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Circa Embankment
Dance ClubsPermanently closed

Circa Embankment(permanently closed)

Closed LGBTQ+ nightclub formerly beside Embankment station

London, UK
3.5
131 reviews

Neighbourhood

London

Category

Dance Clubs

Vibe

Permanently closed, LGBTQ+ nightclub +3

Status

Permanently closed

Official website

About Circa Embankment

Circa Embankment was a large LGBTQ+ nightclub beside Embankment station, within walking distance of Soho. Opened as the bigger sister venue to Circa Soho, it brought commercial and house-led club nights, resident DJs, dancers and a high-energy weekend crowd to a spacious central London setting. The club became known as a late stop after the Soho bars, particularly on Friday and Saturday nights. Its location beneath the railway arches and close to major transport links made it easy to reach from across London. Circa Embankment has since closed and this page is retained as part of London's queer nightlife archive. Do not travel to the former venue expecting it to be open; use WhereIs.Gay to find current LGBTQ+ clubs nearby.

What to expect

This venue is permanently closed. The listing is kept as an archive of a once-popular central London LGBTQ+ nightclub.

Vibes

Good to know about Circa Embankment

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Permanently closed
Do not rely on the historic opening hours, prices or event information
The page remains online for queer venue history and old links may no longer work

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Location

Circa Embankment

Circa Embankment, Victoria Embankment, London, UK

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Circa Embankmentreviews & ratings

Read ratings and recent reviews of Circa Embankment in London from Google Maps, Yelp and WhereIs.Gay where available.

3.5

131 reviews

Overall rating across WhereIs.Gay and Google Maps.

Rating by source

  • WhereIs.Gay
    3.5
  • Google Maps
    3.5

Featured Google Maps reviews

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My first time here was actually really nice, I found the club really stylish, spacious and well maintained. The staff is kind, the music was blasting and really good, and the prices are also very affordable in any London terms. I definitely will come back here 🤩

Review from Google Maps

Riccardo Longo
Riccardo Longo

2 years ago

Admission 12£, Cloakroom 3£. Decent house music but that place it's always empty! At the entrance there was no one queueing and for being Bank holiday it says everything. The security guy told us that there were 45 people inside but once we were in I could count 20 maximum. 😱 So boring night! We left after 2:00 am since we lost the hope that place could get more busy.

Review from Google Maps

Gene Robinson
Gene Robinson

5 years ago

Our “premium seating” had an excellent view of this wall. Unfortunately, the performers were on the other side of it. Luckily we didn’t miss much because the show lasted about 3 total songs. We saw 3 other tables complain about their ripoff view as well. Totally understand there’s limited seating at a socially distanced event, but just don’t sell tickets “with a view” if it’s going to be of this wall. Staff confirmed that guests are frequently disappointed but that the management doesn’t care. I’m leaving this negative review per their recommendation. Support your local queens, just don’t expect to actually see them at Circa.

Review from Google Maps

A socially safe venue following all the Government guidance, from the entrance to the table. Good music, great service, beautiful staff and an amazing vibe makes Circa Embankment the place to be for the LGBTQ+ 🌈

Review from Google Maps

Amanda Murray
Amanda Murray

4 years ago

Located just as you step outside embankment tube station. Nice and airy, seats outside also. Happy hour 2 cocktails for £12

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London › United Kingdom
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