Watch the world go by from our terrace while sipping  a cocktail, a delicious glass of wine or a refreshing premium beer.

Visit the bar for a great selection of drinks and a  look at the current exhibition on our walls.

 First Out bows out after 25 years

First Out is to close its doors after 25 years at the heart of the capital’s lesbian and gay community.

This decision comes after the failure of protracted lease negotiations as the area around the café bar undergoes intense redevelopment.

Last orders will be called on 29^th October 2011. In the meantime, Malcolm, Maria and the team would love to say a big thank you to all those who have helped make First Out a cherished London institution.

For a quarter of a century, the café bar has served as a touchstone for literally thousands of young people coming out in London. First Out is where you met new friends, got your first job, prepared for Pride and, more often than not, found your first girlfriend or boyfriend.

Over the years we have offered a warm, supportive & quirky atmosphere, combined with excellent affordable veggie food that made First Out a favourite with a wide range of customers, appealing to all ages, gay and straight. Success has been built on the clever combination of urban café upstairs and chilled bar downstairs.

We urge customers and friends  call in to say farewell before the end of the month and a commemorative book will be available for signing, as well as the guest book on the First Out website.

We at First Out team have no immediate plans for relocation but, as they say, watch this space.

For more information or to comment, please email firstout@btconnect.com