Vault 139
London's favourite cruise bar. 7 days a week. 1PM to 1AM.Average Reviews
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London's busiest cruise bar. 7 days a week. 1PM to 1AM. Entry includes a drink and coat check.
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Based on 280 reviews
Kim Kristensen
19:53 22 May 23
Visiting London and was guided to this place by a chat Guy on Scruff. Told me Monday was naked, and that happens to be one of my favourites.Arriving at the door, I found out that naked was not until the evening. I was, However, allowed to get naked,My Scruff guide told me there would be no sling, but there IS a slingVault139 12 points!IT was quite busy already at 3 on a Monday afternoonOnly bad thing (which i experience also at the Hardon party Saturday) is the paying for your drinks when served. This mean you must carry money or card with you.On the continent we get a number and pay when we leave. No money, phones or creditcard to be stolen.Hugs from Kinky_kim, CopenhagenNo Name
10:05 07 May 23
Nice place, a lot of guys. But there are no paper towels, sanitizers in dark rooms. Would be nice to make this place cleanerDaniel Brown
18:13 09 Apr 23
It such a nice place the staff are very friendly and kind and alway on the ball the manger really friendly and it such a nice chilled out place and very very very clean and tidy place to goJeylon Blake
00:35 24 Mar 23
Came on naked night or Thursday night . It was a wonderful blast , I came around 8 and it was to the walls packed . The variety was definitely there and there was somebody for everyone .Will definitely come againRicco Bankz
21:03 12 Mar 23
I’m disgusted with that fact I just left to have fag and the man is trying to recharge me! It’s disgusting that they let people in who they feel like and the people on the door are taking people money! I have taken pics of the place and I will be exposing this to environmental health and the local mp! They should not be able to get away with such a thing and I will be reporting this to trading standers. I even told them check your camera they started lol on my face and telling me pay money or get out this place needs to be close down ASAP AND I WILL MAKE SURE THIS HAPPENS robbing people is not the best way to run a business I have 4 of my own!Kevin Gallacher
07:08 24 Jan 23
I read various reviews yesterday ahead of my visit last night. door staff did his job, without an issue. Coat check in was extremely friendly and helpful. The bartender started serving me as he was finishing previous customers.It was very busy with all shapes, sizes and age range who were very friendly, some more so than others "welcoming all" to enjoy...... so I do not know about any attitude amongst clients as mentioned by previous reviews. Even the cute Mediterranean Adonis hooked up with a cute Harry Potter.Place quiets down around nine from peak(but still busy) with customers for the evening who are more relaxed.If you haven't been or are put off by some of the reviews, I suggest you just go and try for yourself, even if it's just for the experience. Get there as early as it starts so you are part of all the fun!! Mondays and Thursday especially!!Zekaryas Solomon
23:21 08 Jan 23
I use to go there offten and had always great time, also suggest and bring people there. Tonight it was quite weird , scary and annoying. The team member I faced at the cash point told me already off for nocking. In his words "you can nock to death and nothing will change" In a really rude way. I thought I probably shouldn't go in but I did get in. And honestly I did not enjoy anything as I was put off of his behaviour. unfortunately I was able only to stay 30 min. And here we go the same guy who told me off I see him fighting with a customer, pushing an innocent customer and been violent. This is unacceptable. I just feel what just happened with this place. Believe me I will go viral on social media if the management is not managing this mess.Michele Mancuso
16:17 14 Dec 22
I went there Sunday night. December 4th. The British men are hotter than I expected. The place was packed and it was easy to store and get back all my clothes, they give you a big plastic box and you keep the number on a piece of paper that is in the same little bag that comes with condoms and lube. Consider taking PrEP and get tested regularly.Andrew Murphy
11:11 09 Dec 22
Pre covid, this was a really fun and unpredictable place. Long waits on certain nights due to being so popular. All sorts of people but go with an open mind and you will hav afun.experience..I didPhilippe
02:35 21 Nov 22
After few year (covid) I went there again,very nice staff very polite, I meet nice interesting people,but a lot of the crow have an attitude.Guys you are in a dark causing place,stop being so chosing.In general the place is very goodLeo Segarra
19:20 30 Oct 22
Went there on Glow night. Very cheerful atmosphere. The cashier at the entrance noticed I was a newcomer and gave me an orientation without me even asking for it. I don't know his name but he surely deserves a bonus for his commitment and politeness.Felix G.
