Gay London Life | November '26 Edition - Magazine - Page 36
Pleasuredrome:
London’s Ultimate 24/7 Escape
Some places are
worth staying up
for. Others never
close. Just a
stone’s throw from
Waterloo Station,
Pleasuredrome
has been keeping
London boys
entertained around
the clock, and
there’s plenty to get
steamed up about.
London certainly isn’t short of places to have a good time. Between Soho’s
Finished a late shift? Had one too many espresso martinis and aren’t
bars, Vauxhall’s dancefloors and the seemingly endless opportunities to get
quite ready for bed? Or perhaps you’ve got a free afternoon and fancy doing
into trouble, we’re rather spoilt for choice. But sometimes you fancy swapping
something considerably more exciting than ironing your shirts?
the dancefloor for something a little steamier. Somewhere you can unwind,
Whatever the hour, Pleasuredrome is ready when you are.
meet a handsome stranger or simply enjoy a few hours without the outside
world getting in the way.
That round-the-clock welcome is particularly appealing in a city where
everyone seems to be operating on a different schedule. From night owls and
Enter Pleasuredrome, London’s iconic men-only spa and bar, where the
shift workers to visitors exploring London’s gay scene, there’s something rather
doors are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and the dress code is, shall
liberating about having somewhere you can visit whenever the mood strikes.
we say, wonderfully relaxed.
Tucked away just moments from Waterloo Station, Pleasuredrome has
become something of a London institution. A place where gay and bisexual
men can escape the daily grind, enjoy themselves and perhaps make a few
interesting new acquaintances along the way. And unlike your favourite Soho
watering hole, nobody’s ringing a bell and telling you to drink up.
Inside, you’ll find pools, saunas, steam rooms and a bar, offering a rather
appealing combination of relaxation and recreation. Whether you’re looking to
soothe those aching muscles, enjoy a little downtime or see who else happens to
be around, there’s no shortage of ways to occupy yourself.
It’s the sort of place where you can arrive with absolutely no plans
and still have a thoroughly enjoyable time. Fancy a sauna? Lovely. A little
steam? Even better. Something more sociable? Well, we’ll leave that
entirely up to you.
And that’s really the beauty of Pleasuredrome. There’s no pressure to
And with Waterloo Station practically on the doorstep, getting there is hardly
an expedition. Getting yourself to leave might be another matter entirely.
But beyond the facilities and the rather convenient opening hours, there’s
something else that keeps men coming back.
Pleasuredrome offers a space where gay and bisexual men can feel
comfortable in their own skin, free from the expectations and occasional
theatrics of a conventional night out. It’s about relaxation, connection and
enjoying a little freedom in whatever form that takes.
For some, that means an afternoon soaking away the stresses of the week.
For others, it’s an opportunity to meet people, make connections or indulge their
more adventurous side.
And frankly, in a city that can sometimes take itself a little too seriously, we’re
all for somewhere that understands the importance of having a good time.
So whether you’re a seasoned regular or a curious first-timer, perhaps it’s
time to pay Waterloo’s steamiest institution a visit.
perform, no need to dress to impress and certainly no requirement to spend
half the evening pretending you can hear someone over a thumping bassline.
Pleasuredrome
You can simply be yourself, relax and enjoy whatever takes your fancy.
124 Cornwall Road, Waterloo, London SE1 8XE
Of course, one of Pleasuredrome’s greatest selling points is that it never
Nearest station: Waterloo
closes. Quite literally. While the rest of London worries about last orders,
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
night buses and whether there’s still somewhere serving food, the doors here
Men only, strictly over 18s. Valid ID required.
remain firmly open.
Find out more at www.pleasuredrome.com.
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