It's widely known I am a dive bar guy through and through.. I will take a whiskey and a shot and sit on my bar stool content as can be. Occasionally a club will shake me up and convert me if only for a night.. Heaven did just that! The entrance to the underground and the overall vibe of the place is straight out of a movie.. a dark warehouse, lasers, dancing, you name it. It all works and I loved it. We were here for G-A-Y Porn Idol and I've only seen pictures and heard stories back home in the states. It truly lived up to the hype and I had the best time the entire night. The lines for drinks weren't awful and neither were the lines for the bathroom.. both get a huge plus from me. I read awful reviews about certain looking people not getting in or this and that for security and thankfully we didn't have an issue (gay male and straight female). Also, make sure to get your name on the list online beforehand. Hopefully I get back to London and Heaven soon as we both had a fantastic time. read more

Still the same terrible door experience after 15 years I genuinely cannot believe I am writing almost the exact same review 15 years later! I went to Heaven with friends around my 25th birthday, and on two separate occasions my friends and I were refused entry or treated so badly by the door staff that it completely ruined what should have been a memorable night. After that, I swore I would never go back. Fast forward 15 years, and my boyfriend and his friends, visiting from Poland, decided to go. I actually warned him beforehand about my experiences and told him not to bother. Unfortunately, exactly the same thing happened. They are the nicest bunch of people! His group was split up at the door and my boyfriend was refused entry, apparently for no clear or properly explained reason. Whatever the legitimate reasons a venue may have for refusing entry, there is absolutely no excuse for making people feel singled out and humiliated without giving them a reasonable explanation. What is even more concerning is the behaviour of the security staff. A female member of security became extremely aggressive towards one of my friends and physically grabbed him by the arm. When he instinctively recoiled from being grabbed, she then accused him of being aggressive. That is an extraordinary way for security staff to conduct themselves. I appreciate that working security at a busy nightclub isn't easy, and that staff have to make difficult decisions about who enters. But there is a world of difference between being firm and being intimidating, confrontational and unnecessarily physical. The saddest part is that this is a venue that should, in theory, represent a welcoming and inclusive space. Instead, for me and apparently many others, the experience starts at the door with feeling judged, rejected and treated like a problem. Fifteen years later, nothing seems to have changed. I looked up other people's reviews and I wasn't surprised to see so many other with almost the exact experiences. So sad and utterly pathetic. I won't be going back and neither will my Boyfriend or any of his Polish friends. I certainly won't be recommending Heaven to anyone looking for a welcoming night out in London\. There are plenty of other LGBTQ\+ venues where you can spend your money without having to run the gauntlet of the door first. Heaven = dated, rude staff, zero customer service or care read more

Guy taking payment for tickets was rude. Discounted tickets if you have the app, but app not available for Android! read more

If you have a disability do NOT go here. They wouldn't let me in with insulin and fully capped administrative needles. They said because they were "single use" needles that I wasn't allowed in. They confiscated my only way to administer insulin, putting my health at extreme risk while I visited from out of the country. I tried to explain that we have multi use capped needles and they said "we're not having this conversation." The bouncer tried to talk to me like he was an endocrinologist when he was a 19 year old. Horrible place and incredibly discriminatory. Do not go if you have ANY disability. read more

Didn't let us in because there was too big of a group (9 people). Then two of us tried to get in and they weren't allowed and they gave us no reason they then told us that we were not allowed to reenter the queue and not allowed to stand in the road outside as it isn't public property (it is) bloody ridiculous and the worst experience we have ever had at a club. The had no legal reason to not let us in except for discrimination and no reason as to why we weren't allowed in. read more

Waited about 30mins to go into this club just to get told I couldn't go in because I didn't look gay, do I have to show you a picture of me kissing my boyfriend or something? Crazy. Never coming here again. read more

