Old Compton Street — Soho Queer Heartland
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Old Compton Street — Corazón queer de Soho

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La columna vertebral de la vida nocturna gay del centro de Soho desde mediados de los 70: lugar del memorial del atentado de 1999 en el pub Admiral Duncan y los cruces arcoíris durante todo el año.

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Visitors praise Old Compton Street for being an iconic spot for a beer with good music and a welcoming atmosphere, especially upstairs for people-watching. However, multiple reviews highlight issues with staff and security, including being refused service, treated unwelcomingly if not presenting as a gay man, and long waits to be served.

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53-55 Old Compton Street, Soho, London W1D 6HN, UK

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Old Compton Street recorre seis cuadras por el centro de Soho y ha sido la columna vertebral de la vida nocturna queer de Londres desde aproximadamente 1976, cuando el Golden Lion en el número 51 se convirtió en el primer pub gay comercializado abiertamente en el vecindario. A mediados de la década de 1980, la calle albergaba Comptons, el Admiral Duncan, Balans, Bar Italia (adyacente a lo queer) y media docena de otras direcciones; en la década de 1990, era el centro internacionalmente reconocido de la vida gay de Londres, comparable a Christopher Street o Le Marais. El peor día de la calle fue el 30 de abril de 1999. Un neonazi llamado David Copeland colocó una bomba de clavos dentro del pub Admiral Duncan en 54 Old Compton Street; la explosión mató a tres personas (Andrea Dykes, Nik Moore, John Light) e hirió a 79. Copeland ya había bombardeado Brixton y Brick Lane los dos fines de semana anteriores; su condena y cadena perpetua siguieron. Una placa conmemorativa y una lámpara de araña se encuentran dentro del Admiral Duncan reconstruido; una placa permanente en el suelo está en la acera exterior. La calle fue peatonalizada (permanentemente) en 2020; el Consejo de Westminster instaló cruces peatonales arcoíris en ambos extremos el mismo año. Compton's of Soho en 51-53 (reconstruido en el sitio del Golden Lion) es el bar gay abierto más antiguo que aún opera en la calle. El Admiral Duncan, Ku Bar, G-A-Y Bar y Freedom Bar se encuentran a menos de 100 metros. Durante el Orgullo (primer sábado de julio), la calle es un punto de encuentro para grupos más pequeños que se unen a la ruta principal del desfile. Cualquier viernes o sábado por la noche, está densamente poblado de gente queer, público mixto, bebidas baratas y gente parada en la acera. Acera pública gratuita. Mejor después de las 21:00; el carácter es más la multitud que la arquitectura.

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Mica
Jul 2026
★★★★

Great DJs fast staff.

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Tomy Star
Jul 2026
★★★★★

An iconic spot for a beer. On my return visit to London, I met up with friends to reminisce about years spent in this city and at this bar. 🏳️‍🌈

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D B
Jul 2026
★★★★

Newest staff remember refused to serve me on pride day and I don’t know why she literally changed and won’t served me and I’m a regular there so really don’t understand why when I’m fine and there’s others in a state

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Clemens Goethe
Jul 2026
★★★★

My queer friend recommended this location for us for a nice pint while in Soho - and while I was welcomed with open arms she got told off if "she knew this was a gay bar" and laughed at when she pointed out why they hang the lesbian flag if the bar is only meant for gay men. One plus point was the well organized bar if you were not treated like air if you are female.

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Carmen Miklautsch
Jul 2026
★★★★

Gay bar apparently means just that - despite having the lesbian flag hanging on display in reality everyone not presenting as a gay man is very much unwelcome here

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John W
Jul 2026
★★★★

Great bar. Good music and a good crowd.

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Mark Mundee
Jul 2026
★★★★

Took 25 minutes to get served then, after 1 pint was refused entry by security for “having too much” - this bar certainly needs to hire competent security 100%

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Peter M
Jul 2026
★★★★★

Upstairs is comfortable and welcoming. A perfect place for people watching.

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Carl B
Jul 2026
★★★★

Me and my friends love Comptons! It’s such a n amazing place! The bar guys/girls are amazing so fast and efficient! There are few things we would like to recommend as customers! - Please have Zero Alcohol beer ( pints ) on the Tap like we have in other European countries! - Have a visible drinks menu price! A lot of people are in a tight budget or want to see prices tô make à order/ decision. - Music!!! I have been there in the afternoon and there is no music or it’s very low so the ambience becomes unattractive nor inspiring ( I don’t mean very loud music but in a good volume so people enjoy the place / music more). - The toilets need a revamp urgently, I don’t know why the new normal in pubs / bars is to have stinky old toilets. Don’t get me wrong I love Comptons and my suggestions comes from a person who loves the place and wish to see it improves. - See you later for a drink or 2! I’m not drinking alcohol at the moment I know you have bottles of alcohol free beer, what’s price? Is the same a normal price pint is it worthy? That’s one example what we need 0 alcohol beer on the tap and visible menus :) Love you guys Xxxx

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David Grayson
Jul 2026
★★★★★

It was a Sunday but the staff was mediocre and as a tourist I felt like an outcast. Being a solo that even makes it more the case ...service was slow.

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L L
Jul 2026
★★★★★

Fabulous place in SOHO

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Emma Hussain
Jul 2026
★★★★

The bouncer was very rude. We came out for a vape and because he had let too many people in and it was over crowded he said we were too drunk too come back in.

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Wayne Ferguson
Jul 2026
★★★★★

Compton's is definitely a must visit spot whenever you're in London and has become one of our go-to gay bars in the city. It has great welcoming vibe that works just as well for a relaxed daytime stop as it does for a livelier night out. During the day it's perfect for popping in for a pint and taking it easy there's a casual laid-back field that makes it feel easy to settle in and enjoy the atmosphere. Then at night the energy really picks up making it a fun place for stronger drinks socializing and soaking in the crowd. What we love most is its consistency. Whether you're stopping by for a quick drink or planning to hang out for awhile, Compton's always delivers a good time. It's friendly unpretentious and has that classic London charm that keeps us coming back every time we're in town.

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Michael Antczak
Jul 2026
★★★★★

Always a good choice to meet other gays, Staffel is friendly Fimriday was a DJ, making lots of good Atmosphäre, always come back, met lots of nice people here

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Hector Alejandro Garcia
Jul 2026
★★★★★

We didn't order food. Cheerful place. They just need to install air conditioning.

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Beau Von Hoffman
Jul 2026
★★★★★

This historic and fun spot will not disappoint from Drag DJs playing Open Your Heart by Madonna to the second level look down - this place is perfect for Vodka Sodas with Line all night long! The bartenders are very funny and each night you feel included here! A Must stop for your day into night into late nights for sure!

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