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Circa Embankment

Bar Lounge Live music venue Gay night club

This nightclub with a dark, decadent vibe draws an LGBTQ crowd for cocktails, dancing & more. People often mention good, club, staff, music, time, nice, entry, night, drinks,


Address

Hungerford House, Victoria Embankment, London WC2N 6PA, United Kingdom

Website

www.babybullgroup.com

Rating on Google Maps

3.50 (121 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 10 PM to 4 AM
  • Saturday: 10 PM to 4 AM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (12) club (9) staff (9) music (9) time (7) nice (7) entry (7) night (6) drinks (6)
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  • 5/5 Domokos Zsolt M. 2 years ago on Google • 106 reviews
    My first time here was actually really nice, I found the club really stylish, spacious and well maintained. The staff is kind, the music was blasting and really good, and the prices are also very affordable in any London terms. I definitely will come back here 🤩
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Gene R. 2 years ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Our “premium seating” had an excellent view of this wall. Unfortunately, the performers were on the other side of it. Luckily we didn’t miss much because the show lasted about 3 total songs. We saw 3 other tables complain about their ripoff view as well. Totally understand there’s limited seating at a socially distanced event, but just don’t sell tickets “with a view” if it’s going to be of this wall. Staff confirmed that guests are frequently disappointed but that the management doesn’t care. I’m leaving this negative review per their recommendation. Support your local queens, just don’t expect to actually see them at Circa.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Stacey L. 1 year ago on Google • 8 reviews
    We went out on Saturday for a friends birthday and after doing some research on where to go, I wanted to try this place. I had a look on the website to see if they had any events on. To which they did, a boat party and Power house. Power house sounded perfect so I had a look into tickets and saw that the website stated that entry was free before 12.00, so I didn’t book. We arrived at about 10.00 and were denied entry immediately because ‘we weren’t regulars and the security and manager didn’t recognise us’ (nowhere does it state that you have to be a regular) and because we didn’t have a booking anyway. After hanging around outside for a little while, we decided to try again, and after a lot of persuasion we were granted entry after paying £10 each, after being told ‘if you start anything, I’ll come for you and you’ by the MANAGER. That really offended me. We came all the way from Epsom, just to have a good night for our friends birthday. One of our friends is gay, and we don’t generally go out to cause trouble in gay bars. The power house show wasn’t even on either. A rubbish experience and terrible customer service. Don’t waste your time or money, have fun somewhere else!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amanda M. 1 year ago on Google • 134 reviews
    Located just as you step outside embankment tube station. Nice and airy, seats outside also. Happy hour 2 cocktails for £12
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lidia H. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a fantastic time here! The staff is so nice, especially Antonio, the manager, who was helpful and lovely all the time. The food was tasty and the coffee latte was huge! 😍 We’ll be back very soon, for real!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Richard G. 1 year ago on Google
    The security team are homophobic and despite being at circa bar and then walking across London to the club, we were refused entry. Many users on drugs were let in but we were refused entry despite having had a few drinks in their bar. Some rand guy come out claiming to own circa and was beyond rude to us all.. We will never spend any more money in either and advise all other lgbtq+ to go elsewhere and avoid at a costs.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 IG 3 months ago on Google • 113 reviews New
    Yesterday on NYE I had a very nice experience at Circa Embankment. Good music, fireworks views and the place was not over crowded and it was not empty, just was perfect. I will repeat for sure 🤗

