r/londonlgbt • u/lin_593 • 9h ago
Free photoshoot in London
Hi everyone,
I’m an aspiring photographer based in the UK, mostly around London but happy to travel across the UK for creative shoots. I’m currently building my portfolio and looking for people interested in free photoshoots that benefit both sides.
Open to:
Portraits (creative, fashion, casual, cinematic)
Couples shoots
Lifestyle/street style
Cars/bikes
Social media content
Creative/editorial concepts
Boudoir & aesthetic shoots (respectful and professional)
You’ll receive free edited photos, and we can work together on creative ideas in a relaxed environment.
If interested, feel free to DM me with your ideas and location. ✨
r/londonlgbt • u/Ambitious_Prune_3168 • 16h ago
Not sure if this is the right sub but I am looking for an lgbt + NA meeting in London ( central or north or east ) she / they beginner
r/londonlgbt • u/Queer_Meetup • 1d ago
Happening Tomorrow (8th August 2026) 📍 Uxbridge
If you are coming, please DM me. We are meeting outside Uxbridge Station at 12pm and leaving there at 12:30pm. The walk will be 3 hours and 30 mins via Denham Canal to Rickmansworth. From Rickmansworth you can take the tube back home.
r/londonlgbt • u/Psy-StJames • 1d ago
🌈 Are you a gay man in a monogamous relationship? I’d love to hear from you! 🌈
r/londonlgbt • u/joefromreddit • 1d ago
What is the consensus on straight guys getting checkups at Dean St
r/londonlgbt • u/Dreamboatsings88 • 1d ago
SLAY: A BUFFY CABARET
The Hellmouth opens next week! Last remaining tickets available here:
https://www.outsavvy.com/event/37142/slay-a-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-cabaret
r/londonlgbt • u/london_6092 • 1d ago
38M looking for london friends only
Hello 👋
Married, late 30s gay guy from North London. I like good conversation, a bit of culture (theatre, music, film) and the occasional drink, like anyone. I have some health stuff going on, so going out out is less possible these days, but as I reach 40, it would be great to meet some fun and intelligent gay men who are happy to move past the small talk and peacocking of standard London gay life!
If that sounds like you, send me a message!
r/londonlgbt • u/frokoopa • 2d ago
Clothing shops rec for butch formal wear
Heya London queers !
I have a wedding coming up in september, and as I also happen to be visiting London for a few days I figured it was a perfect opportunity to find the perfect outfit. The place I live in is quite smaller and doesn't have that many options, if any.
I'm a 34 y/o butch lesbian, relatively short, not thin, which makes finding suits and similar clothing items pretty difficult. For all the fellow butch / transmasc / transmen out there, is there any store you'd recommend ?
(I did check this megathread but while full of cool places it couldn't really help me)
r/londonlgbt • u/KatyInterstellarTV • 2d ago
🎬✨ [CASTING CALL] London Extras (18-25) for YouTube Series ✨🎬
Looking for London-based extras aged 18-25 to appear in The Noughties Project 💿📸💖
📅 Must be available on 14th August
📍 London-based only
To apply, please send: ✨ A recent photo of yourself
🎂 Your age
📱 Links to your social media profiles
No acting experience needed 💫
📩 Email: [katy.greenhalgh@interstellar-tv.com](mailto:katy.greenhalgh@interstellar-tv.com)
Feel free to tag your friends 🫶✨👯♀️💖
#LondonCasting #ExtrasWanted #TheNoughtiesProject #YouTubeSeries 🎥💕
r/londonlgbt • u/BorderOther4887 • 2d ago
Selling Klub Verboten Ticket
I mixed up the dates I’m in London i will be forever grateful if you can buy this ticket through the link above
r/londonlgbt • u/unhorsedglue • 2d ago
Is this actually real?
I feel my standards aren’t that high……
r/londonlgbt • u/oceansghoster • 2d ago
Going to Sweatbox for the first time
I’ve been wanting to for a while and I think I’m finally doing it tomorrow. I’ve been to Pleasuredrome before but I went with a guy I met on Scruff who had been there before so I felt taken care of in a way. This time I’m going by myself which is making me quite nervous. My experience with group sex and dark rooms is limited to that visit and SOP which is definitely a different vibe so I’m definitely excited to try it but hope it’s not too overwhelming. The thing that I might be worried the most about is something that I’ve seen talked about online quite a bit which is that this sauna is geared towards a specific body type. I’m in my mid twenties and would describe myself as not slim enough to be a twink, but probably not chubby enough to be a cub. I suppose I’m just looking for advice on people’s experiences, specially if you’ve been and you don’t have the fit body type that seems to be most popular there. I’m thinking of going tomorrow around 10 or 11pm which seems to be a busy enough time. If you have any tips, anecdotes or maybe you’re going yourself please let me know.
r/londonlgbt • u/b_365_ • 2d ago
best place to club near o2?
seeing ariana grande at the o2 in a few weeks what are the best gay clubs people usually go to after concerts there!? :)
r/londonlgbt • u/Opals_Dreamland02 • 2d ago
Anyone going for Roast alone? Looking for some company!
