Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!

Gay life IN Harringay

I am reliably told that there used to be a gay/bi bar in Green Lanes (next to the Salisbury?) in the early eighties. Would a gay bar in Harringay take off again? A friend of mine has money to invest and, with Catch22 in Turnpike Like set to close once the lease runs out, I think it could be a starter. Discuss.

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Permalink Reply by Liz on September 29, 2008 at 23:24

Was it? I think there's some info on the Manor House somewhere, probably in the history group.

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Permalink Reply by StephenBln on September 29, 2008 at 23:28

Regaring the MH pub... have you seen the comments here?

http://www.harringayonline.com/photo/photo/show?id=844301%3APhoto%3...

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Permalink Reply by Hugh 6 hours ago

That comment has now gone, Stephen. Was it about a murder related to the Rainbow Rooms?

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Permalink Reply by Justin Hinchcliffe on September 29, 2008 at 23:24

Changed the title especially for you, Liz. (-: X

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Permalink Reply by Liz on September 29, 2008 at 23:26

Thank you, you still owe me a drink I'm sure, but this title change will do instead

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Permalink Reply by Michael Anderson on October 1, 2008 at 16:58

I remember the place in Manor House was called the Rainbow Room and was around for a few weeks after I first came to live in London.

On the question of a new venue - that would be great. Personally, I'm a bit to old and jaded for an exclusively gay place but I would mind one where straight people were made to feel welcome too (so long as they behave themselves of course).

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Permalink Reply by StephenBln on October 1, 2008 at 17:06

I'd forgotten it was called the Rainbow rooms..

Regarding hetero friendly gay places..

Look here on my blog. The photos are not too good, but if you click on the second one. You might just be able to see........ :o)