What we say
Male-dominant Soho institution
Cruisy, non-precious two-floor pub attracting a rather off-vanilla crowd, including leatherman in day wear, bikers, skinheads and bears. Consistently busy, with men often spilling out onto the pavement [US = sidewalk]. A bit like the now-defunct Coleherne, but not quite as convincingly sleazy. Upstairs bar is decidedly more decorative and sit-down/relaxed. All drinks £1.50 on Monday evenings — one of Soho's better deals.
4 reviewsWhat visitors say
Posted: September 27, 2009
A classic in gay SOHO, a lot of stearing and showing off outside (strangely clonic men all crowded together on a narrow piece of pavement), mostly nobody inside, and -notice the quotes pls- "action" in the rest rooms: basically men trying to get a look at your piece while havin' a wee. Pfffffff would be my main reaction.
Posted: September 02, 2009
I LOVE this place. Always crowded. Friendly crowd. Good place to pick up mags. And, you can drink on the streets!
Posted: May 21, 2009
A local favorite local British bar located in the Shoho district. Older, reserved men; no hunks to speak of, and unless you have a grasp of different British accepts, you may not be able to maintain a coherent conversation.
They bar is comprised of two floors with a minimal compliment of alcoholic beverages: No, Patron tequila, no Gray Goose, or Absolut vodka, no Bacardi 151%. Premium brands in Europe are what we get as well brands in the US.
The only bright spot is across the street from was able to dine in Balans; excellent restaurant.
From the restaurant you can see the place fill up to the point the crown spills outside the bar to fill the street; still no eye candy. Then suddenly at aground 11:00PM the crowd dissipates and the bar closes (11:00PM folks); Cinderella needs to go back home.
Even on the weekends, and in the most popular areas of London the bars, restaurants are closed by 2:00AM. So is the subway system.
I came out of a club thinking an evacuation order to leave the city was issued due to an impending nuclear attach, but no that London.
First to Review - April 12, 2009
This is a well established venue and perhaps the best known London gay pub. It is busy pretty much every night of the week. Slightly older crowd perhaps and quite cruisy as the evening progresses.
So, what do you say?