BNO
Milton Keynes
2nd Friday
Pink Punters in Milton Keynes is a long standing LGBT venue, it opens every Friday and Saturday and boasts 3 levels. A cocktail bar, two dance floors and a karaoke bar. The security and staff are amazing, perfect for your first time out. Every second Friday they hold BNO ( big night out ) this has been going for 20 years now and is tailored around the trans community. There's a Travelodge across the road if your not driving home ( basic but its a bed for the night ) but plenty of other options close by that are easily Unbearable .. thumbs up from me x
Transcend
Birmingham
3rd Saturday
Previously Birmingham Belles. A group for trans and non-binary people and their partners interested in being part of a monthly social meet around the Hurst Street area of Birmingham. Meet-up is the 3rd Saturday of every month at 8pm.
Meet up at 8pm in the Equator bar and then on to other venues. This event has been going for some times now, although a small gathering its always a fun evening.
LFF
Leeds
1st Friday
Leeds First Friday is probably the most well known monthly meet up, Its well attended and a fun and safe place to go. There's various bars and clubs that you can visit during the evening
LFF venues include:
Bridge End Social - Our starting point from 7pm on the south side of the river.
Viaduct Showbar: Glam gay bar with a stage for cabaret performances by drag artists and tribute acts. Check out the cocktails at Bar Curious tucked away inside Viaduct.
The Bridge: The perfect pocket destination for drag karaoke.
The-End: Super sleek & lavish drinking & dancing space in Hirsts Yard.
Bar Fibre: Featuring two dance floors, a private bar, and a smoking balcony.
Blayds Bar: A hidden gem with plenty of charm.
Smokestack: Known for its amazing cocktails and funky vibe.
Queens Court: A beloved spot for both locals and visitors. The venue offers a spacious outdoor courtyard, which is perfect for socialising, especially during warmer months
New Penny: The oldest continually running gay pub in Yorkshire. And the latest opening of the LFF venues.
Down side expensive accommodation and sometimes some unwanted remarks walking from venue to venue.
Blackpool Chix
Blackpool
Last Weekend
One of the safest and inclusive monthly meetings. Starting off in Lulu's most of the girls will visit other venues in the area, like Mardi Gras / Flying handbag / Peek a Booze and McGrath's. Always a great night out . Unlike most this is spread over the entire weekend, and bases around the LGBT triangle. If your a newbie id stick to the area though. Accommodation is very cheap and lots of independent Hotels bases around the area. Drink prices are probably the cheapest I've come across as well. One of my must visits every year.
Nottingham Invasion
Nottingham
3rd Friday
This is a night which starts at the most friendly LGBTQ+ pub in town, 'The New Foresters'.
We then crawl our way round a few pubs and clubs and then head back to the New Foresters for late night food, drinks and eventually home...
This night out is for TGirls, Boys, Partners, Allies and Friends! Come one, come all!
Our Schedule....
8pm -The New Foresters pub, St Anns St, Nottingham
From 10pm - The Newmarket Inn or The Lord Roberts and from here it's where ever the night takes us.
2am(ish) Back to The New Foresters pub (food, drinks and finally last dances until 04:00am!)
Our Venues...
New Foresters Pub
A super friendly diverse bar for all owned by the Foster LGBTQ+ inclusive Family with Brent Foster as the resident Landlord accompanied by Fern Foster & Viv Foster as owners, all of whom love transfolk. Large range of drinks including cocktails. Great food available. Drag Queen performances, Beer Garden and fantastic DJ's.
Free round of shots if you arrive early enough!
PRYZM Night Club
Nottingham's biggest super club spread over 3 floors.
Not known on the gay scene, it's pretty much straight people, hen parties and other beautiful party people.
They have a fantastic attitude towards LGBTQ+ people.
Not sure about going to a straight club??? Well everyone says this is the best part of Nottingham Invasion.
Newmarket Inn
Cheesy Camp music and LGBTQ+ friendly.
Brew Dog Nottingham (Broad Steet)
Real Ale Pub situated by New Market.
Wax Bar - Great for Cocktails.
Lord Roberts - Gay owned with large range of draft beers in a lovely pub setting (ideal for a natter with friends).
ACCOMODATION
Hilton Hotel (5min walk through Victoria Centre shopping mall) £59 - £89
Mercure Hotel ( 2 min walk to Lord Roberts) £54 - £99
Ibis Hotel (10min walk to Lord Roberts) £53 - £65
Jurys Inn (5min taxi ride) £48 - £80
Also some of the local girls in the group maybe able to accommodate. Post a request in the group to see if anyone can help.
Parking:
24hour secure multistory carpark is 1min walk away from The Foresters Pub.
Entrance is on Bluecoat street / Woodborough Road and you should look out for 'Victoria Centre White zone parking'.
(dont use the other underground carpark, this is not 24hours!)
Parking is £4.50 all night.
On street parking is free after 10pm on Huntingdon Street & Perth Street.
BBB
Birmingham Bizarre Bizarre
The BBB is a monthly event ( see website for the next one) Its an amazing over 18's event with a market in the afternoon for all your bizarre and erotic purchases with lots of chill out areas to socialise and meet new friends. There's entertainment in the afternoon and for those who like the alternative lifestyle there's an after party in the evening. Very welcoming and safe place ..
