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Retro Bar

Retro Bar

Gay Bar and Karaoke Bar££££
Charing Cross, London
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8.5/10
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    Robert D.
    "Cool jukebox and friendly staff"(4 Tips)
    Jason O.
    "Grab a few pints and have a good time!"(2 Tips)
    Ant B.
    "A great place to watch Doctor Who and Eurovision on the big screen"(2 Tips)
    Steve J.
    "Also the music is consistently awesome."(6 Tips)
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  • Steve J.
    Steve JaccobApril 7, 2015
    A personal favourite of mine, all of the staff are incredibly friendly and nothing is to much trouble. Also the music is consistently awesome.
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    Alexia KFebruary 16, 2018
    Great retro bar in the center of london. Friendly if you are gay or not must visit.
  • Chris H.heart icon on user image
    Chris HainesDecember 17, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    A great bar hidden away in the heart of London. Great place to meet up with friends and catch up over a drink, nice chilled atmosphere and they play awesome music!
  • Jason B.heart icon on user image
    Jason BMarch 29, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Always nice for a few drinks and a chat. Good music, not loud enough to be intrusive. Quieter bar upstairs
  • Jon M.heart icon on user image
    Jon MooreAugust 26, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Wonderful, small gay bar away from the crowds and the scene of SoHo 🍻
  • Chris R.heart icon on user image
    Chris R (thechristophe)February 7, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    Love this place, have been coming here since I was 17 ;) the only gay bar in London I feel comfortable drinking alone
  • BarChick
    BarChickAugust 10, 2012
    Not for the faint-hearted, The Retro Bar is probably the most defiantly (and refreshingly) different gay bar anywhere in London. Hidden away on George Court - a tiny passageway off the Strand... Read more
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    SwarmstrongJune 8, 2016
    Teeny bar just hidden out of sight. Really nice staff, and very good prices on alcohol!
  • Simon P.heart icon on user image
    Simon PearsonDecember 22, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Simply wonderful. Quirky, friendly, awesome. Go there at once.
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    DamianJanuary 8, 2015
    I only realised recently that there's an upstairs! Great quieter gay bar for a few pints
  • Rafael R.heart icon on user image
    Rafael ReedJune 12, 2017
    I was there by accident... I'm not gay but I guees if you are it's a nice place hahaha
  • Bilge U.heart icon on user image
    Bilge UNovember 21, 2015
    Music selections are funny. More enjoyable other pubs around.
  • Drew o.
    Drew of DrewDecember 15, 2012
    Fantastic bar with great atmosphere & they serve Rekorderlig cider :))
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    AaronFebruary 15, 2016
    Great jukebox. Horrible closing times (11pm on a Saturday!).
  • Keith H.heart icon on user image
    Keith HoughtonOctober 19, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Great jukebox and a cosy feel
  • Anthony M.
    Anthony McgoldrickJune 22, 2013
    Has pints for less than £4 very rare these days in london
  • Jason O.heart icon on user image
    Jason O'LearyFebruary 3, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Grab a few pints and have a good time!
  • Kevin M.heart icon on user image
    Kevin McCulleyNovember 27, 2014
    The music on the jukebox is brilliant
  • Anna W.heart icon on user image
    Anna WallaceJune 2, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Great staff.
  • Andy F.heart icon on user image
    Andy FurbyNovember 30, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Friendly and fun
  • Jonathan P.
    Jonathan PamDecember 11, 2011
    Give Lloyd a big hug for me.
  • Richard T.heart icon on user image
    Richard TanswellAugust 16, 2014
    Movie star photos
  • Sarah
    SarahMarch 30, 2013
    Barman punched my friend in the balls!
  • Russell B.heart icon on user image
    Russell BOctober 18, 2012
    Retro tunes in the big screen
  • Ant B.
    Ant BabajeeJuly 28, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    A great place to watch Doctor Who and Eurovision on the big screen
  • Robert D.
    Robert DonnellanApril 5, 2010
    Cool jukebox and friendly staff
  • alexander b.
    alexander blairJune 21, 2010
    great music ! pj gets played all the time. . .
  • Edward N.
    Edward NunnDecember 30, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Forgotten how good this is!!
  • Adam B.
    Adam BrayAugust 27, 2011
    For all friends of Dorothy...
  • Richard C.
    Richard ChudyAugust 26, 2010
    Get retro
  • Ray K.
    Ray KaneFebruary 21, 2010
    Loving the karaoke
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