The place itself is big, with multiple rooms with different music styles. The day we went wasn't packed. The drinks were surprisingly cheap for a club of this size in London. A bottle of Bulmer was almost as cheap as in Wetherspoon! The music was a bit too loud, and the mashups could be better. Still, that wasn't a problem. The real problem was the security at the entrance and the arbitrary on-the-fly rules they make up to prevent people from getting in. We were a group of 25. For whatever reason they told us that the group had to wait once we reached the entrance. Then we were denied entrance "because we were a group" ‍. Then two minutes later we were told we could get in, except for a man and a woman of our group. No reason provided. We were not drunk or on drugs. But hey, the bouncers had to flex power decisions and spoil the night for two of us! Why? read more

Staff didn't let us in because we were American and had never been there before. We walked for an hour through the crowds during New Year's Eve and even showed up early to the event. When the staff saw that my ID was from the US they asked me if I had been here before. This was my first time visiting this bar so obviously I said no. They then asked me to step out of the line and told me to leave. I was so confused and had no clue what I had done. One of the security guards came over to me and told me that this event is only for regular customers. I wish I would've known that before I made the trek all the way across town. NEVER coming here again. read more

Terrible club and the way they handle patrons from all demographics is awful. Deena and Kay deserved to be fired. The rest of the staff were fair but were unaware of how to handle a situation that was escalated by the above pair. Please do not allow them to continue with the way they conduct their methods of running the security as it it was a negative experience for myself and 15 other people that we brought to the venue. read more

I urge you to look at the bad reviews. I was frequent at this club, one night the female bouncer with bad eyebrows rejected us entry. I was welcoming my 2 bi friends to the club from canada, she said that it is only allowed for regulars? If this club is for regulars, then please advertise that you have a guest list? She was unfriendly and rude. I will not be returning to Heaven. read more

Very very fun and electric energy! Bar was fine and coat check was quick and easy to get through. Drinks were good as well. Wish the performers were more prominently announced. read more

The biggest gay club in London and so much fun! The crowd is definitely on the younger side but there is so much room to roam around and get as crazy as you want to. Everyone is sooooo nice and would love to come back here again some day. Thanks for the great night!! read more

Pure discrimination at the entrance. If you're not local / regular you will be denied entrance, without excuse. Don't go there. Spend your money where you're welcome. Plenty of other Nice venues in Londen. read more

I witnessed the most horrible thing happen to a guy there last night. he was refused entry for "looking straight" and then when he tried to argue his case a group of security came and attacked him punching and kicking him ripped off his Jesus chain from his neck and took his passport and credit card and refused to return it. this is a horrible place please guys don't go here it's disgusting and disrespectful. read more

Been here multiple times and had a great experience. But tonight with friends went and was sat down, although completely fine, and they were literally interrogating me. I was answering all their questions but they told me I was too bad to come into heaven?? I told them to take a drug test and they refused and would just not let me in. I'm very upset as I was just having a fine night with my friends and your stubborn security guards would not let me in and I will be telling all my friends about this. Sucks as this was one of my favorite clubs. Find some better security and maybe I'll find my way back. read more

Will definitely NOT be returning to this club , staff are rude , got kicked out because i broke a tooth and was spitting pieces in the bin , wasn't drunk or intoxicated, I'd say my face just didn't fit , also others were being kicked out for no reason too , strange place altogether read more

After several nights in London at several different hole in the wall gay bars we met some locals who gave us the advice to go to heaven. This was absolutely one of the best experiences of our lives. It is a true club you only dream of. Very packed and large. Get there early or you'll wait hours in the line. read more

