Went to Duncan last night for their Saturday cabaret and had a brilliant time. Wilma Ballsdrop was great, but #Joe stole the show for me. His patter and chemistry with the crowd was infectious and it was brilliant to see some representation of the broad spectrum of drag and cabaret. Show-stopping rendition of Waving Through a Window from Dear Evan Hanson that brought the house down. Looking forward to seeing them here again soon! Staff were very friendly and the bar has a unique atmosphere.

#Joe provided high-quality entertainment and went above and beyond to help create the welcoming atmosphere that all LGBT members/bars should be aiming for. Thanks so much for the invite Joe, you were awesome.

Absolutely amazing to see #Joe’s first show at this wonderful venue! His performance was outstanding and he kept the whole crowd enthralled for his entire set! A must-see and looking forward to his next show at the Duncan!

Absolutely adore this bar. It's at the heart of Soho and the team make sure everyone is looked after. Would highly recommend for the great drag shows too. Brilliant atmosphere. Its a must go-to.

Since we planned our trip to London we knew we had to go to the Admiral Duncan and we loved it. It maintains the charm of traditional gay bars. Lots of sequin, glitter and backfire. People of all types and any age. The security at the door is a lovely guy. Good music and good atmosphere.

Love this venue. Top quality cabaret all through the week. The staff are fabulous and they often have my drink ready before I've even ordered! Special shout out for Jabbey who always raves about my karaoke performances on a Monday night 🥰

Loved karaoke, enjoyed and loved the drag queens that have been on stage when we’ve gone which is quite a few occasions now and will be returning !! I’ve enjoyed the friendships made and staff have always been lovely! Even tho staff did once through I was a women and made it slightly awkward by asking friends and not me even tho I’m clearly a man 😂🤣👏🏻 there was also a individual who’s been trying to bring the vibe down and the atmosphere and has been mentioned to be the cause for most of the drama (Conley) he’s allowed to do it and it has a large impact to those who want to enjoy themselves without someone who’s trying to get attention by pushing individuals, reporting individuals for nothing and even trying to slag off those who are on stage… recommendation would be to pull to the side and clear the drama or people will start going elsewhere.

I love this place! Doesn’t matter your age, your sex, this place will always guarantee great time, specially with drag queen show performances. We had a great time last night, like always for last 20 years! Thank you 😘

Always friendly and welcoming. You're guaranteed to start up a conversation. Staff keep the jukebox playing with pop divas and musical theatre. Get there early for the shows, they're always busy (and fab!)

This is an LGBTQ+ venue but ironically it is not a safe space for minorities. I am a disabled woman who was targeted last night by a group of men who are regulars. This man (see photos) harassed me by filming me close up and against my will for simply being disabled. This is illegal. Harassing a disabled person in this way is classed as a hate crime. When another regular (separate to the group) who witnessed the incident asked if the film could be deleted from the man's phone, one of his friends became verbally abusive. The man’s wider set of friends also took the liberty of telling me that I should have no problem being filmed.The man did finally delete the film from his phone. But hid his screen from me prior where he probably sent it to one of his friends first. The doorman asked him to leave but the onus was put on me to make that decision. I couldn’t stay. And neither do I feel safe ever returning.

One of the last great gay pubs left in Soho. If you want good cabaret - old school and new and emerging acts, brilliant customer service from bar and door teams and a real warm welcome London experience, this place can't be missed. It's a historic pub and I always bring visiting friends in for a drink and a sing-song. As other reviews say, Tom (and the rest of the team) behind the bar is an asset to the place and aside from being easy on the eye, he's attentive and works hard to keep everyone served with a minimum of waiting.

I had a wonderful time in this historic pub in the heart of London. Wonderful atmosphere, inclusive and safe for the LGBTQ+ community. Drag show was super fun. Jack's attention was great, he gave me tons of tips about the city. I will be back when I visit London again.

Great friendly venue with amazing acts an electric good time feel! Staff are friendly, attentive and make you feel at home. Always love my visits to the Admiral Duncan.

Brilliant experience/night at The Admiral Duncan. THAT GIRL was a brilliant performer and made the night! The bar staff was more than helpful and welcoming. Just a wonderful atmosphere. See you soon Admiral Duncan.

