Gay bath houses in london
Aside from the queue, the sauna, which Americans would call a “bathhouse”, appears just as it always has: a boxy, cerulean, three-story construction, with a occupied car park in the front. The queue is remarkable because even at busy times the sheer size of the place – with hundreds of lockers, three stories, a pool, two Jacuzzis, three shower rooms, a lounge, three saunas, two steam rooms, a dark room, and a couple of dozen confidential cabins – is enough to house high numbers.
I stop for a minute to look at the scene ahead, to examine what has taken place here over the years. Thousands include met and had sex. Some found love. Two men died (in and ). Several were caught in a fire (in March , more of which later). Men have wept and slept here, strung out after days of partying.
Others have indulged secret desires before going house to their wives. Justin Fashanu, the first and only premiership footballer to come out, spent his last night here before killing himself. Some have had their first, tentative gay experiences in this converted warehouse, nestled in between Great Eastern Avenue and Bis
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Sink into our bubbling spa pool, steam away your stresses, or enjoy a drink at London's premiere hour men's spa bar.
Since , Pleasuredrome has provided a safe, welcoming space for men to unwind, refresh, and join. Whether you're finishing a night out or starting your day, our doors are always open.
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Gay Saunas in London
Internationally renowned, gay-owned Pleasuredrome has been in business for three decades, attracting all types and ages, from London and across the world.
Behind its discreet entrance, you'll find de-luxe pods and rooms to rent, spa pool, two steam rooms, two saunas, lounging and social areas, cinema, darkroom and upright sunbed. It also has a hour prevent - a rarity in London.
There is free WiFi and mobile phone charging lockers. Located just a 1-minute stroll from Waterloo, saunter down either Alaska Street or Sandell Street. Find the railway arch that connects these two streets at the end, and the entrance is in the arch.
Take a look at their website for more information including FAQs.Busiest time to call on Pleasuredrome
After the clubs and bars complete , many people top to Pleasuredrome. As Pleasuredrome is cover to Vauxhall, it's a popular destination for people disappearing bars like RVT and club nights like Beyond.
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Sauna
Massage
Jacuzzi / Hot Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Saunas have been an vital place for gay men to relax, hang out and cruise since ancient Roman times or even earlier. And 21st century London's not short of places to get steamy, from Soho to Shoreditch and down to the fleshpots of Vauxhall. Many of London's gay saunas are theoretically 'members only' but you can almost always just turn up and get in for a small fee. Then, you'll be issued with a towel and a locker. Inside, what you obtain will vary from an intimate spot for a few sweaty guys to a giant nude pleasure palace, complete with swimming baths, naked workouts, and late night foam parties. These spots are typically reserved for men only: for other genders who want to enjoy a good soak (but less cruising) check out our guide to London's finest spas.
Recommended: head out on the tiles at London's best LGBTQ+ nightclubs.
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