Heaven is a nightclub (on most nights) aimed at the LGBT scene discreetly tucked away on Villiers Street which is located in the middle of Charing Cross Station and Embankment Station. Having been to Heaven more times than I should be happy about I always get mixed emotions about it. Heaven is known by a lot of the LGBT community as a place where you just happened to end up at on a night out in town and wanted to put on your dancing shoes until the morning. The dress code is pretty casual or flamboyant if that floats your boat, but, you do happen to catch a fair few business men in their shirt and ties downstairs in the main arena on a Friday night (Camp Attack Night) so there is no strict image to aspire to as of such. The reason I get mixed emotions is due to the constant change of emotions during the night and it happens all the time. First might be the excitement of going out clubbing to only face long queues (EXTREMELY long if a celebrity is performing). Sometimes you may get a bouncer who is rude or you can strike your luck and have a down to earth bouncer with no hassle and then it's only a matter of entering and resuming your night. Heaven as a whole has 5 sections to it with 2 cloackrooms. The main arena hosts the main stage and your all time favourite pop songs whereas the upstairs room hosts more Rnb and Bashment as well as everything else between which is nice touch to be able to switch around rooms. The other 3 sections (or rooms as they call it) have a world of there own with one of them Moreso a chillout area where people actually sit on sofas and watch a movie or sober up. The clubs interior could be a lot more lively, but, being underneath a train station perhaps has it's drawbacks, but, they do make it all up with themed nights or just the general lights that dancing around the rooms all night. ***Heaven as a whole is an experience in which nobody can really write about or review because I have gone on numerous occasions all with different experiences and outcomes, so, give it a try and I can assure you that £3 entry and standard Central London drink prices may just allow you to end up there on random occasions*** read more

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Went here with friends and the bouncer threatened one of us saying they were going to slap her when we asked why they wouldn't let us in. The bouncer also got in my friends face and nearly put her hands on her. They said we weren't regulars (because we're from America), and then got aggressive. Please don't go here and keep yourself safe read more

the security here was so rude really have me writing my first yelp review didn't let my friends and I in because we weren't "gay enough" & after I talked back at them that that's completely discriminatory they added that I was all of a sudden "too aggressive & intoxicated." if you don't look a certain way (aka flamboyant) then you're tossed at the door so come with back up plans if you still wanna give it a go. trash experience read more

It was a bad enough experience to be honest ... I had to stand in a long queue for about 4 hours, starting at 10 pm- at 2am I managed to get inside. Remember!!! 2 am in the morning......After 4 hours of standing at that 2 mile long queue, I had no motivation to dance, due to the fact that my legs hurt a lot. Maybe many will ask me why I agreed to stand in that huge queue? I thought it would be something exceptional, because it was the first (and last) time I was in this club. But honestly my expectations were too high, because it wasn't worth it. The drinks are very expensive, the toilets dirty, the staff disorganized and overwhelmed by the crowd of people. So I honestly do not recommend this place! ! ! ! read more

London clubs can be confusing. Different promoters have different themes at different clubs so one night a place could be a straight Polka Lounge and the next night a Bondage Club, so you always want to check before you head out! I haven't been to Heaven since I went in the 90s and visited the Mrs. I don't remember especially liking it so this time around when the Mr and I went it was a blast! The night we went it G-A-Y @ Heaven Camp Attack. FUN FUN FUN. The spacious club offers 4 rooms of music for whatever you are in the mood for. 80s to the Present, Life Before Rhianna and Beyonce,Drag Show, and Music Videos. What is partly amazing is the fact that none of the sound travels to other rooms so it is pure music at its finest. This certainly isn't a craft cocktail place and like most gay bars these days it has its fill of drunk straight girls. ( Just be nice to them. Pretty soon they are going to have a husband they don't care about, 2 kids, and long for the days of being able to go anywhere without the baggage!) so stick to beer and make it easier on everyone. The club opens at 11 and we were around the corner seeing a play so we got there when they were opening the doors and sailed in. We danced to a couple of songs and the dance floor just had a handful of people on it when we decided to walk around some. 15 minutes later when we come back the place is packed. When we left at 2am the line to get in was pretty deep, but it seemed to move quickly. The coat check is a little bit of a nuisance and could stand to run a little better, but they do ok with the volume of people going in and out. There is a cover, but we were on the guest list so I am not sure how much it is, but the place is so much fun it is worth whatever price they charge. Certainly worth a visit. read more

