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| First Out Cafe |
This vegetarian cafe/bar doubles as a pre-club venue for the London gay circuit. The cafe upstairs serves reasonably-priced vegetarian food all day, with a friendly and efficient counter service.
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Opening times: Mon-Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 11am-10.30pm
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Address: 52 St Giles High Street
London, WC2H 8LH
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Tel: (020) 7240 8042
Tube Station: Tottenham Court Road
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http://www.firstoutcafebar.com/ |
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| Balans |
Balans Soho is on old Compton Street, the thriving vibrant centre of London's club and theatre land. It has become a mecca for visitors from around the world. With large windows over-looking the street, there are tables and chairs outside on the pavement,
which due to its position in the heart of Soho makes Balans one of the most popular venues for those who want to be seen. The service is relaxed and informal and the food reasonably priced.
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Opening times: Mon-Thu 8am-5am, Fri-Sat 8am-6am, Sun 8am-2am
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Address: 60 Old Compton Street, Soho
London, W1D 4UG
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Tel: (020) 7439 2183
Tube Station: Picadilly Circus
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http://www.balans.co.uk |
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| The Yard Bar |
Established over 9 years ago, The Yard Bar is the original Gay Soho meeting place. The Yard Bar has continued to dominate the busy West End drinking scene since the explosion of gay venues a few years back. Situated in the very heart of Soho, it is spread over two floors and it’s unique enclosed courtyard.
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Opening times: Mon-Sat 1pm-11pm, Sun 1pm-10.30pm
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Address: 57 Rupert Street, London, W1V 7HN
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Tel: (020) 7437 2652
Tube Station: Piccadilly Circus
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http://www.yardbar.co.uk |
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| Rupert Street Bar |
Rupert Street is one of the trendiest gay bars in the district. Immaculately decorated in pastel hues of lilac, lemon and mint with aluminium flooring and large glass windows. Clientele varies night to night but is of the well-dressed brand, and the bar plays a stream of R&B tunes to keep the fashion-conscious crowd pleased. Food is served all day.
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Opening times: Mon-Sat Midday-11pm, Sun midday-10.30pm
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Address: 50 Rupert Street, London, W1D 6DR
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Tel: (020) 7292 7141
Tube Station: Piccadilly Circus
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| Rupert Street Bar |
One of the busiest cafés on this central Soho backbone, Old Compton Café and the neighbouring continental-style terraces are a focal point of Soho street life and a favorite with the gay community. Everyone is welcome though, and light meals and snacks are served at reasonable prices, with just about everything on the menu available to take-away.
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Opening times: 24 hours daily
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Address: 34 Old Compton Street, Soho
London, W1D 4TS
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Tel: (207) 7085 7481
Tube Station: Leicester Square
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