Candy Bar, Grade II listed gay bar in City of Westminster, United Kingdom.
Candy Bar is a gay bar in a Grade II listed building in City of Westminster, providing a space for entertainment and social gatherings. The building preserves protected architectural elements while combining them with modern interior design that creates distinct areas for socializing and entertainment.
The establishment opened in 1996 and quickly became a meeting point for the LGBTQ+ community in London. It has remained a center of community activity through changing times and social circumstances.
The venue has long served as a gathering place for London's LGBTQ+ community and continues to host drag performances and dance events today. Visitors appreciate it as a space where they can be themselves and connect with others.
The venue opens in the evening and is easily accessible by public transport thanks to its central location in the city. Visitors should expect larger crowds on weekend nights.
The building itself holds Grade II listed status, meaning its historic architecture is protected while the interiors have been updated with modern design. This makes it unusual in how it bridges both heritage and contemporary spaces.
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