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Daylight Music

Daylight Music - brilliant eclectic gigs in an unusual venue - we took a chance and saw three amazing acts - and on a Saturday afternoon - which is such a nice time for music

Quite nice - but definitely not worth waiting in line for - as we had to - there are plenty of others in Upper Street at least as good

crowded and expensive

don't go here if you want to shop - crowds of tourists taking selfies in front of the stall mean you won't even get near the produce unless you go very early

a great little hall

brilliant acoustics - clientele is mostly elderly Jewish couples and gay men - a great audience - no coughing of phones - you could hear a pin drop

Things aint what they used to be

This used to be great gay friendly but mixed old fashioned turkish bath. Then it closed for more than two years and has come back as an expensive and rather nasty spa-type joint. They have put up tasteful new tiles. You must wear swimming costume - who ever heard of that in a turkish bath? - and the customers are not allowed to give each other a schmeiss in the time honoured way of central European steam baths. (A schmeiss is a massage with soap either with the hands or a rafia brush). The rather nice mix of people - that cut across class and race boundaries - no longer go there, just aspirational posers. A great venue has been ruined with too much public money.

twice monthly tours

The twice monthly guided tours are well worth it. Details on the website. Two hours and never a dull moment. There is a cinema organ recital and demonstration of the lighting effects in the auditorium. They don't built cinemas like this any more...

In summer The Lakes

In summer months the swimming baths close but the civic baths administration (BBB) website gives details of the 20 more more natural lakes for swimming. These vary from more organised with lidos, cafes and changing rooms to hidden away natural wooded enclaves. Most welcomes naturism (FKK in german) and many gay as well as str8 sunbathers and swimmers. This is the way meet Berliners. The BBB website gives details of the water quality, updated daily.

lots of gorgeous young men with beards

lots of gorgeous young men with beards

lots of gorgeous young men with beards

lots of gorgeous young men with beards

a really nice gay local

str8 - ish lunchtimes, more gay as the day goes on. This is a real pub not trying to be anything other than what it is. Worth seeking out in its cute little backstreet.

one of the oldest

One of the oldest established gay bars in London - from the 1960s at least - now seems to welcome str8 people as much as a gay clientele. Good beers, not such good food.

Worth a train ride to Dulwich

worth a train ride to Dulwich. set in the attractive urban 'Village' of Dulwich which doesnt feel like London at all. The first purpose built public art gallery in the world designed by Sir John Soane and copied the world over. Great pictures, brilliant touring shows and a classy little cafe

the first and best

The best bookshop in London, recently overhauled by younger members of the Foyle family who own it. The first floor cafe does great veggie fare and has regular free jazz early evenings.

huge and corporate

If your idea of a good time is browsing all the high street chain retailers in one place you need to go there. There are lots of teenagers who think window-shopping is fun.

good beer and food

Good beer and food. A nice change from the offer in so many gay establishments

something different

Something different from the usual off-the-peg gay bar look. A quiet and friendly place to relax in the afternoons. I like it.

Never Knowingly Undersold

Its very middle of the road style wise. But this employee owned company's flagship store is, as their tagline says Never Knowingly Undersold. Always value for the basics.

one for the US tourists who are feeling homesick

ONe for the US tourists who are feeling homesick

Weekend Brunch to die for

Modern British cooking (though this place is New Zealand owned) and brilliant. Not the cheapest eatery by well placed in an attractive part of town and very pleasant rooms.

a real canteen

The word canteen comes from the Indian and this is the real thing. Excellent value.

semi gay semi str8

semi gay semi str8 - my sort of place

not for scene types

this is not for gay scene types - which is why i like it - a mate didn't think it was a gay bar at all until two guys started kissing - a bit crowded later

why do people go here?

Why do people go here - mediocre food and the atmosphere dead. One for the package tourists who think this is Swinging London

Weird and wonderful

A weird selection of stuff in the furnishings and lighting section. Most of the staff seem to be gay. The mens fashion seriously expensive. Are You Being Served?

a real treasure

its been there since the 1970s and has a fab stock of gay literature. The staff were helpful when I couldn't remember the titie of the book I was looking for - and they had it in stock too.

magnificnet

we went to the Sunday morning eucharist - what a treat. music of the highest quality and architecture to match. There were people of all nationalities.

small but great massage

it is small but the good point is the qualified masseurs. There are always two on duty and the prices are reasonable. They are not rent boys but real masseurs who will chill your body and balance your mind