KU Bar & Klub

Name: KU Bar & Klub
Address: Ku Bar, Lisle Street, London, UK, London
Telephone: 020 7437 4303
Rating: 3.8

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About

Ku Bar is the ideal after work hangout with great offers throughout the week on premium branded products. A trendy and chic design with walls of flat screen TV's playing all the latest music videos and Ku's signature sexy images and arty videos.

Spread over three floors with a capacity of 500, KuBar is somewhere for everyone to enjoy. With our exclusive Champagne Bar; an ideal location to take someone you want to impress, or to our club with DJ’s every night to keep you on the dance floor. Ku Bar is one of the largest gay bars in London and only a short step from Leicester Square.

With DJ’s playing 7 nights a week, KuKlub is the perfect mid-week and weekend club playing current and all-time chart fillers.

Open 7 days a week, Mon - Sat until 3am and Sun until midnight.

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3.8

Based on 861 reviews

Thomas Jackson

06:38 12 Jan 25

We were here for a friend's birthday, they were great with us. Maintained his reserved area just for our large group and provided table service saving is from queuing at the bar too. All the staff were fantastic

shafiq majid

00:22 11 Dec 24

EXTREMELY RUDE STAFF. it was 25GBP for a double vodka soda and staff were extremely displeased about serving such a simple drink. I did notice that the Caucasian patrons got a smile and a thank you however I just got my drink just slammed on the bar and a walk away.Ordered 3 x Double Vodka Soda upstairs- GBP75 anda single downstairs -GBP12. NOT A SINGLE THANK YOU THROUGHOUT. Come here only of yr white....IRONY is...bar is in Chinatown.

John H.

02:25 07 Dec 24

Love KU!!!!! Always have the best time! Best staff! Yummy drinks and a good vibe. Would highly recommend!!! And again the whole staff is lovely and Awesome!!!

Ellie Duffield

03:22 05 Dec 24

Fab night here. Went on a night out in Soho and tried to go to a couple of bars and the people on the door were so awful and mean to me and my two friends for no good reason. (One of my friends didn't have any ID on her and that seemed to make it ok to treat us like dirt). The guy on the door at Ku (guy in the fur coat) was so sweet and welcoming, it was a breath of fresh air after a night that I thought was going to leave a sour taste. The music was so on point when we got in and it was good vibes all round. Thanks for making our night!

Samuel Henrique Witt

10:51 18 Nov 24

The place is nice, I consider it a good option for gay club in Soho. I spent 10 pounds to go downstairs to the club, but for the bars upstairs you don’t need to pay to enter. The drinks are London-priced, so don’t be surprised to pay 8-16 pounds for a cocktail. I had a problem because other customer got my jacket from the couch by mistake, and the manager was very careful and helpful to me, in the end, I was able to get my jacket back (remember to use the coatroom next time).

Jerry C.

09:15 11 Nov 24

KU is a corner bar that sits smack in the middle of the gayborhood. The first floor is the "bar" with a jovial and packed pub atmosphere. Upstairs is more...

P Cart

21:37 22 Oct 24

I went to Ku for one drink with a friend pre dinner. I was running late so my friend was already settled with his drink when I arrived. I ordered at the bar and when the bartender held out the machine for payment it was more than the menu price. I asked why and he said a 5% service was added at the bar. The amount I was being charged was 10% more though, no idea why. I was not expecting to be charged a service charge at the bar and the bartender said he could remove the additional charge. I asked my friend if he had been charged a service charge at the bar and he hadn’t. My drink at the start seemed to be fine but as I got about half way through it got really salty as if there was salt at the bottom of it. I won’t be going back to this place. I felt like I was treated differently to my friend and to be honest was not made to feel very welcome.

Makayla Wade

22:58 20 Sep 24

I had the most amazing time here! I got off work after having the most rough day and Omar really lifted my spirits! He made me the best espresso martini I’ve had in awhile! Would definitely recommend! 🤍

Nevaeh Marino

19:14 20 Sep 24

My friends have been raving about this bar so I finally decided to check it out for myself, and it did not disappoint!!! I had such an amazing time with my friends, and the energy was it! Not only was it a vibe but the service was exceptional. Although it seemed to be a busy night for the staff they were very attentive to their customers. Specifically one of the bartenders Omar who took the time to help me figure out what drink would best suite my taste since I’m not familiar with many drinks. Will be going back very soon!!

