Lost Gay London

Benjy's Nightclub in Mile End, London, was a well-known Gay nightclub that played a significant role in London's gay bar scene, particularly for its downstairs bar, The Backstreet. The Backstreet, a men-only leather bar, was established by John Edwards who took over the smaller Benjy's 2, becoming London's longest-running and strictest men-only leather bar.

Benjy's Nightclub's building, located on the corner of Burdett Road, was a prominent feature in Mile End due to its neon facade and its position next to a betting shop. 

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Key aspects of Benjy's Nightclub:​

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• Location:

  Benjy's was located at 562A Mile End Road, on the corner of Burdett Road in Mile End, a historically significant part of London. 

• Closure and Building:

  Benjy's experienced a licensing revocation after a murder and narrowly avoided demolition to make way for a new tower block.