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Chariots Vauxhall

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1 Fairfax Street, Vauxhall, London SW8 1BS
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Website
gaysauna.co.uk
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About this place Chariots Vauxhall

Chariots Vauxhall is London's largest and most comprehensively equipped gay sauna — a purpose-built facility in the Vauxhall LGBTQ+ district that has no equivalent in the city in terms of scale or facilities. The complex includes a heated swimming pool, Turkish steamroom, Finnish dry sauna, fully equipped gym, darkroom maze, private cabins (bookable), a café-bar and a lounge area. The 24-hour weekend operation makes it the default option after the clubs close, and it is common for the sauna to be at or near capacity on Saturday and Sunday mornings as the night ends. The weekday operation is quieter and more varied in crowd; the clientele on weekday afternoons is predominantly local Londoners rather than visitors. Entry fee is standard for a London gay sauna; towel and locker are included. The Vauxhall location is five minutes from Vauxhall station (Victoria Line/National Rail). Second location in Shoreditch.

Opening Hours

Closed
Monday 12:00-22:00
Tuesday 12:00-22:00
Wednesday 12:00-22:00
Thursday 12:00-22:00
Friday 12:00-00:00
Saturday 00:00-00:00
Sunday 00:00-22:00

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David Doraemon
David Doraemon Jun 2026
Lucas Fellipe
Lucas Fellipe May 2026

After Mighty Hoopla, some friends and I decided to go to the sauna. We had an amazing night. The sauna was clean, they were always cleaning it. It was busy, maybe because of the festival. The guys at reception, Balint and Doug, were lovely and very friendly. They explained everything since it was our first time. 🥰 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

teimour gharbawi
teimour gharbawi May 2026

I’ve been to Pleasuredrome plenty of times before and never had any issues. I decided to go tonight, I hadn’t been drinking at all, but when I got to the door the security guard took one look at me and decided to not let me in because he thought I was drunk. I asked him to elaborate on why he thought I was drunk, and he refused to explain and told me to come back another time. He was incredibly aggressive for no apparent reason. I understand that drunk people come to saunas late at night, and this isn’t an uncommon occurrence but there was no reason for him to suspect I had been drinking, because I hadn’t been. There was no breathalyser test or temperature test I could have done to prove I was sober, so I had just travelled about an hour for no reason.

Mario Neagu
Mario Neagu May 2026
Michael Pedia
Michael Pedia May 2026

If your idea of a relaxing spa day includes paying a premium entry fee just to be forced into exhibitionism, welcome to Pleasuredrome under Waterloo! Let’s talk about the room situation—or lack thereof. Silly me, I assumed paying the standard admission entry would grant me access to, you know, a basic cabin to use. Absolutely not. Apparently, having four walls and a door that locks is an elite luxury here. Almost all the private rooms and "deluxe pods" require you to march back to reception and hand over extra cash on an hourly meter. If you don't pay up, your options are basically zero. So, if you happen to prefer a little privacy, you're entirely out of luck. However, if you absolutely love public encounters, audience participation, and putting on a live performance for a rotating crowd of spectators, this place is an absolute goldmine! It forces everyone out into the open cruising areas, turning the entire venue into a mandatory interactive theater. To make the vibe even more relaxing, the sheer volume of security and cameras makes you feel like you're trying to sneak contraband into a high-security prison. Between the CCTV glare and the complete monetization of basic privacy, the whole experience is just pure, unadulterated administrative chaos. Save your money. Unless you want to budget for a room rental on top of your entry fee, or you just really, really love an audience, go somewhere else!

Patrick Homer
Patrick Homer May 2026

It smelled terrible, I almost threw up, I left there after half an hour.

Michael Smith
Michael Smith May 2026

After travelling there today, I was unexpectedly refused entry by the receptionist, who wouldn’t give me any explanation at all. The whole situation was very strange and quite upsetting. I’ve visited this sauna many times before without ever having any issues, which made the experience even more confusing. The staff member seemed extremely angry and behaved very aggressively towards me for no apparent reason. It honestly felt as though he may have been under the influence of alcohol or drugs. I’ve never had any previous problems there, so being treated like this came as a real shock. If this is how customers are treated, I can’t imagine the business will keep a good reputation for long.

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