The White Swan

Queer community art and party space and friendly neighbourhood bar hosting legendary nightclub events, spoken word, live art, weekly trans* meetups, live music, exhibitions and more. Always affordable and forever cheerful the basement of dreams is a place to unwind and feel safe while taking in the best of queer culture and performance. This hub of queer London provides the very space space for music, art, and being unapologetically you.

Friendly Society is hidden away in the side streets of Soho, and those who can find it are in for a treat. Inside you will find an eclectically styled bar with a relaxed atmosphere. The venue as a whole is something of a kitsch fever dream, with a ceiling full of barbies, glitter balls, and a room full of fish tanks complete with a bed! For a quirky night out with great retro music, this is the place to go.

Located right on the Embankment, Circa boasts chesterfield seating, the greatest lighting in town and the iconic mirror-ball DJ booth. Music has always been at the heart of what Circa does and the amazing DJ team will be serving the best and biggest R&B, Pop and House beats in town. Club admission is free before midnight and the combination of good food and premium drinks promises a luxury late night out.

This is a pub that's suited to any occasion, but especially popular with the more mature corwd and their admirers. It morphs throughout the day, from brunch and lunch to beer and bar snacks, the flexible atmosphere allows for any type of day or night out. During the day, you can unwind in the beer garden with a drink and some classic but quality pub food, while at night there's entertainment to enjoy in the basement bar and club. The club can get quite cruisy towards the end of the evening.

The Yard is truly unique. From the hidden passageway entrance, you enter a spacious courtyard with an open roof revealing the skies. The upstairs Loft Bar will take your breath away, with its original bare brick walls to the exposed timber ceiling. This space is like no other you'll find in Soho. If you need an escape from the busy London Streets, relax in The Yard's comfortable heated courtyard bar with an extensive range of cocktails to choose from.

This lively Soho pub boasts a regular lineup of LGBTQ events in a traditional setting, which includes a host of real ales and a live house DJ. You can dance the night away when the DJ is suppling the music, or take part in weekly karaoke every Sunday night. The Kings Arms provides a quieter and more traditional space at the edge of the Soho gay scene, and caters specifically to the bear crowd.