London Soho

Considered the heart of London nightlife, Soho can be hit-or-miss for those who aren’t in the know. Avoid the tourist crowds in Leicester Square and in places with tour buses out front. Head to the streets around Old Compton Street and Soho Square for gay and lesbian nightlife. Whatever your pleasure—feathered boas and sequins, karaoke, the latest Madonna hit, pleasant chit chat, or some good ol’ rock and roll—Soho has it.

Pubs

French House, 49 Dean St. Leicester Sq. or Piccadilly Circus. This small Soho landmark was once frequented by everyone from Maurice Chevalier and Charlie Chaplin to Salvador Dalí and Dylan Thomas. During ...more

Bars

When bar-hopping through Soho’s busy streets, keep in mind that some of the swankiest and most popular bars in the area, including The Player (8 Broadwich St.) become members-only after 11pm. Others ...more

Clubs

Madame Jojo’s, 8-10 Brewer St. (☎ 020 7734 3040; www.madamejojos.com), Piccadilly Circus or Leicester Sq. Once a sleazy strip club, Jojo’s maintains its endearingly gritty nature. Today, it does ...more

Glbt

Check out Boy Magazine, available at many bars and clubs in Soho, for listings of GLBT events for the coming week—and for debaucherous photos of the past week’s events. The Edge, 11 Soho Sq. (☎ ...more

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