You’re free to mingle this Gay New Year 2021, so you can make some new friends at London’s top gay cruising venues. Enjoy a cruise in a gay sauna or visit a gay cruise bar. Just make sure you’ve got your COVID passport with you if you want to get down and intimate.
Gay Cruising In London’s West End, 31st December New Year’s Eve
Gay Cruise Bar – Vault 139
This popular gay bar is queer London’s longest running gay cruise bar. This NYE you can cruise from 1pm-7pm, and it’s all or nothing from 7pm-3am. New Year’s Day you can cruise from 1pm-7pm, and it’s all or nothing from 7pm-1am. So enjoy a cruise and then get down naked this New Year! There’s a free coat check, and the first drink is also free. Darkrooms, glory cabins, video rooms and more. DJ Johnny Yihi and Danny P add to the vibe. All day admission with re-entry means you can pop out somewhere for a break from all that hot fun. New Year’s End double dose of NaKeD (All or Nothing) party with a twist for those with a kink, need encouragement or just like to watch. Vault139 sexy bar staff will be doing the rounds all night with shots to keep you in the party mood. Proof of current vaccination required. Temperature checks in place and LFT available if required. Entry at the door £12 members, others £15. More info at Vault139
Opening Times:
NYE: 1pm-7pm Cruise. 7pm-3am All or Nothing.
New Year’s Day: 1pm-7pm Cruise. 7pm-1am All or Nothing.
Vault139. 139-143 Whitfield Street, W1T 5EN
Gay cruising at Sweatbox Soho – Sauna and Gym
The West End’s must-go-to-sauna experience. Enjoy NYE with all the spa trimmings that this sauna has to offer. There’s a football team sized jacuzzi, three steam rooms, a maze to get lost and familiar in, and lots more besides. See the QX Sauna Guide for more info. The private cabins are also available at no extra charge. Sweatbox is usually open 24/7 but this New Year’s Eve its open until 4pm. Check out the prices here and make a weekend of it. A 48 hour pass is only £25! To find out where to go after closing click here. Sweatbox is also open New Year’s Day at 2pm.
Opening Times: New Year’s Eve: Open until 4pm . New Year’s Day: Open at 2pm. Check out their special events here
1-2 Ramilles Street, W1F 7LN Nearest Station Oxford Circus.
Comptons Of Soho – Tonight: NYE Party
Pub style bar over two floors in the heart of Queer Street (Old Compton Street). Out of the regular bars in Soho this is the most like a gay cruise bar in London, but there’s no messing about on the premises. It’s where men like to stand around with their pints and check each other out. Tonight: NYE Party. DJs at the decks from 9pm. Cruise to House and Pop. Last entry 11.30pm. Free Entry.
12.00-1pm. 51-53 Old Compton Street, Soho, London W1D 6HN United Kingdom
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