Scene - Bars
We have divided this section into 2 sections and soon you will be able to view student ratings for each venue! We have only concentrated on these two areas as they are main areas. For other listings why not visit Gaydar Nation?
If there is a venue not here that you think should be, email us at 
Reviews for all venues should be up soon, please bear in mind that the price reviews are based on weekday prices and that weekends tend to be more expensive at most London venues.
Guide to Our Scene Guide
- Overall - an average of the other 5 ratings (number given is the average)
- Atmosphere - what's it like, how does it feel - it's hard to describe - but if its got it, its got it.
- Venue - what is the venue like? Decor, falling to bits? Plenty of seating?
- Music - how do we rate the music - is it a DJ or Jukebox and is there a mix.
- Friendliness - staff, other customers - it makes a difference! If it is too snobby we will let you know.
- Prices - at the moment this is a rough guide, but soon we will have a rating based on the prices of spirits and mixers, alcopops and cheap beer.
You may also find the following symbols next to venues...
Late License 
Jukebox Venue 
Food Served 
Video Screens
DJ Venue 
Male Only Venue 
Female Only Venue
Central London
Admiral Duncan
54 Old Compton Street (020 7437 5300)
Traditional gay pub and stalwart of London's gay bar scene in the heart of soho on Old Compton Street.
Barcode Soho
3-4 Archer Street, Soho (020 7734 3342)
Industrial bar that's popular with a manly sociable crowd enjoying a pint. There's a club downstairs with DJs on rotation playing funk, house, soul and disco.
www.bar-code.co.uk
The Box
32-34 Monmouth Street, Covent Garden (020 7734 3342)
Happening scene hang out popular with a cosmopolitan crowd of local Londoners. Popular meeting place for the after work and pre-club crowds.
www.boxbar.com
Candy Bar (Lesbian Bar)
4 Carlisle Street, Soho (020 7494 4041)
Delivers a world of uplifting entertainment for gay girls and their friends every night of the week.
www.candybarsoho.com
Comptons
53 Compton Street, Soho (020 7437 4445)
Large, traditional gay bar in the centre of Compton Street which has serving the gay community for over 20 years.
www.comptons-of-soho.co.uk
The Duke of Wellington
77 Wardour Street, Soho (020 7439 1274)
Large, friendly local gay pub situated right in the heart of Soho. Popular with an after work crowd and those looking for a warm and welcoming pub.
The Edge
11 Soho Square, Soho (020 7439 1313)
Bar spread over six floors located on Soho Square. Very popular daytime and evening hangout especially when the weather permits al-fresco drinking.
www.edgesoho.co.uk
Overall 
4.4 Atmosphere Venue
Music Friendliness Prices
The Enclave
25-27 Brewer Street, Soho
Promising a lounge bar with a club ambeince Enclave is a stylish addition to the Soho scene. Extensive wine and cocktail list with table service.
www.enclavesoho.com
Escape
10a Brewer Street, Soho (020 7734 2626)
Cheesy and cheeky video bar with lots of Top 40 music playingg on the numerous plasma screens. Good camp fun, open till late with no cover charge.
Friendly Society
79 Wardour Street, Soho (020 7434 3805)
Small, intimate and stylish basement bar popular with plenty of sexy people and oozing sex appeal.
Overall 4.0 Atmosphere Venue
Music
Friendliness Prices
G-A-Y Bar
30 Old Compton Street, Soho
Large and lively bar catering for the gay youth of London. Large video screens play camp pop tunes for a young and fluffy crowd.
www.g-a-y.co.uk/bar.asp
Overall 4.4 Atmosphere Venue
Music Friendliness Prices
G-A-Y Late
Late night version of G-A-Y Bar with a 3am license! Large and lively bar catering for the gay youth of London. Large video screens play camp pop tunes for a young and fluffy crowd.
