Candy Bar, Soho
Former lesbian bar in London (1996–2014) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Candy Bar was a lesbian bar that was based in Carlisle Street in Soho, London.[1] It was started in 1996 by Kim Lucas who decorated the interior pink and provided lap and pole dancing.[2][3] Men were allowed into the bar if accompanied by a woman.[4]
| Candy Bar, Soho | |
|---|---|
 The exterior of Candy Bar in 2013 | |
| Coordinates | 51°30′53.64″N 0°8′0.96″W |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Owner | Kim Lucas |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Official name | 4, CARLISLE STREET W1 |
| Designated | 23-Nov-1978 |
| Reference no. | 1066346 |
In 2011, the bar was sold by Lucas to Gary Henshaw, owner of the Ku chain of London gay bars. New management brought in by Henshaw toned down the bright pink decoration.[3] The bar was featured in a Channel 5 six-part fly-on-the-wall documentary series named Candy Bar Girls.[5]
The bar closed in January 2014 following an increase in rents.[6]
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