London Gay Cruising & Fetish Guide

• The Backstreet
• Thu 22:00 – 02:00; Fri, Sat 22:00 – 03:00; Sun 22:00 – 01:00
• Wentworth Mews [Subway: Mile End]
• +44 (0)20-89808557; www.thebackstreet.com
• Strict Leather and Rubber fetish bar, since more than 20 years.

• Central Station
• Mon-Thu 17:00 – 02:00; Fri 17:00 – 05:00; Sat 14:00 – 05:00; Sun 13:00 – 02:00
• 37 Wharfdale Road [Subway: King’s Cross / St. Pancras]
• +44 (0)20-72783294; www.centralstation.co.uk
• Long established gay pub in London King’s Cross, famous for its comedy and cabaret performances on Friday and Saturday night.
  Cruisy bar with some dark corners downstairs in ›The Underground‹. Special interest parties: Buff (Naked), Club CP (Spanking), Shoot! (Sportswear) and In Yer Face.

• Eagle (ex South Central)
• Mon-Fri from 21:00 till late; Sat 16:00 – 04:00; Sun 20:00 – 03:00
• 349 Kennington Lane [Subway: Vauxhall; Night bus N2, N36, N344, N87]
• www.eaglelondon.com
• 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: 2–5 £

• Hard On @ Hidden
• Usually last Saturday of the month, 22:00 – 06:00
• 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 £

• The Hoist
• Fri 22:00 – 03:00; Sat 22:00 – 04:00; Sun 22:00 – 02:00
• South Lambeth Road, Arch 47B – 47C [Subway: Vauxhall (Exit 1); Night bus N2, N36, N344, N87]
• +44 (0)20-77359972; www.thehoist.co.uk
• 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).
  Entrance: 3–10 £

• Man Bar
• Daily 20:00 – 01:00, Sun till 24:00
• 82 Great Suffolk Street [Subway: Southwark]
• +44 (0)20-79283223; www.manbar.info
• Busy cruising bar. With shower & changing facilities. Monday and Thursday boots only, Wednesday and Sunday afternoon (14:00 – 20:00) underwear only.

• Rude Boyz @ Fire
• Thu from 22:30
• South Lambeth Road [Subway: Vauxhall; Night bus N2, N36, N344, N87]
• +44 (0)20-75829890, +44 (0)7905035682 (Mobile); www.allthingsorange.com/rudeboyz/
• Dance & Play party. Dress code: Sporty laddish gear, scally type.
  Entrance: 7 £

• Tonker @ Eagle
• Fri from 21:00
• 349 Kennington Lane [Subway: Vauxhall; Night bus N2, N36, N344, N87]
• www.britishmusclebear.com/clubs.htm
• Popular dance & cruise party for bears, cubs and muscle bears.
  Entrance: 5 £ (free before 22:00)