G-A-Y Bar
744 Reviews
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- Friday12 pm–1 am
- Saturday12 pm–1 am
- Sunday12 pm–1 am
- Monday12 pm–1 am
- Tuesday12 pm–1 am
- Wednesday12 pm–1 am
- Thursday12 pm–1 am
About the Business
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Hours
- Friday12 pm–1 am
- Saturday12 pm–1 am
- Sunday12 pm–1 am
- Monday12 pm–1 am
- Tuesday12 pm–1 am
- Wednesday12 pm–1 am
- Thursday12 pm–1 am
Features
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Takeaway
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Spirits
- Wine
- Seating
- Toilets
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Casual
- Outdoor seating
- Great cocktails
- Live performances
- Dancing
Recommended Reviews
Pamela Lima
19.03.2024
G-A-Y Bar
ATTENTION DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE…..Unfortunately I can't give zero stars. prejudiced place. Before entering, the security guard took an item from my bag without my authorization, as it cannot be consummated. Just let me know without taking my belongings. the woman in the bathroom wasn't letting patrons upstairs use the bathroom, only the people in the club downstairs could. considering that it only had that bathroom. she screamed at anyone who wanted to use it. I went into one and then asked my partner to wear what I was wearing so she wouldn't freak out again and she freaked out, telling us to leave and not come back. It was a big problem, because not even my mother yells at me and who is she to yell. before that bass party she had a fake smile and asked users for money. Now that there's that ballad (it didn't before) it's become powerful and rude. She was like that with everyone. First time I see a gay place that isn't included. I don't recommend it to anyone, it's a dark and prejudiced place. Don't go to that place. ATTENTION, Don't go to this little place. ATTENTION DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE. ATTENTION DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE.Lucky for me I don't drink. imagine a drunk person is that woman shouting and accusing us like that. She tries to embarrass you. she kicked a girl out for no reason and she didn't use the bathroom
Nathan Thompson
09.03.2024
G-A-Y Bar
The female toilet attendant who is well known for regularly trying to pressure people, especially young gay people who are often on a very limited income, into buying worthless and useless tat everytime they visit the toilet, made a far worse impression than I’ve ever got from her before.I decided to take my boyfriend who is brand new to the London gay scene to G-A-Y, mainly to show off how boring, empty and tacky it is.Upon visiting the toilet section, he happened to cough a lot, probably because of all the chemicals she uses and the deodorants and aftershaves sprayed after she sells them. As he was by the sink area where she sits on her perch waiting for victims, she decided to shout at the top of her voice “that is absolutely disgusting”, accusing him of spitting into the sink.As I exited my cubicle she turned to me and exclaimed, “go back in there”, with a pointed finger, and accused me of not flushing the toilet, another false allegation.He very quickly made his judgement about the venue after experiencing the water down drinks, the tacky music on TV screens like it’s the 1990s, the toilet attendant and the backwards door policy.I don’t think this venue is going to last much longer, and will ultimately suffer the same fate as G-A-Y Late around the corner.Also, there’s been an identical cobweb in the light hole of the ceiling just in front of the downstairs bar for over two years.
Sophie
27.02.2024
G-A-Y Bar
First time coming to this bar, it seemed ok as we got in but a few hours into the night i went to the toilet and was verbally abused by the women in the toilets! I went into a loo and it was dirty so went into a different one and she said I cannot go in this one… bare in mind there was lots free! She started shouting at me and my girlfriend saying “ I know what your doing???” After I left the cubicle she did not allow my girlfriend to use the toilet?! She then continued to scream and told us to get out and got the security on us! We explained to security and other witnesses said that we hadn’t done anything wrong! He let us stay and said I understand just use the bathroom upstairs next time and stay out her way! She is a nasty nasty women and should not be allowed to work there! Terrible experience! Should have listened to the reviews and never went in the first place, she ruined the night for all of us… DO NOT GO HERE!!!!
