About The Queen Adelaide
- Bar/
Cafe
The Queen Adelaide in East London's Hackney is a vibrant hub for the LGBTQ+ crowd. This bar-café captivates with its distinctive vibe, echoing iconic predecessor pubs through kitschy decor like the famous horse's head, spread across ground floor and basement levels.
The drinks menu features draught beers, ciders, wines, and spirits, ideal for casual hangs or lively nights out. Weekends extend late with a 3am license, fueling dancing and polysexual parties. Easily accessible near Bethnal Green Tube and Cambridge Heath Overground, it mixes gay and straight crowds in events centered on art, sexuality, and performance.
The basement, once a lap dancing venue, now hosts versatile events. Nestled on Hackney Road, The Queen Adelaide embodies independent spirit amid gentrification, standing as a enduring gem in London's gay bar legacy.
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Opening Hours
- Monday
- 17:00 – 01:00
- Tuesday
- 17:00 – 01:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00 – 01:00
- Thursday · today
- 17:00 – 03:00
- Friday
- 17:00 – 03:00
- Saturday
- 17:00 – 03:00
- Sunday
- 17:00 – 01:00
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