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A very popular bar in the heart of London’s Soho but of course the flagship for the gay life and quite the culture shock for those who would normally drink in their local. GAY has strict door policies and members of our group fake being gay by standing hand in hand to ensure entry. Once inside the place is swamped with alternative couples and individuals in fruitfully ranging attire. The interior is relatively dark and towards the back a staircase takes drinkers down to the basement floor with its cloakroom and toilets. Upstairs the bar gets overcrowded, the seating dotted around the place is minimal and the so called dance floor is literally the only place to consume beverages.

Overall this venue is completely over populated but with callous roaring pop tunes mixed in with over rpiced drinks it carries a brand way above the quality of the venue itself and I dare not say too many bad words on the place for its sheer praise all over the world

Junction Bar is a fairly neat looking bar, set back from the road behind its own courtyard equipped with picnic tables and drinks with long wide steps leading down to the front entrance. Above the giant letters of the bar name calls to thirsty drinks who happen to be passing on the opposite side of the road. Inside the bar is very wide, with a good selection of slump-able sofas. The long bar offers a happy hour two for one deal and its very busy for a Thursday night. Part of the bar room bar chain, the look is quite signature and the clientele are mainly sport-loving types, gazing up at the big game on the overheard TVs. Large brown leather booths align next to the walls under industrial effect fake piping.

Overall an interestign effect, its a popular bar and despite being seperated from Upper street it holds a very similiar vibe and attracts the crowds, head here with a group.

Another addition to the belgo’s and bierodrome chain, this little number in Camden is not easy to stumble upon, especially if you are after the food, the entrance is up and over the kitchens of the venue and inside, an art deco hall with small tables is on the cards, the bar sits at the foot of all the tables with long racks for the schnapps shots all lined up. Food here is difficult to turn down the mussels, my personal favourite are on at a good price and do match up well with a fruity beer. Service is not super fast even when the place is almost empty and the toilets are irritatingly positioned behind the kitchen so things can get a little crowded.

Overall a recommended spot for a beer, some shots and a bucket of seafood, a little closer down towards Chalk Farm for those on foot.