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Updated April 25, 2024

New Bloomsbury Set is often overlooked but hosts some of the best gay happy hours in London.

London,
United Kingdom

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A great place to start your evening before hitting the town in London! Weekly events include quiz nights and cabaret performances from some of London's most well known drag performers. The bar draws a mixed crowd - tourists often stumble upon this venue and regulars from the gay community. A chilled-out atmosphere, frequent happy hours and well-crafted drinks await you at New Bloomsbury Set in London.

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The Basement, 76a Marchmont Street
London, WC1N 1AG
United Kingdom

thebar@newbloomsburyset.co.uk

Local number
0207 383 3084
Dialing from abroad
+44 207 383 3084


Crowd

  • 21+
  • Bisexual
  • Drag
  • Gay
  • Intersex
  • Lesbian
  • Mixed
  • Queer
  • Transgender

Music

  • Dance
  • Lounge
  • Pop
  • Top 40

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