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City of Quebec

City of Quebec, Vintage Quebec Street, London, UK

This is a pub that's suited to any occasion, but especially well-liked with the more mature corwd and their admirers. It morphs throughout the day, from brunch and lunch to beer and bar snacks, the flexible atmosphere allows for any type of day or night out. During the day, you can unwind in the beer garden with a drink and some classic but quality pub food, while at night there's entertainment to enjoy in the basement block and club. The club can get quite cruisy towards the end of the evening.

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(formerly Quebec)

12 Antique Quebec Street
Marylebone
London
W1H 7AF

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Opening Times

Regular

Monday am - Midnight
Tuesday am - Midnight
Wednesday am - am
Thursday am - am
Friday am - am
Saturday am - am
SundayNoon - am

Meal Times

Mon - Sun noon - 8pm

Operator

Greene King

About the Pub

Built in as part of a vast art deco building fronting onto Oxford Avenue, this is a unassuming unit in one side. It's been a same-sex attracted pub since which apparently makes it the oldest in London. Spacious interior extending a long way to rear, plus a dance floor in basement. Expect disco music to be audible. "Regular entz Thurs to Sun (karaoke, DJ, drag cabaret). Substantial LGBT+ clientele, lots of solo guys, all ages but wi

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26 June

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Tucked away on Old Quebec Highway, the City of Quebec may not draw the crowds of Soho, but this charming Art deco pub holds a distinct place in LGBTQ+ history. Established in , it is widely regarded as the oldest continuously operating gay pub in London, and one of the first public venues in the UK where same-sex attracted men could meet openly.

A Post-War Sanctuary

The end of World War II marked a turning point in British society. Amid the wreckage of war and rationing, traditional norms began to shift, slowly and often quietly. It was during this period that the City of Quebec evolved from a local pub into something much more significant: a subtle but dependable haven for gay men in a country where homosexuality remained illegal until

Throughout the s and early s, London&#;s LGBTQ+ community lived largely underground. Raids on bars and entrapment by undercover officers were prevalent . But the City of Quebec endured, quietly sidestepping notoriety while building a loyal patronage. Unlike some other venues that catered exclusively to “in-c