Dorothy's: A New Lesbian Community Pub Opens in Camberwell

Dorothy's, a new lesbian community pub, opened in Camberwell near Burgess Park in south-east London in October 2026. The pub serves drinks sourced from queer-owned brands and seasonal food prepared by queer chefs, and hosts a programme of live music, cabaret and drag shows. The founders described the venue as aiming to be 'warm, welcoming, and joyful.' Dorothy's addresses a real gap in south London's LGBTQ+ social scene, which has historically been concentrated in Vauxhall and Soho; dedicated lesbian-focused pub spaces remain relatively rare across the capital despite growing demand. The pub's name is a playful cultural reference familiar to the LGBTQ+ community. Time Out London announced the opening on 16 October 2026, and the article was among the outlet's most-shared stories of the week of 16–20 October, attracting significant attention in both LGBTQ+ and mainstream lifestyle media. The opening is part of a broader trend of new community-focused LGBTQ+ venues opening in south London neighbourhoods.