Queer North London

This is your guide to north london gay bars.

Gay North London is known for it’s colourful nightlife, live music and excellent eateries, all focused around the Camden area. Here are the best gay venues for you to visit in this vibrant part of London.

LGBTQIA+ North London Bars

Black Cap

171 Camden High Street, London, NW1 7JY

Legendary gay bar that dates back to 1751. I was known as a gay venue since the 1960s. The most popular drag shows were staged her. The venue sadly closed in 2015. After a sustained and prolonged community campaigned the Black Cap opened again. The venue looks brighter and fresher than it ever has after a fabulous refurbishment. It is open 7 nights a week with drag shows several nights of the week. The even is open late, until 2am, on Friday and Saturday.

Central Station

37 Wharfdale Road, London, N1 9SD

A long-running, multi-floor LGBTQ+ pub, bar, and social venue located near King’s Cross St Pancras in London. The bar has B&B guest rooms available for those that want to stay the night.

The Divine

33 Stoke Newington Road, Dalston, London, N16 8BJ

The Divine was born from its notorious sister venue, The Glory. This queer bar and club lives up to its sister’s notoriety, hosting wild drag shows, adventurous theatre and regular party nights. There’s a ground floor bar and a basement club. There’s so much on at The Divine.

Gay North London Men Only Gay Bars

Vault 139

139-143 Whitfield Street, London  W1T 5EN

Vault 139 is a gay bar and club a very short walk north of Soho. This gay bar is very handy if you find yourself in Soho with an urge. The venue is a basement cruise bar that hosts nights throughout the week, and is also open in the afternoon for various cruising activities.

The Underground Club

37 Wharfdale Road, London, N1 9SD

Head down to the Underground Club in the basement of Central Station for numerous cruise nights – check events listings for details.