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The Admiral Duncan

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Visitors praise the venue for its drag shows and friendly atmosphere, with many highlighting specific staff members for their excellent service and cocktail making. However, some guests have experienced significant issues with slow and inattentive bar service, particularly during busy periods, and a few have raised concerns about safety and the overall atmosphere.

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Address
54 Old Compton Street, Soho, London W1D 4UD
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Website
admiralduncan.co.uk
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Price Range
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About this place The Admiral Duncan

The Admiral Duncan sits on Old Compton Street, Soho, and it carries a weight that most pubs don’t. On 30 April 1999, a neo-Nazi threw a nail bomb inside. Three people died—Andrea Dykes, John Light, and Nik Moore—and dozens were injured. The pub came back. A memorial to the three hangs inside now. The room is tight. Narrow. It fills up fast on Friday and Saturday nights, pushing the crowd out onto the pavement. It opens at noon every day. Weeknights close at 23:00, weekends at midnight, Sundays at 22:30. Prices are low for the area. It’s the logical first stop before you work your way down the rest of Old Compton Street.

Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 23:00
Monday 12:00-23:00
Tuesday 12:00-23:00
Wednesday 12:00-23:00
Thursday 12:00-23:30
Friday 12:00-00:00
Saturday 12:00-00:00
Sunday 12:00-22:30

Features

Gay Drag shows Cabaret Shows Pub/Tavern Safe space Multilingual staff Walk-ins welcome Gay (mostly men) Mixed LGBTQ+ Chill / Relaxed Touristy Local favorite Cabaret / Show bar Pub Quiz nights Card payments accepted Evening venue Year-round

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4.5
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787 reviews

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Aristotle
Aristotle May 2026
★★★★★

Historic. Fun. Gay. The more wholesome remnants of what Soho used to be. Or must have been.

Elodie P.
Elodie P. May 2026
★★★★★

An absolute gem! We had a fantastic time at this bar. The location is ideal and perfectly situated. The cocktails are delicious, perfectly balanced, and original. We were absolutely blown away by the staff: incredibly kind, warm, and attentive... Truly top-notch! The atmosphere is fantastic, and the service is impeccable from start to finish. If you're looking for a great place to grab a drink, go without hesitation. We'll definitely be back!

L H
L H May 2026
★★★★★

Friendly gay pub that's been around longer than me. Gets busy later in the evening. Drag shows most evenings.

gourango naidu
gourango naidu May 2026
★★★★★
Raymond Pretorius
Raymond Pretorius May 2026
★★★★★

Amazing evening, absolute hoot. Certainly be back 😃👍👍

Samuel Jeremias Horfferlen
Samuel Jeremias Horfferlen May 2026
★★★★★

Charming... super fun

Alex Lock
Alex Lock May 2026
★★★★★

I had a Great night here on bank holiday Monday just gone, drag karaoke was great, host was great and high energy, people didn’t take themselves seriously and everyone was friendly. Staff were really lovely too, even though it was super busy and a bit of a crush at the bar they were on it and didn’t take long to get served, very polite and friendly and made you feel welcome. The crowd Is 99% men but as two gay women we felt welcome and the staff had a lot to do with that. The whole vibe was fun, safe and welcoming

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Last updated on 3 November 2026

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