Gay saunas serve as social and recreational spots, mainly for gay, bisexual, and queer men. These venues feature steam rooms, hot tubs, and private rooms, offering spaces for relaxation, mingling, and intimate interactions. For many, they play a key role in community life, offering a private escape from public scrutiny.
Pleasuredrome, Waterloo (South)
Open 24/7, large spa pool, steam rooms, bar, massage. more information >>
Sweatbox Soho, Soho (Central)
Open 24/7, located in the heart of the gay area, sauna and gym combo. more information >>
Covent Garden Health Spa, Covent Garden (Central)
Central location, steam room, sauna, jacuzzi, video room.
The Locker Room, Kennington (South)
Reputed for a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, large sauna and steam room.
Sailors Sauna, Limehouse (East)
Cosy atmosphere, roof garden, spa pool.
E15 Club, Stratford (East)
Facilities often include steam room, sauna, and cruising rooms.
Portsea Sauna, Marble Arch (Central)
Smaller, no-frills sauna with essentials and private massage services.
Basement Complex, Manchester
Well-established, known for a good range of facilities. more information >>
The Pipeworks, Glasgow
One of Scotland's largest and most popular gay saunas.
The Brighton Sauna, Brighton
Highly-rated, located in a major LGBTQ+ city.
Spartan, Birmingham
Known to be an established venue in the city.
Number 52, Newcastle upon Tyne
Located in the city's gay quarter, features include sauna/steam. more information >>
Outside Sauna, Belfast (Northern Ireland)
Belfast's gay sauna, located in the gay quarter.
Splash Spa and Leisure, Leicester
Often praised for having top-notch facilities. more information >>
Plastic Ivy, Leeds
Plastic Ivy Sauna, commonly linked with Leeds, is actually situated in Dewsbury, South Leeds. more information >>
Steam Complex, Leeds
Known to be a large venue with multiple facilities. more information >>
Manticore Spa, Plymouth
Popular venue in the Southwest.
Acqua Sauna (Blackpool, Lancashire)
ClubZeus Sauna (Mansfield, Nottinghamshire)
Dolphin Sauna (New Brighton, Merseyside)
The Greenhouse (Luton, Darlaston, Newport - a small chain)
ME1 Sauna and Steam (Rochester, Kent)
Touch Sauna (Swindon, Wiltshire)
Gentry Spa (Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire)