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Pleasuredrome

(72 Ratings)
Nonstop round-the-clock cruising

Popoular, clean and dark round-the-clock men's sauna and spa (for gay and bi-sexual men), with two large dry saunas (up to 20 men), two steam rooms in close proximity to two dark rooms, stainless steel spa, a vast maze, tanning shower, cinema, 24-hour café and a 400-locker changing room. As of 2016 there are "deluxe pods" which can be rented for two to eight hours. Plus "London’s largest gay spa pool". Serves alcohol. Opened 1996. And gay-owned. Located not too far south of Waterloo Bridge. Attracts a slightly younger crowd. Pleasuredrome made the news on 19 September with the announcement that its television monitors would broadcast the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II rather than porn.



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Reviews

TravelDetails
TravelDetails
4 months ago

Make sure to use your GPS or map on your phone to find on 1st visit. Went mid week, so was on the quiet side. Lots of attitude, but what do you expect, its central London. Clean, pricey, would have appreciated a longer stay for the amount paid. Some what Sedate & dull atmosphere. Might be better to visit on weekend or discount day if available. Needs to charge half price for rugby or wrestling team members to liven up the place.


FisterBristol
FisterBristol
Over a year ago

watch out

Nice clean modern facilities. Did not find the dark room if there is still one. However when I left I was accosted by a couple of European guys one of whom pretending to want to go home with me and being very intimate. Luckily I had my wits about me and got my mobile phone back that he had taken from my back pocket. Take care when you leave there.


stevenlavigne
stevenlavigne
Over a year ago

I went here one night in the summer 2005, and haven't had the opportunity to go back, but I would love to. The building itself is fascinating. It's underneath Waterloo Station and down the street from the Old Vic Theater. I had a nice time in the steamroom with one man, and in a private room had a lovely time with an Asian man who wanted to spend more time with me (Alas, I was on my way to Scotland, or I'd have taken him up on the offer.) The hot tub was incredible, because there are rollers you can relax your back on. I loved it!


wildbottom
wildbottom
Over a year ago

As long as you don't mind the obvious drug peddling, have at it. I found the fun I needed and avoided the drama so all was good. I liked the dark room with the black leather furniture and found some extra fun in there, but the sauna had a weird smell so I avoided it.


Ric1981
Ric1981
Over a year ago

Avoid. Arrogant and selective.

Rude security guys. Used to be a relaxing place, not anymore. You will be threatened to be kicked out if your towel falls at the wrong part of the sauna, or to be even kicked out, if you buy too many drinks from the bar!!! They will not let you in if they think you're too far, or you've been to another bar before. Complete disgrace. There are better options in London.


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