London is Gay at Heart

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London has a varied and vibrant gay/lesbian scene that ranks among the top 5 in the World. A quick trip through Soho is a welcome introduction to this world-class metropolis. Old Compton Street pulses as the pink heart of this corner of London, acting as the meeting point of the gay community and a convenient navigational guide from which to explore the nearby landmarks of Covent Garden, Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus.The East End’s Hoxton Square is a marvelous conglomeration of bars, clubs and galleries while Earl’s Court offers a number of establishments catering to the local queer community, including a branch of Balans restaurant, magazine and DVD emporium Clone Zone, local drinking spot Brompton’s and The Philbeach Hotel – London’s largest gay-only place to rest your head.For shopping queens, Camden Market is frequently visited by top fashion stylists looking for the next big thing. A number of bars line the nearby waterways and provide tasty tonics to help you and your feet unwind after a long day of lugging your new wares.Hoxton and Clerkenwell on the East End are hot-houses of up-and-coming young talent featuring boutiques of one-off clothes and interiors. And, of course, for the big chain names, Oxford Street is unmissable. Sloane Street is also a good choice with dozens of major labels, including Gucci and Chanel.London is also home to a large number of Michelin class restaurants, many which are run by Internationally recognized chefs. You just can't miss the opportunity to dine in one the many Indian restaurants. London has arguably the best Indian restaurants in the World. Balans is a favorite for many gays, situated in the heart of Old Compton Street, known as much for it's cute waiters as the food they serve. And vegetarians flock to First Out, a lesbian owned café famous for it's eggplant lasagna and freshly-squeezed juices.Old Compton is the spiritual home of the queer community. Muscle marys, media darlings and the S&M crowd all congregate in this three-block side street running parallel to Shaftesbury complete with its very own West End theatre – the perfect place to begin your queer quest through the streets of London.London provides world class entertainment either you prefer a refined and sophisticated evening of opera or maybe a dazzling night of jazz. Check out the Tkts office for official half price theatre tickets on Leicester Square for cheap same day performance tickets.London of course also offers a wide range of accommodations, ranging from simple B&B's to top-notch luxury hotels. Mayfair and the West End are where you will find the bulk of the luxury options, including the opulent Dorchester on Park Lane. The Great Eastern Hotel near Liverpool Street station is now one of the hippest spots in town. Located in Earl’s Court, the Philbeach is a friendly gay-only establishment situated close to the Earl’s Court ghetto.Outlet Holiday Rentals has hundreds of private apartments on their books available for rental periods of anything from a day to a lifetime. Most of the properties are centrally located and the company is gay owned and operated.
Source: British Tourist Authority