Village Soho

Tucked away down a little alley, Retro Bar is one of gay London's secret gems. It's a small, mixed, indie bar, where eccentricities are welcomes. The music mixes 70s, 80s, New Romantic, goth and alternative, and is reflected in the decor, which features photos of iconic rock and pop figures. There's a jukebox with even more great tunes, and multiple regular events every week including quizzes and comedy. If you're in London during Eurovision, the parties at Retro are great fun, but be sure to book a space!

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.

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.

In its 8th year, Circa continues to be the leading soho gay bar for music, style, and creativity. Hosting some of the best DJs in town playing different genres every night, Circa is vibrant and brings a bit of sparkle and noise to Soho. The winning combination of hot guys and shots is on offer here every night and guarantees a good time, and the music is first class, making Circa one of the most popular destinations in the Soho gay scene.

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.

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.