Reviews of The Glory. (Pub) in London (London).

The Glory

443 Reviews

183 Comments

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Gay bar

281 Kingsland Rd, Whitmore Estate, London E2 8AS, United Kingdom

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Information of The Glory, Pub in London (London)

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Reviews of The Glory

T. S.

I went to this venue a week ago to see a friends performance at the Drag King event and I had a lovely time. The atmosphere was very welcoming and positive. The staff were very friendly and drinks were decently priced. Only downside is it gets packed especially upstairs which isn't great with the rise in Covid cases but this was an event. Maybe quieter nights don't have that as an issue but aside from that, I'd totally come back here

T. T.

(Visited Aug 2021) A beguiling, alternative London gay bar. We didn’t feel cool enough but had a good time watching Drag-A-Long’s Wicked. The cocktail I ordered was mind-blowingly strong, haha.

S. M. M. H.

Very nice place with great vibes, performances and crowd. The staff were really friendly and nice. I highly recommend it for saturday nights.

P. R.

Best gay bar in London. Inclusive, friendly, great music, good diverse crowd. Love!

B. R.

Great bar, friendly staff, drinks are reasonably priced — love it! Please could you turn the music in the seated bar area down a notch though? Several people on my table commented that we couldn’t hear each other speak. Then I struck up conversation with the person in front because they were closer than my friend and the first thing they said was “isn’t this volume insane?” We would’ve stayed for drinks after the show but didn’t see any point since we literally couldn’t socialise due to the music. This was last night at the Drag King competition on 02/08/2021, the music during the waiting periods between the parts of the show. I’m worried for the potential slow hearing loss among your staff having to contend with that volume on a near daily basis. My ears are still ringing this morning!

C. G. J.

A small venue with a lot to offer. I first came here a couple of years ago for a talk on queer culture in london's nightlife and then again recently for Wut Club. I had a good time on both occasions and really enjoyed being in a space were so many people from the LGBTQIA spectrum can feel comfortable. The ground floor was really crowded on the club night so I spent most of the night in the basement.

L. T.

Absolutely LOVE this place. The staff and customers are fantastic. It's a alternative bar with a mixture of people. The music is great. There is 2 floors to this venue down stairs has great drag shows as does the upstairs. The owners are lovely and make everyone feel welcome. Most months Positve East do a HIV and sexual health screening. They do a Lip Sync competition which is always great fun. The Glory bar is a place you can go and chill and unwind from work with friends or work colleagues.

c. w.

Always a fun time. Music could be a bit quieter during the calm hours but that's just the vibe. Contrary to some other reviews, I've never noticed the bar staff being unreasonable (what I have noticed is that alot of the people who go there don't seem to realize how being a customer works). Only issue is with the bouncers. Some are nice but a few are real jerks. Especially the ones at the smoking area. Still a 5 star place for what it is

j. y.

Insane. Friday nights are up there with some of the best in London for me. Always had an amazing time either with just two of us or a group. The drag acts were hilarious, my ribs were sore. Music is epic and the DJ accommodating to most of my gfs questionable song choices. Dance, drink, sing and be happy at the glory. A bad night at the glory will be better than most pubs best nights.

D. R.

I came on a Sunday eve for a drag show. I sat upstairs and it was dead. I had a drink and noticed some applause coming from the basement. When I opened the doors I found a small and dark room filled with people and a great cabaret/comedy routine on stage. Great show, nice bartenders, cute venue. Would definitely go back.

E. D.

The Glory never let you down but, if you are looking for a fancy cocktail this is not your place. In here you have uncomplicated drinks and easy going people. If back in time music, especially the 80's, is your theme you will be in heaven. Madonna and Whitney are the residents here! You can also find performances, check their website for details, those are actually really good. Totally worth it!

K. N.

So much fun! We came to watch a show and have a bit of a dance after our office Summer Party, and it has gone down as the best party ever. Everyone is super friendly, but it can be a bit of a mission to get a drink when the dancing is in full swing.

A. W.

A small-ish and busy gay bar with a tight but... oh sorry not a tight butt...a tight but welcome smoking area. The Glory has live acts and generally good music and the crowd is nice. The bar staff are quick enough and friendly.

B. J.

I went to this bar on a Tuesday evening while on a work trip. It wasn’t busy, but it seemed like the kind of place that would be great fun at the weekend! The decor is very camp and fun. I’d definitely go back to see one of the shows.

G. P.

It's a fun bar and enjoyed the times I've been but unfortunately they have a bar woman with a really bad attitude and poor care for the customers. I was charged for my first pint by card, no problem! Second time she serves me, oh there's a minimum spent now, no clear signs about it and with her "don't care attitude" she just asked me to order more. Why do they have to force people to order more or pay extra for pint if most of us pay by card everywhere? They need to adapt to the times. Other than that, the atmosphere is good but down to the people who come to the bar...

