CLUBS & EVENTS
G-A-Y presents Eternal and Foxes at Heaven , Villiers Street, WC2N 6NG. 10pm-5am. £4 wristbands available from G-A-Y Bar. The palace of pop and quite possibly the world’s most famous gay club packs out this cavernous venue. TONIGHT: What a show! Grammy Award winning Foxes and 90s girl group Eternal perform. Plus, National Student Pride weekend continues.
XXL Retrospective at Pulse , 1 Invicta Plaza, South Bank, SE1 9UF. 10pm-7am. £8 members, £15 guests. 4 huge arenas, a mega cruise space and chill space. Plus, big tunes from resident DJs Christian M, Alex Logan, Joe Egg and Mark Ames. TONIGHT: It’s flashback time as the XXL DJs mix past tracks and future hits.
Ponystep at East Bloc , 217 City Road, Shoreditch, EC1V 1JN. 10pm-6am. £5 b4 12am/£10 after. Following a fetch debut, hot mag-cum-club night returns with its second event at da ‘Bloc. Jerry Bouthier, Tasty Tim and Andrea Gorgerino do main room. Jacqui Potato and Jonbenet Blonde are on Back Room. Lou Stoppard and Felicity Hayward in the Other Room.
Hot Boy Dancing Spot at Dalston Superstore , 117 Kingsland High St, E8 2PB. 9pm-3am. Free b4 10pm, £5 after. The Lovely Jonjo and Hello Mozart return for their cult queer night with special guest DJ French producer Morgan Hammer of Relish Recordings. Electro, techno, acid house and post-punk.
Tik Tok at Barcode , 69 Albert Embankment, Vauxhall, SE1 7TP. 10pm-8am. £6 b4 midnight/£8 after. After a sensational launch last month, Tik Tok returns for a night of house, elektro and nu-disco to spin you right round to. Severino, Guy Williams, Borja Pena, Alex Georgiou and Nico De Ceglia provide the tunes. Hosted by Deborah Ombres and Raul Pony.
R18 at Eagle London , 349 Kennington Lane, SE11 5QY. 9pm-4am. Free b4 10pm/£6 after. Eagle’s night of unrestricted pleasure returns after a massive first birthday bash last month. New hosts Jack Empire and Alfie Stone provide a horny stage show to get the party started. DJs Astroboy and Eduardo Hererra play the hot tunes.
Hombre at Manbar , 79 Charing Cross Road, Soho, WC2H 0NE. 5pm-3.30am. FREE before 11pm/£3 after. Manbar DJs play commercial dance for a crowd of upferit blokes and butch boys ‘til late. With guest DJs plus pole dancing beauties. Official Beyond pre-party.
R&She at Vogue Fabrics , 66 Stoke Newington Road, Dalston, N16 7XB. 10pm-3am. £3 b4 11pm/£5 after. The night dedicated to the Queens of R&B and hip-hop as Rihanna, Beyonce, Mary J Blige, Mariah, Lil’ Kim, Foxy Brown and all them other ladeez get played out all night long.
Inferno at The Shadow Lounge , 5 Brewer Street, Soho, W1F 0RF. 10pm-3am. Everything goes on Saturday nights when Andrew Elmore spins the greatest hits of the week and the hosts are at their cheekiest. Dancers, shot boys and hot boys all around, a 5 hour non-stop party!
Sweatbox Foam Party at 1-2 Ramilies Street, Soho, W1F 7LN. 24 hours. £16. Unwind and release some tension after a stressy week with the all the fun of the foam at Sweatbox’s original weekly party.
Duckie at RVT , 372 Kennington Lane, Vauxhall, SE11 5HY. 9pm-2am. £6. Authentic London club/entertainment nighter. Hosted by Amy Lamé, record players Readers Wifes.
G-A-Y Late at 5 Goslett Yard, off Charing Cross Road, WC2. 11pm-3am. Hot pop sounds, drink specials, cute guys and a pop perfect atmosphere.
Saturday Night Beaver at The Black Cap , 171 Camden High Street, NW1 7JY. The legendary north London cabaret, club and pub spot presents Saturday Night Beaver.
Ku Klub at Ku Bar Lisle Street at 30 Lisle Street, Leicester Square, WC2. 10pm-3am. FREE b4 11pm, £5 after. £3 with wristband/membership. The party continues in Ku’s basement club with hot pop and floor fillers from the DJs.
Beyond (after-hours) at Area , Albert Embankment, Vauxhall, SE1 7TP. 3am (Sunday morning)–midday. Mammoth mash-up explodes across Area with big main floor upfront house and edgier sounds in the Chapel Bar.
BARS & CABARET
Dark Fabrics Cabaret at Vogue Fabrics , 66 Stoke Newington Road, N16 7XB. Doors 7pm, £5. Miss Patricia Primarché presents a spectacular showcase of the most exciting new theatrical performers in London, including shadow puppetry, circus skills, stories from the harp, food play, live music and $harkface $ally.
The Big Saturday Night Out at Duke of Wellington , 77 Wardour Street, Soho, W1D 6QA. Open till 12am. Free. DJs on rotation each Saturday keep this happening pub fresh and party-central!
The Two Brewers at 114 Clapham High Street, SW4 7UJ. 5pm-4am. FREE b4 10pm, £7 after. Cabaret and clubbing ‘til late at the famous venue.
The Victoria at 186 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, E17. Open ‘til 3am. Free b4 9pm, £5 after. Lively East End pub that turns extra flamboyant on the weekends! TONIGHT: Cabaret from Topsie Redfern.
