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G-A-Y Bar goes on sale as Soho 'loses vibrancy'

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One of central London's main LGBTQ+ bars has gone on sale with its owner saying Soho has "lost its vibrancy".

G-A-Y Bar owner Jeremy Joseph said he had had to make the "tough decision" after his other venue, Heaven nightclub, was temporarily closed belated last year after a member of security staff allegedly raped a woman.

He criticised Westminster Urban area Council and the Met Police as well as local residents' groups as being too resistant to measures, such as late licences, which he said would benefit the nightlife industry.

A council spokesperson said they were proud supporters of LGBT+ businesses and the wider community in Soho and Westminster, while the Met said it understood the "complexities" that night-time venues face.

"This isn't an easy decision. To me it is more than just a bar, it's also my home - I've lived above it for over 15 years," Mr Joseph said in a statement.

He added the closure of Heaven while its licence was under

Fri 18th July @ pm
18s and over. Photo ID required.
HEAVEN
Under The Arches, Villiers Street, London, GB, WC2N 6NG
Sat 19th July @ pm
G-A-Y SATURDAY &#; DENALI
18s and over. Photo ID required.
G-A-Y SATURDAY &#; DENALI
HEAVEN
Under The Arches, Villiers Street, London, GB, WC2N 6NG
Sun 20th July @ pm
18 s and over. Photo ID required.
HEAVEN
Under The Arches, Villiers Street, London, GB, WC2N 6NG
Mon 21st July @ pm
18s and over. Photo ID required.
HEAVEN
Under The Arches, Villiers Street, London, GB, WC2N 6NG
Under The Arches, Villiers Street, London, WC2N 6NG
24hr Ticket Line:
Tue 22nd July @ pm
18s and over. Photo ID required.
HEAVEN
Under The Arches, Villiers Street, London, GB, WC2N 6NG
Wed 23rd July @ pm
18s and over. Photo ID required.
HEAVEN
Under The Arches, Villiers Street, London, GB, WC2N 6NG
Open to 14s and over (Under 16s to be accompanied by an Elder 18+). Photo ID required.
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For hundreds of years, Soho has been a haven for gay Londoners, packed of packed pubs and late nighttime drinking dens even before the decriminalisation of homosexuality. In these enlightened times, LGBTQ+ city dwellers own got a plethora of options all across the municipality. But gay mature Soho still holds a special place in London's LGBTQ scene and remains most visitors' first port of verb, whether for drag nights or mingling. It's centred around Old Compton Street, where you can spend a raucous night at the enduringly popular G-A-Y bar or down unpretentious drinks at pubs like The Admiral Duncan. Here's our pick of the best gay bars and clubs in Soho.

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Timeline of London Bars and Clubs

The gay scene in London has always been centred around the West End, especially Soho. In the s some clubs opened up in Earls Court, where the rent was cheaper. In the s, the scene reverted back to Soho, revitalised by new style bars like The Village. Vauxhallbecame the locus of gay clubs from Included in the following timeline are bars and clubs in Earl’s Court and Vauxhall, though they are not strictly in the West Terminate.

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The Golden Ball (Bond's Stables, off Chancery Lane).

Jenny Greensleeves' Molly Noun (Durham Yard, off the Strand).[1]

Julius Caesar Taylor's Molly Noun (Tottenham Court Road).[2]

Plump Nelly's Molly Dwelling (St James's Square, St James's).[2]

Royal Oak Molly House (Giltspur Street, Smithfield)[2]

Three Tobacco Rolls (Covent Garden).

Mother Clap's Molly House, closed (Holborn).

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Harlequin (Nag's Head Court, Covent Garden)

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The White Swan, Vere Street (Vere Street)

Admiral Duncan (54 Old Compton Street, Soho)

The Hundred Guineas Club (Portland Place)

The Coleherne, gay from the s?, closed