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It features a range of amenities including saunas, steam rooms, a gym, and a relaxation area. Start lathering!

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Sweatbox Soho

With its striking black and red design and sleek fittings, this state-of-the-art gay gym and sauna looks more like a club than a traditional fitness centre.

These spots are typically reserved for men only: for other genders who want to enjoy a good soak (but less cruising) check out our guide to London's best spas. 

Recommended: head out on the tiles at London's best LGBTQ+ nightclubs.

Been there, done that? If you’re craving a less high-octane evening, be sure to visit the Royal Vauxhall Tavern, which wears the crown as London’s oldest gay bar.

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London is home to the most active Grindr users on the planet, meaning that if you're looking for a genuinely gay city, you can't do much better. Freshly renovated, it offers a 20-man sauna, a 16-man steam room, plus free towels and refreshments.

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It’s here that you’ll find iconic names such as Dalston Superstore. While Soho is home to many of London's most beloved LGBTQ+ institutions, including G-A-Y @ Heaven, there are other hotspots of queer culture spread throughout the city - we love Vauxhall and Dalston for a shamelessly camp night out. Find the railway arch that connects these two streets at the end, and the entrance is in the arch.

Take a look at their website for more information including FAQs.

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After the clubs and bars close, many people head to Pleasuredrome.

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Pleasuredrome Sauna

Following the sad closure of Chariots, this is now Waterloo's only gay sauna. Think again, my friend.

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With its modern facilities and welcoming atmosphere, Pleasuredrome provides a space for LGBTQ+ visitors to relax and socialize.

Sweatbox Soho

Sweatbox Soho is an LGBTQ+-friendly sauna situated in the heart of Soho, London’s vibrant gay district. Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon!

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With its central location and inclusive environment, Sweatbox Soho offers a comfortable space for LGBTQ+ individuals and visitors to unwind and connect.

Saunas have been an essential place for gay men to relax, hang out and cruise since ancient Roman times or even earlier.

Inside, what you get will vary from an intimate spot for a few sweaty guys to a giant nude pleasure palace, complete with swimming baths, naked workouts, and late night foam parties. Then, you'll be issued with a towel and a locker. It also has a 24-hour bar - a rarity in London.

There is free WiFi and mobile phone charging lockers.

gay bathhouses in london

Decorated in an industrial style and recently renovated, the venue is spread over two floors and features two steam rooms, a sauna, a slick maze, private rooms, spa pool, sunbeds and a cafe. Then, things kick into gear on Saturday night with a nude cruising party til 2am.

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Locker Room Sauna

Locker Room is a small, friendly neighbourhood sauna in Kennington.

The nightclubs and bars in the gay East London hotspots of Dalston and Haggerston are decidedly edgier than those in central Soho. With its relaxed ambiance and diverse clientele, Locker Room offers a comfortable space for LGBTQ+ individuals and visitors to unwind and socialize.

Pleasuredrome

Pleasuredrome is an LGBTQ+ sauna located in Lambeth, South London.

Spa treatments include hot stone massage and spray tanning.