M. A.

Such a fun place to see a show. The show was 15£ but totally worth it, we couldn't stop laughing. After the show the place turned into a disco with littles performances that keep you in the mood. And... If you are Spanish... They have MAHOU!!!!!! :) :)

D. L.

Great polite team. Good compere. Very gay friendly

J. G.

Really fun night out. Great bartenders, good drinks! Nice people!

M. B.

The Glory is how gay pubs used to be before the tide of dating apps descended and drowned our queer identities. Expect an eclectic bunch or all ages, genders and tribes, expect eccentric drag acts and above all expect a good old queer knees-up. We had to pay £6 entrance fee but this keeps out any randoms and considering the conveyor belt of non-stop live comedy/drag acts, it's actually superb value for money.

F. L.

The Glory is my to-go LGBTQ place at the moment in London. It’s always great fun! The crowd is friendly and don’t get upset if sometimes it may take more than 10 minutes to get a drink. It gets really busy and it’s most likely you’ll have to end up stealing the blood of a virgin to get your drink after a certain time. For those who smoke it has a friendly smoking area but chances are you’ll end up getting wet when it rains. All in all it’s great fun and don’t miss their schedule because there’s always something happening almost every night and evening!

G. B.

Love this place. The music is fabulous (best DJs in the UK), the environment is welcoming and friendly, and the drinks are good. A must if you want a great place to dance and feel free.

A. S.

Great, fun atmosphere. Quite a mixed crowd. Bar staff friendly as was the nice guy at the cloakroom and the door staff. 2 Floors of good value fun. Definitely recommended.

S. A.

Love The Glory! Great queer space in London where many are being closed down. Very friendly for queer women and non-binary folk, unlike other LGBT spaces. Always a good crowd of people.

J. C.

A fantastic pub, nightclub, cabaret venue and institution. It's no surprise that this place has so quickly become an export... appearing at Latitude, the National Theatre and Ireland recently... Everyone wants a slice of The Glory and the sheer magic that the place induces. Cherish The Glory and make the most of their wondrous shows.

L. E. G.

All I love in a venue, in one place. Relaxed non-pretencious environment, great entertainment, friendly people and sassy bartenders. Pro tip: go for a pint early afternoon before the crowds. Best time to relax.

J. O.

I loved this gay bar. Went to see a performance and really enjoyed it. You can feel free in this place, free of being who you want to be. Will come back over and over again!

L. H.

Saturday night was a JOY. Great music to dance to, very friendly staff all over (bar, door, coat check, security), friendly punters easy to talk to. And I met a cute guy!

H. W.

Great music, friendly staff, an unforgettable atmosphere that makes you return here again.They often hold promotions, if you register on 909gay,comcom and create a profile, you can get a separate room for 2 hours and a free cocktail for free.

R. M.

Great place to have fun, went a couple months back for a event. Would come back again if I could. If your look for fun and a relax location this is it. Quiet small but it’s could for an small party.

J. F. a. T. C. S.

Fantastic atmosphere and great range of ipas on tap. So, so good that one of the only queer puvs left in London is also a really good one. I felt safe and able to be myself, everyone is super friendly. Its almost too successful for its own good with toilet queues completely out of hand! Fix this and you'll get the full 5 stars

C. H.

Nice and very original bar we ended up to! It was a surprise! Will come back for the shows definitely.. my beer was great but I can’t remember the name ahaha

A. D.

Traditional type gay pub on Kingsland Road by the canal. Great show/event space in the basement and performances/disco upstairs (very busy) evenings until late. Seasonal decorations as you can tell from my 'spooky' haloween photo. Basic bar range of drinks but friendly staff and punters, a lively and fab place!

E. M.

Very cosy off the beaten track Gay bar with live entertainment in basement. Good to meet an old friend and catch up as music not too loud. Comfy lounges

L. C.

A great night out with the gays, always interesting events and performers, a friendly crowd, pleasant staff and good prices. Lots of space to boogie downstairs.

F. M.

Fabulous gay club with great live shows and drag acts nice atmosphere, only problem is if u are a smoker then smoking area is packed and takes ages to get in and out off

X. P.

Good east-London crowd. Laidback, accepting atmosphere. Various events organised (eg. Drag queen contest, DJ, live singer/comics...). There is a basement too. Friendly staff and owner.

H. T.

Amazing local gay pub in East London. Love it here. Especially Sundays are so chilled, nice music and great place to have a pint.

B. T.

Long may this place survive as a (slightly) alternative option on the London gay scene. Always entertaining - never a shred of attitude - except when it’s on stage! ;)

W. S. L.

The Glory is a breath of fresh air to the homogenised Londin gay scene. It's a fun and friendly queer space for everyone in the LGBTQ+ family to enjoy.

