The Divine in London is a premier gay bar and queer performance hub featuring world-class drag, cabaret, and late-night disco.
About
Rising from the legendary legacy of The Glory, The Divine has quickly established itself as a crown jewel of London’s Dalston scene. Located on Stoke Newington Road, this premier gay bar and performance space is a vibrant, multi-floor sanctuary for the LGBTQ+ community and an essential stop on any traveler’s global gay map. Founded by iconic drag queens Jonny Woo and John Sizzle, The Divine offers a creative blend of sophisticated cabaret and raucous nightlife. The street-level bar is a bright, airy social hub featuring stunning collage art of queer icons—an ideal spot for meeting gay men and queer locals for cocktails and gossip. For those seeking more high-octane entertainment, the basement transforms into a state-of-the-art performance venue and nightclub. It hosts everything from fringe theatre to world-class drag competitions like LIPSYNC1000 and the legendary drag king battle, Man Up. As the night evolves, the basement becomes a sequin-studded disco with a top-tier sound system and immersive lighting. Whether you’re looking for a front-row seat at an outré cabaret show or a packed dance floor until the early hours, The Divine provides an inclusive, non-curated platform where alternative talent and seasoned icons shine. It is truly the beating heart of East London’s modern queer culture.