Top 5 Gay Bars in United Kingdom

gillian house, Stephenson St, London E16 4SA, United Kingdom

“I have been clubbing for 15 years now and this place tops them all. There are not many I haven’t been to all over the world and this place blew my socks off. Where to start? Greeted at the door by a friendly bunch of staff and that didn’t end there, all the staff in the club were also friendly and approachable. This is a rarity in the club scene. The queue moved fast. Cameras on phones appropriately covered up which resulted in no phones in the crowd. A big positive for the dance floor. Two great rooms to dance in, room 2 felt very personal, room 1 had a podium for those that like a better view of the room, plenty of chill out space. Smoking terrace and bars everywhere, so we hardly had to queue for a drink. The lights and sound system both incredible and the crowd to match. Not one bad soul in there. Just everyone having the best time. Great locker system in place for your belongings. Best club in London by miles. I’m only gutted I hadn’t been here sooner, but I’ll be making a lot of trips down from Manchester just to dance here. Great work from all involved. That is how it’s done. Nothing but love for you guys. Thank you”

6 Steine St, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1TE, United Kingdom

“Absolute gem of a find down a somewhat unassuming street. Stunning cocktails and the bartenders can also rustle up requests ( I had a real hankering for a grasshopper which wasn't on the menu but was made to perfection 👌) The indoor decor is a bit gothic and suits the venue perfectly. Highly recommend”

157-159 Rye Ln, London SE15 4TL, United Kingdom

“Nice atmosphere cocktails are great on Wednesday starts at 8pm drag quiz is on prizes to be won top prize £25 bar tab for the winner Sunday to Wednesday 2 cocktails for £10 on selected cocktails 🍸 …”

Compton Walk, Southampton SO14 0BH, United Kingdom

“i rate clubs based on wether or not they'll play 212 by azealia banks, unforch they had already played by the time i requested 🥲🥲🥲🫢 but they have taste if they've already played it so 5 stars from me 3am update - they refused to kick a guy out tht was grinding on women without consent - bad form from security 0/10 for them 😖 dj still bangs tho”

57 Rupert St, London W1D 7PL, United Kingdom

“Very nice place that definitely it’s much better week time so busy on Fridays and Saturdays when it’s just too crowded and it’s just too hard to move around. Really nicely done in a city style that represents night life in a modern but not fancy way with a quite colourful neons way 💡 I like it especially for early evening time before 9pm as later it’s just loud place to just talk and it smells like cigarette 🚬 so it’s healthy style people friendly so 4 stars ⭐️ but still I’ll recommend a bit 💪🏻”

30 Lisle St, London WC2H 7BA, United Kingdom

“I was a regular goer before pandemic, everything was amazingly queer: the music, the atmosphere. The club downstairs with decent entrance fees: £5, and only on the busiest days, with queer and diverse music. After Covid the owners of Ku Bar took advantage of the « cost of living crisis » and increased the fee to £10. £8 for a single Gintonic. Today they still charge £10 to enter and it’s now every day of the week you have to pay for it, sadly you would see Ku Bar became a place that only tourists visiting Central can afford and they naturally don’t care whether the music and the atmosphere honours queer culture, I guess that’s why the club at night only play electronic music and not a single queer hit.”

119 Hampstead Rd, London NW1 3EE, United Kingdom

“The vibe at Zodiac is amazing! Dee and Jade are incredible hostesses, singers and dancers (literally nothing they can’t do) and they helped to make my birthday so memorable. My friends and I felt free to be ourselves, which is not always the case even in other queer bars. We will be back soon!”

139-143 Whitfield St, London W1T 5EN, United Kingdom

“First time being here and being in a place like this in general and I definitely didn’t like the experience. A staff member banging on the cubicle door I was in and yelling at me because he thought I was filming which I wasn’t. he told me …”

2b Picardy Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3JT, United Kingdom

“Good drinks, nice people and place. we had good time”

2 Watling St, Fenny Stratford, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2 2BS, United Kingdom

“I mean it’s a decent club ngl but they have the audacity to sell you a chigaco town mini frozen pizza for like 4 or 5 quid sorry what??? when you’re drunk on a night out you want decent food i mean ngl i still ate it but don’t buy a pizza from here if you’re expecting a big one 🤣🤣🤣 my mate broker her fork cutting into this pizza as well pray for her”

68 Virginia St, Glasgow G1 1TX, United Kingdom

“I never had any issues coming into Delmonica's before but on Saturday 30th December around 20:29, the security guard did not let me in claiming some rules for people coming alone not to enter the place unless with a friend. That never happened to me before at Del's, and that turned my night down. I had to wait for my friends outside and don't think this is a good policy towards women cis or trans, since we go to an LGBT+ club not to suffer the same as straight clubs and to feel safe. Not to mention, let women outside be exposed to violence. Moreover, the security still had doubts about my male friend being my friend to let me in while my friend ALONE would be able to enter the place. Hope that doesn't happen again.”

15 Bloom St, Manchester M1 3HZ, United Kingdom

“Sunday 11/19/23. Karaoke with bears, I loved it. I’m from Chicago (USA), with my travels it is clear that all eagles are not the same or even affiliated (seemingly, for the most part) BUT the Manchester Eagle was great, nice staff, most BEAUTIFUL pup and staff member, a cherry on top! Met some cute boys from Liverpool and left with them. There is an upstairs that is maybe formal and affiliated but downstairs is pretty chill and bear/eagle vibes. Thanks!”

32-34 Old Steine, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1EL, United Kingdom

“I came to revenge on my birthday with my boyfriend, and they SAVED MY BIRTHDAY 💖💖💖💖💖 we had been turned away by another venue, separated from my friends because he has a citizen card (UK ID in place of passports/license) the venue didn’t accept it because they didn’t know if it would be scanned (didn’t try, I know it can, we scan them at work) he walked to revenge and asked them on the door and they were SO helpful, so so very helpful and kind. We came back an hour or so later and they remembered him and were even sympathetic over the other venues mistake and wished me happy birthday and scanned his ID no problem. The DJ was so awesome, he played our song request even though it was towards the end of the night when there’s usually a set ready and the music was awesome x Thank you club revenge, you’re amazing 💖”

10 Cumberland St, Liverpool L1 6BU, United Kingdom

“I can't comment on food as I didn't eat. But WOW finally left that horrible Lisbon bar, only to be presented with the complete opposite. The bar is quite small but the service is 1000% better than the Lisbon bar. The barlady was attentive friendly and professional. I asked for a single gin and tonic and she said for a little extra I can get a double (£3.50 for doubles). There was a good drag DJ who also included me probably because I was dancing to the good vibes. Other patrons were friendly also. Highly recommend a visit. Don't waste your time and money anywhere else.”