Coven
A five-storey queer venue in the former G-A-Y Bar on Old Compton Street that opened in June 2026, working as a cafe and community space by day and a club with cabaret, live music and DJs by night.
- Club
- Price: ££ · Mid-range
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Did you know
It occupies the old G-A-Y Bar premises, which closed for good in October 2025, and Time Out reports the faded G-A-Y logo is still visible on a screen downstairs.
Local tip
Open Thursday to Saturday noon-1am and Sunday noon-midnight, closed Monday to Wednesday, so it suits an earlier night out than most Soho clubs. By day it doubles as a cafe and workspace; check its listings for entry prices.
Finding it
- Address
- 30 Old Compton Street, Soho, London W1D 4UR
- Nearest station
- Leicester Square (Tube), 253 m away
Details change, so check with the place before you set off.
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