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Betty & Joan’s

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Visitors praise Betty & Joan's for its lively atmosphere, good music, and entertainment options like comedy shows and karaoke. However, some lesbian visitors reported feeling unwelcome and receiving judgmental looks, contradicting the venue's description as an inclusive LGBTQ+ space. Another common observation is that the venue tends to empty out early on Saturdays.

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Address
9 Hewson Wy, Elephant Park, London SE17 1JS, UK
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Phone
020 7101 4893
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Website
www.bettyandjoans.co.uk

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About this place Betty & Joan’s

Betty & Joan's is a gay bar at 9 Hewson Way in the Elephant Park development at Elephant & Castle. It opened in December 2024 and is also home to the Queer Comedy Club, which runs comedy four or five nights a week, alongside drag, karaoke and watch parties. Attitude and Southwark News have both covered it. Reviews praise the shows and the atmosphere; a few women have said they felt less at home here than they expected. Elephant & Castle tube is a few minutes' walk, and The Rising in Borough is nearby.

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Chill / Relaxed Local favorite Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Evening venue Late night (after midnight)

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117 reviews

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John Kolm-Murray
John Kolm-Murray Jun 2026
★★★★★
Dawn Bonar
Dawn Bonar Jun 2026
★★★★★
Margaret Hickey
Margaret Hickey May 2026
★★★★★
Akash Mandal
Akash Mandal May 2026
★★★★★
Laura O
Laura O May 2026
★★★★★

Great LGBTQ bar. In a lovely spot, in the daytime the big doors open onto the lovely outdoor space. Come night, it transfers into more of a party spot. Inside there's a comedy club and karaoke booths and two DJ spots on the dancefloor.

Danielius Aliaševičius
Danielius Aliaševičius Apr 2026
★★★★★

Super lovely atmosphere here! The queer comedy show was also fantastic!

Jonathon Baker
Jonathon Baker Apr 2026
★★★★★

My first time visiting Betty & Joan's for a friend’s birthday, and it was a blast! They had a Latino-themed night, and the atmosphere was incredible. Both the staff and customers were so friendly. ​The venue is much bigger than I expected, with reasonable prices. A shoutout to the team as well for really clean, spacious toilets! We also had a great time in the karaoke booths, and I’m already planning to come back for the comedy club. If you’re looking for a welcoming LGBTQ+ spot with a great vibe, this is it. I will consider having my birthday here in the future as well.

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Last updated on 8 November 2026

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