Central Station at 37 Wharfdale Road, Kings Cross, N1 9SD. Open ‘til 4am. FREE before 10pm. Cabaret then DJs ‘til late. TONIGHT: Cabaret from Beverley Ballcrusher.
Martha’s West End Wendys + Bears Downstairs at Halfway 2 Heaven , 7 Duncannon St, WC2N 4JF. Open ‘til 3am. Martha D’Arthur presents her West End Wendys from 4pm. Bears go down with the gruff guys and Justin Swift from 9pm.
Comptons of Soho at 51-53 Old Compton Street, Soho, W1D 6HN. 12pm-2am. The grand dame of Soho pulling in a more blokey crowd. DJ Jo Publik from 9pm.
G-A-Y Bar at 30 Old Compton Street, Soho, W1D 4UR. Midday-Midnight. FREE. Soho’s palace of pop with the hottest videos screened out across the venue, great drinks deals and discount entry wrist bands for G-A-Y @ Heaven.
Retox at The Bridge Bar at 8 Voltaire Road, Clapham, SW4 6DH. 5pm-2am. Clapham’s latest addition invites you into its party hostel with DJs Kurt and Pete Spirko.
The Old Ship at 17 Barnes Street, Limehouse, E14 7NW. 9pm-late. Local gay bar in East London’s Limehouse.
Saunabar at 29 Endell Street, Covent Garden, WC2H 9BA. 11.30am-2am. £16. £5 off entry with QX advert. Unwind after a night of clubbing at the only licensed gay sauna in the West End.
The Yard at 57 Rupert Street, Soho, W1D 7PL. Open till 12am. FREE. Renowned as one of Soho’s most unique and popular destination venues, with terrific outdoor space.
The Edge at 11 Soho Square, Soho, W1D 3QE. 12noon-3am. FREE b4 10.30pm. Open super-late with DJs spinning upfront vocal house, with hot gogo dancers gyrating away as Felicia Van Cartier exudes fabulousness.
Ku Bar Frith Street , 25 Frith Street, WC1D 5LB. Open ‘til 3am. Ku Bar’s little brother stretches across three floors for that perfect Soho warmup drinking session and a cheeky dance with downstairs DJs.
Klub Klimax at West 5 , South Ealing, Pope’s Lane, W5 4NB. The popular West London club, bar and cabaret spot, with added Piano Lounge fun. TONIGHT: Cabaret from Topping & Butch, followed by DJ Ian James.
Kazbar at 50 Clapham High Street, SW4 7UL. 4pm-3am. Free entry. Funky Clapham bar with stylish swish. TONIGHT: DJ Mark Norton on the decks and host Glendora on the floor.
Rupert Street at 50 Rupert Street, Soho, W1D 6DR. Kick Saturday night off with sounds from the hottest DJs at this lively Soho bar. TONIGHT: DJ Phil Marriott from 9pm.
Pick N Mix at The City of Quebec , 12 Old Quebec Street, Marble Arch, W1H 7AF. Top tunes and late night fun at the legendary gay boozer near Marble Arch.
Circa at 62 Frith Street, Soho, W1D 3JN. 4pm-1am. Soho’s intimate but packed-out bar/club spot with the most amazing DJ booth in town!
Ku Bar at Ku Bar Lisle Street , Chinatown, WC2H 7BA. 6pm-3am. One of London’s hottest gay bars and clubs, with the hottest boys both behind the bar and in front of it, stretching over three floors.
Your Dirrty Diary
R18 at Eagle London , 349 Kennington Lane, SE11 5QY. 9pm-4am. FREE b4 10pm, £6 after. After the sensational first birthday last month, R18 is back…. bigger, harder and ready for action! Get ready for a night of ‘Unrestricted’ pleasure with your hosts Jack Empire and Alfie Stone. The boys will be performing scorching hot shows and getting the action started. Don’t miss youR chance to get up close and personal with the smoldering new stars of R18. Your deep and dirty DJs for the night are R18′s residents Astroboy and Eduardo Hererra laying down sound of pulsating dark beats to get nasty to. The door policy is all welcome, come in what makes you feel good, but they offer free entry to those in ‘dressed to impress’ in gear.
The Backstreet at MA1 Backstreet , Wentworth Mews, Mile End, E3 4UA. 10pm-3am. Free members b4 10.45pm/£4 after, £7 others. Free all night in rubber.
Harder at Bar Berlin , Arch 47c, South Lambeth Road, SW8. 10pm-4am. Macho night of leather, rubber, skin, uniform, industrial, or just boots/jocks.
Vault : Cruise at 139b-143 Whitfield Street, W1T 5EN. DAY CRUISE (1pm-7pm. £6) NIGHT CRUISE (7pm-1am. £7). Free drink, cloakroom, re-entry. Dark corners, catch a dirty movie, indulge your carnal side.
Pleasuredrome at Arch 124 Cornwall Road, Waterloo SE1 8XE. Open 24/7. £15, £12 under 25 with ID. FREE towel. Cruise all day and night with plenty of rooms to play. Licensed bar.
The Underground Club at Central Station , 37 Wharfdale Road, Kings Cross, N1. PANTS (1-6pm, £4) Best undies for the boys. COLLARED (7pm-midnight) Friendly BDSM night.
The Hoist at Arches 47b & 47c, South Lambeth Road, Vauxhall, SW8 1RH. BOYS & SIRS (2pm-7pm) Spanking/CP/punishment event. SBN AFTERDARK (Arch 1) Dresscode naked and live show.
Buff at MA1 Backstreet , Wentworth Mews, Mile End, E3 4UA. 6pm-10pm. £8 members/£9 guests (free drink/coat check). Naked, shorts or underwear.