The urinals on Eastcheap near Mark Lane are “out of the way” and mainly visited by “city boys”. The crowd is described as a mix of “city suits and building site workers.” There is an “excellent gloryhole” in the cubicle nearest the urinals that “lets you watch the action at the troughs.” The description said the street between Long Lane and Leathermarket Street are most popular due to their close proximity to parks. Since this area “has fast become the gay man’s proffered choice of living”, the guide suggests it is a pretty good bet for catching a hot stranger’s eye.
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The toilets provide a good spot to meet “pure city boys and gents in suits”. It adds there are “no cameras or interference from staff as long as you use discretion!” The bar “has been going for years” and has a good reputation, the guide said. Rating: 3 stars Throgmortons formerly Nicholsons Wine Bar The guide notes that visitors should be aware that straight men do use the bathrooms also. There are three cubicles and three urinals, which are “quite small and busy” for “city types on their way home”. Rating: 3 stars City Thameslink National Rail Station The area is “very, very busy at weekends and can be a little intimidating” due to the large number of men cruising in a relatively small area. The main port of call is at the bottom of the hill behind Jack Straws Castle, where the main path goes to the right. It is easily accessible and safe, with locals and police aware of the after-dark activities and mostly “happy to steer clear”. The park has a reputation for being the “busiest and most popular Gay Cruising ground in London, if not the world”. Visitors are warned however that robberies are a common occurrence. There are “a few big trees providing shelter for shenanigans and a small wooded area” as well as a fountain and small wooded areas. The most secluded spots are in the south-east of the park as well as the rose garden in the south-west corner. It says Hyde Park welcomes a wide age range and most races. The large sauna complex features “a cinema lounge, twelve-man dry heat sauna, large steam room, Internet café and three floors of cubicals.” It is well lit at night and frequented by both younger and older locals. The square is described as having “a great deal of hidden spaces along the rough paths.” We visited three of Enfield's dogging hotspots and this is what we found.15 things guaranteed to happen on a night out in Clapham.Rating: 3 stars Read More Related Articles The small park opposite Kensal Green Underground is described as “more of a pick-up spot as is fairly exposed”, and a good place to meet “black guys and Somali men” as well as young people from the hostel opposite. Praised as a diverse pick-up hotspot, since its visitors include literally “anyone who rides the tubes”, the guide says that the last carriage on the train is the best spot for cruising.Ī 4-star rating is given to the station, without providing many reasons why, other than that it is good for “business types” and group sessions.Ī hive of city guys and couriers, the two furthest away cubicles in the toilets “have spy holes between them” and some spots are “quite private (for this area at least).” Topping the ratings is the ubiquitous London Underground. Here are the most popular London hotspots: The Underground 'Gay and bi men in London need to ditch the apps and start dating again'.London dogging hotspots: 39 most popular dogging locations hidden in plain sight.The site lists open-air locales, toilets, bathhouses and bookstores with star ratings and tips for how curious forum readers can get the most from their cruising experience.įor more news and features about London directly to your inbox sign up to our newsletter here Now that dating and hook-up apps have made casual sexual encounters more convenient, the number of people seeking partners for thrills in public places is on the decrease.ĭefying the Grindr and Tinder monopoly on casual sex, ‘gay cruising’ sites such as this one provide detailed maps of the most popular public spots in London to get it on.