Heaven

Gay club · London Charing Cross

Large gay club under the railway arches of Charing Cross, opened in 1979. Known as the home of the G-A-Y parties.

• Since 1979
• G-A-Y

Address

Under the Arches, Villiers Street
WC2N 6NG London

Programme

Mon Popcorn
Thu G-A-Y Porn Idol
Fri G-A-Y Camp Attack
Sat G-A-Y

Crowd

Young, mostly gay men, many tourists

Admission

On club nights only for G-A-Y members or regulars; no large groups

Location

Charing Cross, entrance on Villiers Street

What makes Heaven special

Heaven is one of Europe’s best-known gay clubs and mainly plays pop and dance. Its size and history attract many tourists. Guests praise the music and atmosphere. The most common criticism in 2026 reviews is the door: groups and first-time visitors being turned away, sometimes described as unfriendly.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: official website (weekly programme), GayOut (updated Oct 2026, Google 3.0 from 1,994 reviews, reviews Jul–Aug 2026). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before you go.