15:51 10 Sep 22
Was in the Vault for the first time on Wednesday.Friendly and helpful staff.Cool, clean location, it is always cleaned.Prices okWhether passive or active, there is something for everyone.A must for the next visit to London...John Scallan-Walsh
17:31 20 Aug 22
Great bar. Friendly staff and very clean. We came here today whilst visiting London are were pleasantly surprised. We will definitely be back and highly recommend it.Rishi Sethi
14:34 07 Aug 22
It's ok, staff on the door have a bit of attitude sometimes. I went for the first time ever and was looking for my friend who'd just arrived and the guy in the booth started shouting about me going through the door to locate him. Had to tell him to calm down. Polite customer service out the window. Crowd is ok if you are more after an older crowd (unlike Sweatbox). The staff behind the bar are nice though and the cloakroom service is for the most part (but not always) efficient.Edit: owner seems to only have arguments when based on inaccuracies. No I did not realise the policy and 'choose to ignore it', I had no idea, and the guy on the door should have explained rather than run his mouth off while I was politely calming him down, politeness goes both ways as you said maybe look up what two ways means. The sweatbox comment is because it is also a nearby indoor place where people can have fun, bit of a no brainer. There was no "me not getting my way" vs you, that's an immature point. Snarkiness in your response only proves my point. And no I did not only go on one occasion so another thing you just assumed to comment on.Jason Wojnicz
00:33 05 Aug 22
Went on a Monday night. It was moderately busy inside. The staff was helpful with quick service, patient with new comers and keep this place exceedingly clean. The clientele however leaves something to be desired. Pushy, one-sided and clicquish. It's an interesting visit but be prepared to need to go elsewhere to get off. I'm just say is all.David Mathews
18:38 27 Jul 22
Can we have another NKD night each week please? Don’t mind which. Mondays are great but Thursdays have long been too busy for me. It must be worth ‘sacrificing’ one of the quieter dressed or UW nights.Jose R
22:25 20 Jun 22
Absolutely five stars for the place, the staff, the location.1 star for 90% of the crowd that comes here that could not find their way out of a paper bag if their life depended on it. It's that bad for them.Still if you want to give it a chance you may find the 10% that makes this place very worthwhile.Iain Targett
19:54 27 May 22
Friendly staff. Clean venue. Plenty of seating. I went for the first time on a Friday, stayed for a few hours and had a good time. Definitely going back again.Xenia Zanzibar
23:16 21 May 22
I was so nervous to come here after hearing mixed reviews about the staff - however I was welcomed with open arms by all - including both people on the door, people behind the bar and cloakroom I encountered. All lovely and non - judgmental. I popped in twice on a Saturday - once in the afternoon and once at around 11pm - I would say the afternoon was much more my vibe as things were a bit more discreet and sexy (in my opinion) with more space to roam around and the night was a lot more full on with a sea of naked bodies, a DJ and more of a club vibe - I think this venue would cater to a very wide range. Thankyou for being so kind to me!Matteo Massignani
09:09 13 May 22
Been on and off from this place throughout the years. Last 2 times I came here weren’t the best, but it’s really a matter of luck with the crowd to be honest. Hopefully more luck the next time.Staff are nice and helpful most of the times. I’ve seen them really busy with serving and cleaning, even if there were only 2 of them working when I last visited.Detlef Alexander
05:31 10 May 22
Best place, bar men are always friendly and happy to chat, and personnel keep the place tidy etc during the night. Plenty of men at night especially naked night with plenty of slippage and naughtiness going on in all the nooks and crannies and I always get my fill ... or two. 😉. Cloakroom runs efficiently and quickly. Safe place to drink, play, or just sit relax and watch the men do their thing.Lee Hamarneh
05:31 26 Mar 22
Absolutely an amazing cruising place. I visited the place on Friday. Arrived at / around 2 pm. Was busy ish. Lovely friendly gentleman at the entrance with lovely smile. Explained bits to me as it’s my first tone for me. Entry pound 11 includes a drink. Left my bag with the most friendly guy behind the counter. Grabbed a drink. Was faffing around to explore. Super friendly crowd. It got busier after 3:30. Heaven on earth. I had the most amazing time. A must to come here as it’s guaranteed a fun time. I will return again this weekend 🙈😈. Thanks guys for having me. Amazing &Engraved experience. Lee.GRAHAM Willoughby
20:46 26 Feb 22
Not been here for two years so it was so good to have a couple of hours in here again. How busy it is obviously depends upon when you visit. I was here early Saturday evening and it was great.Mark McIvor
15:36 26 Feb 22
