Today LGBTQ Gay London Thursday 17 November 2022 with gay events listings for what’s on in LGBTQ Gay London arranged by area including gay drag, bars, cabaret, clubs, parties, cruise bars, saunas and theatres. If you’ve landed on the wrong date then go to our London gay events diary: Two Week Diary
The fabulous new North London LGBTQ+ gay bar that they’re all talking about. It arrived to a fanfare and is now an established part of the scene. They put on a wide range of shows and parties. There’s a bar upstairs and a club downstairs, where everyone is sure to get a warm welcome. Tonight:Happy Hour 5pm-9pm. 50% off selected drinks.PLUS BINGO Hosted by Brenda Lacreme every Thursday at 8pm PLUS Temptation Club every Thursday night (see top of page). 8pm-2am. 119 Hampstead Road, London, NW1 3EE.
A fun and heartfelt drag play that follows Maxine, an awkward queer teenager, as she wrestles with her identity. Facing misogyny from the queer scene and homophobia from everyone else, Max relies on a dissociative identity that she has created, a tell-it-like-it-is Drag Diva. Will the Diva be able to save the love of Max’s life and salvage her fractured family relationship or will Max’s two worlds collide, tearing her apart? Buy tickets to Life’s A Drag.Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, 410 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2DH
Thursday 17 November 2022 LGBTQ Gay Events London – GAY PARTIES
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The Eagle: RPDR Viewing
Vauxhall gay bar noted for their friendly team and warm atmosphere. Popular with the 30 somethings. Pop disco nights at weekend. Tonight: RU Paul’s Drag Race UK on the big screen from 8.30 pm. 8.30pm to late. London, 349 Kennington Lane, London SE11 5QY, UK
Freedom Bar: DJ Night
Soho’s late night bar and basement club for the polysexual crowd. Great cocktail bar conveniently located in the heart of Soho. Tonight: Chic. Playing disco, pop and house. 9pm-3am. 66 Wardour Street, Soho, London, W1F 0TA
At Z Club in the basement of Zodiac bar. A sexy night for trans girls and their admirers. Everybody welcome. Live shows and sexy go-go dancers. £7-£9 in advance, £11 on the door. 9pm-2am. 119 Hampstead Road London, LondonNW1 3EE
G-A-Y Late
It’s G-A-Y bar but late. A fun and up for it younger crowd of boys and girls get boisterous while they dance the night away to pop. 10pm-4am. 5 Goslett Yard, Soho, London WC2H 0EA, United Kingdom Nearest Tube: Tottenham Court Road
Thursday 17 November 2022 LGBTQ Gay Events London – SOHO WEST END
Gay London on a Thursday: Sweatbox Sauna
Sweatbox Sauna and Gym – Open 24/7
Surrounded by gay bars and clubs this is the only gay sauna in Soho that has a gym. The sauna has a large jacuzzi where they also have foam parties, several steam rooms, a Turkish hot room, and corridors of cabins that are available at no extra charge. There’s a cafe and wi-fi and the venue is open 24/7. To add to the fun of it all, there’s a maze and dark room to play in. With special parties and superb offers on the entry price, it’s no surprise that this place gets really busy when the nearby gay bars and clubs close and their customers spill out in to Sweatbox looking for the party to continue. More info available at link Sweatbox. Today: Hard Up Thursday. 25 and under get in for free. 8am to midnight. Age ID required. Open 24/7. 1-2 Ramilles Street, Soho, London W1F 7LN
Comptons Of Soho
Pub style bar over two floors in the heart of Queer Street (Old Compton Street). Very popular with the fellas. Cruisier atmosphere downstairs, laid back Victorian lounge style upstairs with chandeliers. 51-53 Old Compton Street, Soho, London W1D 6HN
