London gay bathhouses
Gay Saunas in London
Internationally famous, gay-owned Pleasuredrome has been in business for three decades, attracting all types and ages, from London and across the world.
Behind its discreet entrance, you'll find de-luxe pods and rooms to rent, spa pool, two steam rooms, two saunas, lounging and social areas, cinema, darkroom and upright sunbed. It also has a hour bar - a rarity in London.
There is free WiFi and mobile cell charging lockers. Located just a 1-minute walk from Waterloo, walk down either Alaska Street or Sandell Street. Find the railway arch that connects these two streets at the end, and the entrance is in the arch.
Take a look at their website for more facts including FAQs.
Busiest time to visit Pleasuredrome
After the clubs and bars close, many people head to Pleasuredrome. As Pleasuredrome is shut to Vauxhall, it's a popular destination for people leaving bars like RVT and club nights appreciate Beyond.
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Your 24/7 sanctuary in the heart of London. Where relaxation meets connection, just moments from Waterloo Station
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Experience Pleasuredrome
London's World-Famous Men's Spa Bar
Sink into our bubbling spa pool, steam away your stresses, or enjoy a drink at London's premiere hour men's spa bar.
Since , Pleasuredrome has provided a safe, welcoming space for men to unwind, refresh, and link. Whether you're finishing a night out or starting your day, our doors are always open.
Open 24/7, days
1 minute from Waterloo
Award-winning facilities
London's only hour men's bar
At Pleasuredrome, we take pride in welcoming over 10, guests each month!
SPA POOL
Our massive spa pool in the heart of Pleasuredrome. Featuring:
Powerful massage jets
Underwater seating
Perfect temperature control
Clean, fresh water
Ambient lighting
STEAM ROOMS
Several steam rooms, each offering something special:
Various temperature zones
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Aside from the queue, the sauna, which Americans would dial a “bathhouse”, appears just as it always has: a boxy, blue, three-story construction, with a busy car park in the front. The queue is remarkable because even at busy times the sheer size of the place – with hundreds of lockers, three stories, a pool, two Jacuzzis, three shower rooms, a lounge, three saunas, two steam rooms, a dark room, and a couple of dozen secret cabins – is enough to dwelling high numbers.
I cease for a minute to look at the scene ahead, to consider what has taken place here over the years. Thousands acquire met and had sex. Some set up love. Two men died (in and ). Several were caught in a fire (in Pride , more of which later). Men have wept and slept here, strung out after days of partying.
Others hold indulged secret desires before going place to their wives. Justin Fashanu, the first and only premiership footballer to come out, spent his last late hours here before killing himself. Some include had their first, tentative gay experiences in this converted warehouse, nestled in between Great Eastern Street and Bis
Saunas have been an essential place for gay men to loosen, hang out and cruise since ancient Roman times or even earlier. And 21st century London's not short of places to get steamy, from Soho to Shoreditch and down to the fleshpots of Vauxhall. Many of London's gay saunas are theoretically 'members only' but you can almost always just turn up and get in for a little fee. Then, you'll be issued with a towel and a locker. Inside, what you fetch will vary from an intimate spot for a few sweaty guys to a giant nude pleasure palace, complete with swimming baths, naked workouts, and after time night foam parties. These spots are typically reserved for men only: for other genders who want to enjoy a wonderful soak (but less cruising) confirm out our guide to London's best spas.
Recommended: head out on the tiles at London's leading LGBTQ+ nightclubs.
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