Retro Bar

This quaint gay venue on two floors flies in the face of Old Compton Street’s in-your-face attitude, with an inclusive vibe that comes with a large dose of camp. Don’t expect endless frou-frou cocktails though: drinkers tend to stick to spirits & mixer, cider, or Carling & Kronenbourg with a bag of crisps, nuts or a bowl of olives. Indie, rock, pop & soul sounds make a change from the gay scene’s house music overkill. Musical quiz nights, punters-as-DJ evenings, & board-game soirees are keenly supported, while pop-star memorabilia & naff wallpaper underline the feeling that Retro is less about sweeping design statements, more about good old-fashioned fun.