Bar Pop

Bar Pop is pure Village joy – bright, cheeky and proudly LGBTQ+-owned, with a packed weekly programme where drag takes centre stage. On any given night you might catch a riotous drag bingo, a singalong cabaret set or a full-throttle club takeover where the hosts lead the choreography from the bar tops. It is the kind of place where birthdays are announced with confetti cannons, the bar team remember your favourite tipple, and newcomers are folded in like old mates within minutes. The playlist is a shameless blend of chart pop, divas and camp classics, the lighting is unapologetically extra, and the crowd skews wonderfully mixed – students, regulars, visiting Pride crews and local queers on a weeknight treat. Drinks deals keep things accessible, and there is a handy upstairs space for groups who want a perch before diving back into the dancefloor. Crucially, Bar Pop’s team have built a reputation for looking after their community, from charity fundraisers to making sure folks get home safely. If you’re after an instantly warm welcome and a guaranteed chorus or two, this is your home base on Canal Street.