6 Fun Queer Party Spaces in London To Know
Horse Meat Disco
Running for over 20 years at the same venue, Horse Meat Disco is undoubtedly home to London’s best queer disco music. You should plan to arrive before midnight to avoid queuing and enjoy watching the venue fill up in anticipation of an evening of dancing and celebration. Expect to hear a unique mix of disco, soul, funk and house music which has been expertly curated by world renowned DJs to create an environment where music comes first, and movement and emotions follow. Hosted every Sunday at EAGLE London, these nights are not to be missed.
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Dalston Superstore
Now an iconic East London institution, Dalston Superstore first opened its doors in 2009 and has since become a staple venue within the queer community. Stepping inside, you would imagine it’s been around since the 1980s thanks to its colourful, retro interior and nostalgic music. From weekly drag brunches to a variety of events catering for different groups within the queer community, there’s space for everyone. Be sure to arrive early to avoid queuing, because there is limited capacity.
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Vogue Fabrics Dalston
On a mission to create a ‘social revolution through partying’, Vogue Fabrics Dalston unites the queer community through dance and self-expression. Their ‘Femmifesto’ is as follows: Respect yourself and everyone else, Glorify all bodies for their individual beauty and power, Celebrate each person’s self-determined gender. Join in on Stoke Newington Road for empowering celebrations and informative events.
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Hotel 49a, The Box, SOHO
High glamour and eccentric dressing are the vibe at Hotel 49a. Hosted at The Box, Soho, it’s set on making Soho queer again. No outfit is too much or too little… and self- expression and diva-ship are encouraged. Taking place on Thursday nights, make Hotel 49a your new midweek hangout for old-school glamour and queer celebration.
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PapaLoko
A London based community that celebrates queer bodies through meditation, sound healing, and music, PapaLoko focuses on breathwork and sound ceremonies blended with the queer party world to create unique, healing experiences for queer people. Events are hosted in large venues such as Electrowerkz, as well as smaller indie locations including piers and public spaces around London.
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The Bitten Peach
The Bitten Peach is the UK’s first pan-Asian collective and has worked with over 70 performers to produce art that can be enjoyed on and off stage. Telling the stories of Asian culture, it provides education and entertainment, as well as creating a safe space for the community and its guests. Shows includes cabaret, burlesque, comedy and spoken word performances, all with a celebration of Asian culture at the core.
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