10/01/15: On Saturday evening, after braving the West End’s swathes of tourists and sale shoppers, we decided to treat ourselves to a nice stiff drink or six in London’s oasis of sophistication, Ku Bar Lisle Street!
Ku has a special place in this reviewer’s heart as being the first gay bar they ever had the pleasure of throwing back drinks (with a massively muscular Texan man, no less) and our love for it has only grown. Much like the beautiful boys behind the bar, the place has only become hotter and more welcoming over the years.
After staking out our spot at the bar, we ordered up a few refreshments from the tank-top clad totty on hand and sat back to enjoy their signature selection of sexy videos and pop perfection on the bar’s array of big screens. Who knew that dissecting an Ariana Grande video could become such serious business after a few gin and tonics?
One of the great things about the Ku brand is the inclusive atmosphere in such exclusively styled surroundings. From the sumptuous Champagne Bar upstairs, to the sleek lines of the main bar and its heated outdoor terrace, your experience is never anything less than high-end without a hint of attitude.
After being advised (or possibly warned) by owner Gary that “after 9pm, that’s when the party really starts” we nipped out for a cheeky tactical dinner in nearby Chinatown, only to return swiftly after for a shakedown with a cadre of cuties visiting from Latin America in Ku Klub, just underneath the main bar.
That’s the thing about Ku, you just can’t help but come back for more!
30 Lisle Street, Chinatown, WC2H 7BA
Words by James Egan
Photos by Chris Jepson