Overall 4.8 Atmosphere Venue
Music Friendliness Prices
The Glass Bar
West Lodge, Euston Square Gardens, 190 Euston Road (020 7388 9555)
This is the only bar/club to maintain a women only policy which makes it London's best lesbian venue – if you find it!
www.theglassbar.org.uk
Halfway to Heaven
7 Duncannon Street, Charing Cross (020 7321 2791)
Traditional gay pub serving a large range of drinks close to Charing Cross station in central London.
Ku Bar
30 Lisle Street, Chinatown, Soho (020 7437 4303)
Newly refurbished, the stylish Ku Bar is a popular hang out with a young and trendy crowd who make this a lively destination on any evening.
www.ku-bar.co.uk
Overall 4.2 Atmosphere Venue
Music Friendliness Prices
Molly Mogs
2 Old Compton Street, Soho (020 7437 1786)
This tiny bar on the corner of Old Compton Street and Charing Cross Road is home to some excellent drag on Sunday afternoons, be very afraid!
Pendulum Bar, Restaurant and Gallery
56 Frith Street, Soho (020 7734 8300)
Located in the heart of Soho at 56 Frith Street London W1 (formerly the site of Profile Bar) and is a collaboration between Patrick Lilley & the Vince Power Music Group (VPMG). Free internet access also. There is also a great happy hour and drinks deals throughout the week.
www.pendulumsoho.co.uk
Overall 4.6 Atmosphere Venue
Music Friendliness Prices
Profile Soho
84-86 Wardour Street,
Soho
London
W1E 0TQ
Profile Soho, is a bar, diner and cafe, located in the heart of Soho, offering guests delicious food, milkshakes and cocktails everyday, from 11am onwards. Lo Profile, located in the basement, is a cool and vibrant gay club, where you can party until the early hours of Thursday, Friday or Saturday night.
www.profilesoho.com
Overall 4.6 Atmosphere Venue
Music Friendliness Prices
The Retro Bar
2 George Court, Charing Cross (020 7321 2811)
Not your typical gay bar, The Retro caters mainly for an alternative crowd of both boys and girls.The bar has an interesting decor while the music has a rock/goth/indie flavour.
Rupert Street
50 Rupert Street, Soho (020 7292 7141)
Urbane and stylish bar with an equally refined clientelle. Always packed with the trendy after work crowd who are after a quick drink or a great place to start the evening.
www.rupertstreet.com
Village
81 Wardour Street, Soho
Village is a stylish bar with great music and good prices. Three floors with loads of different nights, check it out!
www.village-soho.co.uk
Overall 4.0 Atmosphere Venue
Music Friendliness Prices
The Yard
57 Rupert Street, Soho (020 7437 2652)
Friendly venue with 2 bars and an outside patio area making this a favourite al-fresco haunt at any time of the year with and unpretentious crowd of locals.
North London
The Black Cap
171 Camden High Street, Camden (020 7428 2721)
Chilled out gay bar with a nice relaxed atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle of Soho. There is often cabaret and a cool outdoor terrace.
www.theblackcap.com
Central Station
37 Wharfdale Road, Kings Cross (020 7278 3294)
Busy gay bar and nightclub in Kings Cross with cabaret, theme nights and entertainment.
www.centralstation.co.uk
The Green
74 Upper Street, Islington (020 7226 8895)
Stylish and sophisticated gay bar on uber trendy Upper Street in Islington overlooking the Green. Sexy and sophisticated.
www.the-green.co.uk
King Edward VI (The Eddy)
25 Bromfield Street, Islington (020 7704 0745)
Long running gay bar in the homo friendly borough if Islington. Friendly atmosphere, food served, late opening and beer garden.
The Oak Bar
79 Green Lanes, Stoke Newington (020 7354 2791)
North london local complete with pool tables, leather sofas and a club 'for people who hate clubbing'. Attitude free socailable hang out.
The Y Bar
142 Essex Road, Islington (020 7359 2661)
Sassy wine bar in trendy Islington where the cocktails flow as freely as the banter. Thursdays at the Y are ladies only.