Camberwell to get its own lesbian pub as Dorothy's prepares to open

Southeast London will get a dedicated lesbian and sapphic pub when Dorothy's opens in Camberwell, Time Out London reported in a story that led its weekend coverage going into Sunday 18 October 2026. Dorothy's describes itself as a 'warm, welcoming, joyful space built around community, culture and genuinely inclusive hospitality', with a drinks list focused on queer brands, kitchen takeovers from queer chefs, regular parties and a pool room. The opening is seen as a significant moment for London's dwindling lesbian venues, which campaigners say have shrunk sharply over the past decade, and follows a wave of recent new openings aimed at queer women and non-binary Londoners. The pub joins a growing clutch of LGBTQ+ venues south of the river, from The Grove in Camberwell to Two Brewers in Clapham, and will host monthly events in the run-up to its official launch. The story was among Time Out London's most-shared pieces on social media across the weekend and drew national coverage.