London Gay Cafés & Restaurants

Paladar is a gay-owned, award-winning creative Latin American cuisine in the heart of the SE1 district between Waterloo and Elephant & Castle, London.

There is a cute and romantic courtyard garden to the rear; a unique all-Latin American wine list and the bar staff shake up super Latin cocktails. A great addition to the London culinary scene and well worth a visit!

The gayest, most popular restaurant on Soho's Old Compton Street. BALANS serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and is open around the clock. Bigger on the inside than you might assume from the front entrance.

Good food, great cocktails, handsome waiters and reasonable prices. Free WiFi. This is the place to be seen. Reservations recommended for Friday or Saturday nights.

BISTROTHEQUE is a light and airy warehouse dining space that sets the perfect scene for brunches, dinners and cocktails. The downstairs dining room offers live entertainment for diners, including cabaret starring the best local drag stars.

Started by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi, both gay men, the Ottolenghi restaurants and delis across London are some of the best-loved food spots in the city.

While each branch has a unique flair, the Ottolenghi menu boasts of bold flavours. The menu also changes through the seasons, but the signature dishes remain. 

In London, they have the branches Rovi, Nopi and Spitalfields plus smaller delis.

100% Gourmet Regal Arabica coffee or haircut, or both? Fresh juice and tea shots also available at BLADE. The seats are equipped with iPad with internet access.

This gay-popular bar, café & salon is located next door to KU Soho bar.

Fink's Salt & Sweet is a takeaway cafe and deli that makes everything from scratch. Whether you want a salad or sandwich, they'll make it for you here.

They also serve coffee and offer an array of pastries and sweet treats created by head pastry chef Adrian Ramirez. Oh, and over half of the staff belong in the LGBTQ+ community!

TOAD Bakery is a queer-owned business that, according to BBC Good Food, is "famed for its divine pastries." 

This Peckham Road bakery offers a seasonal menu, but you can be sure their mouthwatering croissants and cinnamon buns are always available. The shop also aims for inclusivity, sourcing only the best ingredients from queer suppliers and producers.

Established in 2024, BOYS! BOYS! BOYS! Gallery Cafe is a new inclusive venue to check out in London. Located on Warren Street, this gallery and cafe features photography and art focusing on the male body. You can enjoy tea, coffee or wine while admiring the stunning photographs and artwork displayed on the wall.