Good basement gay bar. Not quite a club as there's no dancing, but plenty of hot men of all races, all ages and all shapes and sizes. Plenty of dark corners and private (well semi private) booths. I've been here twice now and despite what others have, I've always found the staff friendly and helpful.John Ck
16:05 20 Feb 22
Great music, nice style. We had really good time here and the food was good too.Great customer service. TopConor Vennard
00:17 20 Feb 22
This place is great. It was my first time here on a Saturday night and was a lot of fun. I’m usually very fussy about about gay venues but this place was clean, friendly and good value for money.Carl B
17:31 11 Feb 22
I have been there many times and every time I go I’m disappointed. The guy at the reception is not friendly at all and should be sent to a customer service course, he is aggressive and for sure doesn’t like what he does.The place was busy with only 2 members of staff meaning you have to wait a lot to leave your stuff, to get a drink etc, the place was filthy today on 11/02/2022 @ 5pm. So don’t bother to come to a dirty place with rude staff. ( the poor guy at the bar was nice just running around working for 2 or 3 staff)Once again the guy at the reception is a killer in this business as he doesn’t make a small effort to make customers feel welcome. Zero Star today I’m afraid, so after 30 minutes me and a friend left the place.Manuel Torres
00:47 24 Jan 22
What a dead place filled with dead souls running circles hunting for meat and I don't think anyone is doing it safe. If you want to catch an sti, grab your chance. Infection assured! An edit: vault staff tried to have this review removed, which should clarify their attitude to the issues I described.Lee Phillips
00:58 22 Jan 22
Always been a great bar having been a customer for 9 years. Sometimes I'm there 2 hours other I'm there 4. Great music and prices. My favourite venue in London. Keep up the great work 😃David Smith
20:14 10 Jan 22
Edited 10 Jan 2022This venue is open but struggling with patronage in the Omicron surge. Proof of vaccinations required at door. No mask wearing so you’ll be solely reliant on vaccine efficacy to prevent transmission.It's all about the in betweensIt's not a club - no dance floor, it's not a pub, no food or outdoor space, though it has a few comfy sofas. It's not a sauna - no steam room or jacuzzi- and patrons wear street clothes. And it's not in a 'gay' neighbourhood and. I intuit that some patrons are neither out nor self-identified as gay. No, the Vault in Whitfield St., Fitzrovia had a niche all to its own. And that's the beauty of this spot. For a reasonable £9 cover you get a free drink, a venue with lots of different kinds of space - the in betweens - a sofa in a dark passage, loads of benches some at right angle to facilitate more intimate contact. A barrel room with 55 gallon drums. Excellent security with coat and bag check and an option to leave wallet and phone behind the bar. (I strongly recommend doing this given close contact in dimly- lit spaces). And the patrons - a real mix of ages, nationalities and income I dare say. Some guys like to talk and others walk about - it's all about the in betweens. Highly recommended.niko
12:50 28 Dec 21
Went to the naked night yesterday without knowing. I had already paid so I thought why not? It felt amazing! It's great for your self esteem and if you have inhibition issues. And since everyone is naked, guys make out even in the bar area. I had a lot of fun. I would highly recommend the experience and try it again. If you are planning to go in the naked night, wear long socks so you can fit your card holder/money in it.Manuel Torres
20:25 13 Dec 21
What a dead place filled with dead souls running circles hunting for meat and I don't think anyone is doing it safe. If you want to catch an sti, grab your chance. Infection assured!Steve
12:43 08 Nov 21
Went Saturday night. Had fun. My advice, unlike in the us the stuff happens earlier— maybe 8 pm. Pretty much over by 11. Nice door guy helped me get to underground to get to hotel. A good deal.Tom Greenh
22:41 06 Nov 21
Bigger guys are not welcome here, so don't waste your time and money. Also, there's mostly 50-60 years old zombies, so don't expect to meet any younger guys. If you'll find at least one young guy, he's definatelly gonna act like a princess and ignore everyone who tries to show him attention.Staff is rude and if they don't like, they'll show you that.Eddie Douglas
20:28 22 Sep 21
I like this club, hence a five star! Plenty of fun but can be hit and miss!Staff are friendly.Facilities are fine.D Russo
02:19 15 Sep 21
Super friendly staff. I have been here many times and never a day that wasn't busy.David Mitchell
11:20 20 Aug 21
