Comptons

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Soho Icon With Heart, History & the Friendliest Team Around Comptons in Soho isn’t just a pub—it’s a living piece of LGBTQ+ history, and every visit reminds you why it continues to matter. The moment you walk through the doors, there’s an undeniable sense of belonging, community, and pride woven into the building’s heritage. It has stood as a safe, joyful, and empowering space for decades, and you genuinely feel that legacy in the atmosphere. But what truly elevates Comptons is the incredible staff—especially Sean and Ivan. They’re the kind of people who don’t just serve you a drink—they make you feel seen, welcomed, and completely at home. Their warmth feels effortless, their energy is infectious, and their hospitality sets the tone for the whole venue. Whether it’s your first visit or your hundredth, they greet you like old friends. Service is friendly, attentive, and impressively fast, even when the place is buzzing. Comptons remains one of those rare places where history meets modern LGBTQ+ culture—where people gather not just to socialize, but to celebrate identity, community, and connection. It’s comfortable, uplifting, and full of character, and the team clearly takes pride in keeping that spirit alive. If you’re in Soho and want a place that feels authentic, vibrant, and genuinely welcoming, Comptons is—and always has been—the heart of it all. Thanks to legends like Sean and Ivan, it continues to shine.

Great spot for a drink. Gets busy - upstairs if you can get a seat is always a cute and cosy vibe. Always good chats and the music puts all the other gay bars to shame in my opinion in Soho!

Me and my friends love Comptons! It’s such a n amazing place! The bar guys/girls are amazing so fast and efficient! There are few things we would like to recommend as customers! - Please have Zero Alcohol beer ( pints ) on the Tap like we have in other European countries! - Have a visible drinks menu price! A lot of people are in a tight budget or want to see prices tô make à order/ decision. - Music!!! I have been there in the afternoon and there is no music or it’s very low so the ambience becomes unattractive nor inspiring ( I don’t mean very loud music but in a good volume so people enjoy the place / music more). - The toilets need a revamp urgently, I don’t know why the new normal in pubs / bars is to have stinky old toilets. Don’t get me wrong I love Comptons and my suggestions comes from a person who loves the place and wish to see it improves. - See you later for a drink or 2! I’m not drinking alcohol at the moment I know you have bottles of alcohol free beer, what’s price? Is the same a normal price pint is it worthy? That’s one example what we need 0 alcohol beer on the tap and visible menus :) Love you guys Xxxx

My queer friend recommended this location for us for a nice pint while in Soho - and while I was welcomed with open arms she got told off if "she knew this was a gay bar" and laughed at when she pointed out why they hang the lesbian flag if the bar is only meant for gay men. One plus point was the well organized bar if you were not treated like air if you are female.

Compton's is definitely a must visit spot whenever you're in London and has become one of our go-to gay bars in the city. It has great welcoming vibe that works just as well for a relaxed daytime stop as it does for a livelier night out. During the day it's perfect for popping in for a pint and taking it easy there's a casual laid-back field that makes it feel easy to settle in and enjoy the atmosphere. Then at night the energy really picks up making it a fun place for stronger drinks socializing and soaking in the crowd. What we love most is its consistency. Whether you're stopping by for a quick drink or planning to hang out for awhile, Compton's always delivers a good time. It's friendly unpretentious and has that classic London charm that keeps us coming back every time we're in town.

Great bar in London. Came here for my first visit and came back again. This time is was during the week after work and there was a great crowd still....

Comptons has been around for a long time, looks the same for years, and still manages to pack in the gay crowd especially in evenings and weekends. Don't...

Clearly this is the most popular gay bar in Soho, right? When Jamie W. and I sauntered by on a weeknight evening, we were quite intimidated by the number of...