East London’s Finest! John Fell of The Old Ship talks to QX
The Old Ship is a charming LGBTQ+ pub in Limehouse *insert several nautical puns here* full of heart and unmistakable east end hospitality. It’s the perfect place to grab a cold pint and have a chinwag...
View ArticleCentral Station opens tonight 23rd July – 50% off food Monday to Wednesday.
Central Station has been operating in Kings Cross for 23 years. The main bar will be open on Thursday 23rd July at 5PM. Eat out to Help Out 50% off food and all soft drinks on Monday-Wednesday....
View ArticleDrag Brunch at Dalston Superstore 25th July
Just May is back baby! We are so thrilled to announce that they are bringing back Drag Brunch at Dalston Superstore after a four month hiatus! Join the brunch queen herself this Saturday for five hours...
View ArticleSilver Pride July 25 & 26 guests include: Miriam Margolyes and Divina De Campo
Silver Pride has revealed its full line-up ahead of the event on July 25 & 26, which aims to tackle isolation in the older LGBT+ community. A glittering line-up of famous faces has been added to...
View ArticleIs There Any Money Left In Sex Work?
Is There Any Money Left In Sex Work? – let’s talk about it! Article written by Stephen Hanscomb of LGBTplus When the coronavirus pandemic struck everyone felt it, but a community who have been and...
View ArticleWill you help end this ridiculous investigation by emailing Poland’s...
While Borris Johnson congratulates the homophobic president of Poland, Andrzej Duda, on his successful re-election, Amnesty International reminds us of the consequences for Poland’s LGBTQ+ population,...
View ArticleNew report exposes security risks of LGBT+ dating apps
“A new study by cyber security specialists has found that police in countries where homosexuality is illegal are increasingly using LGBT+ dating apps to spy on, entrap and arrest LGBT+ people,...
View ArticleThe Diverse Book Awards
More than fifty submissions were received for the first ever Diverse Book Awards created by writing community The Author School (www.theauthorschool.com). Today, the longlist is officially unveiled...
View ArticleArtist Exhibition at The Appletree Clerkenwell.
Yvonne Devine is an Irish LGBTQ artist based in London, who also happens to be a member of the London Irish LGBT Network. Yvonne has her work on display at the gorgeous LGBTQ owned, The Appletree in...
View ArticleQX Interview: Conleth Kane
Gay bars in London open COVID 2020 guide Pride and Joy! To coincide with what would’ve been Belfast Pride this weekend, LGBTQ+ artist Conleth Kane who is originally from Northern Ireland is releasing...
View ArticleShortlists for this year’s Polari Prize and Polari First Book Prize
A visionary exploration of trans identity, a re-interpretation of the gothic novel and a graphic guide to LGBTQ+ cultural history all feature on the shortlists for this year’s Polari Prize and Polari...
View ArticleQuiz On My Face with Baby Lame at The Glory – 4th August
While cabaret lovers across the land await the return of live shows at their favourite queer venues, pub quizzes are reigning supreme. At least we have some form of human interaction to look forward to...
View ArticleHidden queer culture from past to present
Activists Q & A and live performances from drag kings and queens Every Saturday in August, enjoy a night in to explore hidden LGBTQ stories, from royal queer Kings and Queens of Great Britain to...
View ArticleFanny & Stella : The Eagle Garden Theatre – tickets on sale
The Eagle has done a fantastic job transforming itself from a club to a lounge bar with a garden with a garden theatre. The latest theatrical offering is Fanny & Stella. This hugely entertaining...
View Article“This is how dictatorships start”
A Statement from Rémy Bonny, political scientist and LGBTQI activist from Belgium, on yesterday´s events in Warsaw, Poland, and a call upon the president of the European Council, Charles Michel, to...
View ArticleThe Eagle soars back into action
The Eagle came out of lockdown later than the other LGBTQ+ bars in the capital, and it was well worth the wait – what a coming out its been so far! The Vauxhall venue now boasts and outdoor theatre...
View Articleakt launch their rainbow face coverings
akt is a charity that supports lgbtq+ young people aged 16-25 in the uk who are facing or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment. The impact of the pandemic on akt has included a...
View ArticleWest Five is BACK and ready to welcome you every weekend!
LGBTQ+ bars need the support of the community now like they’ve never needed it before. The current Covid-19 restrictions have halved the turnover of most bars, and these vital safe spaces are in the...
View ArticleIndoor cabaret returns to the RVT with Danny Beard
Are you keeping up with the UK government’s Hokey Cokey coronavirus restrictions and guidelines? Well, to bring you right up to speed: From Saturday 15th August, live indoor performances can resume in...
View ArticleWait…What? The new Ibiza/UK queer kid off the block party !
DON’T PANIC, WAIT…WHAT? is the new Ibiza/UK queer kid off the block party ! If you haven’t been fortunate enough to let your wig down at a Wait What? party yet, for sure you will have come across their...
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