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Halfway to Heaven

Name: Halfway to Heaven
Address: Halfway To Heaven, Duncannon Street, London, UK, London, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7484 0736
Rating: 3.1

Central London gay pub with cabaret in the basement

London, UK

3.5

1,010 reviews

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London

About Halfway to Heaven

Halfway to Heaven is a long-running gay pub on Duncannon Street, hidden between Charing Cross and Trafalgar Square. Its central location, approachable prices and busy entertainment programme make it a dependable stop for both London regulars and first-time visitors. At street level, it feels like an informal pub where you can meet for a drink. Downstairs is the heart of the venue: a compact cabaret bar hosting drag, comedy, karaoke and themed shows across the week. Performers and schedules change, but the close-up basement setting gives the room a warm, communal energy. It can become very busy around show time, so arrive early if you want a seat or clear view. Check the latest programme rather than relying on recurring-night names, as line-ups and timings can change.

What to expect

Expect a relaxed pub upstairs and a lively, intimate cabaret room downstairs. The crowd is mixed, friendly and often ready to join in.

Vibes

Gay pub Charing Cross Cabaret Drag Karaoke Comedy LGBTQ+

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Practical tips before you visit

Arrive early for basement shows if you want a seat

The lower-ground performance space may have limited accessibility

Check the current cabaret and karaoke programme before visiting

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Address

Halfway To Heaven, Duncannon Street, London, UK

Phone

+44 20 7484 0736

Opening hours

Open now

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Monday: 12:00–23:00 Tuesday: 12:00–23:00 Wednesday: 12:00–23:00 Thursday: 12:00–23:00 Friday: 12:00–01:00 Saturday: 12:00–01:00 Sunday: 12:00–20:00

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Halfway To Heaven, Duncannon Street, London, UK

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4.3

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Gairland

16 Jun 2025

Stopped visiting here a while ago due entirely to witnessing aggressive staff frequently bullying customers which to me is hypocritical and unacceptable. Stonegate ought to send in anonymous customers to gather the real Halfway to Heaven, which needs an overhaul starting with the awful confrontational Manager and her crew who seem to regard her as leader of the gang.

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oliden

9 Oct 2015

What I like in this venue? The diversity of the people, from city works to drags. A fantastic mix and it works well. Friendly staff too. A good one to enjoy the end of your work day.

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ryabar

24 Jul 2015

A place to go for the slightly older crowd that are working in central london. Pulls in a regular crowd and offers some fun entertainment downstairs. As with the name is a place that people often pop into on the way to heaven nightclub.

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Hannah

2 months ago

Gorgeous little pub adorned with fair light and flowers, a huge array of drinks options and the best bar staff (Timmy- legend!) Lovely air con and totally central, situated right across from Trafalgar Square, lots of little cosy spaces and drag performances in the evening, absolutely will be back and totally recommend ✨👍

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Sami P

5 months ago

Halfway to Heaven is such a welcoming and feel-good place. I’m not personally part of the LGBTQ+ community, but my daughter and friends are, and I was first introduced to this bar by two close friends. Since then, I always make sure to stop by before catching my train from Charing Cross. Every time I visit, I’m welcomed warmly, and the atmosphere instantly lifts my mood. It’s one of those rare places where you can truly relax, be yourself, and forget about life’s stresses for a while. Thank you for always making me feel part of the family. Looking forward to seeing you all again soon.

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Katrina Flessas

6 months ago

Came here for my first night in London with an old friend and we wanted a more low-key lgbtq pub to visit and was recommended halfway to heaven by a few locals. Great atmosphere and met some great new people! People were friendly and a wonderful show downstairs. Memorable night will def visit again next time im in the area.

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3 months ago

Great atmosphere and friendly crowd, it's a good spot for a drink. The only disappointment was the bartender, who was quite grumpy and unwelcoming. When it came to paying, I asked much I owed but he didn't say a word and just pointed at the card reader. Fun venue, but the customer service could definitely be improved.

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Michael Mann

5 months ago

A huge thank you to the amazing staff at Halfway To Heaven Charing Cross located at 7 Duncannon Street, Westminster, Greater London, WC2N 4JF! While enjoying the Cabaret and sipping on some Vino Blancos, I accidentally left my bag hanging on a hook downstairs. I only realized it was missing when I got home to Kent, but thankfully, the team found it that same night. I spoke with Heather in the morning and was able to retrieve my bag today. I truly appreciate your kindness, and I’m so relieved! I’ll definitely be back. XX.

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