Wherever you sit on the LGBT+ spectrum, you should feel right at home at the place locals simply call Superstore. Located on the main drag in uber-cool Dalston, this versatile two-floor venue hosts everything from hilarious weekend drag brunches to trendy electronica-based club nights. The Glory is right at the heart of the East London LGBT+ scene © The Glory East London LGBT+ bars Dalston Superstore Guys are welcome, but only if they’re with a group of female friends. It stays open until 3am on weekends, and on weeknights there are regular karaoke and jukebox request nights, as well as drag king showcases. She BarĬentral London’s only dedicated lesbian venue is housed in a smart and stylish basement accessed from Old Compton Street. The upstairs lounge bar is a bit less characterful, but opens onto Soho’s best smoking area, so The Yard is a strong option whatever the weather. This Soho bar’s main draw is its al fresco courtyard, which fills up pretty quickly on fine days. You might also like this: The 11 best vegan-friendly restaurants in London The Yard Bar
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The walls are filled with pictures of queer icons including David Bowie and Beth Ditto, and the well-stocked jukebox keeps the alternative pop bangers coming until closing time at 11pm. Tucked away down an alley off The Strand, this cosy two-floor bar is a bit of a hidden gem. It calls itself "your unconventional neighbourhood pub", and lives up to this billing with high-quality drinks and a super-inclusive atmosphere that's proving popular with folks from all sections of the LGBT+ community. Located in Farringdon, midway between Soho and trendy Shoreditch, The Apple Tree is one of London's newest LGBT+ venues. Having fun outside The Apple Tree © The Apple Tree The Apple Tree When this Old Compton Street bar closes at midnight, simply walk round the corner to G-A-Y Late in Goslett Yard, where the party keeps going until 3am. You might also like this: London’s best drag brunches G-A-Y Barīright, brash and brimming with younger LGBT+ folks, G-A-Y is the place to go for cheap drinks, unapologetic pop music and an unpretentious good time. The drinks aren’t the cheapest on the scene, but Instagram-friendly surroundings and a soundtrack of glorious disco music make up for it. Probably Soho’s quirkiest queer spot, this fab basement bar has Ken and Barbie dolls hanging from the ceiling and snug seating areas that are great for dates. If you don’t fancy jostling for space in the main bar, head upstairs for a more sedate experience in the surprisingly classy lounge – it even has a chandelier. This Soho stalwart tends to attract a slightly older crowd of gay guys and has a reputation for being cruisy. “The reason we teamed up with other restaurants is because that’s what they do for a living.Comptons of Soho © douglasmack / Shutterstock Central London LGBT+ bars Comptons of Soho Do they want me to suddenly open a kitchen and start cooking when I have no idea about food hygiene?” he said. “It’s all very well saying you’ve got to serve food.
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The problem is they haven’t ever had a conversation with hospitality.” “The Government haven’t really thought about this at all,” Mr Joseph said. However, management are still waiting to hear if they can work within theatre rules – which permit the sale of alcohol without food. Usually a club and live music venue, Heaven is set to show musical theatre from Saturday instead. Meanwhile, Mr Joseph’s other London venue, Heaven – which has hosted the likes of Lady Gaga and Kylie Minogue – is due to reopen this weekend despite uncertainty over what guidance it needs to follow. However, G-A-Y nightclub by Manchester’s Canal Street remains closed due to Tier 3 restrictions. Owner Jeremy Joseph, with his dog Jacob, at G-A-Y bar in Soho, London Credit: PAġ05 London nightclubs unite to warn that 'half will shut within a month' without further government help