Queer London published by the excellent Hoxton Mini Press is the ultimate guide to all places queer in London. Hoxton Mini Press is a small indie publishing house which operates from east London. Written by Frank Gallaugher, originally from New Orleans, a London-based writer and editor who lives with his partner and cat on a narrowboat on London’s canals, this guide has the most innovative and cool queer places across the British capital. It’s fresh and funny!

The fantastic guide features the best venues to celebrate and embrace Queer culture, from nightlife, museums’ activations, quirky shops and brilliant theatres. Highlights include LGBTI+ festival Mighty Hoopla, a South London fixture which has been galvanizing audiences since its inception, and institutions such as the Royal Vauxhall Tavern hosting the classic Sunday Cabaret and Another Drag Competition. The Admiral Duncan bar in Soho, historically bombed during World War II and in 1999 and the iconic Soho Theatre are there too.

“London: if it’s queer it’s definitely here. Here you’ll find everything from infamous West End gay bar to not-so-secret underground clubs in Dalston, from film festivals and art tours showcasing queer trailblazers to raucous drag brunches. We’re sorted the fierce and the fresh from the tired and tame so we’re confident you’ll enjoy the cream of the capital’s scene.” Gallaugher writes in the introduction to the 55 fabulous entries featuring succinct descriptions.

Queer London complements the collection of the essential practical guides from the same collection: Free Art, London Pubs, Independent London, London Delis, London Green Spaces and more. “Books are no longer about information but objects in their own right: things to collect and own and inspire.” the founders of Hoxton Mini Press write.

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