This place was wicked neat! Lots of sweaty, half-naked men, men, men running around and dancing their toosh off. This place is huge and they have different rooms you can go and experience from hip-hop to techno. There was approximately 300-400 sweaty men and women... mostly MEN, in the venue. The club closes around 5AM so you can literally dance the night away. They do have different night events on Monday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday. Just a note: During the winter months Londonians always bring a coat to check. About 5 minutes before the place closes people run for the coat check so I suggest heading to the window 10-15 minutes to get your coat of you're gonna have some catty boys clawing their way to the window. read more

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It's been ages since I last went to Heaven - decades even, it was before mobile phones and all recording devices were confiscated by the bouncers (and returned at the end of the night). But I have very fond memories of a super glamorous night club and shiny happy people ... ... fast forward to last night and a Nitin Sawhney gig. Excellent music, don't get me wrong, and the sound was great even from the sides - we arrived late and squeezed in under one of the arches to catch a glimpse of the stage. But it just didn't feel like Heaven - actually, it was very much like Village Underground with the exposed brickwork and railway arches. Great sound, so no complaints, it works as a gig venue, just don't expect any of the glamour. The downstairs cloakroom and bar seemed a bit tired (as did the staff) and the toilets just disgusting. As the venue mainly caters for gays, just three female cubicles for such a massive place is probably sufficient during club nights - not so on this occasion. The warning "only one person per cubicle" made me smile considering the well behaved Nitin crowd. read more

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Cued up for an hour for the security guard to give me a breath test lol I kindly declined and left, The doormen actually are quite intimidating if they don't like the look of you be aware read more

Fun spot. Cheap drinks. Happy crowd. Place is absolutely rancid smelling even at the start of the night. People here just don't seem to know how to hold their liquor, but nonetheless -- fun times with a fun crowd. Staff was very friendly too. read more

Probably the coolest club I've been to in London. There are so many different rooms with different music. The drag shows are jaw dropping!

A new bouncer at heaven a turkish or greek lady! Power has gone to her head! Was so rude to me on friday night then let me in on the final of the england match! I went straight back out for a cigarette before even ordering a drink and then she didnt let me in with no reason or excuse just power gone to her head. When asked for a reason she couldnt answer! You shouldnt have people like that working for you its quite sad in a very nice happy enviroment! May she find what she is missing in life (happiness) read more

Any time I've ended my night at G-A-Y at Heaven I've been very drunk and in the mood for some serious dancing. I've only ever been a couple of times on the odd Friday night following after work drinks and had a lovely time...from what I remember. One time I was having a jolly good drunken dance when this acrobatic young man suddenly challenged me to a dance-off! I have no idea what it was about my mediocre/down right rubbish dancing that inspired him to get so competitive but he managed to draw quite a crowd with a bit of break dancing before dragging me into the circle to reciprocate. I have never sobered up so quickly in all my life. I'd gone from having a happy old time hidden in a swarm of others to suddenly being on my own in the centre of a circle of cheering party-goers. A girl appeared at my side and asked if I wanted her to do it instead before steering me away and dancing her little heart out. I never did get to thank her so, to that girl if you're reading this - thank you! read more

Heaven runs Popcorn on a Monday and is the No.1 student night in London. If you have a student card it is free all night. Even if you are not a student it is free before 12pm. Doors open at 11pm and the queues get big, so don't expect quick entry. It is vital that you bring i.d. even if you look fifty. No i.d. no entry. They are really strict on this. Drinks are 2-4-1 on selected items before 12am, and still pretty reasonably priced after 12. Heaven is one of London's top gay superclubs and gets packed to the rafters. Monday nights offer a mixed and seriously hedonistic crowd. Fully expect to be squashed up against topless, sweaty bodies writhing to the pounding House music on the main dancefloor. Be prepared for anything. Naked old folk dancing in swim wear is a regular sight. Straight guys kissing men, gay men kissing girls, girls kissing girls and the now seemingly odd, guys kissing girls? It all goes off and nobody cares. If you flow that way enjoy the men stripping on the stage as part of the show. It isn't my bag unless after too much tequila it is me stripping on the stage. There are five separate rooms to enjoy at Heaven and although the music genre leans to house, all the rooms play different music, including indie and RnB. Heaven is not for the faint hearted. If you really want to party though, there is no better place. read more

