CIRCA
Circa is one of the trendiest venues in all of Soho, pulling in the hottest crowds and all the boys in the know. You can expect to find a diverse mix from club kids to creative dressers to drag queens and buff boys. Over the Easter weekend they’ll have their stellar roster of DJs Kris Di Angelis, Sam DMS, Munroe Bergdorf, Adam Turner, Attack Attack Attack and Jonathan Bestley.
62 Frith Street, Soho, W1D 3JN
MYKONOS COMES TO LONDON
Get ready for some pre-summer idyllic Greek gay gorgeousness in the middle of swirling London, when a taste of Mykonos hits one of the capital’s most elite party venues. On Friday 17th there’ll be a big pre-season party (£50) with all the dancers, DJs and performers from the Elysium Hotel coming to host the event, going on until 4am, with red carpets, canapés and champagne on arrival, and two drag shows of 45 mins each during the night. Saturday 18th is the same again and Sunday the 19th has a VIP package starting at 2pm and costing £150, with a boat trip down the Thames. For more info, visit: www.londonskybar.com/mykonos
Altitude London, Millbank Tower, 30 Millbank, SW1P 4RS
HIPPODROME
On Thursday 9th April there’s ‘Diva Night’ at the Hippodrome from 7.45pm presented by Famestage. Some of the UK’s most incredible female voices will be live with huge internet status from their appearance on BBC TV, featuring Liss Jones, Stephanie Webber and Hannah Symons. Plus a special performance by internationally acclaimed Jade Jaeger.
Cranbourn Street, Leicester Square, WC2H 7JH
KU BAR
It’s a sinful Easter weekend at Ku Bar, an annual favourite at the much-loved gay venue just above Leicester Square. Those sexy bar staff will be transformed into Madonna’s own horny devils so that the Ku boys can show their naughty sides, plus there will be shot boys with free shots, hosts, Easter giveaways and VJs playing the latest music video. Neither will you want to miss super-hot guest DJ Chris Brogan taking over the decks on Saturday 4th April to set the Easter Celebrations on fire with the hottest tunes!
30 Lisle Street, Chinatown, WC2H 7BA
THE EDGE
Who needs hot cross buns when The Edge gives you hot tight buns, very naughty rabbits and more Easter sparkle than you can shake an egg at, over the weekend of Thursday 3rd – Saturday 7th April! 4 days of fun and frolics is promised with DJs Keyth David, KirzZ, Aamyko and Rob:d and don’t forget on Bank Holiday Easter Sunday they’ll be open until 3am! Entry is free before 10.30pm with last entry at 1am.
11 Soho Square, W1D 3QE
THE QUEBEC
The Quebec is one of the oldest and most-revered gay venues in all of London with a friendly, welcoming crowd, an atmosphere that has always made people enjoy themselves for many years and some perfect pop playing on their music systems. Plus, on the weekends they have some of the most premier quality cabaret stars from around the scene and this weekend is no exception with Lola Lasagne treading the boards on Sunday 5th April.
12 Old Quebec Street, W1H 7AF
THE YARD
So if you’re thinking of going to The Edge to finish off your Soho partying until the small hours then you’ll undoubdtedly want to kick off the night at sister venue The Yard where free entry and 2-4-1 wristbands can be obtained! Recently having survived a planning application to completely strip it of its character, The Yard thrives once more as one of Soho’s most beautiful and character-based gay venues with original heritage details, a trendy crowd and its beautiful open-top courtyard!
57 Rupert Street, Soho, W1D 7PL
THE ROEBUCK
The Roebuck has long been Oval’s ‘hidden gem’ – tucked away only 200 steps from the Oval Cricket Ground and newly refurbished it has a conservatory to capture the best of London’s sunshine and their main bar hosts a range of cask ales, premium lagers, fine wines and an array of top brand sprits. Plus, now that Spring is here and the blossom’s on the tree, why not try the secret garden, atmospherically lit, beautifully planted and the ideal place to escape the pressures of city living. Every Thursday from 8pm, join in the Pub Quiz with no restriction on team size and entry £1 per person.
84 Ashmole Street, Oval, SW8 1NE