Really fun place, but sometimes is VERY crowded and can be hard to get a drink. Be ready to wait shoulder to shoulder if it's a popular night. That being said everyone was very friendly and we still had a great time!

I love coming to this venue with on my own and with my group of friends, in fact we're here each week. The cabaret is second to none, professional, original live entertainment and most importantly highly entertaining especially when engaging with us customers! The ambiance & atmosphere is electric but funny with no attitude. The barstaff are literally amazing every single one of them, friendly, professional, observant and very attentive to us customers, which makes us keep coming back time and again. Special shout out to Tomasz and Garry who always up for a cheeky fun chinwag and seek me out in the crowd whilst waiting to get served and Jack who patiently waited and sorted the payments when there was an issue with their network... as I mentioned above... highly professional staff.

Visited bank holiday August 21. Staff had banter, were welcoming and funny I Would definitely re visit this gay venue. The prices of drinks were also very reasonable. The Crowd was mixed but were friendly enough. Good places to start the Night off. Always watched a drag show which was fun and free Thanks yall

Always a great night to be had in here. Nice diverse busy crowd. Great drag and karaoke acts friendly bar and door staff. Easy to get served. An old and well established valuable asset to london gay scene.

A great little pub in the heart of Soho. It is on Old Compton St which is a lively place day or night. The bar staff are super friendly. I love the drag cabaret. The atmosphere is lively and it always brings a smile to my face when I walk through the door. Highly recommend.

What a great night..Great singer such a friendly crowd. Haven't been in here for a long time it hasn't changed still a great place for a night out..thanks x

Great place! So much fun, and the Spanish waiter Jack was so kind and helpful 😊

Lovely place! It’s a very nice and small bar, where u feel directly comfortable! The guest and stuff, especially Jabbey as a barkeeper are very kind and accommodating! A place where u like to come more then one time 😉🤪😊

Fantastic venue and amazing variety of drag shows every night! Staff are very attentive and always serve with a smile! Jabbey & Tomasz are both incredible!

Love the admiral! My favourite bar in soho! Amazing drag artists, great atmosphere.. amazing staff.. my favourite member of staff is Jabbey always making everyone laugh and quick service!

Been drinking here for years! Always a good night to see one of London fabulous drag queens! And the staff make me feel welcome especially Jabbey he knows my order and will have it ready in seconds ! Great pub of soho!

Atmospheric bar, great staff, nice crowd! That's all you need for a great evening! Everything is combined here! Take a look! It's worth it! We loved it!

This bar never disappoint! Always an amazing night out! Staff are very quick and knows your drink right away! Jabbey and the team works extremely hard and bar is so spot on!

The place is brilliant fun. Old school drag institution! Definitely not somewhere to go if you're not ok with being a bit squashed though - it's incredibly busy and everyone is packed in together in a small place. With it for such a great friendly atmosphere.

Such a gem of a bar! And an asset to the scene in London. Never a dull night, with such a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Gary made sure we had such a good night, with such great service, and always with a cheeky grin. And the banter from Saffron was top notch. Had us in stitches, despite some interesting karaoke

Always have a great time here. Good location, reasonably priced, good entertainment and great staff who are always friendly! Jabbey especially is always very welcoming. Can't wait for my next visit. 😃

Fun with excellent drag act. Intimate venue (aka small!) so expect to be bumped into a lot. Good range of reasonably priced (for London) drinks and friendly bar staff. Fun evening whether you are straight or gay.

The atmosphere is great. The bar staff are super super friendly and the shows are phenomenal. However, last time I was there I was harassed by one of the customers and the bouncer (who was hostile towards me the entire evening) decided to kick me out, instead of the guy who I’m sure he saw was touching me inappropriately.

Fantastic bar, great staff great atmosphere and excellent entertainment. My friend and I have just spent the weekend in London and a lot of it we spent in this bar. Thank you all for making our weekend just fabulous x 👏👏👏👏

We’ve been a regular customer at this iconic gay bar for a good few years now. Great vibe, great entertainment and the bar staff are top drawer, especially Tom, Warren and Jabbey.

