The Yard Bar

I used to be a big fan of The Yard but recently I've noticed it's overrun by straight people. I'm happy that all are welcome but straight people now outnumber the LGBTQI+ community so I wouldn't call it a gay venue per se anymore.

Visited 24/4/19 - The gin was served in a very small glass. I asked for a bigger glass with more tonic. The staff gave a bigger glass, but then charged my card twice. Will never go back here again.

Have nothing against straight people in gay venues but last 2 times I went gay people were in the minority.

Have not been to The Yard for a while, but visited on Monday 15th around 7pm, for a quick drink before dinner at the nearby Balans. Have to say that it was much more enjoyable that previous visits - full, but still manged to get a seat, no queue at the bar. Really nice Vibe. Only thing to watch out for is that the bar serves doubles unless you ask for a single. One pint of beer, a pint of cider and a (double) gin a tonic came to £16.80...

The best gay bar in London, by more than a yard - at least mile. Let hope those sneaky, moneygrabbing developers keep their hands off The Yard.

Don't normally write a reviews, but as a regular at The Yard for more years than I care to remember, I just wanted to say that this is certainly one of the best gay bars in London. The "enclosed" outdoor terrace means its a lot more spacious than others like the Village. Stylish, great ambiance and friendly staff attracting a great mix of mostly gay customers.