Event Dates
From: Friday, November 1, 2024
To: Friday, November 1, 2024
Prepare for the biggest BEEFMINCE event during the Halloween Weekend in London.
Prepare for the biggest BEEFMINCE ever during the May and August Bank Holiday Weekends and seasonal celebrations in London.
- The Windmill on the Common is a well-regarded hotel, located close to The Clapham Grand, known for its comfortable rooms and traditional British pub on the ground floor, offering a convenient and enjoyable stay in the area.
The Party – Hallloween Edition
- Next Edition – Friday 1st November – Spookmince – Halloween Edition with guest DJ Chris Brogan.
- The Grand serving of BEEFMINCE takes place every Bank Holiday weekend throughout the year.
- Beefmince Big Ball is the UK’s biggest Bear Ball, featuring Resident DJs SILVERHOOK & CACTUSHEAD.
- Dance with the hottest bears and get close up with the sexiest Gogo dancing bears.
- Doors open at 9 pm. Last entry at 1 am – 3 am close.
- The party takes over The Clapham Grand.
- Stay at The Crowne Plaza London – Battersea
- Discover the best places to stay in Clapham, from charming hotels to top-end apartments.
The Venue
- The Clapham Grand – Located at Saint Jonh’s Hill in London, it is a historic entertainment venue.
- Known for its stunning Victorian architecture, it originally opened as a variety theatre in 1900.
- The Grand boasts a magnificent interior with a grand staircase, opulent chandeliers, and an impressive balcony that wraps around the dance floor.
- With a capacity of over 1,250 people, it serves as a multipurpose venue that hosts various events, including club nights, live music performances, comedy shows, and more.
- The Clapham Grand also features state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, multiple bars spread across three levels, and a stage.
- Beefmince also hosts regular parties at The Royal Vauxhall Tavern.
Clapham
- Clapham has a vibrant LGBTQ+ scene with several bars, clubs, and community events fostering an inclusive atmosphere.
- A taxi or a ride-hailing service like Uber is the most direct and convenient option, especially late at night.
- Two Brewers – A popular gay pub known for its lively drag shows and cabarets.
- The Bridge – A sophisticated wine and cocktail bar with a cosy setting in a railway arch.
Getting to Clapham from Soho
- Take the Northern Line (black) southbound from Leicester Square or Tottenham Court Road Station towards Morden.
- Get off at Stockwell Station.
- Transfer to the Victoria Line (light blue) southbound towards Brixton.
- Get off at Vauxhall Station.
- Transfer to the Overground southbound towards Clapham Junction.
- Exit at Clapham Junction Station; The Clapham Grand is a short walk or bus ride away.
Recommended Hotels in London
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
Hazlitt’s, Piccadilly Hotel, The Z Hotel Soho, W London Leicester Square
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
W Hotel London is our editors choice
when in London in the heart of the city!
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Beefmince Big Ball London, Website
Stay in the heart of London’s gay SoHo District and you will be close to all the pride festivities and events. Book early with our hotel partner booking.com as this zone is one of the most requested during Pride!
4 Richmond Mews Soho, London W1D 3DH, UK
Situated 5 minutes’ walk from Oxford Street, The Soho Hotel features a fully equipped gym with an on-site personal trainer. Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square are within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, as well as many tube stations.
Each air-conditioned room at The Soho includes a flat-screen TV, fully stocked minibar and an iPod docking station. An en suite bathroom is also provided. Guests can also make use of a beauty treatment room, which offers full body massage, facials and manicures.
68 Regent Street Soho, London W1B 4DY, UK
Hotel Café Royal is an iconic luxury 5-star hotel in the heart of central London. With the hotel situated to the South-West of Mayfair and Soho to the South, the property is positioned on
, The shopping areas of Bond Street, Oxford Street & Savile Row are a short 6-minute walk away.A London landmark, the hotel features 160 contemporary guestrooms, including 54 suites and 7 signature suites. Each is designed with careful detail and features complimentary WiFi, Bang & Olufsen entertainment systems, media hubs and luxury bathroom amenities.
Leicester Square, 10 Wardour St, London W1D 6QF, UK
In
’s vibrant West End, W London – offers luxury bedrooms and a stylish cocktail bar. The hotel boasts a sumptuous spa and beauty centre.Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, the 5-star rooms at W London have iPod docks, 37-inch flat-screen TVs, and an impressive media library. All have bathrobes and luxury linens, and some have views over Leicester Square.
6 Frith St, Soho, London W1D 3JA, UK
In
's Theatreland, in the of the West End, this 4-star boutique hotel offers with and free Wi-Fi. There is a 24-hour front desk and a library lounge.The unique bedrooms at Hazlitt’s have sumptuous decor and elegant panelled walls. All
have a flat-screen TV, minibar and work desk, and the luxury bathrooms feature REN toiletries.14 Gerrard St, West End, London W1D, UK
Each unit offers a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, a fridge and oven are also offered, as well as a kettle and a coffee machine. A living room with a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a bathroom with shower
Bourchier St, West End, London W1F, UK
Soho One features free WiFi & a washing machine the apartment comes with 1 bedroom with a double bed, a kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area & 1 bathroom equipped with a shower.
