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It also has a 24-hour bar - a rarity in London.

There is free WiFi and mobile phone charging lockers. Start lathering!

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Sweatbox Soho

With its striking black and red design and sleek fittings, this state-of-the-art gay gym and sauna looks more like a club than a traditional fitness centre.

Spa treatments include hot stone massage and spray tanning. Every Wednesday the venue hosts a foam party, complete with DJs. Or head down to the naked workouts on Sundays, with special guest hosts each week.

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Saunabar Portsea

This intimate, no frills central London sauna might not have the bells and whistles of some of the city's bigger spots, but its (predominantly older) crowd enjoy its clubby atmosphere.

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Pleasuredrome

Internationally renowned, 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.

As Pleasuredrome is close to Vauxhall, it's a popular destination for people leaving bars like RVT and club nights like Beyond.

Weekday: 24 hours

Weekend: 24 hours

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Maze

Relaxing Cabins

Dark Room

Cafe

Steam room

Sauna

Massage

Jacuzzi / Hot Pool

Free Wi-Fi

Gay Saunas in London

Internationally renowned, 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.

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Thanks for subscribing! In addition to a sauna, there’s a steam room, massage parlour, bar, video room and private rooms – all a stone's throw from Marble Arch tube.

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Covent Garden Health Spa

This Covent Garden spot offers saunas, a wet room, a spa pool, a steam room, massage treatments, and a red-lit licensed bar for a quiet drink after your sesh.

Freshly renovated, it offers a 20-man sauna, a 16-man steam room, plus free towels and refreshments.

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Been there, done that? 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 information including FAQs.

Busiest time to visit Pleasuredrome

After the clubs and bars close, many people head to Pleasuredrome.

Inside, what you get will vary from an intimate spot for a few sweaty guys to a giant nude pleasure palace, complete with swimming baths, naked workouts, and late night foam parties. These spots are typically reserved for men only: for other genders who want to enjoy a good soak (but less cruising) check out our guide to London's best spas. 

Recommended: head out on the tiles at London's best LGBTQ+ nightclubs.

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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 small fee. Very busy at the weekends, it also picks up considerable trade during the week, largely due to the all-night opening hours and close proximity to Waterloo station.

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Sailors Sauna

This popular East End sauna is conveniently located next to legendary LGBTQ+ nightspot BJ’s White Swan – so if you don’t pull at the pub, you could always try your luck here.

Located just a 1-minute walk from Waterloo, walk down either Alaska Street or Sandell Street. The sauna occupies the lower two floors and features two giant steam rooms, two Turkish hot rooms, a 14-man jacuzzi, large stylish chill-out room with TV and wi-fi, two video lounges and a maze of innovative and striking cabins, some with two-way mirrors for the exhibitionists among you.

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 information including FAQs.

Busiest time to visit Pleasuredrome

After the clubs and bars close, many people head to Pleasuredrome.

Saunas have been an essential place for gay men to relax, hang out and cruise since ancient Roman times or even earlier.

It also has a 24-hour bar - a rarity in London.

There is free WiFi and mobile phone charging lockers. As Pleasuredrome is close to Vauxhall, it's a popular destination for people leaving bars like RVT and club nights like Beyond.

Features:

Maze

Relaxing Cabins

Dark Room

Cafe

Steam room

Sauna

Massage

Jacuzzi / Hot Pool

Free Wi-Fi

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Then, things kick into gear on Saturday night with a nude cruising party til 2am.

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Locker Room Sauna

Locker Room is a small, friendly neighbourhood sauna in Kennington.

In addition to the sauna, there’s a large steam room, a cinema room and video cabins, plus a ‘huge fun shower’. Decorated in an industrial style and recently renovated, the venue is spread over two floors and features two steam rooms, a sauna, a slick maze, private rooms, spa pool, sunbeds and a cafe. Located just a 1-minute walk from Waterloo, walk down either Alaska Street or Sandell Street.

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Gay saunas in London

Pleasuredrome Sauna

Following the sad closure of Chariots, this is now Waterloo's only gay sauna.