The best club of all time. It's so big, there are so many hot guys and the tunes just never stop coming. If you're gay or in any way inclined to frequent gay clubs: Heaven is a must. Security at the door is very strict - metal detector and frisking etc. but it's worth it. On a Saturday they have great acts in to play and sometimes they even have swimming pools. The last time I was there they had a massive fan in front of the main dance floor. There are also podiums to dance on. Essential in any gay establishment if you ask me. read more

I wanna buy the sound guy(s) at Oh Land a steak dinner for making this one of the best musical experiences of my life. This review has to do with Heaven as a live music venue, not as a club (although whenever I told people where I was going, everyone told me what the club is known for, that being a gay night club). In any case, as a live music venue I was quite literally blown away. I prefer small-ish venues for shows, as watching your favorite artist as a speck from several hundred meters away (or worse having to watch them on a TV screen even though you're in the same room) is pretty lame. This venue is the perfect size for an up and coming but fairly well known act. Case in point, I saw Oh Land there last night. The tunnel like room goes straight back from the stage and is standing room only with an odd metal staircase and landing that about 30 people used to get a better view (I'm a shorty and had to struggle to see the stage from the very back as the floor isn't sloped or anything). There are two totally accessible bars - one in the same room as the stage and one right outside so you don't feel like you're missing too much. But hands down what makes this place a gem is the sound quality. Yes, whether an artist sounds just as good live as on the album has to do with their innate talent, but just as much to do with sound engineering of a venue. Oh Land's beautiful, haunting and pitch perfect vocals were clear and gorgeous, seeming to soar impossibly over but connected to the thumping electronic/bass. I heard every single lyric and every single chord. And no ringing ears the next day. So, so happy with the show. OK, some basic logistical info for my fellow over-planners: Less than a minute walk from Embankment or Charring Cross station Beers cost about £5 Bathrooms were fucking horrid and smelled worse Nearby restaurants/drinks abound and range from the grab and eat Herman Ze German/Pret and Eat to sit down places for Italian, Mexican and British up-style pub food. Try Gordon's Wine Bar (if you can get a table, or even in the door). We went for All Bar One and had a forgettable but otherwise perfectly fine meal, service and drinks. read more

they denied me because i had heels on then proceeded to let other people with high heels on. very discriminatory and very rude. definitely do not recommend. read more

So for a tourist visiting from the states, this is quite an experience. I like the idea of a club/rave scene in an old train tunnel hidden beneath the streets of London. The discounted wristbands were appreciated, but the queue on a Saturday night was not. I sobered up too much before we got inside, which hurt the experience. This is a perfect place to hang onto a buzz and dance all night. Immensely tight, sweaty, attractive crowd. Well worth the experience if you've never been, but it's not somewhere I would be every weekend. read more

Heaven.... O Heaven! This, more than any other club in London I crave. Every time I go here I am blessed with seeing a sea of gorgeous men. The crowd is always mixed with straight and gay. Lots of girls around too. This makes it great for people like me who travel to london. All my friends can come here with me and enjoy this club. Nothing in California can compare to the size of heaven. Its multiple floors and rooms make it so much fun. Every room plays different types of music. No matter what mood you are in, techno, trance, hip hop, pop, you can find a room and a place to dance to it!! Come here and have fun! And a note to anyone who may read this and work at heaven... Please open up a club in SF! read more

