Food is called out to you over a mic! How amazing is that?…read more Great nightlife atmosphere and not what I expected in the land of Essex :) An alternative venue, with an upstairs bar area and downstairs bar area both serving food late on a Saturday night! The bar staff are friendly, up for a laugh and there to help. Drinks aren't expensive and there's a cash machine in the venue too. The food is yummy grub pub food - opportunity to get either 10, 20 or even 30 chicken wings!!! I chose the Nachos as per, with chilli, and they were nommylicious. A balcony on the first floor, that leads down to the outside decking area with garden benches and nice pot plants for those summer evenings.

Honestly u have to pop in here, theres an app so u ordered from ur table, the funniest staff and…read moreits so cheap. It's just a better version of spoons with a beautiful interior to look at... and huge tvs for watching stuff

I haven't been there yet, however I've been told by people but it's quite good and friendly and the…read morestaff are good as also

I come here every weekend and it is absolutely fabulous! by far the best gay bar I have ever been…read moreto! Always seem to pull when I come here ;)

If you Google 'gay bar in Southend' you will see Hush bar as the premier spot in the ratings for…read morethe gays. It's a nice little pub not far from the station with a great selection behind the bar. The owners/bar staff seemed like a lovely bunch and service was efficient and friendly. There certainly seems to be a lot going on. When the Mrs and I went down for our bank holiday weekend and rocked up to the Hush Bar there were glitter parties here, and disco bopping here and everything with a big rainbow on it. It seems the place to be pre-party and a lovely alternative to some of the more traditional pubs in the area. We didn't order food but there's some simple stuff on offer. The tables are a bit sticky and there's nothing glam about the place, but it's a good place to catch a pint in peace. Personally I didn't feel it had the life and soul that its rival up the road had, The Cliff. However it was a lovely bright little spot with outside seating.

Known as a gay bar in Southend, we visited as a friend was performing there, found it to be very…read morewelcoming and more of a gay friendly bar than anything. Good way to start your evening with a couple of drinks and karaoke every Thursday and sometimes Saturday evenings. Drinks are reasonably priced but not a very wide range available compared to other bars. A lot smaller hen expected but has a great atmosphere with very friendly staff. Toilets are well kept and I would recommend this bar to anyone that enjoys a good atmosphere where they can relax easily.

The bar has two floors…read more We went there Friday night. The music was great and the drinks were are reasonably priced! It got crowded after 8 or 9 pm. The line could extend to the beginning of the street. Once we got in, we found a queue going upstairs too. The dance music definitely helped to loose up and kill the time. The second floor was more crowded , with some outdoor space where smokers hang out. It's a cool place to check out.

G-A-Y Bar has the tendency to the be the trashier option but we loved it very much as drinks are…read moreserved in plastic here still but the music is bumping and so are their crowds. This is great place to dance and enjoy new friends to dance with. Also this place was where Madonna performed 20 years ago and for that reason we will always make this place part of our evening.

This place is hilarious…read more Nestled in the surburban-y nowhere of South Ealing is this strange and wonderful place. I'd heard of West Five. It has an ambiguous reputation, meaning my imagination ran wild with the all kinds of grott and depravity it could be. This place blew my expectations. I imagined some tacky bar with large dancefloor and disco-balls galore. Some attempt to rival the Soho scene. Oh No. It's a pub. A really big pub. Traditional pub sign hanging high outside proudly coloured in rainbow. Inside, aside from the purple-pink neon bar it's your local. Good selection behind the bar and really reasonable prices. The staff are unpretentious and friendly. There's a real feeling of community here, everyone knowing everyone, instead of everyone sleeping with everyone. We went on a Friday, the evening started early with great entertainment. A wonderful gentleman playing you show tune classics on the stunning grand piano in one section of the bar. We moved from the dance classics to join him. He took requests and invited us up to sing. It was a wonderful atmosphere for friends catching up. Moving on from civilised sing song and chat we take up our space on the dancefloor and get ready for the head-liner. A fantastic caliber of drag act entertained us. Far from your dodgy man in a dress was this wonderful entertainer that warmed us up for an energetic night on the dancefloor. This pub is great for groups. Pool table, seating, different spaces for different crowds and a good atmosphere. It's not always very busy, even on this particular Friday it was no where near full, and it was quite clear they were mainly audience for the headline act. Don't get me wrong, it's still all kinds of camp, disco balls included and the ladies leave a lot to be desired but it's got a lot of soul. I wish this place was not in the arse crack of no where, but I suppose if it was, it wouldn't be the same.

