London Gay Cruising & Fetish Guide

  • The Backstreet
  • Thu 22:00 – 02:00; Fri, Sat 22:00 – 03:00; Sun 22:00 – 01:00
  • [ The Backstreet - Map ] Wentworth Mews [Subway: Mile End]
  • +44 (0)20-89808557; www.thebackstreet.com
  • Strict leather and rubber fetish bar, since more than 25 years.
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  • Eagle London
  • Mon-Thu 21:00 – 02:00; Fri 21:00 – 03:00; Sat 21:00 – 04:00; Sun 20:00 – 03:00
  • [ Eagle London - Map ] 349 Kennington Lane [Subway: Vauxhall; Night bus N2, N36, N344, N87]
  • +44 (0)20-77930903; Website
  • Men only cruise bar, except for the camp dance party Horse Meat Disco on Sundays.
    Since end of 2007 Eagle also hosts the Tonker bears party on Friday nights.
    Entrance: 3–6 £
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  • The Fort London
  • Mon-Fri 20:00 – 23:00; Sat, Sun 14:00 – 23:00
  • [ The Fort London - Map ] [ Street View: The Fort London ] 131 Grange Road [Bus 1, 78, N1; Subway: Bermondsey, London Bridge]
  • +44 (0)20-72377742; Website
  • Cruising bar in South London. Home of the Boots Only events – check their website for the current (un)dresscode agenda.
    Entrance: 4–6 £, incl. locker
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  • Hard On @ Hidden
  • Usually last Saturday of the month, 22:00 – 05:00
  • [ Hard On @ Hidden - Map ] 100 Tinworth Street [Subway: Vauxhall; Night bus N2, N36, N344, N87]
  • www.hardonclub.co.uk
  • Members only party (members can bring up to 2 guests) in an erotic to hardcore environment. Strict dresscode: Leather, Rubber, Skinhead, Uniforms, or just Boots – no plain jeans or trainers.
    Membership forms available at the club website and in fetish stores in London.
    Entrance: 15–20 £
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  • The Hoist
  • Wed 21:00 – 02:00; Fri 22:00 – 03:00; Sat 22:00 – 04:00; Sun 14:00 – 02:00
  • [ The Hoist - Map ] [ Street View: The Hoist ] South Lambeth Road, Arch 47B – 47C [Subway: Vauxhall (Exit 1)]
  • +44 (0)20-77359972; Website
  • A long-time institution in London’s gay fetish and hardcore scene. Strict dresscode: Leather, Uniform, Rubber, Industrial, Skinhead, Boots (no trainers) except to special parties with other themes (see the Events page of the club’s website).

    Every two months Rut party for rubber guys and muscle leather men.
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  • Play Pit
  • Thu 21:00 – 02:00; Fri, Sat 21:00 – 03:00; Sun 20:00 – 01:00
  • [ Play Pit - Map ] 357 Caledonian Road [Subway: Caledonian Road]
  • Website
  • Sleazy club for sleazy guys. No alcohol served (but you can bring your own).
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  • Rude Boyz @ Fire
  • Fri 23:00 – 04:30
  • [ Rude Boyz @ Fire - Map ] [ Street View: Rude Boyz @ Fire ] South Lambeth Road [Subway: Vauxhall; Night bus N2, N36, N344, N87]
  • Dance & Play party. Dress code: sporty laddish gear, scally type.
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  • Tonker @ Eagle
  • Fri 21:00 – 03:00
  • [ Tonker @ Eagle - Map ] 349 Kennington Lane [Subway: Vauxhall; Night bus N2, N36, N344, N87]
  • +44 (0)7092252033 (Mobile); Website
  • Popular dance & cruise party for bears, cubs and muscle bears.
    Entrance: 5 £ (free before 22:00)
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  • The Underground Club @ Central Station
  • Mon-Tue 13:00 – 01:00; Wed 15:00 – 01:00; Thu 13:00 – 02:00; Fri, Sat 13:00 – 04:00; Sun 13:00 – 24:00
  • [ The Underground Club @ Central Station - Map ] [ Street View: The Underground Club @ Central Station ] 37 Wharfdale Road [Subway: King’s Cross / St. Pancras]
  • +44 (0)20-72783294; Website
  • Cruisy bar with some dark corners and several special interest parties (agenda on their website). Located in the cellar of the gay bar Central Station (with separate entrance).
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  • Vault 139
  • Mon-Sat 16:00 – 01:00; Sunday 13:00 – 01:00
  • [ Vault 139 - Map ] [ Street View: Vault 139 ] 139-143 Whitfield Street [Subway: Warren Street]
  • +44 (0)20 73885500; Website
  • Cruising bar some blocks north of Soho. With Underwear and Stripped nights.
    Entrance: 5–7 £, incl. 1st drink
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