Retro Bar

Gay bar · London Charing Cross

Gay bar in a side alley off the Strand, a few minutes from Charing Cross station. Known for retro decor, quiz nights and a mixed crowd of regulars.

• ★ 4.6 on Google (707)
• Quiz

Address

2 George Court
WC2N 6HH London

Opening hours

Mon–Thu 4 pm–11 pm
Fri 3 pm–11 pm
Sat 2 pm–11 pm
Sun 2 pm–10.30 pm

Crowd

Mixed, LGBTQ+, all ages

Programme

Quiz, DJ sets, comedy, speed dating, karaoke

Location

Off the Strand, 3 minutes’ walk from Charing Cross

What makes Retro Bar special

Retro Bar goes for colourful lighting, photos of queer icons on the walls and music from past decades. Upstairs there is a quieter room. Guests praise the friendly staff and open atmosphere. On Fridays it can get loud and busy, and seats are scarce.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: GayOut (updated Oct 2026, Google 4.6 from 707 reviews, reviews Mar–Jun 2026), QX Magazine (2026 list). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before you go.