Wentworth Mews, Mile End, E3 4UA. Public transport: Mile End underground
London's longest established leather & rubber bar, with a strict dress code. Entrance charges are normally £8 for non-members (£10 from 2018), or £5 for members; members also get in free before 10.45 on Friday and Saturday. Charges may differ on some event nights. Membership is £25 per year.
The home of BLUF events in London, as well as the IGNITE smoking evenings, which take place in the club's private outdoor smoking area.
Sept 2021: Backstreet is now open again. Check the website for entry requirements, which include proof of vaccination
Telephone: +44 20 8980 8557
Friday 2200-0300
Saturday 2200-0300
Sunday 2200-0100
BLUF venue
Men only
Dresscode
Entrance charge
Membership available
Information from BLUF last updated by Nigel, aka SubDirectory (3) at Sun Sep 5 10:31:47 2021 UTC
Tap or click to view gallery of 5 imagesBLUF Backstreet Sat 16 Oct 2021
Rating:4.6
Rating: 5
This has to be the most authentic leather bars in London. Like all such places, the crowd varies but generally everyone is friendly and up for it. The barmen are welcoming. When I came here last week, I had a great time catching up with mates and enjoying what's on offer.
Rating: 5
What to say, just the best in london. Is a very friendly and openminded place
Rating: 4
Found the patrons very friendly if you approach them. Easygoing atmosphere, and all 100% leather. Didn't find the bartenders to be particularly friendly but thats perhaps just me.Reasonably priced drinks. Totally worth going and a. great experience overall
Rating: 4
London's only true fetish bar left. Very reasonable drinks prices. Located right on Mile End tube stop. Decor hasn't changed or been revamped since the 80s. Very run down in places but sleazy.
Rating: 5
Great little gay leather bar with friendly staff and an equally friendly crowd
The venues in this list have been curated by BLUF members, and we believe them all to be welcoming of men in leather uniform. However, note that in some cases, dresscode may only be approriate on certain nights. If in doubt, check with a venue before travelling.
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