I have always had a great time at The Vault on the hold, although there has been one or two teething problems in the past with one member of staff at the pay desk, they have a habit of speaking down to you which is not acceptable - they are not that friendly sometimes, the mood with them can be odd with them at times and attitude isn't an attractive quality, just a thought, & as a paying customer they need to remember it is us that keeps them afloat be nice it cost nothing respect is a two way street......Oh and before I forget if you have a physical loyalty card they are no longer valid which is disgusting, because we paid and we earned those loyalty points but now that they've moved to the app that has made the physical loyalty cards redundant, in others words you have to start all over again with the new Vault App - personally I think they should honor them as we earned those loyalty points but that's just my opinion.....I must say the cloak room team are lovely so it not all bad.....When it comes to hygiene and cleanliness of the establishment it seems a little bit better than the last time since they've been reopened after lockdown, although there is room for improvement.....But putting the negative experiences aside its ok just have fun and enjoy yourself life's too short.....David Mitchell
17:19 19 Aug 21
I have always had a great time at The Vault on the hold, although there has been one or two teething problems in the past with one member of staff at the pay desk, they have a habit of speaking down to you which is not acceptable - they are not that friendly sometimes, the mood with them can be odd with them at times and attitude isn't an attractive quality, just a thought, & as a paying customer they need to remember it is us that keeps them afloat be nice it cost nothing respect is a two way street......Oh and before I forget if you have a physical loyalty card they are no longer valid which is disgusting, because we paid and we earned those loyalty points but now that they've moved to the app that has made the physical loyalty cards redundant, in others words you have to start all over again with the new Vault App - personally I think they should honor them as we earned those loyalty points but that's just my opinion.....When it comes to hygiene and cleanliness of the establishment it seems a little bit better than the last time since they've been reopened after lockdown, although there is room for improvement.....But putting the negative experiences aside its ok just have fun and enjoy yourself life's too short.....Paul Guillemot
16:26 15 Aug 21
Great place , went for underwear party ,Busy, good music and vibe ,nice venue . will go back .David Gerome
12:38 15 Aug 21
Went on Saturday and it was my first time and was very pleasantly surprised, very busy with lots of uninhibited attractive guys ! Bit of a queue to enter as they do checks on the door but staff were super friendly and helpful and I didn’t wait longer than 5 mins , would definitely go again when in town next and recommend this venue to others . Thanks again great night !Esteban Cartagena
11:13 13 Aug 21
The place got surprisingly packed even though it was Thursday. Everyone there was respectful when it came about your personal space and OMG are people there uninhibited. Kudos to everyone as well for being so clean. The free drink is a plus.David Hicks
03:49 07 Aug 21
Been here a few times now, staff are always pleasent and friendly,Great place 100% recommend, decent location a few mins walk from Soho£9.00 (member) or £10.00 none members entry includes a drink 😁mike karoulidis
04:56 04 Aug 21
Great place to pleasently pass time.Covit safe place, i like they only allow vaccinated ppl inJames Taylor
10:13 01 Aug 21
Great atmosphere and staff are very on the ball about keeping the place clean and Covid secure as much as they can.Their underwear and naked nights are always great to go to and I’ve never had a problem finding a bit of fun here.Sometimes you get guys who are pushy but staff will always help if you mention this to them.Drink prices are on par with other establishments.James Howells
17:37 09 Nov 20
Pound for pound Vault 139 is the best value in London.Where else can you get entry for the day and a beer for £9? Vault also has a friendly staff that were more than willing to help me, as an American in town for a couple weeks, to understand how the place worked and even suggested other places throughout London to check out.Tyler Matthews
01:49 08 Jul 20
So I came here around two years ago with my mate and the main guy who checked our Id's was the sweetest man ever. He made us feel so welcomed and keeping in mind we were baby gays whenever I think back to my late teens I remember my first ever experience being in such a place and it's genuinely filled with positive feelings because of that one guy so shout out to the lovely man who welcomed two baby gays who were nervous as hell. You're amazing!Nadim H
13:20 05 Dec 19
Fun, fun, fun! I’ve been a few times now. On Thursday evenings the place is packed and the queue is out on the street, lots of hot guys, lots of action. You won’t be disappointed. Similar to SBN if you like that sort of thing!Dimitri
16:47 24 Nov 19
Great place. Sometimes more action sometimes less. You have to come few times. They have a free drink with entrance ticket and free WiFi. I had nice times there few times and I met a nice guy there so we met second times with him in Paris already! I like that place it’s always fun there!Γ. Π.
15:12 12 Jul 19
Very friendly stuff! Excellent! Music was not that loud,bar is not so large but there are many gentlemen in all shapes and ages and keen to to offer you what you like! (visited Wednesday underwear night). 4 stars because there are no lockers.Free condoms and lubricants. I will come back soon!! Thank u!
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