Daniella Faakor Damptey

18:56 20 Sep 24

Loved my visit here. There was such a cool and nice vibe. Omar is an incredible server literally the best. Nice, and efficient our entire table had a lovely time because of them! 100 stars!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Tyler Holladay

13:39 19 Sep 24

Bouncer wasn’t particularly friendly when I went, I had my ID out he said he didn’t care about that, they’d check it inside (they didn’t), he wanted to look in my bag.Then the bar on the ground floor has the drink menu out on the bar but when I went to order a cocktail the bartender told me I had to go upstairs. Then he said nevermind and asked a waiter walking by to get it, and said I could drink it on the ground floor as long as I sat in the back or outside.The staff was overall friendly and my drink was good, the space and its levels are just kind of confusing if you haven’t been before, so maybe ask the bartender if it’s your first time. Lower level is a club late at night I believe, upper level is another bar I guess, and ground floor is the bar (beer only?) and seating in the back half (waiter can bring drink menu items).

Malamute Aerospace

01:43 12 Sep 24

Didn't eat but had a great time, awesome atmosphere very safe great staff and security. But I don't like cover charges which they have to hang out downstairs. That's OK just not my thing that's all. Cool place.

Emily Mann

00:19 03 Aug 24

Have been to Ku before for Ruby Tuesdays and had a good time. Decided to visit on a Friday - £20 entry only to be greeted by a cockroach running across the dance floor. Possibly could be a great bar once they sort their pest problem, alas did not hang around to find out.

Geoff Grey

13:44 26 Jun 24

I visit this pub when in Leicester square on days out with the wife after visiting China town or one of the shows down Shaftesbury avenue.the atmosphere is fantastic and the staff are professional. It doesn't matter what your sexuality is it's a fantastic place.

David Rodgers

22:03 17 Jun 24

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Jordan Bickerdyke

00:21 05 Jun 24

I felt actively discriminated against as someone who uses crutches. Only after I insisted I could navigate using the stairs and checking with their manager did the bouncers VERY begrudgingly let me in the bar. I had no such issue in any other establishments that I visited especially with checking whether a less mobile person could access their venue

Vincent Van Grunsven

19:38 16 May 24

My favorite gay bar in London.Great music, great atmosphere, the staff is very welcoming and respectful.Also a big shoutout to the manager Denzel, he is one of the nicest people I have met in London!I definitely recommend this place!

Rachel Schoonheim

19:26 16 May 24

Great music, delicious drinks, and the staff is just top-notch! Denzel, the manager there, is incredibly friendly and made my evening truly unforgettable with his exceptional service!

Amir Aharon

19:48 11 May 24

As a Gay Bar pretend to be liberal and open-minded, they are a disgrace!While they broadcasted the Eurovision on the big screen, they muted a specific song from a specific country.The manager said it was a tech issue, but magically the audio was back right at the end of the song.What a bunch of hypocrites.And they are very expensive.Never again!

Dror Orbach

21:28 09 May 24

I was very disappointed and shocked with my experience at Ku and honestly, there are much better gay bars in London that deserve my patronage. Drinks are overpriced, the bouncer is kind of shady and I overheard some antisemite comments from the staff, perhaps some training is in order. Or better yet, if you’re of the Jewish faith take your money elsewhere

Namal Lanka

23:52 02 Apr 24

Not open till 3 as advertised. Went in for a drink only to be kicked out rudely by security not long after ordering a drink and not finishing it. Was told we could go to the basement, and when we got to the door was told it’s a women’s only night. Would be great to be a bit more clearer with opening times and events etc

İsmail Okatan

17:58 10 Mar 24

It was one of the places I wouldn't recommend you go to. We drank only two beers at the bar with a female friend, and when my friend ordered the third beer, they said you were drunk and did not serve it. Their reason was that my friend danced and went to order. Of course, everyone working there took the bartender's side and did not even give her and me the right to speak properly. As a result, it was a bad experience. I do not recommend it.

Adam Lakhani

15:50 03 Mar 24

Welcoming gay bar in central right next to Leicester square tube station on the edge of Chinatown. Great cocktails and wide beer selection. Reasonable prices and very friendly staff. Highly recommend!

Marina Carraway

13:53 26 Feb 24

A fun, central gay bar! The staff is really nice. A double rum & coke is about £13 so a bit pricier but nothing unusual for London - especially in a central location. Great time!

canan özkaya

02:36 23 Feb 24

Most sexist place!! Very mean barman!! I went to the bar and asked to buy a beer and he said he couldn't sell me beer because I was drunk. It was the first time in my life. I wanted have pint. They took me out with security, and unfortunately I wasn't even drunk and they tried to talk with me about it with security. They tried to convince me that I am drunk and they were so rude. I went there because it’s a gay bar. I wasn’t expecting this sexist behaviour! When I tried to explain myself they didn’t even listen to me!!! Never never try this place because barman and the staff are so mean!!!