L. C. C. C.

Great evening. Entertainment was bliss. I left my small Nike Bag there with my scarf in it. 😓. i should ask if it was handed in. ;/

J. G.

I love The Glory. Fun environment. Decent beer selection. Great drag shows and LGBT entertainment.

M. W.

The drinks are pretty badly made and even the beer from tap doesn’t taste right. Nice place but best to drink out of a bottle or can.

K. Q.

Love the glory to bits favourite place in London xoxo

E. H.

Always a fun time here, the music is great, atmosphere is fab, especially on a Friday

E. Z.

Very cool Shoreditch gay pub

G. C. M.

Nice, friendly pub. Can be a wee bit 'Show Pony' at the weekends, but a good night out all the same.

F. D.

Great place. Two floors. Make sure you check what's on the night you go as there are different things happening on Friday and Saturday

E. W.

I love the glory holes here, everyone is so polite it’s like being back at home, thank you again for another amazing brunch with my mother

D. A.

Great alternative drag venue. Get there early and grab a seat up near the stage if you want to get the best vantage point.

j. m.

Bit too expensive but there was a critique for the Eurovision I. The basement. My guest loved it. Seams like a nice community

R. B.

5* alternative queer venue. No fuss, no attitude, just fun times to be had by all. Really good shows.

A. G.

No words to say how amazing is this bar. One of the best nights out in London, even thou the DJ was a bit shady, but it was great.

O. H.

A fun time is always guaranteed at this contemporary gay venue that promises the best in modern cabaret.

S. H.

The Glory is a wonderful fun pub good selection of beers friendly helpful staff and great dj and live entertainment.

L. H.

Amazing nights but it’s roasting downstairs, not quite enough to knock a star off though

C.

Just May was so amazing!! 100% recommend

V. E. K.

Great Gay Bar, Friendly staff, good mixed crowd, worth a visit for the entertainment

m. l.

Always fun in the Glory, mixed crowds, mad drag queens, all are welcome. Definitely worth a visit, or two!

P. A.

Amazing environment to start a gay night with friends. The best live shows!

A. M.

This is a great place to meet new people, friendly staff and live performances.

F. R.

Always fun. Good drinks, chill atmosphere. Good range of events.

N. P.

Fun, laid-back gay bar but sometimes a cover late on Fridays and Saturdays

A. R.

Love it, best place ever. Makes me want to get on stage there again x

A. M.

Cute and cozy gay bar in Shoreditch/Haggerston. Super approachable with drag shows and a stage.

D. C.

Lively and full of character. The hot tub in the basement was the highlight, or as the host calls it: the cesspool

A. A.

Nice staff, funny cabaret and good place for a date or with friends.

A. D.

Camp as Christmas and a little bit trashy, everything a boy needs for a fun night out..

J. F.

People should dance more, but otherwise I'ts a great place.

S. E.

Weird and wonderful, one of the prime spots in London for a friendly crowd, a good chat and crazy dancing.

T. C.

little nest of queerness, love their shows, love the atmosphere, lobe The Glory

A. C.

It has gender neutral bathroom. Among so many amazing things, this detail is utterly necessary nowadays.

K. I.

Top and mad and fun and very well priced doubles x

M. T.

Cosy, friendly atmosphere, staff, and crowd. Great performances.

R. B.

This is a great place to meet new people, friendly staff and live performances

J. J.

The best pub I wish it was in SW London I would be there a lot more. Xx

d. v.

Nice artistic gay pub.... Had some very jolly night there....

m. o.

Fun. Nice. Easy. No attitude from the guys there.

S. K.

The best gay pub in East London. It also hosts nice events.

A. K.

Realy nice place. Ac, good music and nice people. Loved it

C. E.

Places like this are rare - fun, friendly, glam yet unpretentious and also a little bit hendonistic

J. W.

Lovely bar. Lovely people.good for a friendly night out.

J. R.

Great place. Down to earth fun and glitzy. What more do you need?

H. L.

It's glorious & there's nothing I could not rate highly 💥✨

T. R.

Amazing pre-club gay bar frequented by few resident drag queens.

C. G.

Great local, Great entertainment and performances. Always a good time.

A. J.

Marvellously camp, witty, effervescent showcase of what the East London Gay scene has to offer!

E. M.

Nice pub with good atmosphere. Often crowded

S. H.

By far the best gay alternative venue in London , if a little small

G. 0.

Great gay bar / club in a hip area.

A. F.

Go see a show here, some of the best drag in London.

S. H.

Great shows! Love the KOC initiative.

C.

