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The London Hotel Southampton

Southampton’s historic gay pub for drag, karaoke, bingo and cabaret

Southampton, UK

Neighbourhood

Southampton

About The London Hotel Southampton

The London Hotel is the traditional heart of Southampton’s LGBTQ+ scene. Visit Southampton describes it as one of the oldest openly gay pubs in the region, and the venue combines a daytime pub and food operation with a busy cabaret programme after dark.\n\nExpect drag artists, bingo, quizzes, karaoke and DJs rather than a single music-led club identity. Its Oxford Street location and long opening hours make it the most versatile queer stop in the city.

What to expect

A historic gay pub with food, international drag, bingo, quizzes, karaoke and weekend DJs.

Vibes

Gay Bar Drag Karaoke Bingo Cabaret

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Practical tips before you visit

Visit Southampton calls it one of the oldest openly gay pubs in the region.

Food and daytime pub service sit alongside the evening cabaret programme.

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Location

The London Hotel Southampton

2 Terminus Terrace, Southampton SO14 3DT, United Kingdom

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4.5

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jo Valinski

3 months ago

We have now been to this fab establishment a few times before concerts at St Mary's and it is honestly the best place to go! The atmosphere is so friendly & welcoming and the staff all have great attitudes. The guest artists they bring in have all been fantastic and all bring their own vibes and are happy to integrate with their audience. The food we have had has always been great, always served hot and never too much of a wait. We love this place & will definitely be back!!!

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Leanne Blake

3 months ago

They had a singer on and the atmosphere was great, plus it was around 26 degrees ☀️

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Roger Chacksfield

2 months ago

We Visited this pub for the first time on Sunday 7 June. Found it welcoming, friendly and different! Good service by a friendly barman, comfy seating, warm and delightfully camp. Interesting shows on, great music. We will be back for the discos...

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Aaron Howe

a month ago

Awful service. I had my active pint taken away by a member of staff (who I assume was cleaning up) and I got a bit annoyed, but nothing over the top. I then got taken to one side and physically removed because the bar staff said I shouldn't have been annoyed about getting my pint taken away. Will never go in this place again unless I get an apology.

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