Call us now

Author: Morgan Fabulous

Who’s the boss behind the bar @The Rottingdean Club

Posted on by Morgan Fabulous

This month Morgan Fabulous chats to Philip Sherrington and his partner Paul Carter, the owners of The Rottingdean Club nestled along the coast in the lovely village of Rottingdean.

A private members club, The Rottingdean Club offers dining in a relaxed environment, regular entertainment, music nights and quizzes.

Built over 400 years ago the club was formerly part of the Olde Place Hotel which is now a residential address. There are three different drinking and dining areas and uniquely for Rottingdean a large secure beer garden bedecked with lush trees and plants, a great sun trap on sunny spring and summer afternoons.

They have members who say they have been going to the club for at least 50 years. “We have everyone here,” Philip explains: “actors, writers, wealthy retirees and young professionals, we have an eclectic mix but the great thing is that they all blend well and get on together.”

When they bought the club the couple made the decision to reach out and market to a younger, more fluid audience.

Philip explains: “As Brighton continues to expand the younger generation will move further out and will want somewhere sophisticated to go and enjoy themselves. We need to be at the front of the queue in reaching out to them and persuading them to socialise here with us.

They love putting on great events and parties,  and get real enjoyment from their customers reactions.

He continues: “We meet so many people from different backgrounds, and love listening to their stories about how they have got to where they are today.”

At the rear they have a huge garden, and when the weather get warmer intend to put on lots of outdoor events. From Spring they will be installing a new gazebo, comfortable patio sofas and heaters to make the garden experience more attractive for their members.

Philip and Paul are passionate supporters of MenTalkHealth; an organisation set up by two Brighton based guys raising awareness for men with mental health issues, encouraging them to open up, talk and come to terms with their mental health. Proceeds from their quiz nights, raffles and more go to support the work of the organisation.

Before they bought the club, they both worked in commercial roles in London, Paul for a large commercial radio group and Philip worked in tourism. “The commute was hell and we took a leap of faith in taking the club on,” he said.

Philip grew up in Bolton Lancashire, “it wasn’t a great upbringing and I literally couldn’t wait to leave home” which he did at 17. He moved to Manchester where he lived until 2006 when he moved to London and then to Brighton three years ago.

He loves living in Brighton and would never go back up North willingly, “I grew to despise London mainly thanks to public transport, but Brighton is just such a great place to be, having the city and its amenities and of course the beach on tap. Why would you leave?”

Philip doesn’t have any hobbies but loves drinking and being with new people. He says: “If I were to take up a hobby (I won’t) I think I would enjoy fishing.” His favourite film in the entire world is definitely Sleeping with The Enemy, “it’s such a lovely film, thrilling and realistic and Patrick Bergin is great on the eye.”

You will find the Rottingdean Club at 89 High St, Brighton BN2 7HE, UK, telephone 01273 309 529.

For details of membership, click here:

Who’s the Boss behind the bar? @Legends

Posted on by Morgan Fabulous

This month Morgan Fabulous chats to the new management team at Legends on Brighton seafront.

Legends, for many years a stalwart of the commercial gay scene in Brighton and Hove, and one of the few late night bars left in the gay village offering great value drinks until 5am in the morning, has two new managers.

Following the departure of Reece Roberts who managed Legends for the past 10 years, Dan Austin and Jemela Quick have jointly taken over running the multi award-winning venue.

Last year, Legends went through a refurbishment, but when Dan and Jemela took over the reins they felt it was important that they didn’t change too much.

Tony Chapman had spent a handsome amount of money on new floors, upgrading the bedrooms and new decoration to support the Legends staff who take great pride in the venue, enabling them to maintain the high standards they’ve always been proud of. With the best will in the world there was always going to be an impact of some sort, but what Reece created during his time at Legends was a fantastic working business model. Obviously some faces have changed as they always do in this industry but Dan and Jemela just want their customers to continue feeling at home and relaxed when they come to visit the bar, the club or the hotel. From a personal view it was nice to see that there were still a lot of familiar faces behind the bar. 

Dan originally worked for Barclays Bank as a mortgage advisor, before deciding on a change in career and moving into dentistry. He trained to be a dental nurse at Kings, working in a dental surgery for a few years. Though out his time poking around in people’s mouths he worked part-time at Legends, in the kitchen, as a housekeeper and behind the bar.

