Comptons

Comptons, known as the Grande Dame of Old Compton Street, has been part of London's gay scene since 1986. It was built on the site of the 200-year-old Swiss Hotel, and it stood as a haven through the difficult years of the late 80s and 90s.

Today it remains one of London's most celebrated LGBTQIA+ venues. More than just a bar, it became iconic for the crowds of gay men gathered outside with their drinks, a scene that came to stand for the freedom and camaraderie of gay Soho. It is both a working venue and a piece of the community's history.