  • 5/5 Souriz 4 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    Mmmmm good music, hot guys, hot bar staff, hot dancers and hot djs, I will be back regularly yes
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Anna S. 1 year ago on Google • 10 reviews
    cloak room was to pay extra and you had to stay even in a bigger line than outside for the entrance. All in one the club was good - so are the drinks, I really liked it in there but the cloak room was sooooo unorganised. When I wanted to pick my coat there was a different person working and had no clue where to find all of the jackets, cause they had no number system at all! One guy even took my friend's jacket with him cause of it. Also trying to get in contact with them is very hard! I only wanted to know where I could find the pictures they took inside of the club - tried Instagram, facebook AND mail, but never got an answer - very disappointing though.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rory M. 2 years ago on Google
    Exactly what we've come to expect from Circa - a great place with outside tables in the sun. They're amazing with walk-ups as well as if you've booked ahead. The heaters are so good post lockdown! Great for drinks and catching up with friends.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Dan P. 1 year ago on Google
    Unnecessarily Rude! I have diagnosed irritant bowel syndrome (IBS), I came to the venue to quickly use the toilet, I normally understand refusal to someone if they had no stomach issues, However the employees were not accomodating for my needs and didn't even want to look at my Medical Card provided to get access to disabled toilets if I need to rush. Thankfully a supervisor allowed it after quarreling 3 times after trying to go to a nearby toilet which was closed. But the fact it came to that was a real shame...
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jose C. 1 year ago on Google
    worst place to go in london 4 hours consuming so that suddenly they tell you that you can't go in anymore for no reason. I do not advise you to spend your money here
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 P V. 1 year ago on Google
    It was the worst Halloween party I've ever been. Nor music neither dance team were good. Two of the dancers were actually quite fatty. Spooky and horrible spectacle in the worst meaning of it. Never again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Menno 1 year ago on Google • 21 reviews
    Had a great night here on saturday when visiting London. The pro’s: + friendly staff at the door and bars and security guys + nice venue, cool dance area and quite a big area to sit and relax + three hot, almost nude, club dancers + good location, next to metro station + good DJ + not too much straight people, the vast majority is gay. Mixed crowd. The cons: - I come in clubs on a regular basis, but to my taste the music was a bit too loud. I would recommend using earplugs - prices of cocktails were very high Overall I would recommend this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Oscar 9 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Went down to finally check out Megawoof tonight as never been before. The night is advertised on its website as “every Friday night”. Well, it’s clearly not. The place seems to have shut down. Could have spared a wasted trip by letting us know!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Zeno I. 1 year ago on Google
    Went for a casual drink, cocktails made with premade pouches and tasted weird for 12£ a pop
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 claudia del h. 1 year ago on Google
    AWFUL TREATMENT. We were in a group of 6, and we were international students. We waited a 30 minutes queue to get in. They refused entry because they “don’t allow groups” and while we were waiting for an explanation we were surrounded by other international students and an elderly couple. SUCH A DISRESPECT TO THE LGTBQ COMMUNITY! NEVER COMING BACK!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adrià H. 3 years ago on Google • 19 reviews
    A socially safe venue following all the Government guidance, from the entrance to the table. Good music, great service, beautiful staff and an amazing vibe makes Circa Embankment the place to be for the LGBTQ+ 🌈

  • 1/5 Anuar D. 2 months ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    The bartender was deceiving me and my friend, he and I constantly ordered 2 drinks, and he constantly made a different amount always ,My friend and I were surprised by such service, he was probably used to drunk guests of the establishment, I advise you to change your job to a “pickpocket”, a man of Indian-Pakistani appearance on Saturday after 00 at night in a black shirt, When we told him about this he said “sorry, sorry, I misunderstood”, We constantly get notifications from the bank dude, next time I hope someone punches you in the face

  • 5/5 Rafal K. 5 years ago on Google
    It was my time there this Saturday ... . Clean modern look, decent music, good looking bartenders... Lots of mirrors giving nice touch to the interior design... and many sofas to relax on... Dj did a good job too. Definitely gonna come back.

  • 5/5 Inés L. 1 year ago on Google
    We had such a funny night here. Good music and kind staff. Shoutout to the manager (sorry I don't remember your name). He helped me to get an Uber to come back to my hotel because I lost my phone.

  • 3/5 Bill 2 years ago on Google
    The upstairs is very nice, the bouncers and staff are friendly, prices good and the club downstairs is okay but due to an issue with a friend and the manager of the club who can't have been any older than about fifteen, I am unable and unwilling to give higher stars. It seems as we get older, clubs become more hostile to us as we are not under aged girls, and therefore don't appeal to the management of such places. This is not unique to this place but unless they are willing to change their attitude to older patrons I will give them cruddy reviews. The club scenes days are numbered. 18 year olds, it's not all about you!!

  • 5/5 Isaac C. 2 years ago on Google
    The music is really good! The cocktails are fantastic! I strongly recommend the pineapple daiquiri! The staff are so nice, specially the manager! Adri was really sweet and his customer service was excellent!

  • 5/5 Luke L. 2 years ago on Google
    The service was brilliant, Antonio the barman/waiter was really helpful and made us feel really comfortable and went the extra mile to make sure we enjoyed our afternoon.

  • 5/5 Josh L. 2 years ago on Google
    The bartender in the You Need To Calm Down tshirt on Sunday was SO CUTE. omg!!!

  • 5/5 Ernestas D. 9 months ago on Google
    Amazing staff, never felt that welcome before. Prices for drinks wasn’t too hight.

  • 5/5 Ellicia Lotherington (. 2 years ago on Google
    We had the best time at Circa, Sam our waiter was so lovely and it was an absolute vibe. Couldn’t recommend it more. You feel safe and welcome for anyone.

  • 5/5 Natan N. 2 years ago on Google
    The best Customer Service, and great atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Avesta 2 years ago on Google
    Pretty awesome club, young crowds, relatively well priced drinks. Can get really crowded on Saturdays. Only problem - the £10 entry fee is way too high unless you plan on spending a couple hours there...


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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