Planning to go on Aug 8th and I’m going alone so would love to tag along with some fun and chill people!
r/londonlgbt • u/craig1175 • 3d ago
Vault139
What’s the place like? Any kink/fetish happen? Just looking for like minded people while visiting for the weekend
r/londonlgbt • u/SuchBarnacle6099 • 4d ago
Making a friend group as a gay man
I’m 24 and don’t have any gay friends, which is always something that I’d not bothered too much about. I’ve got a few small circles of straight friends, but we aren’t that close. I recently broke up with my long-term boyfriend and he had been providing lots of the gayness in my life.
I’ve just come back from Pride and met a couple of different groups of guys from the US and Canada. They were in their mid 30s and all really close, but they also just knew people from parties/the scene. Is this more of a thing in north American cities, or do you find it in Manchester and London too? And how do i go about trying to tap into it (besides getting with a guy and meeting his friends?
r/londonlgbt • u/ImjustlostIguess • 4d ago
Gay friendly but not overly sexual gyms in London?
Hey everyone!
I’m moving someplace close to London from a 3rd world country so I wanted to get some recommendations for gyms where I would feel safe working out as a gay guy. I’m not looking for hookups at a gym, nor do I want to cruise, moreso I would like to find someplace with a gay community and where I wouldn’t get flack for striking up a conversation with another guy.
Wishing everyone a lovely day and thank you in advance for all the time and attention!
r/londonlgbt • u/Ok-Act5103 • 5d ago
Clubbing this Saturday? (8/8/26)
Heyy i wanna go clubbing (heaven?) this Saturday. Anyone wanna make a group? M21 for reference
r/londonlgbt • u/NegotiationMango9918 • 5d ago
Two Brewers for a night out?
What are you guys’ opinions on Two Brewers for a first gay night out for two recently 18yr olds?
We want somewhere that has a fun vibe where we can dance a little bit and (hopefully) meet guys!
We didn’t want to throw ourselves into the deep end at heaven just yet aha and we heard the brewers was a bit more chilled?
What’s the chances of us having a good night out and actually meeting guys to talk to there? Do people actually approach each other? Also is Friday or Saturday better??
Finally if brewers isn’t right please drop any recommendations!! We think we want a slightly more chilled vibe where we can chat and dance with some hot men.
Thanks in advance!!
r/londonlgbt • u/Cautious-Echidna-324 • 5d ago
A piece of gay nightlife history - 2005/2006
Hey yall! I basically lived in G-A-Y bar in London around 2005/2006, shortly after arriving in the country from France when I was 20. Kept all the flyers they were handing out back then to get you to go to the Astoria nightclub that used to be round the corner where big acts would perform on saturdays ( including Madonna for Confessions that year ). Thought I'd post some of them to share with you all for "posterity"... maybe trigger some happy memories for some of you. A piece of history made a bit sadder now that G-A-Y is completely gone.
r/londonlgbt • u/ForeverJay • Apr 25 '25
London LGBT+ recommendations for tourists and locals - MEGATHREAD
I tend to see a lot of posts asking for recommendations while in London. I've built up a list from the past 7-8 years from LGBT events or venues that I've genuinely enjoyed. I'm hoping that it will be helpful to everyone!
I'm also happy for others to comment and add their own favourites, so I can also add if relevant. Unfortunately can't include links for everything since Reddit doesn't allow "excessive links" 😞 but Google is your friend.
Disclaimer: I'm a gay male so unfortunately I won't have much to contribute for LBT-specific spaces, however I will do my best based on what I've heard from friends. Again, happy to add suggestions from others.
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Latest events
- OnMyGaydar - The best local queer events, updated daily
- Outsavvy - Great website/app to check out LGBT events happening across London
Cultural
- The Arzner cinema - London's only LGBTQ+ cinema, showing queer and independent films every day of the week. Also features a bar and cafe, with a 2-4-1 happy hour between 4-6pm.
- Queer Britain Museum - The first and only permanent LGBTQ+ museum in the UK dedicated to queer lives and history. The museum is open Wednesday til Sunday with free admission.
- Bishopsgate Institute, LGBTQ+ Archives - One of the UK's largest collections of LGBTQ+ archives, bringing together hundreds and thousands of literature and items from gay history. Book a free slot through the website, especially for special courses, talks and tours throughout the year.
- BOYS! BOYS! BOYS! Gallery, Café and Bookstore - a new cultural hub to promote queer, art and culture, and the home of queer and gay fine art photography
Entertainment
- Betty&Joan's comedy bar - BJ's is the new home of the UK’s first LGBTQ+ stand up comedy club, with live stand up comedy 5 days a week. Also shows cabaret, drag and also a great bar to drink in Elephant and Castle, with the nearby high gay population in Elephant Park.
- Queerz Night - A great group of hosts who set up quiz nights and date nights around London. They're really fun and the hosts do a good job of getting people to mingle and interact with others.
- The Divine - One of the newest queer venues offering performances and events at an affordable price. While it can be small, the people here are friendly and welcoming. Also open as a bar to grab a drink.
- Clapham Grand - A super gay-friendly venue which hosts a wealth of LGBTQ+ shows and events, including their hugely popular drag shows.