Supersol 375

22:43 10 Feb 24

Cute gay bar in Soho. My friends and I feel welcome every time we come here. Does Daniel still work in the cloakroom? He was always so polite and friendly but we haven't seen him in a while.

Swadeel k

13:16 05 Feb 24

Thank you for the wonderful time! Rahul and every one else who was working that night xxx lots of love #TeamTeem

Scott Steggles

23:25 26 Jan 24

Absolutely love the venue. When I arrived I was server by the handsome Sam who served me very quickly and completed my order to how I like it without question and then I was remotely (table service) served by the delectable Grant. Will Deffo recommend and I shall return for another visit in the near future

Cristian Martinez

02:46 21 Jan 24

I have just arrived to My place, out of the blue, one of the guards asked me to go outside to "talk". I was waiting in the bar to Buy a drink, the second of the night. I knew he was going to ask me to leave, it's something that happens frequently in this place. It was the 4th time I attended this club and I didnt have any problems. Id like to know what are the reasons for this behaviour. The place is awesome but I can't Say the sane about the service

Sergio

10:57 10 Jan 24

The manager was a scammer. He told us to upload an app to received a disccount to our spirits. Surprise, we didnt get ant disccount. Furthermore, they closed 20 mins later. Another strange thing was the dark dirty smelly basement; was crowded with such a strange people. I will never recommend this place, only if you wanna be robbed.

Nathan Wise

06:37 21 Dec 23

My favorite place to grab a drink in London. The staff at Ku Bar are fantastic! I have enjoyed drinks in the main bar, upstairs bar, and danced in the downstairs All three are a blast. I really enjoy the Cocktails and Cabaret on Monday nights.From cocktails on a Friday night with friends to stopping for an afternoon refresher on the weekend, Ku Bar is my go to place. The best Aperol Spritz I’ve found in London.

Nathan W.

22:38 20 Dec 23

My favorite place to grab a drink in London. The staff at Ku Bar are fantastic! I have enjoyed drinks in the main bar, upstairs bar, and danced in the...

Barry-John Walsh

00:50 06 Dec 23

Amazing space for all, great music, Shane the bartender took care of us on a rainy Tuesday night, the warmest heart and pulled the coldest pint of Guinness. Would come back again tomorrow and every day after xx

Everton Farias

14:36 18 Nov 23

In my opinion… the best gay bar in London!!I went to this venue yesterday and I found:Very friendly staff! Always happy to serve.Respectful security team in the entrance. Unlike other bars…Great music/DJNice decor. Stylish!Very very pleasant visit.I’ll defo come back!!

Roman Anthony

09:29 23 Oct 23

Loved the two floors. Upstairs was chic & relaxed & downstairs was fun filled dancing & sweaty. Lol but in a good way. They also make a fantastic espresso martini here.

Harold Mosquera

15:37 22 Oct 23

I was a regular goer before pandemic, everything was amazingly queer: the music, the atmosphere. The club downstairs with decent entrance fees: £5, and only on the busiest days, with queer and diverse music.After Covid the owners of Ku Bar took advantage of the « cost of living crisis » and increased the fee to £10. £8 for a single Gintonic. Today they still charge £10 to enter and it’s now every day of the week you have to pay for it, sadly you would see Ku Bar became a place that only tourists visiting Central can afford and they naturally don’t care whether the music and the atmosphere honours queer culture, I guess that’s why the club at night only play electronic music and not a single queer hit.

Daniel Sauceda

02:45 18 Oct 23

Francisco it’s pretty cool. Black guy in the entrance with the huge white coat was cool too. I don’t know about award winning bar i felt back in AMERICA low quality and poor taste in music.

ARRON COOKE

09:30 11 Oct 23

A large group of us went to Ku Bar for a reunion party at the end of September and we all had a really great time !!The management, door host, bar staff, wait staff and the door staff were all amazing and went out of their way to accommodate us all due to a change in our numbers attending.Other businesses should take note as that is how it’s done!

Owen Tatham-Brown

13:07 05 Sep 23

I went here with my boyfriend and it was lovely. The bartenders were friendly, the door staff were lovely and the drinks were great. We also caught a drag show and it was amazing, Vicki Vivacious is absolutely hilarious and made my night. My singular only complaint would be the ambient music, it was a lot of really annoying pop stuff from the early 2010s and it felt really standard bar music, I was hoping that a gay bar would have more class when it comes to music but hey ho. Other than that, it was lovely. They are very accepting of all people, there's no discrimination based on gender identity, sexuality, race, disability etc. at least on the night I went. I would definitely go again.

