Gay east dulwich

[newsummer]

Hello everyone. I am moving soon to East Dulwich (Upland Road) as i just bought a flat there. Just wanted to know if East Dulwich is gay-friendly and what gay activites are there in the area? Thx.

[mockney piers]

I've not aware of any gay unfriendliness to speak of but theni don't really know any gay people in E Dulwich myself. There were at least 2 gay couples down the palmerston on saturday and they seemed pretty comfortable.

There have been a couple of threads on this topic if you do a quick search. They might have better info than I'm qualified to give.

Oh, and welcome to the neighbourhood :)

[Nero]

It's more gay friendly than it used to be. Not that there was any overt homophobia, but certain pubs were rough-ish and would frighten many people, gay or straight. To be honest, there are many couples with kids - that is the main demographic. It ain't Old Compton Street, but then again, why would it be? Come and join us. It's fine. There's a nice vibe and you won't stick out like a certain over-played Little Britain character. Nero

[karter]

Dear Newsummer

I have many clients that are gay couples that come in on a day to day basis and they all seem pretty chilled out and are locals and are lovely.

Welcome to east dulwich

K

[Ko]

Hi Newsummer

I've never heard of any problems in the few years I have lived here. People seem to get more animated on the subject of babies and buggies being everywhere in ED! I hope you enjoy ED and welcome!:)

[newsummer]

thanks everyone for this warm welcome!!

[Recuerda]

It's a shame that you have to schlep on the 37 into Clapham for any gay bars though. Not sure if Lordship Lane could sustain anything though. However, I love it here. Never had any problems - a third of the houses on my street are gay!

[fractionater]

Recuerda Wrote:

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Never had any problems -

> a third of the houses on my street are gay!

Gay Houses??!!?!... Would that be "Cottages" then...Boom Boom!

[James]

Hi and welcome Newsummer

I'm gay and live with my boyfriend here. East Dulwich tends to attract arty/media types who are generally gay friendly but it has to be said, it's more a "young straight couple with kids" area. Which is fine by me as I wouldn't want to live in a gay ghetto - Soho and Vauxhall are but a bus ride away when you need them. Still, it does surprise me that there isn't a gay pub in the area. The Rye Bar and Grill on the corner of Peckham Rye is gay-owned and probably the closest thing we have to one. Great Thai food there and a friendly, mixed crowd. Inside 72 on Lordship lane is also quite mixed on occasions.

PS If you fancy a laugh head to Stonewall's in Lewisham... gay chavtastic.

[davidm]

do you think there is a market for a gay bar. was thinking more of a piano bar which could be quite mixed clientele.

[David Mc]

I don't. Live in the area with my boyfriend as well and never had any problems anywhere but personally wouldn't make any effort to go to a bar just because it labelled itself gay. I like the idea of a mixed piano bar though....

[mockney piers]

Uprights, Grand Pianos, moogs, harpsichords, casio organs that sort of thing?

[David Mc]

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[Ma]

Bring a bar from everyone not just a certain type!!!! We are mixed group of residents and love each other

[willgo]

Hi Newsummer

I've always felt east dulwich and especially the bars on LL to be very relaxed and mixed. I and other gay friends have suped and dined the length and breadth - everyone is prety chilled out. Have fun.

[Michael Palaeologus]

... and come along to the next Forum drink! (I am organising it and am drumming up trade, so to speak)

[Ko]

davidm Wrote:

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> do you think there is a market for a gay bar. was

> thinking more of a piano bar which could be quite

> mixed clientele.

David - a piano bar would be lovely, for mixed clientele.

[James]

A piano bar? I have visions of Barry Manilow, people in shoulder pads and a chorus line with ostrich feathers on their heads. Am I right?

[Jeremy]

To be honest I wouldn't be overjoyed to see a gay pub in ED - I'd rather have somewhere we could all enjoy.

[Michael Palaeologus]

Sounds like a chill out room circa 1927

[newsummer]

I am really flattered by all these comments!!

To me, the most important is not to find a gay bar in East Dulwich. I mean i am not moving in the area for this. But if all pubs/bars in the area are gay friendly, this is good enough to feel more welcome!...

[Michael Palaeologus]

Well, get yourself over here Newsummer .....

My experience of mixed bars has always been good - they have a particular groove ...

[Nikster]

Hi Newsummer,

I'm sure you'll find that life in East Dulwich is pretty harmonious for most people. I live here with my girlfriend and we are always impressed with how open everywhere is so I am sure that you will always find a venue on Lordship lane that suits your taste.

Just to let you knnow Black Cherry was rated one of the best drinking establishments in London recently by the lesbian magazine, Diva. (Don't think I've seen many lesbians in there, but my gaydar is wellreknowned for being a little dodgy!)

Welcome and enjoy!!!

Nikster

[citizenED]

Dear Newsummer,

A guy who used to be my neighbour (since, alas, moved out of London - work related) spent a couple of years strolling around ED eyeing all the talent and thinking it was some kind of gay mecca. His astounding positivity was charming to behold and pretty infectious though i had to caution him on occasion that the place was not exactly San Francisco and he ought not walk into the Plough holding hands with his boyfriend.

However, on the whole - as you can tell from this thread - the place is pretty tolerant.

Citizen

[Ko]

I think any gay/straight couple holding hands is sweet! Even after being with my husband for a good few years, we still hold hands all the time!