I've been to heaven during their Valentine's Day event featuring Nick Jonas and Kelly Clarkson. First of all, being from America, I guess I underestimated Heaven's presence here in London! I was surprised to learn that they booked two HUGE stars for Valentine's Day, so props to Heaven! Heaven is really popular with the LGBTQ community, but it's incredibly fun for anyone looking for a good night. They have well stocked bars, and a main dance area with a stage. Before stars come out, you can go up onto the stage if you're feeling brave, and you will most definitely be cheered on by the crowd. I was hesitant to give Heaven 4 stars, but I figured that I just went on an extremely crazy night. It was incredibly crowded, so it was hard to see anything on stage. Drinks were being spilled, people were getting in each other's faces and rowdy, and toes were being stepped on. The queue outside was also extremely unorganized, and it would be hard to understand if I wasn't with a friend who is a regular. The bouncers of the line were also did not explain when they opened and closed the line - which seemed utterly random - so some friends of mine didn't even get to go inside! Although my night was crazy, the same situation would have been so much worse at any other club. (Some) of the crowd, the bartenders, and the performers definitely made up for it. I'm also sure it's much better on a normal night out. Make sure to get 10£ wristbands from G-A-Y before you get to Heaven. read more

Back to LDN for a short trip, I've not been to this city for more than 10 years so my expectations were very low as I did not really enjoy it the first time. Which in a way can be a good thing. After a few advices from fellow Gay men, I decided to try out by myself Heaven on a busy Saturday night. The club is located on a long street with lots of people walking/hanging out, so no sketchy/empty streets you'd have to go through to get there. It felt really safe which is a good point when you don't know the city and are by yourself like I was. Important : Be ready to wait in line outside and also at the coatcheck for a while but It's definitely worth trying. But It's definitely not a place to go if you like quiet environments and get scared by crowds. Impossible to miss with a massive rainbow flag at the entry, HEAVEN is a huge club with gigantic rooms and loud music. 4 different rooms with 3 different types of music going from Top 40/ Bubblegum Pop /HipHop R&B. By the way, as I read some mixed reviews about security at Heaven, bouncers were dolls with me. Very flirty too, so I guess It depends on the night and how you approach them. The staff in general was very nice and helpful. Cut them some slack, managing such a huge space with drunk/rude customers is not an easy job. Plus the bartenders are all young, probably students so don't expect Lounge Bar quality service. Inside the club the mood is pretty friendly. No drama or gossiping. A lot of good dancers and people loving to break a sweat on the dancefloor on high energy music which is just all I ask for. I also loved the fact that the population was REALLY diverse (Emphasis on the word really because in Paris It kind of never happens) : Lesbians, Gays, Trans, Non-conforming, Straight (Yes, they deserve love too believe it or not)... All the shades of the rainbow. It does bring a good vibe and energy to the party. The minus point for me would be that the age range is very young, probably between 18-25. People over 30 apparently don't go out there. So when It comes to guys you might have difficulties to find a man over 25. If you love blonde/twinky Bristish guys I guess you'll really be in Heaven there, pun attended. A great experience in a great space. Definitely coming back. read more

Going to Heaven isn't actually something fascinating. If you are a Londoner, you have probably ended up here randomly a few times, or some of your friends may have dragged you. Despite how good the music might get, the excessive amount of half-naked, sweaty boys running around is something that I can't neglect. The place is too wild even for me and the overpriced drinks aren't something worth paying for. The condition of the toilets is horrible and I don't even think it is safe to go in there alone. I see how divided the reviews are and honestly, I'm not saying you can't have a good time here, but I wouldn't recommend it for girls. read more

I was disappointed with the place. I went with a friend thinking I'd be impressed with the "Europe's most famous gay club" - however, the place is small, drinks are expensive (if compared to other gay venues such as G-A-Y or Ku Bar) and the songs keep repeating. Also, I don't think it's a good place for ladies as its public is composed of 80% men, 20% women - which would be fine if men didn't stare at us weirdly, as if asking what we were doing there. read more

I loved everything about this venue except for the climate control. In June, you have to have better ventilation or else you end up feeling like you're in a YMCA steamroom. The air gets stale fast, and the body heat and sweaty men (and trust me, I'm a fan of both) get to be overwhelming. But the music, the space, the crowd, all excellent! read more