Description:
Retro Bar is a very friendly and busy mainly gay pub with a great atmosphere. George Court is an alleyway just off the south side of The Strand, in London, and is situated between Superdrug and Halifax. Normal pub hours. There is scope for parking nearby in John Adam street but it is very limited and difficult to access. The bar is a short walk from either Charing Cross or Embankment tube stations.Retro Rendezvous currently meets on Wednesday evenings at 8pm. If you want to eat beforehand, there are places in Villiers Street: Hobson's fish and chips, Lulivo Italian Restaurant, and Five Guys burgers, and a Pizza Express in the Strand, corner of Duncannon Street.
Upcoming Events at Retro Bar
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You're probably still recovering from the New Year's Eve celebrations, but it seems Retro Bar will be open tonight. So....if you have any energy left and want to show us the new dress you bought (or were given) for Christmas, lets get together and begin another year of showing the world that we enjoy being a girl. Retro Rendezvous is probably London's best free, purely social, weekly gathering of t-girls, transexuals, and occasional admirers. In a great friendly gay / mixed bar. Just the place to make your debut in a dress and get to know a lovely bunch of people. We are usually downstairs at the back on the left, but there should be a notice on the the board in the entrance. Tables reserved from 8. You may be the first, but don't worry, you won't be alone for long. We drink, we chat, we gossip, we put the world to rights, we may flirt, and we always try to be stylish. Well-behaved male admirers are welcome to join us. Tina x |
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Drab Drinks is a monthly meet-up for trans, non binary, gender non conforming,transgender, Demi boy, Demi girl, questioning….. ….place for folk to meet, have a drink, chinwag and laugh. The event purpose is to build community in a relaxed environment, have a drink, make friends with people who understand you, ask questions to those who have been there, in a safe and friendly environment. Though all are welcome please respect this is not a dating social! Come as you want, pop in for 1 drink or stay all night, This is a safe non judgemental environment where every person is accepted for who they are! Anyone who doesn’t respect this will politely be asked to leave! The event takes places the first Thursday of each month and will be at Retro bar. Retro bar is a small, friendly bar tucked away just off the strand close to Charing Cross railway station. It is a cool, queer bar! We’ll be sat downstairs (it the booth at the back) with a unicorn on the table (their name is Faye). For those returning it’ll be wonderful to see old friends and if it is your first time, and you’re nervous just drop me a note and I’ll look out for you or simply come over and say hello. Look out for our stuffed unicorn and blahaj plushies on the table. Hope to see you all there 🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️ |
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Drab Drinks is a monthly meet-up for trans, non binary, gender non conforming,transgender, Demi boy, Demi girl, questioning….. ….place for folk to meet, have a drink, chinwag and laugh. The event purpose is to build community in a relaxed environment, have a drink, make friends with people who understand you, ask questions to those who have been there, in a safe and friendly environment. Though all are welcome please respect this is not a dating social! Come as you want, pop in for 1 drink or stay all night, This is a safe non judgemental environment where every person is accepted for who they are! Anyone who doesn’t respect this will politely be asked to leave! The event takes places the first Thursday of each month and will be at Retro bar. Retro bar is a small, friendly bar tucked away just off the strand close to Charing Cross railway station. It is a cool, queer bar! We’ll be sat downstairs (it the booth at the back) with a unicorn on the table (their name is Faye). For those returning it’ll be wonderful to see old friends and if it is your first time, and you’re nervous just drop me a note and I’ll look out for you or simply come over and say hello. Hope to see you all there 🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️ |
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Recent Reviews for events held at Retro Bar
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Retro Rendezvous! (Wednesday, January 22, 2025)
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Another super night organised by Tina. double figures again. Bottle of wine £18, glasses free, friends priceless x
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Retro Rendezvous! (Wednesday, January 15, 2025)
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a lovely night out. a good crowd with about 3 tables full. head to trishas bar afterwards with rach and H. Thanks for organising Tina x |
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London Trans+/ Drab Drinks (Thursday, January 2, 2025)
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Thank you Jackie and the team in a very full Retro bar last night… I think you had half the pub for those attending 👏🏽👏🏽 was a bit awkward at the start as am afraid I couldn’t recognise anyone … very impressed a few recognised me (Kate and Katherine aka Bad Barbie (absolutely stunning) xx) from here and we chatted. I recognised only Pam when she came in xx Very well turned out crowd (many in everyday womens wear as opposed to party frocks and lots of confident make up / albeit less OTT although a fab goth amazonian girl with dark lip makeup was lighting up the back tables xx), mainly younger from how I could judge and all very comfortable in themselves and their partners (some CIS girls attended with a few men). Jackie came up and said hello which was very welcome to a new attendee (although this was my second time). I would say this event would suit those with a fair degree of comfort in being in a less club atmosphere … a more ‘normal pub setting’ as it were but also although am sure there were no judgements made, I felt perhaps the crowd last night were less inclined for those who prefer a more intimate environment (although I did spot some kissing in the pub … with a mm couple that were not part of the Retro event). There was a lot of eye contact with others but perhaps due to the numbers, it was difficult to speak to all. Maybe that’s my own insecurity in speaking too, as I felt I could never be as comfortable or as beautiful as everyone else there? I suppose it’s one thing being beautiful by yourself (or thinking you are) and then confronted by actual beauty in a room and realising how far away from that standard you really are!! Anyhoo … the event was well organised and the organisers were very hospitable. The venue is fab and location is quite central and easy to find (on google). Will recommend but no need to glam up … unless you wish to lol have fun and do hope to attend again xx |
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Covent Quest (Saturday, November 16, 2024)
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A good crowd and nice start to the night with the girls at retro bar. headed off to way out after as fancied a dance rather than tippling at fogs |
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Retro Rendezvous! (Wednesday, December 4, 2024)
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a pleasant night. The usual friendly crowd plus Sheryl and Polly from beauty pageant night were there and later Harriet crooning away to the Fairy tale of New York.... for the Christmas piano karaoke. the only thing missing was Tina and mince pies. £6.60 large glass of wine. Went to Trisha's bar after for a final splurge |
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