pia asaboa
03.02.2024
G-A-Y Bar
would give this place 0 stars if I could. music is a trashy playlist with no effort put in. they advertised food but there was none. staff were slow and rude to one another and customers. supervisors were nowhere to be seen.place was so dirty, counter was sticky and nasty. they don't even do cocktails. what kind of established bar doesn't do cocktails? very embarrassing on their part. I would not recommend this place at all! don't waste your time or your money there are way better bars just a short distance away. extremely overhyped! just or horrible place all round
Frankie Howell
31.01.2024
G-A-Y Bar
I wish I could give no stars. An absolute embarrassment of an establishment. Accuses patrons of things they literally haven’t done and then throws them out without any proof and no chance to ask what’s going on so we can try and understand. All while smirking, laughing with each other and acting like their gods gift to humanity and looking down their noses at you, honestly never ever encountered staff in ANY establishment I’ve visited who are all on such a power trip. On top of all of this, we were told to STOP SINGING. IN A CLUB?!! Tell me how that works. Every single staff member we encountered were rude to no end. Tried to order a drink and got eye rolls, sighs and tuts like it’s not their job????We went out to celebrate my partners birthday and have a fun time, it ended with us sat on the pavement consoling them because they were made to feel like they were the worst person in the world and that they’d committed the worst atrocity known to man, and genuinely, they didn’t do literally anything.Horrible, awful place.
Nicole S
09.01.2024
G-A-Y Bar
Don’t go here. I’d give it zero if I could. Had a pretty good night in the actual venue and then had a run in with the very aggressive female bouncer as we were leaving the club.I don’t know why she took issue with us. We went in, danced, just wanted a good time and caused no trouble. Maybe there was some sort of mix up but she came right into my personal space and because I challenged her on why she had an issue with us, she grabs my arm and hauls me out of the venue. Really unnecessary since this all happened as we were leaving anyway. In addition I’m autistic so this was really quite distressing. G-A-Y would do well to invest in bouncers who are actually trained. The whole point of bouncers is to make sure people are safe and yet they’re so aggressive I don’t feel safe around them. Reading some of the other reviews, it doesn’t surprise me that many people have had issues with the bouncers. If you’re going out in London, spend your money somewhere else.
Harrison Britton-Ramsey
29.12.2023
G-A-Y Bar
Upon trying to enter, the security guard accused me of being drunk when I had only consumed one beer beforehand. I didn’t even say a word, I just walked up to him and he immediately accused me of being highly intoxicated. He asked for a second opinion on it too. I seriously cannot imagine they are in any way qualified to work the door of a club if they think a quiet, sensible and calm person was too intoxicated to enter. I would steer clear if possible - plus the vibe inside isn’t that great anyway. Try supporting another bar.
J G
19.12.2023
G-A-Y Bar
Avoid at all costs! I was refused entry during opening hours, when I asked why the security lady said because the manager said so. I’m a member been coming here for years and never have received this treatment, also she was smoking as she was telling me this. When I asked for her name she said I was threatening her and she said that my membership could be revoked as she pleased. They took my picture without my consent, I was harassed, mistreated and dismissed
Natasha Simma
17.12.2023
G-A-Y Bar
Right after Soho Square on Compton StreetIs a hidden gemUgandan music is always playing. The vibe is beautiful and the people are lovely
Tiago De Oliveira
17.12.2023
G-A-Y Bar
Decided to go into London to have a good night and encountered a colour blind security guard who doesn't know what the colour red looks like. Refused entry because he said I looked drunk even though I had one drink, walking straight, and speaking coherently. Never been turned away from an establishment before and after seeing the reviews I'm not surprised of the behaviour of these security guards. This establishment should be ashamed of calling themselves inclusive if they can't even train their guards properly on how to screen people. They should really consider changing their name to reflect what they really are. DO NOT GO HERE
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30 Old Compton St, London W1D 4UR
G-A-Y Bar