Suffolk is not well known for its gay scene. In fact, apart for the odd gay pub or gay friendly establishment there's not much around. But there are one or two gems out there and they are well worth hunting out.

Fortunately with just a little travelling a lot more is open to us, particularly if you feel like going all the way and trying the London scene. Trains leave regularily from Colchester and Ipswich to Liverpool St. At Colchester the car park is free at weekends. If you've not been up to London you should try a day trip to Old Compton St (Picadilly Circus Tube). Loads of gay bars and a fantastic atmosphere.

suffolk

ipswich

Betty Ford Club and Bar
Betty's is Suffolk's only gay club

  • Friday: House and guest DJs : 9pm - 2am, Free before 10pm, £6 (£4 members) after 10pm

  • Saturday: House and guest DJs : 9pm - 2am, Free before 10pm, £7 (£4 members) after 10pm

Bar and Club open other times Thursday thru Monday with boys only and girls only nights on selected Sundays. See their website for details.
Situated behind The Golden Lion Hotel, 10 Cornhill, Ipswich.
Betty's website : www.bettysbar.co.uk
Tel: 01473 288406

Club FLIRT
Thursday 10pm -2am
The Chev Club, Chevalier St

Rose & Crown - mixed gay pub
01473 462835Ivan
77 norwich roadtel: 01473 406021map location

average gay pub with pool table, quiz machine, freebie papers.
function room upstairs.
events: wed - karaoke 9pm onwards



Vagabonds - "gay friendly" coffee and bagel house
13 queens streettel: 01473 254666map location
Young and trendy type place to hang out in. situated in the town centre. friendly service and light meals / snacks



lowestoft

Royal Court - gay run bar and hotel
146 london road, south lowestoft01502 568901

bury st edmunds

The Redlodge Pub
Newmarket Mildenhall Road, near café
This may not be gay
Phone 01638 750531

Club Essence
Tuesday 8pm to late
Karooze Café Bar
St Andrews St (South)
Cherie 07775517471

gt yarmouth

Dick Van Dyke's Pub
63 North Quay

 
essex

manningtree

fox & hounds - gay pub and disco
bentley road, little bromleytel: 01206 397415map location

located in the middle of nowhere, in a village near manningtree.
pub to the front and a disco area to the rear separated by doors to minimise sound spill. dance floor leads to seated outdoor patio. large car park.

food served lunchimes. open till 2am friday and saturday nights. entertainments friday nights.
full review on gay essex guide website

 
cambridgeshire

cambridge

Pub : Five Bells
126/128 Newmarket Rd, 01223 314019

Pub : Fleur De Lys
73 Humberstone Rd, 01223 356095

Pub: Town & Gown
Northampton St. Pound Hill, 01223 353791

Club: DotCotton Club At the junction, Clifton Rd, Last Sat of month 01233 511511

Club : Tasty At the Q Club, Thursday fortnightly, 01233 314763


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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