North London Gay and Lesbian Bars and Pubs

Head to diverse North London for a great night out in one of the many gay and lesbian bars. From gritty Camden to trendy Islington or well-to-do Hampstead, the choice is yours.

The Black Cap

Named Bar of the Year by Boyz magazine on more than one occasion, the Black Cap hosts regular party nights in chic surroundings and boasts a spacious roof terrace with fabulous views.
Open Mon-Thurs, noon-2am; Fri-Sat, noon-3am; Sun, noon-12.30am

Blush

Feel the tensions of the week drift away at Blush, Stoke Newington's little secret. This mixed café bar has so much to offer – a huge beer garden, mouth-watering Sunday roasts and great quiz nights.
Open Tues-Sat, from 6pm and Sunday from noon

Central Station King's Cross

Central Station King's Cross is an excellent 3-floor venue boasting a cruisy late-night basement bar, a sports bar, a cabaret bar and a fab roof terrace. What more could you want?

The Glass Bar

Tucked behind Euston Station is one of London's best women-only bars, The Glass Bar. Inside the TARDIS-like building, you'll find female talent showcases, book clubs, quiz nights, film nights, speed dating, saucy cabaret and more!

King Edward VI

You'll have a right royal knees up at the King Edward VI, the oldest gay pub in North London. It has late opening every night, fancy new decor and a beer garden for the summer.
Open Sun-Wed, noon-midnight; Thurs-Sat, noon-1am

King William IV

Cosy, camp and cabaret-tastic, the quaint King William IV pub, or "Willy" to their friends, close to Hampstead Heath offers a great selection of queers and beers!

The Oak Bar

There's nothing wooden about the Oak Bar! Nights with names like "Lower the Tone" give you some idea as to the let-your-hair-down nature of this bar, which attracts a friendly lesbian crowd. And if you don't have the energy to strut your stuff, there are free pool nights and bingo too.