Jemela originally worked in retail. She started her bar career working in Club Revenge, but when the club was sold she moved up the road to work behind the bar at Legends. The rest, as they say is history. She loves seeing all of the familiar faces that Brighton has to offer and says that going to work is more like visiting friends and family than actually doing work.

Dan and Jemela have lived in the same parts of the UK at similar points in their lives and are both from large families with seven and eight siblings. They were born in the West Country, Dan’s family moved to Scotland for a few years, and then returned to Hertfordshire, where Jemela’s family also lived.

Jemela says: “We both love Brighton incredibly, the quirkiness and individuality that everyone has without anywhere near as much judgement as you feel in most other parts of the UK”.

Dan is currently in a new relationship, “it’s still early days”, he says “I just want to have stress-free happiness…and pink trainers! You can never have enough pairs of pink trainers!” He is currently studying accountancy so doesn’t have much free time outside of work with anyone other than the cats, who need feeding regularly. Legends is his full-time passion. His favourite film is Iron Man and his favourite readings are the Harry Potter Books.

Jemela has been with her partner Ali for a very long time! So long, they now have three cats together. She says: “I just want to be successful in life and happy. Not sure where I see myself in five or ten years’ time but I hope it’s still here in Brighton with my friends around me.”

She loves reading, watching movies and being social. She says her favourite film is a toss-up between Love Actually and Perfect Pitch and her favourite book is All Quiet on the Western Front,

She adds: “Like Dan said, there’s not really much time for ourselves, but we’re doing what we’re passionate about and want to make sure we try our best.”

 

Who’s the boss behind the bar? @The Crown

Posted on by Morgan Fabulous

This month Morgan Fabulous popped into Kemptown to chat with Arly and Bego, owners of the newly refurbished pub, The Crown.

The Crown, a freehold venue, offer a variety of spirits and lagers, however Arly and Bego welcome coffee and speciality tea lovers, as they feel that during the day not everybody wants to have an alcoholic drink. The couple have made The Crown into the perfect hub to have a coffee, check emails, socialise with friends and have a refreshing alcoholic beverage.

Open for nearly 100 years, the new owners have been operating this new ethos at the pub for just the last five months.

They both laboured for two months whilst the bar was closed, planned the design and decorated the pub themselves, changing the internal décor; the selection of beer and spirits and the general ‘feel’ of the pub.

Previously they bought and restored a 15th Century cottage in Cambridgeshire, bringing it back to life so that the history and beauty of the house could be restored and enjoyed by the new owners.

They said: “It was challenging but rewarding to see the final product of our hard work, and great experience for when we refurbished the pub”

The Crown has taken over their lives – but in a good way attracting an eclectic mix of individuals including locals and visitors to Brighton including members of the LGBT+ communities. They both work behind the bar six days a week and the pub is closed on Mondays.

Arly says their customers are their biggest assets: “they make us laugh, leave us feeling bemused and often share their wonderful life stories with us…there is never a dull moment.”  

They decided on a whim two years ago that it would be nice to own a bar in Brighton. When the opportunity presented itself for them to buy The Crown, they were able to bring their dream to reality.

Having never worked in a bar they are the first to admit they are learning as they go. With help and advice from their customers, they have educated themselves and attended several courses to be clear on the basics and legal compliance. However, it seems that their lack of experience may be a bonus as they are often told by their knowledgeable real ale drinkers that they sell the best pint of Harveys outside of Lewes!

Bego grew up in Bilbao in the Basque Country in the North of Spain and graduated from San Sebastian School of Film and Video. She later came to England to study multimedia at Birmingham University, finalising her studies with a Masters in Fine Art Photography at London Metropolitan University. She went on to work as a film/video technical adviser at Goldsmiths and University of London. She likes to chill out and enjoys reading. Her favourite books are; The Secret History by Donna Tartt and during spare moments of madness she love a bit of Rumi’s poems.

