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Having first opened its doors way back in 1936, The Quebec stands proud as the oldest gay bar in London. Just a stone's throw away from the carnage that is Oxford Street, The Quebec provides a welcoming ambience of refreshing hospitality.

Although it doesn't seem like it from the outside, the interior is much larger than expected. An extravagant grand piano greets entering punters, as does the long bar and friendly staff. Venturing downstairs, a dance floor and second bar turn the establishment into a nightclub on most evenings.

Whilst many Soho-goers refer to the venue as the 'Elephants' Graveyard', it was surprisingly refreshing to be in a gay bar as relaxed and unpretentious as The Quebec. Preferring to retain its traditional British feel – rather than pumping bucket loads of money into expensive refurbishments- it's very easy to feel quite at home in London's antique gay bar.

If it's pumping electro beats you're after, The Quebec is not for you. The music is a mix of old and new tunes, which stay pretty strictly within the boundaries of '80s pop, pop and well, more pop. Although you can't really complain when entrance – even to Friday and Saturday night disco – is absolutely free. Weekly entertainment includes pub quizzes, karaoke and professional cabaret.

Drinks prices are, for London, reasonable with a pint of lager costing you £2.95 and a glass of white wine £4.85. A surprisingly hip (in an old school-retro sort of way) place to start a night out.

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