5 Exciting Things To Eat And Do In London During Pride

Happy Pride Month, London. It's a month dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ communities across the world and 2022 is a big one, because this year’s celebration marks the 50th year of the Pride movement in the UK. Which means it’s time for IRL drag shows and group brunches with live DJs who aren’t afraid to play “Rain On Me” three times in a row. But before you get too overwhelmed with all the flyers on your feed and invites in your inbox, use this guide to find our top picks of all the exciting things taking place this month.

Catch One Of The Queer BFI Screenings Then Grab A Bite On The Southbank

Throughout June

When the weather inevitably humbles us and our dreams of wearing our summer wardrobe, we’d advise taking cover in the Southbank’s BFI cinema. Throughout June, it’ll be screening a number of LGBTQ+ films, like Guiraudie’s Stranger By The Lake and A Star Is Reborn, featuring Judy Garland. Find tickets on the website and if you’re peckish afterwards (which is also inevitable), check out our guide on where to eat around Southbank.

Enjoy Bottomless Brunch With A Couple Of Queens 

June 11th - July 30th

What’s better than a live drag show with some of the queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race? A live performance with bottomless drinks and street food from this Southbank outdoor venue is what’s better. Throughout June and July, you’ll find a bunch of exciting things going on, from a Cheryl Hole Girls Aloud party to a Beyoncé brunch featuring The Beyoncé Experience. Tickets are £28 and include drinks, games, and a chance to prove once and for all that you can lip sync better than your flatmate.

Support LGBTQ+-Owned Businesses By Spending Some £ At The Big Gay Market 

June 25th

There are few better ways to spend a summer weekend than at a market. And this one organised by NHD Arts and Crafts will be hosting an array of queer vendors in the Ninth Life Pub in Catford. Pop in for a bunch of different stalls selling everything from food to accessories. And keep an eye on the Instagram page for more details on the vendors.

Get A Queer Tour of The British Museum

July 1st

Yes, you might have already paid a visit to the British Museum, but we’re guessing you didn’t have queer historians Sacha and Sheldon to show you around. On the 1st July, they’re organising an LGBTQ+ history tour of the museum, where you can learn about queer heritage and the meaning behind the rainbow flag. Once you’re finished there, head to Master Wei for some excellent beef biang biang noodles—it’s only a six-minute walk away.

Explore The UK’s First LGBTQ+ Museum

Year-round

Queer Britain, which opened in May, is a museum documenting queer history and showcasing the work of LGBTQ+ artists. It also hosts events and offers a membership programme. Show your support with a visit to the Granary Square space followed by a meal at one of the restaurants in our King’s Cross guide.