Pride revelry and a summer of dance

Lots going on in the West End this weekend.

Slay your way through Pride in London's West End

The HUGE Pride in London festival and parade struts into central London this Saturday, celebrating the capital's LGBTQ+ community with special events and offers throughout the West End.

Get the party started in serious style with the Love Out Loud lunch at Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus. It's just a few steps from the parade route, so you won't miss any of the fun while you tuck into food, drinks and fabulous drag entertainment.

Speaking of drinks, sup the special Tutti Frutti cocktail at Empire Casino, then sashay your way across Leicester Square for the limited edition Martini Pride at Joshua’s Tavern. Blame Gloria Covent Garden pulls out all the stops with drag queens and bottomless brunches (and 25% of profits from the Pride Cocktail Menu go to Stonewall UK!). Still thirsty? Figaro’s Bar at the Crystal Maze LIVE Experience serves two-for-one cocktails, 6pm-8pm on Saturday, with an LED rainbow selfie point for those all-important snaps of the day.

For all the fun, Pride has a serious message too. The W London hosts photography exhibition We Are Queer Britain, showcasing powerful imagery from early Pride marches and the milestones of LGBTQIA+ communities. Meanwhile, new installation Exhibit With Pride by queer textile artist Davey Powell celebrates queer identity, resilience, and self-expression at the St Martins Lane hotel.

Finish up with the Club Stamina takeover of Perception Bar at the W London. The popular queer night keeps the party going until 2am with vibrant performances and an inclusive atmosphere, seeing out Pride in London in style.

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Dance your way home

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