Adam Hooper

06:36 02 Sep 23

As a part of my Sperm Donation World Tour of the UK, I was looking to have a gay old time. After visiting little ku is was time to head to the daddy. Great venue packed with people just loving life.

YAFEA ALYAFEI

01:26 10 Aug 23

Friendly gay bar. Located at the Chinese town in London. Nice atmosphere and music. My only complaint is the entry and drinks prices are very expensive.

Gouldee Gould

18:23 25 Jul 23

Over priced, over decorated gay bar. Stereotypically gay on steroids. I guess highest pieces on the scene pay for constant updates. Always relatively empty compared to other gay bars and the highest staff to customer ratio in town. At the time of writing and £8 a pint!! Screw the pink pound boys!

RobCod2012

22:25 21 Jul 23

The security guard/manager was absolutely amazing in terms of service and professionalism. Their name slips my mind but it’s the tall woman (I hope I got it right 💀) who was extremely helpful and professional. Other than that, the club is very clean and the clientele is very friendly so Cudo to them.

Jeff R.

16:08 08 Jul 23

Visited not knowing much about the place. It was roped off and seemed very unapproachable to a guy in tourist clothes. Had to ask the bouncer for a table...

Chris Honey

00:34 17 Jun 23

Went for the first time tonight and had a brilliant one. Awesome venue with a intimate basement dance floor. The service from door host to bar staff are lovely. What was a bit annoying is that I couldn't tip them on card. Update your card machines management - tips make make customer and bar staff connect and appreciate each other. Your bar/club/lounge would greatly benefit by giving customers the option

JJ Tran

07:36 16 Jun 23

Attentive, clean and great vibe. 2 pints of Prahva lager is ~£12. Stopped by for a drink whilst in town for the day. Sitting outside was great for people watching as the bar is along one of the busier foot traffic areas in Chinatown. They've just done a bit of a refurb on the inside which has freshened it up a bit too.

Arsham Parsi

11:07 18 Feb 23

Nice bar. We enjoyed our time there. Drinks are reasonable. Security and staff were professional. I noticed someone was intoxicated and reported him to security. They professionally handled the situation.At some point, they close the bar upstairs and offer everyone to go downstairs and charge them £10 admission.On the screen advertised £10 inclusive of a complimentary cocktail. It was only 50% accurate, admission was correct but there were no drink included 😉

Tobias Belli

13:49 23 Jan 23

Top quality venue for some drinks/night out, and the staff couldn't be kinder and more welcoming! After my first time in, I knew I had to go back again, and I've enjoyed every visit since.Rahul is especially such a warm, lovely host and you'll instantly feel so welcome and at ease. The service is brilliant, especially for the area. They do a top job of making it an enjoyable experience. Thoroughly recommend!

Leonel Correia

20:24 22 Jan 23

Very nice club. Staff are friendly and is the reason I’m always coming back to this great venue, specially because of Rahul. Always friendly, smiling, treating us as a part of the “family”. Makes me happy when I finish work and go there to have a gossip about how my day was and to know I have not just a host or a member of staff but also a person to talk when he’s not busy. He makes me feel like I’m well received always. ♥️ not to forget about the outfits. Always surprising. Love him. 😘

Rajib Ghosh

17:00 02 Jan 23

It's a nice cute pub and bar. Nicely managed. Drinks a bit pricey, or may be due to NYE 2023. All the three floors are warm, cozy and gives a young, pink vibe. Door staff and bar staff are polite and courteous.

Allison G.

17:42 30 Dec 22

great place to envoy London nightlife! Freddie the bouncer is the best person I've ever met- we had a great time highly recommend

Helena LD

21:34 21 Nov 22

It's a really cool and trendy place to have a drink, dance and have a good time, but it's also the place with the most friendly and efficient staff! We had a problem with a lost personal item on site and they were with us all the way, helpful, available and understanding. We had never experienced such customer service in a bar. It has clearly become one of our favourite places and we will definitely be returning the next time we visit London, thank you again 😍

Andrew Parker

07:54 08 Oct 22

I went last night after theatre. Amazing staff all round. The DJ was amazing (and hot). The bar staff nice. My biggest praise has to be for the door staff. On our way in lovely but we ended up next to an exit and the guy there was so courteous to everyone and created a really safe space.Thanks so much to you all.

