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G-A-Y Bar

G-A-Y Bar

G-A-Y, Old Compton Street, London, UK

Bustling three floor party bar that draws a young, gay, early-evening crowd. G-A-Y group has multiple other venues across the city, including Heaven, so it's a big name in the UK gay scene. Every day is different here with a variety of great events. From bingo and raffles to G-A-Y Porn Idol, there's something for everyone with cheap drinks and different music in different areas.

Young Crowd, Cocktails

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