Comptons of Soho

Typical queue

Comptons is walk-in from noon, but Friday/Saturday and major Soho dates fill both floors and the pavement frontage. Book for sports or a group, or arrive before the evening DJ; it is 18+ and guests who look under 21 need ID.

Best night

Monday Mike Menace, Wednesday DJ Barbara, Thursday Thump n Groove, Friday throwbacks and Saturday Haus Down are current recurring choices. Rugby screenings offer a distinct queer sports-pub audience; match the visit to the programme.

Locals vs visitors

Gay men and long-time Soho regulars remain prominent, joined by LGBTQ+ tourists, sports fans and mixed groups. Daytime has traditional pub conversation; weekend DJ nights become standing, louder and more male-skewed.

Dress code in practice

Pints-and-pub casual, workwear and polished Soho nightlife clothing all fit; there is no fashion gate. Physical ID matters more than outfit. Dress for packed standing space and use a smaller bag on event nights.

Staff inclusion

Comptons explicitly presents a safe, inclusive LGBTQ+ setting for rugby and daily trade, with booking, email and feedback routes. Bring harassment to bar staff or the duty manager; the operator's claim creates an accountable standard, not immunity from problems.