The Queen Adelaide
The legendary George & Dragon has moved a mile East and reemerged as the queen of Bethnal Queen.
Bloc Bar
The gaytastic team behind East Bloc gives you a reason to head to Camden, even if you hate the market.
VFD (Vogue Fabrics)
If you were looking to do the East London gay experience, well, look no further.
Club Room Service Thursdays
Glamour meets dirty NYC basement at this Soho club night which delivers boys right to your door.
Joyeux Bordel
A très Parisian, très bobo chic speakeasy in East London from the Experimental Cocktail Group.
Savage Saturdays
After this East London night, you’ll never have fun again without stripper dancing poles and a car wash.
Original Sin
Change your perception of Stoke Newington one tasty cocktail at the time at this sleek joint from the Happiness Forgets crew.
Happiness Forgets
A cocktail too many at this small basement bar on Hoxton Square and indeed it’ll be difficult to recall the night’s events.
The Nelson’s Head
A pub with just enough Hackney homos and gipsters – and a killer jukebox – to warrant a listing.
The Glory
Half-way between Shoreditch and Dalston, a mandatory stop on your East London party itinerary from Jonny Woo.
Ku Bar Frith Street
Cheap drinks on offer like at its Covent Garden sister venue, in addition to the Ku Tearooms and the annual Mr Ku-T competition.
Friendly Society
Does what it says on the tin. Fun, friendly and flirty, this intimate space is well-loved amongst younger club-kids and disco dollies looking for a pre-club drink.
Royal Vauxhall Tavern
Entertainment entity. Some of the most enjoyable nights out on the gay calendar, with bingo, comedy, cabaret and heavily attended music events all on offer.
Rupert Street
Café society on the street. Managing to create a street style café feel by day and vamp into a crammed push-and-shove destination spot come nightfall.
The Yard
Doing it al fresco. The big outdoor space is the main attraction here, as well as the Happy Hour cocktail deals and al fresco lounging.
Discount Suit Company
It’s cocktails rather than cheap suits that are being sold at this Whitechapel speakeasy.