Village Bar: Happy Hour and DJ Night
Late license Soho bar. It sits neatly at the head of Queer Street so you can’t miss it.With a long bar downstairs playing pop, chart and commercial dance. At weekends sexy go-go boys dance, half naked, on the bar. There’s a basement club with funky deep house and tech. Cafe bar with seating, booths and relaxed vibes. Upstairs cocktail lounge with chandeliers, luxurious booths and views over Queer Street. Tonight: RPDR Viewing 8pm – 10 pm. PLUS Fall In Love with Heidi Liscious. Every Thursday. Heidi Liscious spins and you boogie! 9pm-2am. Happy Hour 4pm-8pm. 81 Wardour Street, Soho, London W1D 6QD United Kingdom
G-A-Y Bar
G-A-Y Bar
Soho’s palace of pop, which boasts three floors of purple-walled, pop tuneage beamed from loads of plasma screens. There are scores of pretty young party things and endless cheap drinks promotions, as a result you’re assured a fab night out. 12-12. 30 Old Compton Street, Soho, W1D 4UR Nearest Tube: Tottenham Court Road
Admiral Duncan: Cabaret Sandra
Fab gay boozer in the heart of Soho. A friendly, eclectic clientele for uncomplicated drinkin’ and entertainment most nights a week. Many of London’s finest drag artists have trodden the boards in this venue. It´s a great place to venture in on your own and make friends. Outside area. Smoking. Today: Sandra every Thursday night from 9.30pm. Free entry gay drag show every Thursday night. No booking required. Just turn up. Forthcoming events at Admiral Duncan. 1pm-12. 54 Old Compton Street W1D 4UD
Halfway2Heaven: RPDR Viewing
Soho’s famed cabaret venue. All of London’s finest cabaret acts have ceased the stage at Halfway. Tonight: Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK viewing hosted by Miss Moppe. Free entry gay bar on Thursday. 7 Duncannon Street, WC2N 4JFLondon, United Kingdom.
Rupert Street Bar: Drinks Offer and Free Drag Show
Ground floor bar with outside area. A good view from inside of the boys going by outside. Every Thursday Night: Thursday’s Are A Drag. Tonight different drag act on every week from 9pm. Check Rupert Street Bar for act. DJ Lady Lloyd from 8pm followed by drag show. 2 for £12 cocktails! £30 house champagne. 3pm-11.30pm. 50 Rupert Street, Soho, London W1D 6DR
The Kings Arms: Karaoke
The Kings Arms of Soho is the place to go if you’re looking for bears. They’ve got cosy surroundings and real ales in this traditional Soho pub. It´s perfect for snuggling up to a hairy hunk and having a good chinwag before you head home to, um, hibernate. Tonight: Gay Karaoke. FREE ENTRY gay bar on Thursday 8 pm. 12-10.30pm. 23 Poland Street, London W1F 8QJ United Kingdom
Village Bar: Quiz
Late license Soho bar in the heart of Soho. Over three floors. Tonight: SmartPhone Quiz FREE TO PLAY. 8pm – 9.30pm. Top national price £1500. You’ll need to download the app from The Village Bar. 4pm-1am. 81 Wardour Street, Soho, London W1D 6QD United Kingdom
Duke Of Wellington
You’re welcome to schmooze and booze, while enjoying delightful pop classics on the overhead screens. Pub style venue. 12-12. 77 Wardour Street, London, W1V 3TH Nearest Tube: Tottenham Court Road / Leicester Square
The Yard Bar is a gorgeous space; a real courtyard with actual plants and greenery, outdoor seating, beautiful Italianate statuary, all welcoming you as you head to the ground floor bar. There’s another floor of fun upstairs and an enormous terrace to perch on. Perfect for summer sipping, but with equally excellent for chilled drinks under the huge heat lamps in winter. No booking required. 4.30pm-11.30pm. 57 Rupert Street, Soho, London, Q1D 7PL.
