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Soho is one of the most transient places on earth, with a huge mix of tourists alongside regulars and locals in a myriad of bars and pubs - all with their own distinctive character.


		Rex Cinema + Bar A hidden gem of a venue set in the heart of Soho, this plush bar, club and cinema is a decadent yet laid back venue with a 1930s feel. 21 Rupert Street Soho, London, W1V 7FE 020 7287 0102 click for details


		Rush Smart restaurant and cocktail bar that hosts occasional gay nights. 25 Frith Street,, London, W1D 5LB 07956 529649


Friendly Society		Cosy basement bar in Soho. 79 Wardour Street, London, W1D 6QB 0207 434 3805


		Comptons of Soho Comptons is a bit of a tale of two halves. Downstairs, a large traditional bar looks out onto the bustling Old Compton Street through large windows. Upstairs is the newly added Soho Club Lounge - a veritable feast of gentlemanly decor with a slighly camp twist. 51-53 Old Compton Street, London, W1D 6HN (020) 7479 7961


The Yard		Great bar with an open air courtyard, ground level bar and loft bar upstairs. Popular with after work drinkers and mainly gay male crowd. 57 Rupert Street, Soho,, London, W1D 7PL 020 7437 2652


		The Quebec The oldest gay bar in London, opened in 1946, it remains a popular place for men of all ages to socialise and be thoroughly entertained. A programme of karaoke, cabaret and special events throughout the week, it's no wonder it's still going strong! 12 Old Quebec St Marble Arch, London, W1H 7AF 0871 984 2888


		Trash Palace If you're more pop, trash and grunge than handbags and pumped muscles, then you're gonna fall in love with Trash Palace. 11 Wardour Street, London, W1D 6PG (020) 7734 0522


Halfway to Heaven		Traditional gay boozer, near Heaven - funnily enough! 7 Duncannon Street, London, WC2 4JF 0207 321 2791


		79cxr 79CXR has been throwing open her unpretentious doors for over a decade, and throughout has managed to keep her feet firmly on the ground. 79 Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0NE (020) 7734 0769


		G-A-Y Bar Swanky video bar in Compton Street, and pre-club bar to the G-A-Y clubbing events on Mondays, Thursday and Saturdays. Queue-jump and advance tickets available here. 30 Old Compton Street, London, W1V 5PD 0207 494 2756


		Kudos Modern bar split over two levels with a relaxed, sociable feel. Great meeting place during the day or at the start of your night out. Open until around midnight - slightly earlier on Sundays. 10 Adelaide Street, London, WC2N 4HZ 0207 379 4573


Rupert St Bar		Very trendy Soho drinking whole for fashionable gay men. Rupert Street,, London, W1D 6DR 020 7734 5614


		Kings Arms London's premier bear bar - for bears, cubs and their friends. Special nights held over the weekend when the bar is open until 1am. Poland Street,, London, W1F 8QJ 020 7734 5907


		G-A-Y Late Late night version of it's successful sister bar, G-A-Y Bar. Some nights are members' nights, so be sure to sign up for membership. Regular drinks offers and swish surroundings. Is it a bar, is it a club? You decide! 5 Goslett Yard, Soho, WC2H 0EA 020 7734 9858


Duke of Wellington		There's something very warm about the Duke of Wellington. Maybe it's the lighting, or the crowd or the barstaff... and maybe the fact that you can hold a conversation in here without having to shout also helps. 77 Wardour Street, London, W1D 6QA 0207 439 1274


		Escape Gay video dance bar in the heart of Soho. 8 Brewer Street, London, W1R 3FP 0207 734 2626


		Barcode Soho Established Soho Scene bar with plenty of nightly action of all descriptions, from comedy to themed nights to just plain old happy hour drinking! 3-4 Archer Street, London, W1D 7AP 0207 734 3342


		Shadow Lounge A stylish concept, this is a venue that oozes charisma. As a members-only lounge club, there is a genuine air of exclusivity (naturally) - demonstrated by the number of celebs and the city's movers and shakers it lures through its doors. 5 Brewer Street, London, W1R 3FN (020) 7287 7988


		Freedom Café-Bar Hip and trendy gay bar in Soho with a polysexual feel. 60-66 Wardour Street, W1F 0TA (020) 7734 0071


		Ku Bar & Club Intimate pre-clubbing bar, just outside the Old Compton Street strip. Popular with the younger gay male crowd. 30 Lisle Street Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7BA 0207 437 4303


		The Edge Right on the corner of Soho Square you'll find one of the more unusual bars in Soho... four floors, each with a small bar and each with a different atmosphere. 11 Soho Square, London, W1D 3QE 0207 439 1313


		Box Bar Award winning bar cafe near Covent Garden that by day is a relaxed space to lunch or chill out and by night becomes a buzzing bar that's well placed to start off your evening. 32-34 Monmouth Street, London, WC2H 9HA 0207 240 5828


		Admiral Duncan The Admiral Duncan stands tall as a focus for Soho's gay community... friendly and welcoming whatever the weather. 54 Old Compton Street, London, W1V 5TA 0207 437 5300


		Village Soho An original feature on Soho's gay scene, this sleek and airy bar is a great place to start (or continue) your big night out. 81 Wardour Street, London, W1D 6QD 0207 434 2124