Friendly Society

    Friendly Society

    Friendly Society

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    79 Wardour Street, Soho, London, United Kingdom, W1D 6QB

    Friendly Society

    Located just off Wardour Street in the alley between Ann Summers and The Village in Soho’s gay district, Friendly Society is a quirky basement gay bar.

    The venue is known for its playful interior, with Barbie dolls hanging from the ceiling, eclectic lighting, and classic black and white movies playing on the screens. It creates a fun and slightly kitsch atmosphere that keeps regulars coming back.

    Friendly Society is a great place to stop for a drink while bar hopping around Soho. The crowd is mixed and sociable, attracting gay men, lesbians, and plenty of straight allies.

    Great to stop by for a drink and a quick ogle of the gorgeous barmen.

    Thanks to its central location, it is just a short walk from other popular Soho venues such as Rupert Street Bar and Village Soho.

    Mon:16:00 - 23:30

    Tue:16:00 - 23:30

    Wed:16:00 - 23:30

    Thu:16:00 - 23:30

    Fri:16:00 - 00:00

    Sat:16:00 - 00:00

    Sun:16:00 - 22:30

    Features:
    Bar
    Dancing
    Music
    Cocktails
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    Based on 23 votes

    4 Reviews
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    Francoise Jones

    Sun, Feb 25, 2024

    Horrible Staff

    Terrible option surrounded by much better places in Soho. One bearded bartender in particular ruined our night as he was obnoxious and dirty. Highly recommend spending your money elsewhere.
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    James

    Sun, Sep 09, 2018

    Soho's Best Kept Secret!

    I'm a Londoner and I have to say this is the best bar in soho. In terms of atmosphere and a non judgemental crowd. A variety of guys go here but it does lean towards a more 30-50 age range, but everyone is mixing and just having fun. From twinks, muscle guys and the daddies. People alone and people in groups! They play classics from Donna Summer, Candi Staton, ABBA, Michael Jackson etc etc. Its only a small bar so you may have to queue a little for a drink and the bar staff may not give the best service as they are always rushing. (also a small toilet) but has great seating if you manage to grab one! Have to also mention the amazing interior of all the barbies and action men stuck on the ceiling.
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    Jake

    Sat, Dec 03, 2016

    Jake

    This is a great place; however they have recently increased their cocktail prices from £9 to £10.50........this is a huge jump in price and may now just be their downfall. Always busy but the increase in drink prices will surely change that.
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    James

    Fri, Dec 13, 2013

    Best kept secret in Soho!

    This has to be Soho's best kept secret, a cosy, affordable underground bar full of young, gorgeous guys, kitsch interior and a chilled, laid out ambiance. There's Barbie dolls on the ceiling and Bette Davis and Judy Garland playing on a projector screen in the corner. Great place to meet friends before going on to the gay clubs. I love the Friendly Society!

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