Circa Soho: DJ Night
Recently refurbished, this is one of Soho´s hot spots for the Soho gay *In Crowd*. They take their music seriously. Hot boys. Outside Terrace. Tonight: DJ Raul Botella playing funky, disco and commercial house every Thursday.Open til 1am. 62 Frith Street, London W1D 3JN United Kingdom
Retro Bar
Nestled off The Strand, Retro Bar is an odd, quirky delight of a venue, with an eclectic clientele and even more eclectic decor. It’s a great little hideaway after a day out in central London too, especially if you don’t fancy schlepping down the cattle-market that can be Old Compton Street. 4pm-11pm. 2 George Court WC2N 6HHLondon, United Kingdom.
World famous amateur strip contest. Every Thursday night. Bags of fun. Winner can gamble to win £300, £100 or £0! To be a contestant Msg 07789 553 868. £1 entry wristbands from G-A-Y bar or FREE ENTRY at Get FREE ENTRY At https://buff.ly/37YM0B8. 10pm-4am. 9 The Arches, Villiers Street, WC2N 6NG, London, United Kingdom.
SHE Bar
KU Group-owned Old Compton Street venue SHE Soho is the only venue in London that caters specifically for LGBTQ women! Can you believe it? In a city the size of London! Anyway, it’s a fantastic venue so give it your support. Opens 5pm. 23a Old Compton Street, W1D 5JL.
Vault 139 – Today: Cruise and NKD
It’s a cruise and naked bar, where guys can go and feel relaxed and/or horny in each others company – either in the nude or in underwear. This gay bar is always bustling on Thursday, showing that even the inimitable power of the dreaded apps are no match for skin-on-skin physical contact. Today Thursday: Cruise 1pm-7pm – dress code clothed. NKD 7pm-1am – dress code NO CLOTHES! Dress code at link Vault 139. Entry £11. Members £10. Click here to become a member and instantly get 1 Free Entry and the Digital Loyalty Card. Collect 1 point for every Paid Entry. 5 Points = 1 Free Entry. 1pm-1am. 139-143 Whitfield Street, W1T 5EN
Gay Shopping in Soho
Prowler Soho
Prowler is your one-stop shop for all your gay lifestyle needs, from underwear and clothing, toys and lube, fetish and BDSM gear and a whole lot more! Check out our expansive range of products from the best gay brands from around the world, as well as special offers and deals that you can’t find anywhere else. Start shopping to find your latest loves and old favourites today! Shop online at Prowler or visit the shop. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.5-7 Brewer St, London W1F 0RF, United Kingdom.
ProwlerRed
Prowler’s naughty big brother and just across the road. With their award winning Prowler RED Leather Range and their eye for great fetish brands they’ve got everything you need. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. 50 Old Compton Street, W1D 4UB London
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Thursday 17 November 2022 LGBTQ Gay Events London – WEST LONDON
Teds Place: TV/TS/Gay/Admirer Party Night
A wonderfully friendly and popular basement bar for gays, trans and tvs. It’s a friendly mix and very cruisy. You might call it old school, which is all part of the charm. Today: TV/TS/Gay/Admirer Night. 7pm-2am. 305A North End Road, Fulham, London, United Kingdom, W14 9NS Nearest Tube: West Brompton.
Thursday 17 November 2022 LGBTQ Gay Events London – EAST LONDON
White Swan: Open Mic Night
This East End gay bar is nothing short of an institution. Today: Open Mic Night. Every Thursday. Free entry. 8 pm – 2am. 556 Commercial Road, Limehouse, London E14 7JD
This is traditional-style pub with an excellent range of beers, real ales and wines, with a big-screen TV, pool room and beer garden. No booking required. Entertainment Saturday and Sunday. 12-11pm. 17 Barnes Street, Limehouse, London, UK E14 7NW Nearest Tube: Lime House Station (2 minutes).