Raphael Grangeon

04:16 29 Aug 22

The music was nice but the pricing was outrageous. On the menu it says an Emerald Queen cocktail is £11.50 , they told me I couldn’t order it , it was only for the “upstairs bar”. Then I ordered two rum and coke which they charged £24,57 (very strange amount!)A simple rhum and coke is more expensive than a more elaborate cocktail… shady pricing and the bar tender was not friendly (even though I didn’t say anything regarding the weird prices!)

Casey R.

11:47 21 Aug 22

Walked by, seen the fun vibe and great music and decided this was the place to hangout outside, have some drinks and listen to good music. Service was...

priyalji

12:26 10 Aug 22

I visited Ku Bar multiple times after my messy break up in April this year. The first time was by chance and after I heard from the community that's its one of the best bars to dance it out in Soho,I can confirm it's true at least from my experience of the basement club. Everyone is welcoming and staff very professional,I felt safe and secure to be truly at ease with myself even though I was a straight guy in a gay club.Once on 28th April I lost my phone in there, the manager found it and kept it safe for me,the security staff in the photo reassured me.It's also the place where I've met other cool people such as a professional dancer I gifted a jacket away to and beautiful soul called Gayathri whom I unfortunately never had the chance to meet again.All in all,I can't recommend this place enough, you'll have to experience it to really get its vibe.Thanks team for such a memorable experience,now that I'm back in KL I kept smiling about those nights and can't wait to be back in the future.Much love! Muchas Gracias! :3

V aus R

08:12 10 Aug 22

Extremely unfriendly staff and the prices??? 15£ for the left cocktail is fairly reasonable for a touristy area. But 12£ for a glass of sparkling wine that consisted 90% of juice? Unbelievable!!!

Rebecca Margaret

16:37 06 Aug 22

Best time in London. Andres was the BEST bar tender. Love this place so much! Great atmosphere , music , vibes. 10/10 ♥️With love, Rebecca and Jessica ♥️

Jason Wojnicz

22:43 02 Aug 22

Great little cabaret bar with a fantastic selection of good booze. A little crowded even when Google says it not busy. Not a pick up bar if you're looking for a relaxing place to have a good time you've found it.

holly

09:36 02 Aug 22

Absolutely amazing little bar, staff are all lovely. The staff instantly drew me in with the fact they had tequila. As we were told we weren't aloud to wear our balloon heart crowns inside they were very lovely and looked after them. As soon as we sat down we had a lovely gentlemen take our order letting us skip any ques. One of the best gay bars I've ever been in. Prices ain't ridiculous and it's a very relaxed vibe. Ended up getting a cuddle of all the security which was the highlight of my trip. Would highly recommend. I have already booked my next trip to the KU bar so I suggest you book yours too!

Kung Curry

17:33 26 Jul 22

The best gay bar in London we've been to. The staff are very friendly and helpful. We were so welcoming there,one of staff came straight to us to get our drink order to avoid long queue! and find a seat for us all. The cocktail was really nice and reasonable price.Good atmosphere,clean and the best staff we ever met.

Ben M

20:28 21 Jul 22

Andres was amazing! Wonderful service and accommodationed my night wonderfully tonight I'm so happy with everything! Excellent stellar service cant wait to visit again! 👌

angelina

06:06 06 Jul 22

It was our first time in this bar/club. everything would have been great if not for incident with security.We were told he was only working there for the second day. it would have been better it was his last day working there because this kind of attitude towards people should not be allowed. He ruined the atmosphere in the club, used his position to threaten us saying “you wanna get kicked out?” and can hit you on the head, pull by the hair. (As a joke????)Thank you to the security who was standing on the door today. He apologised for the appalling behaviour of the security guy downstairs. It would have been better to hear an apology from the guy himself but i don’t think he had the courage to apologies.Stay away from these kind of guys so they don’t hit you on the head, and fire him asap!!!

VERANIA REGALO

18:04 05 Jul 22

I love Ku Bar! Very good environment and lovely and the best staff. Specially Andres very friendly and good service from his part. I can say 5 stars.

João Pedro Viana

12:53 19 Jun 22

The place is beautiful and comfortable. Prices are a little bit higher than what it offers but are acceptable. I was well treated but probably wouldn’t go there again.

Cass Hoe

20:36 16 Jun 22

Amazing atmosphere, all the staff are lovely but NICK is the most loveliest of all. If you lose your phone he will keep it extra safe. Nick also gives amazing hugs. Would hug again. Give him tips.When I've got over my hangover I shall come and cause trouble again.

