Lesbian clubs in London

The best places in London for gay girls to drink and dance

London's original and only full-time lesbian venue, Soho’s Candy Bar, ruled the roost from 1996 until its closure in 2008. Now under new management, it’s still a go-to spot for the under-20s.

There are, however, plenty of popular lesbian watering holes, where you can pick up flyers for club nights. Girls Go Down, hidden away in the basement of G-A-Y, still pumps out chart music every night for a studenty crowd, and up in Stoke Newington, a prominent lesbian stomping ground, Oak Bar is a favourite for north London riot grrrls.

Fancy a pre-club drink? Check out our guide to Lesbian bars in London.

London's best lesbian clubs

Ruby Tuesdays
Every Tuesday, Ku Bar & Club
For free, mid-week action, gay girls and their guy friends get down to Chinatown's premier lesbian soirée headed by popular dyke DJ-about-town Sandra D and her sack of chart-friendly pop, indie and R&B records.
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EcLekTra
Every Wednesday, The Candy Bar
Coco Yeah and MDMX play dirty electro, pop and remixes for girls and their male guests.
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Dolly Mixtures
Every Thursday, The Candy Bar
A night of pop, indie, R&B and more for girls and their gay male guests.
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Monster
Every Saturday, Candy Bar
DJ Lady Bex and guests play chart hits from classic to current.
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Rumours
First Saturday of the month, The Minories
Long-running, monthly women-only club with gay men welcome as guests. Two bars, lounges, chillout areas, heated beer garden and dancefloor. DJs and drinks promotions.
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Bijou - The Cocktail Social for Gay Women
Second Saturday of the month, Tart Bar
Relaxed mingling over delicious cocktails in a stunning bar. Bijou is not only different, it's also a cut above many long-running ladies' nights. It's fresh, friendly, laidback and unpretentious.
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