Gay bars london dalston

Oh, the good ole gay bar! Love them or hate them, gay bars have been an integral part of LGBTQ social life since the beginning of time. Although not always positive — very picky door policies have led to claims of exclusion and division among queer communities — gay bars and clubs are hugely important to this culture.

Here are his top three:. And, of course, some funny people too. Albeit a bar with endless cross-continental cruising, and real-life porno happening every minute in every corner! It has a sailor theme, so going there is almost like a mini-detour to Hamburg. And the darkrooms can be quite relaxing….

Although primarily known as a visual artist, and a very good one at that, Silvia Prada is also DJ now based in New York. Ahead of her set at Dalston Superstore for B e ast this Saturday we asked her to tell us the best places for gay social life in her former home of Barcelona:.

The best gay bars in London

It is a very cute, small place in the Raval neighbourhood. It really is a unique and special place where you find all kind of crowds, made up of boys AND girls though mostly boys! While there is no real dancefloor, it is an intimate and fun space, with music being played by local DJs and their friends.

The cutest boys in town are at La Penultima! There WERE a lot of significant and legendary gay bars in Barcelona, but unfortunately, they have all disappeared already. My favourite was one called Satanasa. Ah, that was a splendorous era for the drags! Drinks are cheap, and there are a lot of freaks hanging out there, along with a lot of English-speaking people.

As well as all that, the basement hosts the raciest party in Paris! This place does the best Asian food in Paris for me! Do not be afraid if they are a little harsh, because the food is amazing and cheap. And speaking of… The bastard love child of Leigh Bowery and Sylvester midwifed by Marshall JeffersonHard Ton is quite simply fabulous, and one of my favourite acts right now.

The Saturday night parties are pure fun, and especially during Pitti Uomo, they can turn into total chaos. And if you need a break and some fresh air, you can always take a walk through Florence by night. London crowd is mixed, cool people without an attitude, and they often have international guests playing jacking house and techno.

Their monthly bear party is huge, and their art gay, Gender Bender, which takes place at the end of October, is always full of interesting events. It was one of the first places dalston the area that provided a more alternative vibe. I ended up dancing on the small tables with a large bar, that I think caught alight.

I blamed it all on the special cut price cocktails Richardette knocked up for us… The pub gets ridiculously packed, people pour out onto the street outside and different DJs play retro and alternative sounds most nights of the week.