The Glory: RPDR
Punky East London drag princess BARBS presents a free screenings of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 4 upstairs at The Glory! 8:00pm. Followed by DJ. Doors 5pm – 12. 281 Kingsland Rd, London E2 8AS
Queen Adelaide
The Queen Adelaide
The debauched little sister of the now closed George & Dragon. Friendly bar staff, a totally rustic atmosphere and even some old George & Dragon relics. Celebrates with the occasional occasional party. FREE. 5pm-3am. 483 Hackney Road, London E2 9ED
Thursday 17 November 2022 LGBTQ Gay Events London – North London
Community focused venue. Food menu. Pool table. Great little terrace. 4pm-12. 37 Wharfdale Rd, King’s Cross, London N1 9SD Nearest Station: Kings Cross.
Thursday 17 November 2022 LGBTQ Gay Events London – SOUTH LONDON
The Siren of South Yorkshire steps away from the songs and dedicates her attention to the dying art of conversation.Tickets are £12 + booking fee. Doors at 7 pm, show from 8 pm. 372 Kennington Lane, LondonSE11 5HY United Kingdom
John The Unicorn
A former decorator’s shop on the high street and just a stone’s throw from the railway station, they are a bar specialising in craft beer, cocktails, street food and good times! Tonight: Click here. 157-159 Rye Lane, London SE15 4TL.
Community-favoured drinking hole nestled near historic Greenwich. Perfect for a post-work pint. A quaint traditional British pub offering a game of pool and a friendly welcome. Cabaret at weekends. Today: Kevin Walsh Karaoke 8pm. 6pm-2am. Blackheath Hill, Greenwich, London, SE10 8DE Elverson Road tube
The Bridge Clapham: Bingo
RuPaul’s Drag Race followed by Drag Bingo with The Artemis Prime.
Happy Hour: Enjoy 2 drinks for the price of 1 – now from 4pm – 8pm. 8 Voltaire Road, London, SW4 6DH
Two Brewers: Drag and Comedy
Clapham’s leading gay bar. Two bars rammed with Clapham’s finest! Tonight: RuPaul’s Drag Race UK viewing party hosted by Poppycock with guest appearances of Season Four contestants. Starts 8 pm, FREE before 9 pm. Party continues after the screening with a Drag Show at 10.30 pm. PLUS in The Backroom Laughing Labia Stand-Up Comedy charity show, starts 8 pm. Tickets here. Bar 5 pm – 2 am. 114 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7UJ Nearest Tube: Clapham High Street / Clapham North
Fetch in Clapham: Gay Shopping
This is your South London gay superstore. Fetch is all about Fashion, Fetish, Fun! 11am-8pm. Arch 642, Voltaire Rd, LondonSW4 6DH, United Kingdom
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Thursday 17 November 2022 LGBTQ Gay Events London – SEX POSITIVE
Vault 139 – Today: Cruise and NKD
One of the best gay bars on a Thursday for either cruiseing or getting naked. Guys can go and feel relaxed and/or horny in each others company – either in the nude or in underwear. It’s always bustling! Today Thursday: Cruise 1pm-7pm – dress code clothed. NKD 7pm-1am – dress code NO CLOTHES! Admission: £11. Members £10. Includes first drink free. 1pm-1am. 139-143 Whitfield Street, W1T 5EN
Every Monday and Thursday. *Under 25s get in for FREE 8am-Midnight with physical ID. One of the most popular saunas in London and in the heart of the West End. 30 man Jacuzzi, maze, rest rooms, 3 saunas, and loads more. More info at Sweatbox24/7. 1-2 Ramillies Street, Soho, London W1F 7LN
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Housmans Queer Book Club, every second Thursday, 7pm-8.30pm
Housmans Queer Book Club reads a wide range of LGBTQ fiction and non-fiction. The book club meet every 2nd Thursday of the month from 7-8.30pm. All genders are welcome, as are any snacks, drinks and book suggestions you can bring along too.You can find future book club titles in Housmans – a 20% discount can be applied to them if you mention the group.
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