Gay/Lesbian entertainment in London
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Astoria
An extremely popular though not particularly salubrious venue, the Astoria's future may be cut short by plans to knock down the building as part of a programme to rejuvenate the area of Charing Cross Rd, to the general displeasure of Astoria's many fans. Still, until the final decision is reached, the venue is busy most nights of the week with indie, pop and rock acts before becoming a club later on in the evening.
The adjacent Mean Fiddler, at No 165 - a far more intimate venue that doesn't get used as much - is facing the same bleak future.
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Trash Palace
This cool two-floor space, from the people who revolutionised London's gay scene with indie club Popstarz in the 1990s, has great staff and an alternative yet unpretentious feel. The lines outside can be big at the weekends, so get here early - as with most cool places in London, demand way outstrips supply. There's a small dance floor downstairs with a more relaxed lounge upstairs.
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Comedy Camp
This gay (but very straight-friendly) comedy club, hosted by Simon Happily, has become one of Soho’s favourites. It’s held in the basement area of one of Soho’s more enjoyable gay bars, Barcode. Comedy Camp features both up-and-coming queer comedy acts as well as more established gay and lesbian comics.
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Scala
On Friday this multilevel former cinema hosts Popstarz, a laid-back gay/mixed potpourri of indie, alternative and kitsch among other, more eclectic nights. On Saturday it’s UK garage night Cookies and Cream. The venue is expansive but excellent, with a glass bar at its centre overlooking the stage but insulated from the noise.
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Crash
If Vauxhall in general is one of London's newest gay hang-outs, then Crash, in particular, is its Muscle Mary heaven. There are two dance floors churning out hard beats, four bars and even a few go-go dancers.
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