An Unforgetable Adventure Awaits For Gay Travel To London

Gay travel to London means going to a destination recognized as one of the gay capitals of the world, home to the largest gay and lesbian community in Europe.

There is open recognition of gays in London exemplified by annual festivals, hosting of EuroPride in 2006, the first tourist office dedicated to LGBTs and the right to civil partnerships available in the United Kingdom.

Things to do if you are a gay visitor to London

Some sources of accessible information include: G3, a free lesbian monthly, which carries the latest news. Other magazines include Out Magazine and Boyz for gay men. There are also resources on the web. Aside from what straight people would also find of interest, there are a whole host of entertaining and community oriented places to go and things to do in London.

Gay friendly hotels

Check with your travel agent and consider some of the standouts in London.

The first deluxe hotel in Soho or its tiny neighborhood gem with its priceless furnishings are places to inquire about.

Ian Schrager and Philip Starck’s Sanderson Street, the Trafalgar, the Renaissance Chancery Court Hotel, St. Martin’s Lane, the Apex City of London hotel with its sustainable design focus, and the Plaza on the River.

Restaurants gays can enjoy

A walk in any London gayborhood (Soho, Vauxhall, Islington, Hoxton) will reveal some restaurant treats. These include: Balans Cafe, First Out Cafe-Bar, Bistrotheque, Steph’s, Les Trois Garcons, the Providores and Tapa Room, and the Alisan which are just a few of the tasty options.

Places to party at night

London has more than 200 gay and lesbian bars and clubs to check out. Soho is the main entertainment zone;but, Vauxhall is gaining quite a reputation for harder clubbing and a burgeoning alternative gay scene. Bars are generally open until 11 PM from Monday through Saturday. Bars close half hour early on Sundays and religious holidays. Some also have late licenses for Fridays and Saturdays and even weekdays. If you want a late night out, you will need to find out the timings that will accommodate your wish.

Ask for standout places for entertainment like the the G-A-Y Bar, the Scala, the Shadow Lounge, and Heaven. Look for Sunday events like SLAGS/Chill-Out held at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern and other alternatives. London is essentially dominated by a group of super clubs with regular residencies, but, also enriched by smaller, club nights. These club nights can change time and venues, so you have to stay informed.

Shops to visit

In East London is a rare venue, the Sunday Up Market at the Truman Brewery on Brick Lane, where designers sell directly to the public. Gay’s The Word is a book shop worth visiting. Since 1979 it has been the country’s most comprehensive lesbian and gay bookstore.

Some places to relax

Gyms to exercise off the food and drink absorbed during a busy London visit include:the Paris Gym, the Soho Gyms (which have more than one location) and Oasis. The Nickel, Gentleman’s Tonic, The Refinery and The Wholeman Spa are some of the places you can pamper yourself if that is your desire during your sojourn in London. Check your informative sources for other places.

London will make you memories to savor long after your return from this gay haven. Nobody can forget a gay holiday in London.