This is my favorite gay venue in the whole of London!…read more The place is just great, it's big, got friendly staff and something for everyone. Bingo nights, karaoke nights, quiz nights, DJ's, drag shows, a massive garden, a piano lounge, big dance floor, comfy sofas, yeah, everything you could wish for when you want a night out! Another reason for this being my favorite place is that the people who go there seems more relaxed than in central London. Less artificial and pretentious. There is also a big mix between girls and boys, women and men, straights and gays, in all ages! If you want a good and fun night out, or just somewhere to chill, this is your place!

Excellent service and a wonderful atmosphere. For the tourist near St. Paul's Cathedral, it is…read moreyour quintessential British pub. Sandwiches are reasonably priced and quite good, the chips were also tasty. Like most pubs in Greater London, there is a selection of 4 cask ales. Adnams, Tribute, and Timothy Taylor's are available.

The Vibe: The atmosphere is a perfect blend of modern and…read morecozy. The lighting is warm, and the background music is subtle enough to allow for easy conversation--ideal for a quiet dinner. The Food: I ordered the [Dish Name, e.g., Grilled Sea Bass]. It was cooked to perfection--moist on the inside with a crisp skin. The flavors were balanced, though the portion size was a bit smaller than expected for the price. The Service: The staff was attentive without being intrusive. You can tell they take pride in their work, which gives the place an authentic feel rather than a corporate, "robotic" vibe.

The morning after a particularly self-flagellating night on the town in Hoxton, my husband moaned…read morebetween paracetamol and toilet, "We could have done without the Spread Eagle." Ha ha! But you see, we couldn't have. We had an amazing time at this pub on a Friday night in October. After downing countless "prohibition cocktails" at several trendy Hoxton hotspots, this place was refreshingly free of hipsters drowning in self-reflection. The place was packed with people who didn't take themselves too seriously and were just out for a good laugh. And best of all: KARAOKE. Oh, we laughed, we cried. We belted James's "Laid," we did interpretive dance to "Grease Lightin," and we linked arms with strangers to belt out "Like a Prayer." I'm sure the reviews of this place by the people we met that night will include references to the Creepy Couple from the States, but hey, we had a blast. I'd go back to this place in a flash. Except I don't really remember where it is.

Spread Eagle up until over a year ago was not a place most people would venture into! However they…read morehad a massive refurbishment and last year surprising me! You walk in glass panned doors at the centre front and are greeted by a wonderful wooden bar. Look up as you walk in and you will see a repeat of a naked lady in foetal position on a white heaven like background. To your left beside the bar is a themed corner that often changes! At the moment it has a very kitsch love heart and cherubs floating, however they sometimes have artist's works or randomly placed hanging objects. The chairs and sofas are all a little different. Some cow skin little stools, leather sofas big wooden armchairs and tall wooden bar stools situated around the table bars in the window sills. Drinks are reasonably priced. However the bar staff can be quite slow so send your friends to find a table saves everyone waiting! It gets very busy on a Friday and Saturday evening. The DJ plays a whole range of music from the 80's 90's and today's pop hits. Enjoy the atmosphere and the fun seats!

Haven't been during the day, but is a great night out, even for heterosexual people like myself…read more Great music, surprisingly big and they serve great burgers and hot dogs if you get peckish. Look out for the drag queens, they have legs to rival Betty Grable's.

This is a great place to go for food, especially on a Monday when you can order 2 for 1 meals. The…read morefood is awesome and is generally served by the funniest (yet strict) waitress I have ever met. Be aware though that this is a gay bar. The evenings are very lively and continue in to the early hours on with cabaret nights and dj's.

I love skuba - it has a relaxed and laid back attitude, the people are really nice and it has a…read moregood mixed vibe. the outdoor area is friendly for smokers, the beer and spirit collection modern and up to date, and the live music is great!

With its reputation as a hip, happening place - this bar doesn't fail to impress. With its large…read morecovered, heated seating outside and gardens with tables beyond that there is plenty of space for everyone. A lovely place to sit, eat and drink in the summer, the place comes into itself in the evenings all year round. With a variety of entertainment from karaoke to live DJ sets, this bar is almost always busy. Packed on a Friday and Saturday night its the place to be. Only drawback, the bar is a little on the small side, but if you are enjoying yourself, you wont even notice the wait for a drink!!