{"id":12791,"date":"2026-06-26T14:49:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T14:49:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/?post_type=venue&#038;p=12791"},"modified":"2026-06-26T14:49:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T14:49:31","slug":"the-wayout-club-london","status":"publish","type":"venue","link":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/venue\/the-wayout-club-london\/","title":{"rendered":"The WayOut Club"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The WayOut Club \u2013 London&#8217;s Legendary Transgender Nightclub<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Established in 1993, The WayOut Club is one of the UK&#8217;s longest-running and most recognised transgender nightlife events. Now hosted at the Zodiac Bar in central London, the club has spent more than three decades providing a welcoming, inclusive space where transgender, non-binary, cross-dressing, drag, LGBTQ+ people, allies, friends, and admirers can socialise, celebrate, and be themselves without judgement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Operating on selected Saturday nights each month, The WayOut Club is renowned for its friendly atmosphere, live entertainment, and community spirit. Its motto, <em>&#8220;Where Gender Has No Boundary and Neither Does Love,&#8221;<\/em> reflects the welcoming environment that has made it a landmark within London&#8217;s LGBTQ+ scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Entertainment &amp; Nightlife<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every event combines live cabaret with late-night dancing across two separate spaces within Zodiac Bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guests can enjoy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Live drag and cabaret performances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resident DJs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basement dance floor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relaxed ground-floor social bar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Karaoke after the main event<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open mic performances on selected evenings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular themed celebrations and annual special events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you prefer dancing until the early hours or chatting with new friends over a drink, the venue offers spaces to suit every style of night out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Safe &amp; Inclusive Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many visitors, The WayOut Club is more than a nightclub\u2014it&#8217;s a long-established community where people can freely express their gender identity in a supportive environment. Founded by Vicky Lee, the club has welcomed thousands of first-time visitors over the years and continues to be recognised as a safe and encouraging space for people exploring their identity or simply looking to enjoy an accepting social atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The venue welcomes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transgender people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-binary guests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cross-dressers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drag artists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LGBTQ+ visitors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friends, partners, family members, and allies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no dress code, and guests are encouraged to wear whatever makes them feel comfortable and confident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visitor Facilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The WayOut Club offers a range of amenities designed to make guests feel comfortable throughout the evening, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ground-floor cabaret lounge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basement nightclub<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changing facilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloakroom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outdoor smoking area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cash and card payments accepted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Convenient location close to Euston and Warren Street stations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The venue also provides an accessible ground-floor social area and welcomes first-time visitors looking to experience one of London&#8217;s most iconic transgender events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The WayOut Club @ Zodiac Bar<br>119 Hampstead Road<br>London<br>NW1 3EE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With over 30 years of history, The WayOut Club remains one of London&#8217;s most important transgender social venues, offering an unforgettable combination of entertainment, community, acceptance, and celebration in the heart of the capital.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Visit The WayOut Club in London, a welcoming transgender nightlife venue with cabaret, DJs, dancing, and an inclusive LGBTQ+ community atmosphere.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":12792,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"venuecat":[351],"venue_tags":[],"location":[80],"class_list":["post-12791","venue","type-venue","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","venuecat-lgbtq-queer-venues","location-london"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue\/12791","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/venue"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12791"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue\/12791\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12793,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue\/12791\/revisions\/12793"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12792"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12791"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"venuecat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venuecat?post=12791"},{"taxonomy":"venue_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue_tags?post=12791"},{"taxonomy":"location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/location?post=12791"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}