City of Quebec
One of London's oldest traditional gay pubs, attracting one of London's oldest gay clienteles, the Quebec has been referred to both affectionately and sneeringly as the 'Elephant's Graveyard'. This is an impressively large and provincial-feeling establishment on two floors, including a music-themed basement (Fridays, Saturdays and occasional Thursdays) where younger men dance to retro chart hits. As of August 2023 there's drag-hosted bingo on Thursdays. Food menu includes pizzas, sandwiches, toasties and more, including a full-on weekend brunch (11am–3pm). And there's a beer garden. Established 1946.
Hours
Mon to Wed noon—2am
Thu to Sat noon—3am
Sun noon—1am
Hours
Mon to Wed noon—2am
Thu to Sat noon—3am
Sun noon—1am
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Virtually unique
Older/ younger relationships tend to be associated (at least in the popular gay mind) with the world of rent boys. The Quebec shows that this need not be so. Another reviewer puts it at about 3 per cent rent and I would agree. 30 years ago, when I was in my early 20s, I found it both friendly and fascinating (lots of ex-fighter pilots from WW2!). It still is.
One of my favorites
This is one of my favorite bars in london, when come down from liverpool to see my sister