Open Lavs – Mapping every unisex loo in the UK

Our mission

Why this exists

Open Lavs is a sister project to FiveforFive — a collective fund for trans women, transfem people and the organisations that support us. Both projects come from the same belief: that trans and gender-diverse people deserve to move through the world with safety and dignity.

Finding a toilet that you can use without worrying should be one of the most basic things. For many trans and/or non-binary people, particularly trans women and transfem people, this simply isn't the case.

Open Lavs was born out of a love for our extended queer family. Too many times have we've had to change plans because there's no lav we could use in a pub, cinema, restaurant or cafe that caters towards us.

In 2026, with all the disgusting policing of bodies and expressions, and the worsening of trans people's safety whilst in public, something like Open Lavs seems more essential than ever.

Open Lavs crowdsources real, verified locations (pubs, cafés, libraries, museums, community spaces, etc) where genuinely inclusive toilets are available. It is free to use and free to contribute to.

Using the map

How to find a loo near you

1

Go to the map

Head to the map page. All verified locations appear as pink markers. Click any marker for a quick summary.

2

Search by address or postcode

Type an address, town, or postcode into the search bar and press Go. The map zooms to that area and shows the nearest locations sorted by distance.

3

Use "Near me"

Tap the little pin to use your device's location and instantly see the closest toilets with distances shown.

4

View full details

Click any location to see venue type, opening hours, accessibility info, and notes from whoever submitted it.

Contributing

How to add a location

Spotted a venue with a unisex loo that isn't on the map? Please add it! Every submission helps someone else.

1

Open the map and tap "Add a place"

Use the tab in the right-hand panel, or the button in the nav bar.

2

Fill in the details

Add the venue name, address, type, opening hours, accessibility info, and any useful notes about access.

3

Add the coordinates

Right-click (or long-press on mobile) anywhere on the map to auto-fill the latitude and longitude fields.

4

Submit — we'll review it

A volunteer moderator checks each submission before it goes live, keeping the map accurate and trustworthy. We also need community verification, so if you've used a place, please do click you've done so — it keeps the info fresh!

Community guidelines

What makes a good submission

Genuinely gender-inclusive

Single-occupancy, or clearly signed as all-gender and usable by anyone.

Publicly accessible

Available to members of the public — free to access, or as a customer of the venue.

Accurate location

Double-check the address and coordinates. Right-clicking on the map is the most reliable method.

Helpful notes

Tell people what to expect — ask at the bar, it's at the back, no signage but inclusive.

Current information

Only submit places you've visited recently or have reliable current knowledge of.

Respectful

Notes should be factual and helpful. Keep submissions considerate and inclusive in tone.