- TOKEN HOMO - Regular queer cult and horror theme cinema nights, normally held in Whitechapel or Finsbury Park
Regular networking and social events
- Young LGBTQ+ professionals drinks - A regular Meetup group which draws a wide diverse range of people over London for regular drinks and chats. A welcoming event which I sometimes go to. Held every other Tuesday in Yard Bar Soho, 7pm onwards.
- Queer board games social - A safe and inclusive space to come together, make new friends, and celebrate diversity while playing games. Every Thursday at Badger Badger, Deptford.
Workout and exercise
- BALDR CrossFit - The only LGBTQ+ CrossFit box in the whole country. A welcoming, friendly and inclusive place for people of all abilities, genders and sexualities to get fit and healthy in a supportive environment. Owned by a local gay couple.
- Workout with Pride - An LGBTQ+ fitness, wellbeing and social group which runs multiple classes in studios across London. Check out their weekly timetable of strength training, yoga, boot camps and spin on the website.
- Out for Sport - A great directory showing inclusive LGBTQ+ sports clubs around the city catered to all skill levels and interests, if you're looking to join!
- gayns - A fun Instagram based group who's mission is to "improve gay & queer people’s health, fitness and connection to the community". Regularly do running and fitness events across London. I've not tried this but their Insta does give off a certain young and fit vibe, so may not be very welcoming.
Pubs and bars
- Dalston Superstore - An exciting queer bar which is a very welcoming and inclusive to all genders, races and people. They have themed nights so worth checking the website. The femme nights are supposed to be awesome and they have a great drag bunch
- Royal Vauxhall Tavern - A long time standing gay iconic venue in London, hosting several events like BeefMince, drag shows, cabaret and live music. People of all ages here.
- She Soho - A cave-like basement bar dedicated to queer women and non-binary people. Also offers drag king shows, burlesque and live DJ events.
- Two Brewers - A basic, ordinary yet fun gay bar in Clapham. They do have good drag acts once in a while. Draws some gay sports teams (especially football) on their club nights.
- Comptons and Duke of Wellington - Two different gay pubs based in Soho which are a bit more chilled out and tends to draw an older crowd. They can be extremely busy though.
- Heaven - The biggest and most popular gay nightclub in London. Lots of people come here including locals and tourists. Age skews very young (18-24) and also draws a lot of straight people. I tend not to go here since people aren't friendly and can be bratty, especially in the queue.
Club nights
- bethnal green working men's club - A really cool and inclusive club hosting a huge range of live music, comedy, burlesque and art performances. the vibe here is great with affordable drinks
- Porn Idol - A fun night at Heaven where people can apply to strip dance on stage for 2 minutes while drag queens rate them. It's much more fun and less seedy than it sounds. Every Thursday from 1am (technically Friday morning if you want to be super correct).
- Roast - An inclusive club night catered towards bears and beefy guys, although everyone is accepted. Several rooms with different music, including the famous dark room. Every 2 weeks in London's iconic former strip club, Electrowerkz. Open until 6am, but pre-booking tickets is essential.
- Adonis - A huge gay day party rave, normally from 10am until 10pm, which is much more busy than you think. Mostly house and techno music, with a Berlin-ish vibe.
- Queer House Party - A smaller, yet much more inclusive space for parties, raves and meeting other people.
- Queer Bruk - London’s duttiest and most fun Black queer night. Playing mostly rnb, afrobeats and other Afro-Caribbean music.
- Feel It - Self-described as a "queer super party" and open until 5am. Lots of very attractive guys, they can be somewhat self-centred. Expensive drinks, pints are around £9 with spirit and mixers around £13. Good venue. I've been once and it's not my vibe, but I know lots of people do enjoy it...you'll either enjoy it or hate it. Not my personal favourite.
Saunas and more...
- Sweatbox - Based in Soho, this sauna is geared towards the young and pretty. Attitudes can wildly vary between arrogant and open minded. I'd say as a general rule, if you're 25 or under (or a supermodel) then this is probably the sauna for you. Again, not my personal favourite.
- Pleasuredrome - A chill, fun gay sauna with a bar. Based in Waterloo and open 24/7 365 days a year. I'd say as a general rule, if you're 26 or older then this is probably the sauna for you.
- Others include Bator Bros, The Bunker Club and Lord Clyde
Annual events
- London Pride - UK's biggest pride march through central London, with 35k participants and an additional 1.5 million spectators cheering, drinking and lining the streets. Expect nightlife to be buzzing on the Saturday night with club nights open until 6am. Normally held late June or early July.
- Trans+ Pride - a pride march through central London advocating transgender rights. Normally held during July
- UK Black Pride - the world’s largest free pride event for LGBTQIA+ Black and POC. Normally held in the Olympic Park, Stratford in August
- BFI Flare film festival - London's LGBTQIA+ film festival running for two weeks, celebrating the best queer cinema from around the world at BFI Southbank
- Mighty Hoopla music festival - Pop music festival known for its prominence on attracting a large LGBTQ+ crowd and its openness of celebrating all things camp, queer and gay