Ku Bar is a popular gay bar and club that is upmarket and located on 30 Lisle Street, London. The decor, like the clientele, is hip, stylish, and welcoming. The red walls are adorned with romantic candelabra and photographs of 1980s pop stars, and the jukebox indiscriminately belts out anything, as long as it belongs to an artist of cult status in the gay community. It can get extremely packed here, but there is additional seating upstairs, so it is advised to book here in advance. The staff is super friendly and efficient, and there are a variety of beers and cocktails to choose from.
Named after Scottish Admiral Adam Duncan and fitted to resemble a ship's galley, this Soho watering hole was the site of a tragic, hate-related bombing in April 1999. But all credit to its courageous spirit, just like its namesake, The Admiral Duncan has proven that nothing can keep a fun, buzzy bar down. It has rapidly recovered to regain its air of infectious fun for a gay/mixed crowd. It's also perfectly placed for a pre-theater or post theater drink, as the Prince Edward Theatre is just next door.
G-A-Y Bar is one of the coolest places to be in the city. Established in 2002, the place is an offshoot of Jeremy Joseph's G-A-Y brand and a sister concern of G-A-Y Late located nearby. Cheap drinks and quick bites, great music and an awesome vibe make this place in Soho's Old Compton Street a definite must-visit if you want to gauge the nocturnal scene in London. Open all week from noon to midnight, G-A-Y Bar is where the heppest parties happen.
Located in the heart of London's Soho, Freedom Bar and Club is one of the most welcoming bars and clubs, with friendly staff who remember their patrons even though they have huge footfalls. With its club area in the basement, Freedom is popularly known for its events like 'Kinky Kabaret', live performances, and the like. The pink-furnished basement club has a bar of its own that serves delicious mixes and shots, among others, to groove you with the club night of the day. On its ground level is the niche and sophisticated Cocktail Bar, with elegant velvet upholstery and crystal chandeliers. Enjoy a drink from their overwhelming cocktail menu, which also includes champagne, beers, etc.