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Commercial Tavern

(8 Ratings)
Hip-minded gay-friendly corner pub in a hip part of town

High-octane decor-conspicuous 'straight' establishment that is a magnet for a cross-section of stylish drinkers for casual hanging out. Located in richly beautiful, Spitalfields, this corner bar is within easy reach of trendy Hoxton/Shoreditch but is geographically removed just enough to not seem like part of that scene. Buzzy yes, but goes to bed like a normal pub at 11pm. Formerly linked to Soho's far more gay Friendly Society [see entry]. Tube station: Liverpool Street.



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Reviews

zachary81
zachary81
Over a year ago

If you never been barred from a bar, This is the place to visit, -)


CelticBiker
CelticBiker
Over a year ago

Queer?

Have often been in here as it's one of my walkable locals, but queer-friendly? Really? Has anyone ever met anyone else of the same persuasion, or just the usual, up-their-own-arse local trendies out to see and be seen? Please burst my bubble and shatter my disillusionment, but don't trowel on the bullshit, we don't need it round here.


freshlyroasted
freshlyroasted
Over a year ago

semi gay semi str8

semi gay semi str8 - my sort of place


sac
sac first review First to Review
Over a year ago

cool camp in shoreditch

Cool pub with a mixed crowd....great music...and cool camp decor


StuartH
StuartH
Over a year ago

great place - love Maria


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