I am absolutely in love with Admiral Duncan. I have been going for more than 5 years and I always have an amazing time. I recommend you go to the earlier shows on Fridays and Sundays as it gets quite full. But believe me: the sense of lgbtqia+ community is there and the drag queens are excellent, amazing singers and reaaaaaallly funny. I adore them, specially my lovely Ruby Violet, so proud of her 😊💙

Always a brilliant night out, the live drag acts belt out top tunes, classics and ditties that always get me singing along. A friendly and lively venue suitable for all genders and sexual orientation. Good for small groups, couples, friends and allies. #safespace

Friendliest bar teams, funny and all have banter! Fantastic evening with Wilma, amazing dragqueen! Thanks so much to Warren, Jabbey and Tom! These guys certainly did cheer me up!

First time here and totally love this bar! Staff are very friendly and welcoming, great laugh with the regular punters. Amazing drink price range and offers served with a great smile and attitude by Warren, Jabbey and Tomasz. Will definitely return especially karaoke.

The Admiral Duncan is a fabulous spot for anyone looking for a fun times in Soho. This is a smaller venue that gets packed - so its likely it will be standing from only but don't let that put you off. The bar staff are super friendly - at quieter times they will happily chat and engage with patrons and are an absolute blast. The bar itself attracts a very mixed crowd with all ages represented - so whoever you are, you will very much be welcomed. Cabaret is a regular feature and highly worth sticking around for - great acts - I've yet to be disappointed anytime I've visited. Drinks are pricey - you'll be rocking £8 a pint but that's not unusual for London. Highly recommended.

Great venue with really entertaining performers. The staff are all great and Jabbey really helped make our night. I’d recommend anyone to go who wants a nice venue for a few drinks watching some good drag.

Great local bar in the heart of Soho! Always a good/diverse crowd and great friendly staff (especially Jabbey!) Always recommend friends to start a night off here and enjoy one of the drag shows!

I love this pub! Bar service is always good, particularly from Tomasz. You can always be sure you'll have a great drag show and nice not pretentious people. My only criticism is the gent's toilet. As it is so small and so many guys are using it, it should have been checked and cleaned more often during the night. Another option is to make the ladies toilet gender neutral one.

I love the Admiral! Every time I go there I have an amazing time. Jack the bartender is super sweet: he always makes sure my friends and I get served asap. I do recommend the Drag shows: every time I bring friends with me they have a BLAST!

A bar that is very welcoming with entertainment every night. The bar staff are friendly, with drinks fairly priced and the atmosphere is made by the social and bubbly customers. It never seems to disappoint whenever I’ve entered.

Had a great time yesterday evening, the complete opposite experience to a recent review here from someone regarding the Challenge 25 policy. I’m 22 but I could pass for 16, so naturally the (very lovely and welcoming) bartender that day requested my ID before serving me, as you’d expect. It was my first time there and I’ll definitely be back. Don’t avoid! Just bring your ID like a normal person.

The other day I was with my girl friend at the Admiral Duncan and we -straight couple- felt so welcome, so involved… the atmosphere was great! And lovely Jack gave amazing vibes behind the bar: we’ll be back!

I was at the Admiral last week and couldn’t love it more. I was served by Jack -a super friendly, welcoming bartender you just want to wrap him in fairy-dust and call him a unicorn. Five stars to his service.

I must say, this is one of the best bars in Soho, the staff are incredible and welcoming It’s a great place to go with friends, but if you’re on your own you’re made to feel welcome in particular one member of staff Jabbey really looked after me when I was out on my own. He introduce me to some other customers that were also there alone and we had a great night together. The drag shows are brilliant, and lots of different queens throughout the night.This is a must do venue for any LGBTQ+ traveler’s and their Allie’s.

Last night I visited The Admiral Duncan for the first time since the attack. I still felt the pain. But it was Sunday night at eight o clock and drag queen Saffron came on stage. Like a divine creature that descended from the sky she lifted our hearts. The most amazing performance I have ever seen, the best music I know. I enjoyed the night so, so much. It was such a good experience that when it shut down at 10.30pm I went to bed and forgot to visit Heaven while in London.