Retro Bar

Retro Bar

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A secret haven for the eccentric and the alternative LGBTQIA+ crowd since the 90s. Whilst we err on the alternative side, we also enjoy a slice of camp.

Tucked away down a little alley, this hidden gem is one of the West End’s friendliest LGBTQ+ venues. Occupying a site which has been a pub since the 17th century, Retro Bar has been a secret haven for the eccentric and the alternative LGBTQIA+ crowd since the 90s. Famous for our Insta-friendly rock ’n’ roll ‘gallery’ walls and eclectic jukebox, covering everything from 60's soul, garage and girl g

09/09/2026

We’re looking forward to having the gorgeous Gareth Hackney Gareth Hackney and Mike Menace Mike Menace DJ for us on Saturday 26th September 🖤 5-11pm 🖤 Plus, Sheila has some v special teddy bear prizes in store for bingo on the 27th 🧸❤️🧸 All welcome & free entry all weekend, as per 🖤 Just rock up or reserve a table, 𝒍Ꭵ𝝶𝑘 Ꭵ𝝶 𝐛Ꭵ𝗼 xx

Photos from Retro Bar's post 08/09/2026

Please help us raise money to support the fantastic work of su***de prevention charity, CALM Campaign Against Living Miserably 💜 Our Nelson, Eugenia, Majid & Kyle will be walking 3.7 miles, from Retro to the Two Brewers, on Thursday September 24th to fundraise! Please give what you can and/or share to support our team. 𝒍Ꭵ𝝶𝑘 Ꭵ𝝶 𝐛Ꭵ𝗼 # # #

Campaign Against Living Miserably

We’re CALM. A su***de prevention charity on a mission to help people end their misery, not their lives. Here’s what we do 👇

We run a life-saving su***de prevention helpline. It’s free and anonymous for anyone who needs it

We’ve got tools, guides and practical advice to help you manage the messy bits of life

We share vital skills to support the young people in your life

Our communities help us share our message and get su***de prevention skills to the people who need it most.

‼️ If you’re struggling, or worried about someone you care about, we’ve got you. Hit the link in our bio for support: Campaign Against Living Miserably


The CALM helpline team is there if you can’t see a way forward, you have lost someone to su***de, or you are worried about someone. The number to call is: 0800 58 58 58

27/08/2026

Cant wait to see you for the bank holiday weekend we have planned! 🌟😎🌟 We have a v special Busy Lady Bingo with for you on Sunday with a bumper jackpot! Plus DJs 8-11pm on Friday AND Saturday night! 🪩🪩🪩 The fabulous Jeanie Crystal will be playing us into the weekend on Friday 28th ✨ With Retro resident Mike Menace playing all your favourites on Saturday! 🪩🥳🪩 See you shortly # # #

📷 Jeanie by for .nine.magazine
📷 Mike by

13/08/2026

😎 August Bank Holiday Weekend! 😎 DJ line-up update ✨🪩✨ The fabulous Jeanie Crystal Jeanie Crystal will be playing us into the weekend on Friday 28th! ✨✨✨ With Retro resident Mike Menace Mike Menace on the Saturday 🪩🥳🪩🥳🪩 DJs 8-11pm both nights ✨ Free entry all weekend, as per x

📷 Jeanie by Juan Carlos Verona • Photographer & Director for ZERO.NINE Magazine
📷 Mike by Rachel Hardwick

10/08/2026

😎 August Bank Holiday! 😎 We’ll be bopping away to two of our favourite DJs! Heidi Heelz Heidi Heelz kicking off the weekend on Friday 28th - with all the best electroclash, new wave, disco, punk ⚡️🪩⚡️ And Mike Menace Mike Menace on the Saturday night - with all your favourite kooky pop, guitar noize, cult classics and more! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳 DJs 8-11pm both nights - Free entry, as per x

Photos by Rachel Hardwick ✨

30/07/2026

This Sunday ☀️ and every Sunday at Retro from 7pm - Join the fabulous Sheila Simmonds  for Busy Lady Bingo! 💞💖💞💖💞 Expect big ca$h prizes and crazy sing-alongs! See you there🥂x

Photos from Retro Bar's post 23/07/2026

Thanks so much to everyone who joined us for Pride! We look forward to celebrating London Trans+ Pride London Trans+ Pride 🏳️‍⚧️ with you this Saturday! Photos by Rachel Hardwick 📸💖 Full album on Facebook x

Photos from Retro Bar's post 23/07/2026
18/07/2026

Celebrate London Trans+ Pride with us! 🏳️‍⚧️💖🏳️‍⚧️ DJs ⚡️ ZIG N FAG ⚡️ Fabulous and ⚡️ after the demo on Saturday 25th July! ✨🩵💖🤍💖🩵✨ 𝑓𝐫𝓮𝓮 𝓮𝝶𝐭𝐫𝓨 as per x

🖼️ Posters by

16/07/2026

DJ Heidi Heelz is back at retro this Friday - playing all your favourite electroclash, new wave, disco, punk & more! ⚡️⚡️⚡️ 8-11 xx

📸 Rachel Hardwick

Photos from Retro Bar's post 13/07/2026

Celebrate London Trans+ Pride with us 💖 Before and after the London Trans+ Pride 🏳️‍⚧️ demo 🏳️‍⚧️ on Saturday 25th July! DJs 🌟 ZIG N FAG 🌟 Fabulous Freddy and 🌟 !! ✨ 12 - 11pm ✨🩵💖🤍💖🩵✨ 𝑓𝐫𝓮𝓮 𝓮𝝶𝐭𝐫𝓨 as per x

🖼️ Posters by JOSH QUINTON

Photos from Retro Bar's post 13/07/2026

This week - by popular demand! ⚽️💖 We will be screening both semi-final games in our upstairs bar ✨ Downstairs will remain a football-free zone for those who just want a quiet drink x

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇦🇷 Wednesday 8pm
🇪🇸🇫🇷 Tuesday 8pm

Don’t worry, we’ve not gone and turned into a trad footie pub - These are v much Retro crowd screenings of the games✨🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️✨

Please email the bar to reserve a table - 𝒍Ꭵ𝝶𝑘 Ꭵ𝝶 𝐛Ꭵ𝗼 xx

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2 George Court
Kosti
WC2N6HH

Opening Hours

Monday 16:00 - 23:00
Tuesday 16:00 - 23:00
Wednesday 16:00 - 23:00
Thursday 16:00 - 23:00
Friday 14:00 - 23:00
Saturday 14:00 - 23:00
Sunday 14:00 - 22:30