Address: Popes Ln, S Ealing Rd, London W5 4NT
West London, stand up. You have a hidden gem that needs much more support for its service to the drag community. Situated in a leafy side street, it might not have the glitz and glamour that Shoreditch or Soho does, but it does have that bad bitch aura about it. If you’re one for a less hectic place, this is your go-to. GiGi recommends spending a Saturday night getting your groove on at ‘keep it pink,’ a set that brings a special drag guest out every week. Yes, it doesn’t like anything special. But think again, as you’ll be paired with the drag act to carry out a karaoke session. We love inclusivity! West Five has been around for 20 years and, in our eyes, deserves much more credit for its service to the drag community. Perhaps the location may have something to do with it, as if this place were in the city, we might’ve been talking about the very best here! I mean, come on, that free complimentary cocktail? Jawdropping. Throughout its two decades in business, it has hosted performances from many famous drag queens such as Alaska, Naomi Smalls, Jinkx Monsoon, Cynthia Lee Fontaine and Charlie Hides. And with lockdown coming to an end, we heard through the grapevine that they’ve got something special lined up.