9 Wardour St, West End, London W1D, UK
Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, & a private bathroom with shower & a hairdryer. A microwave & a fridge are also offered, as well as a coffee machine.
20 Poland St, West End, London W1F 8QF, UK
Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning and features a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. There is also a fridge, oven and a coffee machine.
54 Old Compton Street, London W1D 4UD
● Traditional London gay pub with a lively atmosphere.
● Features drag shows and karaoke.
Monday-Thursday 13:00 – 23:30; Friday, Saturday 12:00 – 24:00; Sunday 12:00 – 22:30
Voltaire Road (Arch 642), London SW4 6DH
● Trendy new LGBT bar offering food, cocktails, and drinks.
Monday-Thursday 16:00 – 24:00; Friday 16:00 – 01:00; Saturday 14:00 – 01:00; Sunday 14:00 – 22:00
37 Wharfdale Road, London N1 9SD
● Long-established pub known for its comedy, cabaret, karaoke, and burlesque performances.
Daily 12:00/17:00 – 24:00; Friday, Saturday till 01:00
62 Frith Street, London W1D 3JN
● Popular gay music bar in the heart of Soho.
Daily 13:00 – 01:00
12 Old Quebec Street, London W1H 7AF
● One of the oldest gay bars in London with a mix of karaoke, quizzes, and cabaret drag shows.
● Mixed clientele during the day, mainly mature gay clientele at night.
Monday-Wednesday 10:00 – 02:30; Thursday-Saturday 10:00 – 03:30;
Sunday 12:00 – 01:30
2-4 Hoxton Square, London N1 6NU
● LGBT-friendly bar, club, and music venue.
● Offers drinks, cocktails, DJs, bands, and drag shows.
Wednesday, Thursday 16:00 – 23:00; Friday 16:00 – 01:00; Saturday 11:30 – 16:00, 16:30 – 01:00; Sunday 16:00 – 24:00
51-53 Old Compton Street, London W1D 6HN
● A classic in the gay center of London Soho for over 30 years
Monday-Thursday 12:00 – 23:30; Friday, Saturday 12:00 – 24:00; Sunday 12:00 – 22:30
117 Kingsland High Street, London E8 2PB
● Popular resto-bar offering food (breakfast, lunch, burger), drinks, art, and DJs.
● Parties in the basement club on Friday and Saturday nights.
Tuesday 16:00 – 22:00; Wednesday 16:00 – 24:00; Thursday 16:00 – 21:00; Friday 16:00 – 02:00; Saturday 12:00 – 02:00; Sunday 12:00 – 24:00
77 Wardour Street Soho, London W1D 6QB, UK
349 Kennington Lane, London SE115QY
● Gay bar with a beer garden and pool table.
● Hosts the famous Horse Meat Disco on Sundays.
Thursday18:00–02:00; Friday18:00–03:00; Saturday21:00–03:00;
Sunday20:00–03:00
79 Wardour Street Soho, London W1D 6QB, UK
● A small cocktail lounge bar in Soho known for its camp decor.
● Mixed clientele.
Monday-Friday16:00–23:00; Saturday16:00–23:30; Sunday16–22:30
30 Old Compton Street Soho, London W1D 4UR, UK
● Pre-clubbing gay bar in Soho featuring music video walls and plasma screens.
Daily12–24
5 Goslett Yard London WC2H, UK
● One of the few late-night gay bars in Soho.
● Features pop music and some nights are members-only.
Daily22–04
7 Duncannon St, London WC2N 4JF, United Kingdom
● LGBT-oriented cabaret bar located near Trafalgar Square.
Monday-Thursday12–23; Friday-Saturday12–01; Sunday12–20
157–159 Rye Lane, London SE154TL
● Queer-friendly pub in Peckham offering craft beers, cocktails, and pizza.
Monday17–23; Tuesday-Thursday17–24; Friday17–01; Saturday14–01;
Sunday14–23
23 Poland Street Soho, London W1F 8QJ, UK
● Popular pub for bears in Soho.
● Features karaoke nights, quiz shows, and DJs.
Monday-Thursday16–23.30; Friday-Saturday12–24; Sunday13–22.30
30 Lisle Street, Westminster, London, WC2H 7RJ, United Kingdom
● A lively spot mainly attracting clientele in their twenties and thirties.
● Basement nightclub KuKlub hosts DJs every night from21/22.
Daily12–03
483 Hackney Rd., London E29ED
● Camp and queer bar with a mixed crowd.
● Former home of George & Dragon bar in Shoreditch.
