tube: Marble Arch
First Out
Cafe-bar with friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Vegetarian menu at cheap prices. Fine range of gateaux, pastries and excellent coffee.
52 St. Giles Street, WC2 – Tel: 0872 1480396 – Tube: Tottenham Court Road
Candy Bar
Offers lesbians retro-style cocktail bar upstairs, a noisy, ground level cruising bar and a range of club nights.
4 Carlisle Street, W1 – Tel: 7494 4041 – Tube: Tottenham Court Road
The Drill Hall
Lesbian-run arts centre offering mixed queer theatre all year round. Opens bar/restaurant Monday nights to women only.
16 Chenies Street, WC1 – Tel: 020-7637 8270 – Tube: Goodge Street
Vespa Lounge
Girl bar which is chilled during the week and packed at weekends. Pool table and satellite TV. Gay men welcome as guests.
St. Giles High Street, WC2 – Tel: 020-7836 8956 – Tube: Covent Garden
Taste of Honey
Party atmosphere for lesbians of all ages.
10 Aldermansbury Street, EC2 – www.tasteofhoneyclubnight.co.uk – Tube: St. Pauls
Resturants
Perennial
Friendly, gay-run restaurant in East London serving modern European cuisine.
110 Columbia Road, E2 – Tel: 020-7739 4556 – Tube: Bethnal Green
CRU
Gay friendly restaurant. Trendy, casual warehouse style eatery serving Mediterranean food.
2-4 Rufus Street, N1 – Tel: 020-7729 5252 – Tube: Old Street
Balans Soho
Trendy, gay restaurant open almost 24 hours so handy for a very late meal.
60 Old Compton Street, W1 – Tel: 020-7439 2183 – Tube: Piccadilly Circus
Bristrothque
Comprising Napoleon Bar, restaurant and cabaret room.
23-27 Wadeson Street, E2 – Tel: 020-8983 7900 – Tube: Bethnal Green
Shops
Gay’s the Word
Largest and most comprehensive lesbian and gay bookshop in UK
66 Marchant Street, WC1 – Tel: 020-7278 7654 – Tube: Russell Square
Prowler Soho
Gay lifestyle store selling books, videos, gifts, DVDs and magazines
5-7 Brewer Street, W1 – Tel: 020-7734 4031 – Tube: Piccadilly Circus
Clone Zone
Selling gay sex toys, DVDs, fashion etc.
64 Old Compton Street, W1 – Tel: 020-7287 3530 – Tube: Piccadilly Circus
Saunas
Saunabar
Known for its friendly atmosphere and discrete staff.
29 Endell Street, WC2 – Tel: 020-7836 2236 – Tube: Covent Garden
Chariots
Fairchild Street, EC2 – Tel: 020-7247 5333 – Tube: Liverpool Street
Pacific 33
Small but busy sauna.
33 Hornsey Road, N7 – Tel: 020-7609 8133 – Tube: Holloway Road