Love Out Loud: The Best Date Spots to Celebrate Pride

Whether you're planning your first meet-cute or a night out with your long-time love, Pride Month is the perfect excuse to turn up the romance and colourful chemistry. Across London, queer-friendly spots are buzzing with energy, celebration, and connection. At Hunbun, we believe love is love and every love story deserves the perfect backdrop. From underground show nights to boundary-pushing queer art parties, these are the date spots that celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in all its vibrant glory.

1. One Night and 3 Floors at the Freedom Bar, Soho  

Everyone knows G-A-Y: Heaven, but if you’re looking for a date night that’s a little more glam, a little more intimate, and just as iconic, Freedom is where it’s at. Tucked in the heart of Soho, this LGBTQ+ hotspot has just reopened with a fresh, contemporary look in the cocktail bar and a sexy, seductive vibe pulsing through the club. From glittering cabaret shows to themed nights that never miss, the energy here is unmatched. Mid week date night? Well on Wednesdays they serve drama and divas at High on Heels, while Thursdays turn the sparkle up for CHIC. By Friday, it’s time for Freedom’s House Party, leading into a simply FABULOUS Saturday night. And if you’re still standing? Wind down with Soho Sundays, a perfect end to a Pride-filled week. Whether you’re sipping martinis upstairs or dancing till 3am downstairs, Freedom guarantees unforgettable Pride Month energy!

2. Reclaiming the Rave at Riposte, East London

Riposte London is a dynamic queer art and techno collective that has redefined London's underground nightlife. Originating as a rebellious art showcase by French art students, it has evolved into immersive raves blending cutting-edge techno with live art installations, performances, and playful elements like life drawing and treasure hunts. Held at venues like Electrowerkz and The Cause, Riposte fosters a safe, inclusive space prioritising gender non-conforming, trans, and non-binary individuals. Each event is a celebration of queer creativity and community. We heard they are hosting a massive day rave with a giant clothes swap on July 13th if you fancy choosing an entire new wardrobe for your babe. It’s giving radical art school self expression meets sweaty dance floor! Like if Vinted and Fabric London had a serve-obsessed lovechild.

3. A Hidden Hub at La Camionera, Hackney

While Soho dominates the London life for the LGBTQ community and She Bar Soho has long been a beloved space for queer women, it’s no longer the only dedicated lesbian hangout in town. Enter La Camionera, a bold, unapologetic bar carved out by and for queer women, trans, and the wider LGBTQ+ community of colour. It’s more than a bar. It’s a movement. At the edge of Hackney’s nightlife pulse, is something for the North East London ladies who can find Latin beats, fiery cocktails and an atmosphere that turns strangers into soulmates. Whether you're vibing with your date over mezcal or moving together to reggaeton under neon lights, La Camionera radiates warmth, pride, and power. 

4. The Gay Series, Staged and Scattered Across London

Central London: London’s underground theatre scene is in full Pride swing, with Soho Theatre’s Dean Street hosting LGBTQ+ productions this summer. Don’t miss This Bitter Earth until 26 July, directed by Billy Porter, which delves into love, race, and class through a compelling queer lens.

North London: The Gay theatre scene spills into Camden Fringe with the uproarious Dragging Your Heels. A queer musical comedy that’s sparkly, sassy, and sweetly subversive. Ben, a newly divorced builder, finds his stage fright shattered when his fierce drag-queen pal Tammy Scowls helps him swap work boots for heels—and rediscover his voice. With just three actors, this high-energy 60-minute romp is full of sequins, songs, swear words, and side-splitting laughs, all performed in the intimate Camel People’s Theatre. Tickets are available only in August.

North West London: Over here, The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs is bringing harmonies and heart to Kilburn’s Kiln Theatre. This bold, funny and beautifully queer play follows a group of women - plus one “Older, Wiser Lesbian”forming a lesbian choir set to perform at Pride. Expect big voices, even bigger personalities, and a mix of belly laughs and real talk as the group navigates community, connection, and identity. With themes of love, solidarity and chosen family (plus a killer soundtrack). This show is until the 12th July - ideal for a date night that ends on a high note.

South London: A story that shines is Afterglow at Southwark Playhouse. Written and directed by S. Asher Gelman, this raw and sensual exploration of polyamory delves into love, loyalty, and emotional honesty among three men in an open relationship. With its intimate staging, raw emotion, and moments of full-frontal honesty, Afterglow blends vulnerability and wit in a way that feels both bold and deeply human.

From show stopping nights to techno-rave energy, London has a lot of offer this June, July and August for you and your boo.