Christopher lee

10:27 14 Jun 22

Hosted a fabulous birthday gig in Ku Klub (downstairs) recently, and just wanted to say how impressed I was with Freddie for making everything go as smoothly as possible. Great set-up downstairs for anyone thinking of hosting a show/music downstairs! Can't wait for the next one

Vic Marshall

22:33 26 May 22

Beautiful place, beautiful people, best nights. Staff are amazing from bar, to security, so welcoming! Special thanks to Nick (manager), Megan, Daria (bar), Kelly, Alfie (security) and the beautiful Ruby, best host with the most 🥰

Saneika Stewart

17:16 02 May 22

We just went in for drinks but the staff there were very friendly. Really good place to put you in a good mood. Drinks were great as well

David Gilmour

20:06 24 Apr 22

Visited Ku Bar on my first night in London and ended up returning every night! Friendly and welcoming staff with a great atmosphere. Freddie met us with a warm smile and remained very attentive and went the extra mile to make sure we had an amazing night.

Elaine Jackson

13:43 11 Apr 22

My Friend reserved a space on the upper floor for his birthday celebrations. We were greeted so well by the team.From our arrival at the Ku bar the first impressions of the security team. Excellent courteous, welcoming. My 80 years young mother was instantly attended to. Ensuring she could walk safely into the venue, escorted her up the stairs. The security officer and the person working on that floor ensured my mother had a seat without me asking. The team were and is a credit to the Ku bar.The security officer on the upper floor noticed when we were ready to leave and ensured my mother could walk safely to the stairs and down them. Never hurrying us. The ground floor security team greeted us, ensuring again mum left safely.I say safely as it's great to see so many people returning to enjoy themselves. Great energy.The serving team were fun and we never waited long for our orders to be taken and delivered.The espresso martinis were delicious, gin & tonic’s were flowing for us too.The pizza’s the pizzas. I ordered one of each for our group and each one was of a higher standard than we were expecting. All delicious, filled with flavour and a feast for the eyes too. Cut in small enough manageable slices.Great night. Excellent employees here ensure your night is enjoyable and that you’ll want to return. The music got us up and dancing.THANK YOU

charlie fender

21:43 30 Mar 22

Had an absolutely fantastic experience at Ku Bar. If you’re looking for somewhere with the classic gay bar attributes featuring great music and strong drinks you’re onto a winner with this one!Recommend the Espresso martini if you’re looking for a stable.Staff treated our group incredibly also with a special shout-out to the manager Nick. He really looked after us and gave great recommendations for where else to go in London. Really knew this stuff.Overall 10/10

Leah E. Wild

19:35 19 Mar 22

Great friendly place! Stopped by for a cocktail before meeting some friends-- I really recommend the Flor de Jamaica-- and ended up back there later in the night. Great atmosphere, banging times, and the friendliest people working there, brilliant service, they managed to find us a space even though it was packed. Really enjoyed my time, will definitely be going back. Plus, shout out to Sammy the bouncer: what a babe!

Sophie Rose

04:34 13 Mar 22

Staff made the wrong drink that we asked for so my friend returned it; instead of exchanging the drink the server took the drink back then charged her for the correct one (so we got 1 drink for price of 2). Really disappointed that the barman was the one who made the mistake and didn't have the decency to rectify it free of charge. Doesn't make sense why he took back the drink we already paid for?!Staff also saw that a shot was accidentally spilled and they said we'd have to buy a new one, where again, they could have just replaced it.Vibe and decor is nice but would not recommend.

Eudonni Moricom

16:43 28 Feb 22

A nice little local bar. If you get the right bar tender, you’ll be happily served. The food is very hit and miss. I had the prawns and my friend had the sausage roll. The food is good. Nothing to write home about but filled a hole none-the-less. Drinks are a little on the expensive side. If you want a single drink, it’ll be a nice stopover to other venues in the area.

Frazer Baldwin

13:08 12 Feb 22

First gay bar I visited in London, loved it! Amazing friendly staff, strong tasty cocktails! Was a great vibe and felt really comfortable. We went on the Wednesday, loved the drag show by Vicki Vivacious!Loved it so much we came back on the Thursday for more as was visiting for a few days mid week. Staff were really helpful with first aid kit when I had an accident on the dance floor too.Will definitely be back in future London trips!

