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. Drag-hosted karaoke on Wednesday and Sunday, with proper drag shows on Friday and Saturday. Reassuringly there's a framed image of Judy (Garland) on the wall. 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 and Tue noon—11pm
Wed 11am—2am
Thu to Sat 11am—3am
Sun noon—1am
Hours
Mon and Tue noon—11pm
Wed 11am—2am
Thu to Sat 11am—3am
Sun noon—1am
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Unfortunately, the City of Quebec isn't what it once was. Either the new owners or management has pretty much driven out the gays. While one can still spot a few, men who come in alone are viewed and treated with suspicion. A gentleman who was seated near me at the bar got up to visit the WC. After a few minutes, a female bartender summoned the security guy and asked him to go into the men's loo and find out what that "old queer" was doing in there. This is obviously no longer a gay or even gay-friendly establishment.
I have been here many times, had lots of fun but didn't even realise it was a GAY bar until I had seen this listed. Make of that what you will.
This is my first time in london and i admit that this city has dazzled me i am a very shy and a bit shy young person who likes bcp mature men age of the classic kind and suit tie busness men and i'm getting into this down I found that young no mature man me who dreamed of finding a nice mature man with whom to fall in love and even more
Back to how it was
Congratulation to the new management and staff who have transformed this place to how it was when it was brilliant.
place is 93% straight
Sad, sad, sad. Bright lights and loud women have turned this wonderful place upside down. New management has successfully driven out gay cliental