Gay saunas in London

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

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. In addition to the sauna, there’s a large steam room, a cinema room and video cabins, plus a ‘huge fun shower’. Start lathering!

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. 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. 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.

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. 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.

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. There are discounts on offer for under-30s (with valid ID) during the week. Then, things kick into gear on Saturday night with a nude cruising party til 2am.

Locker Room is a small, friendly neighbourhood sauna in Kennington. Freshly renovated, it offers a 20-man sauna, a 16-man steam room, plus free towels and refreshments.