Cody Hibbert

23:50 27 Dec 21

John McLean - is the best bartender/hostess I have ever met in London. I just moved here and have never felt more at home and happy than I have with him. He makes every experience at the bar as if it’s new and happy! He’s the most amazing person who existed!

oAl355i0o

13:01 08 Dec 21

Best place ever: amazing music, good drinks and super staff. If you are looking for a place to drink and dance and enjoy the night with your friends or with new ones, the Ku bar is the perfect place to go! 😉

Karen Buck

19:24 27 Nov 21

We popped in to get out of he rain today while visiting the London. Wasn’t busy so we got a seat and I went to the bar , I stood there for a while one barman was attending a customer and the other two just standing there! I was over looked when a couple came in and that is when I had to ask them if I was invisible the young man looked at me confused and I had to ask if he was serving .. he then took my order with no please or thank yous and didn’t even tell me the price of my drink just put the card machine in font of me!No wonder people don’t tip anymore if you get this service with over priced drink!

tyrone sheehan (ty)

11:30 22 Nov 21

Was very happy with the service I’ve been On the Westend scene for 15 years But I haven’t gone to Ku bar for a very long time And I must say I’m very impressed can honestly say I will all ways use ku bar as my First choice now had a really good night last night me and my friends even though we were a little drunk all the staff were very nice and welcoming and all ways checked to see if we wanted another drink so thank you

Chiho Sharp

22:02 13 Nov 21

We popped in to have G&T before a comedy show at Leister Square. The bar staff were very nice and helpful.We sat outside in a tent in a rather warm November evening.We’d love to to back there on Wed when they have a special show or something.A very lovely place!After we ordered a G&T each, we noticed gorgeous looking cocktails. We promised to go back to try some of them.

Leanne Moran

21:30 24 Oct 21

Stopped here for lunch in the sunshine. Nice staff. A little pricey but the food was really nice

Jessika Young

01:25 09 Oct 21

I went to this bar recommended by friends. As soon as I arrived I instantly felt judged by the management team because I came with a group of girlfriends. We were told we were not allowed to dance once we entered the cocktail bar, which was odd as the serving team said we could enjoy ourselves and move to the music if we wanted to. When the upper levels were closing we were told we could head down to the club without having to wait by someone who worked there. However, once again the management team said we were not able to and that we have to get into a very long queue. Now, I understand that this is first world problems but after spending a considerable amount of money in this place to then be told that we couldn’t go to where we were promised it was pretty bad customer service.We were humiliated in front of the rest of the queue as we then had to leave.All in all, not a friendly experience from the management team even though we were very pleasant customers.

Nzube Ufodike

22:16 29 Sep 21

Lovely to see friends tonight but I think some staff might need race awareness training here. Horrid flashback to a decade ago when me and my friend (POC) were, shall we say, asked weird questions at the door. On the plus side, it's a much cleaner venue now, thanks to public health requirements.

Ben M

00:04 08 Sep 21

Serena was amazing! Wonderful service and accommodationed my cousins birthdays wonderfully tonight I'm so happy! Excellent stellar service 👌

Connor Winyard

14:09 05 Sep 21

Just returned from a birthday party that wound up in Ku and it was fantastic. Staff were very accommodating as we had a large group and they worked tirelessly bringing drinks and ensuring everyone there (including general clubgoers) were seen to regularly. Manager brought us some free shots as well and made sure we were enjoying ourselves, + one of our group had a little too much to drink yet bouncers were very fair and ensured we were safe once outside. Have been multiple times and will undoubtedly go again when the time comes!

Stan Thompson

14:49 16 Aug 21

If you're looking for a cocktail bar with cool, modern decor that offers a comprehensive range of exciting cocktails, and you just happen to be in London's China Town, then the first floor cocktail bar at the Ku Bar is the place to consider. We popped in after a cinema visit and enjoyed refreshing cocktails served up by their friendly and helpful staff. And you can even sit outside and still experience excellent service!

Daniel Wyatt

13:34 28 Jul 21

Came into ku bar with one of my friends, wasn't expecting the prices to be so high but I quickly over looked that because the vibes and the staff made may time here fabulous! Hats off to their bouncers there was one incident with a woman who was being aggressive and actually had me frightened she threw a drink at a host, the door men sorted it in the blink of a eye, one of them was so friendly I felt so safe think I heard them calling him alpha, well if your out there alpha well done for keeping us safe!

Soraya

08:03 27 Jul 21

I went there twice. Once in January 2020 and now in July again. Both times i remember the prices for drinks were kinda high. If you really want to go there to drink, you should consider bringing at least £30. The music also was a little bit too loud so we couldn’t really hear the waiter or each other without talking close to each others ears. Otherwise the atmosphere is nice, the place is clean and the Staff is friendly.