Great bar, nice staff and amazing cocktails

R. E.

Nice place, good atmosphere but very very busy

C. M.

Queertasticness with awesome drag and music you can dance to

N. S.

Small but nice and unpretentious gay pub

M. M.

Awesome place. Wish we had something like this in Ottawa

S. R.

Fun times

M. K.

You cannot but love The Glory, now and forever. Gaymen.

J. T. (.

Friendly. Fun. Crazy. Brilliant

a.

This was soo much fun, first timer here and will definetly be back:)

J. t.

The Absolute best Christmas Carol Service I been to

S. B.

Fab place. Genuinely diverse not least re age.

R. S.

One of Londons highlights. Make sure you see an event night.

R.

lots of fun :-) great crowd.

R. V.

Friendliest queer bar I've been in!!

S. M.

Cool bar with a small theatre in the cellar.

J. A. S.

Too old for this place but it can be fun

t. g.

Two floors, with drag shows and mixed crowd.

S. s.

Lovely bar and drags shou.

J. A.

We had to queue for 10 minutes, but it was worth it

L. M.

Pleasant alternative gay venue.

R. d. A. B.

Lovely and charming pub by the canal in Hackney !

S. K.

Great choice of music and performers

T. P.

Best gay pub in East London!

M. F. (.

Nice pub. Busy on weekends.

J. N.

Fun bar very busy

A. G.

Best bar in Hoxton, heh.

Y. V.

Hidden gem!!! Mustn't be ignored when in Hoxton.

L. S.

Great drag shows

T. C.

Best LGBT space in London!

K. L.

Fun night with retro cabaret

B. T.

Somewhere between mainstream and hipster pretentious. A good somewhere.

O.

Lovely and very busy place

J. A.

Best gay pub in Haggerston

a. p.

Beautiful guys... very trendy

T. O.

Always a great night out

I. d. C.

Always the best night out

A. E.

A queer haven. Always good.

R. A.

Queer. Awesome.

B. Z.

Love this place and their support for the community

M. V.

Great option for warming up!

D. t. E. E.

So good!

Y. K.

Great music and vibes

J. L.

It's well nice!

T. M.

Friendly, packed and a laugh a minute

L. U.

The only place that matters at night in London

H. G.

always great fun

M. E.

Really fun venue

M. D.

Great dive bar

R. T.

Nice place with nice staff :)

D. D. R.

Great music!

R. C.

Great moment in this bar

P. M.

quirky gay / cabaret bar in east london

M. S.

Lots of fun

A. P.

All hail The Glory.

S. J.

Friendly queer pub.

A. V.

Ilove

L. H.

Fantastic as always.

D. T.

Great atmosphere

M. B.

Come for the dancing, stay for the dancing.

M. M.

Debauchery of the highest order

D. D.

Great atmosphere

A. S.

Great entertainment

P. N.

Good atmosphere

R. G.

Music

E. V.

Proper scream!

M. T. D.

Nice place.

R. B.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

T. L.

Great place

M. R.

marvellos.

D. G.

(Translated) Friendly London pub / club. A good atmosphere with shows. A mixed clientele. Several rooms. Decoration efforts are made for parties or events. It can get crowded pretty quickly, but it makes it look nicer. Djs take care of the music. (Original) Pub/club sympathique de l’est de Londres. Une bonne ambiance avec des show. Une clientèle mixte. Plusieurs salles. Des efforts de décoration sont fait pour les fêtes ou les événements. Il peut être bondé assez rapidement, mais ça rend la chose plus sympathique. Des Dj’s s’occupent de la musique.

M. T.

(Translated) Amazing place! Very alternative people and disco music to dance all night long! We had a lot of fun! Small but very cozy bar with an always fun and relaxed atmosphere! We will be back! (Original) Posto incredibile! Gente molto alternativa e musica disco da ballare tutta la notte! Ci siamo divertiti un sacco! Bar piccolo ma molto accogliente e con un ambiente sempre divertente e rilassato! Ci torneremo!

L. r.

(Translated) Super recommended if you are in the area and want to have a drink or beer and feel like you were in the 80s! The atmosphere is great. Good music and quirky venue. I'll be back for sure. (Original) Super recomendable si estás por la zona y quieres tomarte una copa o cerveza y sentirte como en los 80! Es genial el ambiente. Buena música y local peculiar. Volvere seguro.

L. M.

(Translated) Alternative Gay Bar, begins to express East London's (less formal and more underground) theory (Original) גיי בר אלטרנטיבי, מתחיל לבטא את האוריה של מזרח לונדון (פחות רישמי ויותר אנדרגראונדי)

S. F. Q. H.

(Translated) Great shows and queer alternative scene (Original) Great shows and queer alternative scène

J. P.

(Translated) Nice classic gaybar (Original) Nice classic gaybar

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