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Union
Dancing, Cruising
Nightclub housed in a railway arch in South London's Vauxhall, hosting after-hours dance parties 7 nights a week. Union is one of few venues in London where you can party every night of the week and well into the following morning, with regular events such as "glamorous" nights and "nudity foam party" to keep you coming back. It's a club with a super alternative vibe, complete with lounge area, pool table, and amazing sound system so you can immerse yourself in its unique atmosphere.
The Underground Club
Men Only, Fetish, Cruising
The Underground is a male only fetish club only 2 minutes from Kings Cross in the basement of the Central Station bar.. This edgy underground space caters to all sexualities and interests with regular events. Depending on the time of day, the bar specialises in all fetishes from slaves and masters to footwear so check out the packed calendar of themed nights and other events that are always going on to please everyone.
Comptons Of Soho
Older Crowd, Bear, Cruising, Pub Vibes
Comptons of Soho is a Cask Accredited bar and club with a great selection of real ales. The wood panelled pub downstairs hosts DJs every weekend, while there's a quieter lounge upstairs where you can unwind. As an added bonus, the whole venue is dog friendly so you can bring your fluffy companion with you, whether you're relaxing by yourself or hanging out with friends. Comptons has been welcoming everyone for decades in the heart of gay Soho, and is particularly popular with older and bearier guests.
Eagle London
Dancing, Outdoor Seating, Cruising
Late night bar and club in the heart of Vauxhall offering a wide range of premium spirits including tequilas and flavoured gins, wine list, bottled and draft craft beers. You can relax in the lounge bar or in the sunny private garden bar, or dance your night away to DJ parties and drag shows. Eagle is also home to the renowned Horse Meat Disco, who provide great music every Sunday night.
Vault 139
Men Only, Cruising
This gay cruise bar features a strict dress code depending on the night and hosts themed fetish nights. Located near Warren Street tube, open 7 days a week and welcoming gay guys from across London, Vault 139 is a super popular location with an ever changing cruising theme and plenty of drinks. Entry is cheap and includes a free drink and coat check to get you started, so come explore this underground and cruisy space.
Central Station
Cocktails, Drag, Cruising
Central Station is situated in Kings Cross London serving a wide range of food and drinks. This lovely independent venue has morphed over the years into a gay bar, restaurant, and boutique B&B where everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the atmosphere complete with cocktails and quality beers. Relax with a free game of pool and enjoy the late night DJs and other entertainment on offer most nights, including cabaret at the weekend. In the basement is The Underground Club, which hosts manz fetish and crusing events.
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Highgate Men's Pond
Mixed Ages, Cruising
Located on the east side of Hampstead Heath, the Men's bathing pond and nearby grassy areas are especially busy on warm days, but you will find hardened swimmers there most of the time. It is a men only environment (there's a women's pond too) with plenty of wooded areas and paths close by. The crowd is especially diverse here, young to old, all shapes and sizes. Note that closing times are earlier in winter months - check website for details.
Sailors
Men Only, Cruising
Sailors is a popular East End sauna featuring a large steam room, open-plan showers, TV lounge, a 20-man jacuzzi and two floors of relaxation rooms. A new rooftop terrace is now open as well. Food and drinks are served here as well so there's everything you need for a quick hook up or a long day of fun. Sailors is especially popular with West End types and city workers who come here to unwind. Open overnight at the weekends - can be busy after the next door White Swan pub closes. Located close to Limehouse DLR station.
Hampstead Heath
Mixed Ages, Cruising
Globally infamous, Hampstead Heath certainly has a reputation, and rightly so. It is one of the most popular cruising spots in London, and you will find a wide range of curious guys there. It's easily accessible and generally the Police don't get involved as long as things remain discrete. Check out the area at the bottom of the hill behind Jack Straws Castle where the main path goes to the right. At weekends, it can get very busy indeed, so it's not for the shy or faint hearted.
SweatBox Soho
Men Only, Cruising
SweatBox is London's busiest gay sauna and gym, drawing in the hottest guys and open 24/7. The venue offers massages and personal training as well as the sexiest events for cruising. Play with new people in the steam maze, jaccuzi, dark rooms, and 40-man steam room. Loads of great facilities are packed into a small space for a varied and intimate experience where everyone is friendly. There's free HIV testing every week so you can have fun safely.
E15 Club
Men Only, Cruising
E15 Club boasts multiple floors of great facilities. The ground floor is a place to relax, with a coffee bar, changing area, TV lounge, steam and sauna facilities, and access to the garden. Meanwhile upstairs you'll find darker rest rooms and another video lounge to hang out with a friendly crowd. Down in the darkened basement is a massage table and ordinary beds to use as you like, so there's plenty of fun to be had here.
The Locker Room
Men Only, Cruising
The Locker Room is a friendly gay and bisexual sauna in Kennington with London's broadest, masculine, unpretentious crowd. It offers free lockers and towels, steam and sauna facilities, and refreshments all day every day. The team is always there to make you feel safe and welcome, so The Locker Room is known for its cleanliness and first class service. Customers are attitude free and up for a good time with no judgement.
Pleasuredrome
Men Only, Cruising
This award winning spa near Waterloo Station is the only venue of its kind in the UK that never closes. The place is huge and has state of the art facilities including spa pool, steam rooms, two saunas, encounter areas, and of course plenty of private rooms for you to take advantage of. You can relax in the lounge and in the cafe-bar that serves snacks and alcohol 24-hours a day. Pleasuredrome also offers massages by qualified masseurs in a dedicated suite, plus a new cinema room and phone charging lockers. Or treat yourself to a deluxe pod, which can be rented between 2 and 8 hours at a time, for some extra privacy.
Covent Garden Health Spa
Men Only, Cruising
This premier gay sauna situated in a discreet yet central location in the heart of Covent Garden boasts facilities designed to help the men of the area unwind from the stress of modern life. The complex includes a sauna, steam room, spa pool, wet room, relaxation rooms, lounge bar, and on-site massage therapists so everyone can relax and enjoy themselves. The Spa is always clean and well-run by friendly staff.
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