Monday-Wednesday17–01; Thursday-Saturday17–03; Sunday17–01
2 George Ct, London WC2N 6HH, United Kingdom
● Small indie bar with a cozy retro vibe
● Enjoy quiz shows and comedy nights
Monday-Thursday 16:00 – 23:00; Friday, Saturday 14:00 – 23:00; Sunday 14:00 – 22:30
50 Rupert Street Soho, London W1D 6DR, UK
● Popular LGBT bar in Soho
● Live DJs from 21:00 on weekends
Monday-Thursday 15:00 – 23:00; Friday 15:00 – 24:00; Saturday 12:00 – 24:00; Sunday 12:00 – 22:00
372 Kennington Lane, London SE11 5HY
● Big LGBTQ bar with vibrant queer comedy and cabaret shows
● Bingo nights and lively party events
Monday-Thursday 19:00 – 24:00; Friday 18:30 – 21:00/22:00 – 04:00;
Saturday 21:00 – 04:00; Sunday 16:00 – 23:00
8 Voltaire Road, London SW4 6DH
● Gay lounge bar in Clapham with a laid-back atmosphere
● Serves a variety of drinks, cocktails, and wines
Monday-Friday 15:00 – 24:00; Saturday, Sunday 12:00 – 24:00
340 Kennington Road, London SE11 4LD
● Friendly camp bar with a mixed clientele
● Located in Kennington
Thursday-Sunday 17:00 – 24:00/02:00
33 Stoke Newington Road, London N16 8BJ
● New queer bar, club, and performance space in Dalston
● Successor project to the now closed The Glory
Monday-Thursday 17:00 – 24:00; Friday, Saturday 17:00 – 02:00; Sunday 14:00 -24:00
556 Commercial Road, London E14 7JD
● LGBT-friendly bar and basement club in East London
● Features lively events and performances
Wednesday, Thursday 20:00 – 02:00; Friday, Saturday 20:00 – 03:30
57 Rupert Street Soho, London W1D 7PL, UK
● Popular gay bar in Soho with an inviting outdoor seating area
● Great spot for socializing and unwinding
Monday-Thursday 16:30 – 23:30; Friday, Saturday 14:00 – 24:00; Sunday 14:00 – 22:30
114 Clapham High Street, London SW4 7UJ
● South London's camp cabaret bar with an exciting lineup
● Drag acts, quiz nights, and karaoke events
Monday-Thursday 17:00 – 02:00; Friday, Saturday 17:00 – 04:00; Sunday 16:00 – 02:00
139-143 Whitfield St, London W1T 5EN, United Kingdom
● A bustling cruise club just north of Soho.
● Features underwear and stripped nights in a relaxed atmosphere.
● Admission approximately £11-£12, including the first drink.
Daily 1pm till 1am
512 Kingsland Road, London E8 4AE
● Bar and nightclub for LGBTQs and friends in Dalston
● Hosts drag shows, karaoke, and other entertaining events
Thursday 17:00 – 02:00; Friday-Sunday 17:00 – 06:00
81 Wardour Street Soho, London W1D 6QD, UK
● Iconic gay bar in Soho since 1991
● Three floors with a bar, cocktail lounge, dancefloor, DJs, and gogo dancers
Monday, Tuesday 16:00 -01:00; Wednesday, Thursday 16:00 –02:00;
Friday, Saturday 16 :00 –03 :00 ; Sunday 16 :00 –23 :30
119 Hampstead Road London NW1 3EE
● A new safe space for the LGBTQ+ community in Camden ● With drag shows, performances and DJs.
Tuesday Wednesday 17 :00–01 :00 Thursday-Saturday 17:00–01:30 Sunday 17 :00–01 :30
217 City Road, London EC1V 1JN
● A vibrant gay cruise club with dynamic weekly themes and dress codes.
● Admission approximately £10-£12.
Monday 2–10 PM, Tuesday 6–10 PM, Wednesday 2–10 PM, Thursday 6–10 PM, Friday 2 PM–5 AM, Saturday 2 PM–6 AM, Sunday 2PM– 4 AM
9 Wotton Road, London SE8 5TQ
● A friendly gay bar in South East London with diverse, themed fetish nights.
● Social area on the ground floor and a cruising area in the basement.
Wednesday-Sunday: 18:00/14:00 – 24:00/01:00
25 Frith Street Soho, London W1D 4TS, UK
● A lovely Bar, prices are reasonable great music and atmosphere with none of the attitude, oh and the toilets are clean!
Daily 2 PM–1 AM Sunday 2–10:30 PM
66 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TP
● A lively gay dance and play party with a strict naked dress code.
● From 17:00, underwear and shorts are also permitted.
● Admission approximately £20-£23.
Sunday: 14:00 – 22:00
305a North End Road, London W14 9NS
● A cozy club bar in West London.
● Special TV/TS nights on Monday, Thursday, and Sunday.
Monday, Tuesday: 19:00 – 24:00 Thursday: 19:00 – 02:00 Friday: 19:00 – 24:00 Sunday: 19:00 – 02:00
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Discover the best of gay London with Tyreece
From elegant royal parks to edgy urban districts, London is a city that celebrates diversity in all its forms. Stay in a chic, centrally located hotel in the buzzing heart of the West End, and you’ll find yourself just a stone’s throw from many of London’s top gay-friendly neighbourhoods.
Known for its shops, restaurants, theatres & close to major attractions, including the British Museum & Trafalgar Square.
Just a quick tube ride from Soho, known for its edgier, more alternative gay scene, including the royal vauxhall tavern