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Soho has been London's sex capital for more than two hundred years as it sat on the outside or the slums of the city. Now Soho is more refined but it has played its part in history in creating a climate of equality for LGBT. The ripple effect has turned Old Compton Street and the surrounding streets in to a sort of gay Mecca, excuse the dichotomy of the analogy,

There are lots of great LGBT bars and parties happening in Soho. One of the best parties I ever went to was a lesbian party at Soho House for example, partly because I won the card tournament.

Although anti-gay bombs have been replaced by upmarket bars, and many will argue gentrification has hit Soho's community, everyone who has been part of the community in the past years must be proud of the changes that have happened in society as a result of the bravery of the LGBT community led from Soho in many ways.

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Admiral Duncan
Admiral Duncan
54 Old Compton Street, Soho, London, W1D 4UB

Welcome to the Admiral Duncan, a triumph of brash fun over basic flirting, this Soho stalwart attracts party-oriented...Read more

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Circa
Circa
62 Frith Street, Soho, London, W1D 3JN

Opened in 2011, Circa has become the bar with the hottest crowds and all boys in the know. With it’s big leather...Read more

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Ku Bar (Soho)
Ku Bar (Soho)
25 Frith Street, Soho, London, WC1D 5LB

Ku Bar is the ideal after work hangout with great offers throughout the week on premium branded products. A trendy...Read more

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Comptons of Soho
Comptons of Soho
51-53 Old Compton Street, Soho, London, W1D 6HN

Soho’s favourite gay bar. Beautifully intricate interiors and top DJ’s every weekend. Read more

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G-A-Y Bar
G-A-Y Bar
30 Old Compton Street, Soho, London, W1D 4UR

Bustling 3-floor party bar with plasma screen jukebox, drawing a young, gay early-evening crowd.Read more

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The Yard Bar
The Yard Bar
57 Rupert Street, Soho, London, W1D 7PL

Nestled in an intimate courtyard tucked away off Rupert St. The Yard is a welcoming retreat for the hustle and bustle...Read more

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She Soho
She Soho
23a Old Compton Street, Soho, London, W1D 5JL

SHE is the only women-priority venue in London, drawing a great variety of LBTQ+ individuals all year round. SHE's...Read more

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Heaven
Heaven
The Arches, Villiers Street, London, WC2N 6NG

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Heaven reserves the right to refuse admission to those deemed to be wearing unsafe footwear, specifically high heels...Read more

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FAQs about Soho and Gay Bars in London

Oxford Street borders four different districts of London, Soho, Fitzrovia, Marylebone, and Mayfair .

Oxford Street is located in the borough of Westminster in central London.

Oxford Street can be considered to form part of the districts of Fitzrovia, Soho and Mayfair .

The best nightclubs in London and their location is rather subjective as there are great clubs in different areas of London each with a different vibe. Mayfair tends to have the most exclusive celebrity clubs whilst east London is a little bit cooler.

Soho has some good places too although you won't rub shoulders with high society if you cross over Regent Street.

London's China Town is located in central London around Gerrard Street, close to Leicester Square. The nearest tube stations are Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus.

The main areas in London for the best London clubs are Mayfair and Soho. Shoreditch and East London are becoming increasing popular too.

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Blue Plaques in London

Ezra Pound Blue Plaque - Ezra Pound 1885-1972 poet lived here 1909-1914
Ellen Terry, Charles Wyndham, And Queen's Theatre, Long Acre Black Plaque - Queen's Theatre The old Queen's Theatre occupied this site for just eleven years from 1867 to 1878 and was renowned in its day, albeit fleetingly, for the distinguished players, including Ellen Terry and Charles Wyndham, who trod its boards
David Garrick Blue Plaque - David Garrick 1717-1779 actor lived here
Surrey Iron Railway Brass Plaque - The Surrey Iron Railway was the first public railway in England, probably in the world. The railway ran along this road on its route from Croydon to the mouth of the River Wandle, a distance of nearly nine miles. Goods wagons were pulled by horses along a track of cast iron plates laid on stone sleepers, some of which are set in the wall below. The gauge was 4'2. It opened in 1803, following the passing of the Surrey Iron Railway Act in 1801, and closed in 1846, the victim of the success of newe
Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe, And Michael Bentine Brushed Metal Plaque - Peter Sellers Spike Milligan Harry Secombe Michael Bentine The Goon Show 1951 - 1960 first exploded here
Ian Fleming Blue Plaque - Ian Fleming 1908-1964 creator of James Bond lived here

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Soho in the News

Former Apprentice contestant left almost blind in one eye after brutal mugging on a night out

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Published: Tue 25th Dec 2018 09:02 PM

Former Apprentice star Elle Stevenson almost blinded in one eye after being mugged on night out

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Published: Tue 25th Dec 2018 08:12 PM

‘They just don’t care’: Ex Apprentice contestant, 25, slams police for 'closing case' on phone mugger who brutally assaulted her leaving her afraid to go outside ...

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Published: Tue 25th Dec 2018 06:34 PM

Apprentice star Elle Stevenson left bloodied with shattered cheekbones in violent assault

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Published: Tue 25th Dec 2018 02:52 PM

Bristol's Franco Manca to stay open on Christmas Day to feed the homeless

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