Rachel

06:49 27 Jun 21

Loved it here ! Amazing , efficient and friendly staff who , even on a busy night , were always there for us . Had so much fun , thank you especially to Daria and Michael . I didn’t catch the hostess’s name but they were also wonderful 💞 will definitely come back for more delicious cocktails xx

Nicholas Goode

06:16 12 Jun 21

As usual, on Wednesday evening, I received the friendliest of service at this super bar. I am a fairly regular visitor and the staff never fail to engage and offer service in the most genuine, professional way - always welcoming, always taking a few minutes of their time to engage in conversation.They always appear to be enjoying their work which is good to see and makes the whole experience far more enjoyable from the customer perspective!Additionally, I recently had occasion to email the owner on a very minor matter and he dealt with the issue in the most efficient and charming manner. Clearly an excellent role model for his team too!Thank you as always to everybody who makes the experience of visiting the KU bar so very pleasant.

Jessica Wu

10:49 29 May 21

Drinks come fast and service was good. Neon lights, loud dance music. Smoke machine going off every 10 minutes. It's a vibe if you're seeking that.Stayed here for a little bit after midnight as most nearby pubs were closed but the bubblegum pop dance fusion music left a bit to be desired.Different vibe in COVID but definitely the closest thing to a nightclub given what you can do now. They seemed to run this well, and be strict with protocols.

Vanina Gallucci

18:19 17 May 21

Nice bar !! Super friendly staff, always checking on you and ready to take your order. Drinks were coming really fast to the table. Also great ambiance. I highly recommend

Lick Von Dyke

20:17 14 May 21

Sharing drinks outside this evening, we were greeted by smiles and great service. Within minutes we received ours drinks delivered to our table and empties cleared away quickly. Always checked if we needed anything else.Pizza to share too.Love Ku bar, always have, always will, Thankyou for being a reliable queer stable home with awesome (and hot) service 🖤 Long live queer spaces

Lee Moreland

18:14 08 May 21

A MASSIVE well done to the whole team during these tough times!You guys are absolutely nailing it! Super organised and amazing service!I 100% recommend booking a table at Ku Bar. You will have an awesome day/night.

Claudio Tripodi

16:41 02 Dec 20

Very disappointed, just went here today with my patner and a rude woman supposed to be the manager said that we can’t be share a pizza because some rules she just make up.Bye bye ku bar. Left asking for a refund.Next time b4 getting the payment is better inform the customer if u have any strange .

Phil Emgee

10:41 24 Oct 20

Nice bar and nice service. Many of us now must meet outside – so a word of caution to those at the outdoor tables:Watch your belongings very carefully. Exceptionally stealthy thieves operate and have tricks of taking bags from right under your nose and from a fair distance away. My bag was against the bar, right next to me and about 1.5m from the ropes around the area – they still got it.

Dean Jones

14:12 20 Sep 20

The hostess is absolutely lovely, bar staff a little on the twinky-mean-gay end of the rainbow. Drinks a little over priced but one of the few gay bars in the area that has outdoor seating. Overall, I’d suggest you carry on the extra 5 mins into central soho

Julie Rose Parton

20:44 02 Sep 20

Really friendly staff who genuinely go out of their way to make you feel welcomed and great crowd (potentially due to this) with a fab selection of drinks and music! Thank you so much, keep up the great work... they even have really good heaters outside.

L H

21:49 23 Jul 20

Given the current social distancing requirements my visit was different than normal.It was refreshing to see a business take its obligations so seriously. The staff were attentive and happy to see us. Social distancing was observed and patrons seemed to be observing it too.Great job guys!

Emann B.

13:48 28 Mar 20

Having walked several miles from Gloucester Road, our dogs were barking loudly and we began to look for a place to sit, chill, and imbibe.How...

Spike Mclarrity

10:21 18 Jul 19

I love this place, its funky and fabulous decor adds a bit of posh glam. Bar staff very attentive, friendly and professional. Good wine beer and spirit menu.Some seating outside for smokers and non smokers, great place to watch the buzz of life in this very central spot.I really enjoy bringing friends visiting London, great music and atmosphere in the club downstairs, walking distance from the underground.

Dude K.

08:29 19 Jul 18

In A Nutshell:-Ku Bar was cool.-I stopped in for a couple drinks, but it must have been pretty early bc I didnt see anything wild & crazy.-The service...

Jayde Y.

12:39 01 May 15

Baby, you are so darn hot, but how come you don't look at me the way you look at him? You know your accent is just so freakin sexy, and I want you to come...

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