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Circa Soho
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Circa Soho(permanently closed)

Closed Soho gay bar remembered for DJs and late-night energy

London, UK
3.5
485 reviews

Neighbourhood

London

Category

Bars

Vibe

Permanently closed, Gay bar +4

Status

Permanently closed

Official website

About Circa Soho

Circa Soho was a gay bar on Frith Street that opened in 2011 and became a familiar part of the area's LGBTQ+ nightlife. Its mix of exposed brick, lounge seating, cocktails and a small dance area made it useful both for early drinks and a livelier late-night stop. As evenings progressed, DJs shifted the mood towards pop, house and club remixes, drawing a predominantly gay crowd along with friends and visitors exploring Soho. Its central location meant it was often used as a meeting point before heading on elsewhere. The Frith Street venue has now closed. This listing is retained as an archive of London's changing queer scene, so historic opening hours and event details should not be used to plan a visit.

What to expect

This venue is permanently closed. The page records a former Frith Street gay bar that was part of Soho nightlife for more than a decade.

Vibes

Good to know about Circa Soho

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Permanently closed
Historic opening hours and events are no longer current
The listing is retained as part of London's LGBTQ+ venue archive

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Location

Circa Soho

Circa Soho, Frith Street, London, UK

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Circa Sohoreviews & ratings

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4.3

485 reviews

Overall rating across Google Maps.

Rating by source

  • WhereIs.Gay
    3.5
  • Google Maps
    4.3

Featured Google Maps reviews

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Kaoutar N'GAIRI
Kaoutar N'GAIRI

a year ago

This place is such a vibe. The crowd is friendly without being cliquey, and the music strikes the perfect balance between fun and danceable without ever feeling cheesy. The bartenders know how to mix a drink properly and keep the energy up all night. What I love most is that it feels inclusive—whether you come with friends or solo, you’ll find people to chat with and dance alongside. The design is modern but cozy, with just enough edge to make it feel like a hidden gem rather than a tourist spot. Definitely one of those bars that makes you want to stay until closing.

Review from Google Maps

Pips78
Pips78

5 months ago

Been coming to this bar for a while a must visit when in Soho for me. I likes it's chilled relaxed atmosphere, the bar has 2 areas the main bar area with a DJ and a quieter area as you enter the bar from the street. Can always get a drink in a timely manner no mad ques, no getting bumped into.

Review from Google Maps

apangel100
apangel100

5 months ago

It’s a shame that all “gayness” from what was Soho’s greatest gay bar has been eradicated from Circa - is it even a gay bar any more ? From the pictures of the hot guys on the wall to the mention of it even being a gay bar on the screens. There are better queer spaces to go in Soho that don’t seem to be in the closet.

Review from Google Maps

Phil Jaeck
Phil Jaeck

a year ago

After bar hopping and testing every gay bar in Soho we decided to come back to circa. Steven was super super nice and fun to talk to and a perfect host. Loved it!

Review from Google Maps

Wojciech Bryda
Wojciech Bryda

a year ago

It's a super nice place! We had a really nice time, not only because of happy hours, but mostly because of kind and funny bartender Steven! Strongly recommend!

Review from Google Maps

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London › United Kingdom
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