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It's open until 6am at weekends, which means it picks up plenty of punters when nearby Dalston Superstore closes a few hours earlier, but don't wait until everywhere else is shut to head down: excellent DJs, cocktail deals and drag shows give you plenty of excuses to visit well before dawn breaks.

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This Vauxhall institution had a majo r facelift a few yea rs ago. Think again, my friend. Been there, done that? The venue is split across two floors; a main bar upstairs where you can enjoy a quiet ish drink, and a performance venue in the basement.

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Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city. FOLD, which att racts a predominantly though not exclusively queer crowd, has a reputation for killer programming and a vibe that radiates the raw energy of grassroots clubbing. Electrowerkz has been hosting cult club nights since it opened in and describes itself as 'London's oldest alternative venue'.

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If you thought East London was past its clubbing prime, think again.

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Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! The place is steeped in history and offers up an eclectic calendar of events throughout the week. Now, it's home to more queer nights than ever before, including Roast, a 'men-only' rave for bears and their admirers that takes place every second Saturday.

We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities. Locate all the gay bars, gay clubs, gay events and gay cruising spots on the map which covers the gay areas of Soho, Vauxhall, Clapham and East London. Spread over three floors, it's a gritty warehouse space with an ai ry inner courtyard, making it perfect for restless clubbers who like to ping from room to room.

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At night, anything goes. Founded by a group of artists, DJs and party people known as The Shapes Collective responsible for Hackney venue The Glove That Fits the club is made up of a capacity main dancefloor that fills up fast in the ea rly hours of Saturday and Sunday morning.

Here's our guide to London's most popular cruising areas. Are you more in the market for a drink and a sit down? A fab new queer venue run by the time behind recently shuttered Haggerston icon The Glory, The Divine is located just a short strut down the road.

Go along for offbeat and mercilessly camp drag shows and cabaret nights, followed by sweaty discos on its always-hectic dancefloor. Check the website to find out what's on in the coming weeks.