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Timeline of London Bars and Clubs

The queer scene in London has always been centred around the West End, especially Soho. In the 1980s some clubs opened up in Earls Court, where the rent was cheaper. In the 1990s, the scene reverted back to Soho, revitalised by new style bars like The Village. Vauxhallbecame the locus of gay clubs from 2000. Included in the obeying timeline are bars and clubs in Earl’s Court and Vauxhall, though they are not strictly in the West End.

1720s

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 House (St James's Square, St James's).^[2]

Royal Oak Molly Dwelling (Giltspur Street, Smithfield)^[2]

Three Tobacco Rolls (Covent Garden).

1724Mother Clap's Molly House, closed 1726 (Holborn).

1770s

Harlequin (Nag's Head Court, Covent Garden)

1800s

1810The White Swan, Vere Street (Vere Street)

1832Admiral Duncan (54 Old Compton Road, Soho)

The Hundred Guineas Club (Portland Place)

1866 The Coleherne, gay from the 1950s?, closed 24 September 2008 (261 Earls Court Road, Earls C

G-A-Y Bar goes on sale as Soho 'loses vibrancy'

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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 benefit 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 easy 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 lay G-A-Y Bar "at risk financially".

"Even now after Heaven's reopen

Queer Venues in London – Popular Diverse Bars, Clubs & Pubs

There is a vast array of Queer spaces and venues in London. Some of my absolute favourites own been closed and shut down, fancy Astoria, Candy Block, the Black Cap, and Popstarz as the London streets are revamped and regenerated. While there are many more old, newly closed and open, those listed below are some of my personal favourites. They have been unhurried from my experiences and memories made at each of these locations.

Zodiac Bar

Address: 119 Hampstead Street, London NW1 3EE | Website
The top of my list starts with the newest of venues, the Zodiac Bar. This venue is trans-owned and run by Lady Jade Pheonix and is for the Queer community. Everyone in the rainbow and beyond is welcome and encouraged to come to a safe territory to be themselves. Zodiac has two floors: the highest floor has a bar atmosphere, and there is a club space downstairs. The club room is always free for ticketed one-off shows, events, and for Queer talent to run a night of magic, comedy or tune. The main floor has something to entertain you every evening – except Mondays when it is closed.

Zodiac proposals karaoke, drag shows,

Sink a cocktail in one of London's finest Gay 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 period, having a gay ancient time in London meant hotfooting it straight to Soho. But now, the city's queer centre of seriousness 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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