Arly was born in London but grew up in New Jersey and Philadelphia in the United States. She attended High School in New Jersey, and graduated from University in Philadelphia before returning to the UK where she obtained a Masters in HR and an Employment Legislation qualification. Before buying The Crown she worked in HR for over 15 years on a variety of projects. She enjoys cycling, doing anything sporty and loves listening to her favourite artists, Tori Amos and Sarah Maclachlan.

 

Who’s the boss behind the bar @Camelford Arms

Posted on by Morgan Fabulous

This month Morgan Fabulous pays a visit to the award-winning Camelford Arms, three times winners of the Golden Handbag for Favourite Sunday Lunch and winner of the Handbag for Favourite Small Bar in 2016.

Jay Hopkins, the current manager, has worked at the Camelford, formerly know as The White Horse since it opened in May 2010.

He started as a bar man progressing into a managerial position when the then manager decided to leave. He says he loved working with the team, they had achieved so much and the move up to manager felt so natural. The bar was perfect the way it was so he didn’t want to change anything. It remains stylish, classic looking with a warm friendly atmosphere and everyone is welcome.

Jay was born in Surrey and brought up in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. He had his first taste of life behind a bar at the age of 21 when he moved to London to work at Brief Encounter, in the West End. He also worked at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern and The City of Quebec pubs, both in London. He moved to Brighton twelve years ago and worked in the Star Inn (now the Mucky Duck) for three years before he moved to the Camelford Arms.

The thing he loves the most about his job is the customers, and the warm dog friendly atmosphere of the Camelford which calls itself the most dog friendly pub in Brighton.

If you haven’t been there yet, check out quiz night on Thursday’s where you can win yourself £300. The award-winning Sunday lunches are worth their weight in gold, even for vegetarians, and watch out the Christmas menu which begins later this month.

The bar also boast a Moroccan Garden area, hidden away at the rear of the pub which seats twelve people, and has outdoor heating so it can be used all year round.

The Camelford are proud sponsors of the Brighton and Hove Sea Serpents Rugby Football Club, who have been playing since February 2016 and are the current holders of the Golden Handbag for best local sports club. You will often find the team in there supporting their sponsors.

Jay loves to travel and visit his favourite destination, South Africa, where he hopes to one day live. He isn’t sure it will happen but it is his dream destination.

He loves living in Brighton and has recently moved to the countryside on the outskirts of the city, with his husband, who is a criminal defence lawyer. They have been together for sixteen years, nine of them married. They were both looking to get out of the busy city and enjoy a relaxing retreat in the countryside where the skies are clearer and there is less light pollution where Jay can enjoy his hobby, Astronomy. He now has sufficient space to build his own observatory where it is much easier for him to spot the constellations and taste the odd Milky Way.

Jay loves the countryside and spends hours walking country lanes with his dog Frankie. His favourite tipple is a pint of Fosters, his favourite film is Back to the Future Trilogy and he loves reading autobiographies, his favourite being Paul O’Grady’s At My Mother’s Knee.

Who’s the boss behind the bar @Subline

Posted on by Morgan Fabulous

This month Morgan Fabulous takes a step out of the usual commercial pop and sequins and heads off to Subline, managed by Steven David Lee, to find out what makes the bar so unique.

Steven David Lee
Steven David Lee

Subline will have been open for seven years come October and beyond the obvious, which so many think is the big thrust (pardon the pun) the atmosphere ranges between community bar and den of iniquity, with occasional forays into stomping dance club and quirky theatre.

Steve took his responsibilities very seriously from day one; and was co-designer of the industrial decor, the membership policy, and everything else! Subline continues to evolve with mixed nights both theatrical and fetish inspired, which have been a huge success, and broadened the appeal of the venue without diluting the core concept, which is important for him. It is helped along by a dedicated and friendly team of five, all regular customers and supporters!

The clientele is more varied than most might think, but their typical customer on a typical night is a mature gay gentleman, looking for somewhere a touch more peaceful and discreet than many of the bigger corporate bars.

Steve is the first to admit that his entrance into the bar trade was a happy accident. He went from his university holiday job at a Little Chef diner into a pub kitchen, and then quickly into bar management which he thinks may say more about his cooking skills than his bar skills.

Steve had been in the pub trade for 11 years. Before arriving in Brighton, he was shunted around several bars, which were all straight, and rural-ish as a troubleshooting manager.

He’d just completed an eight year tenancy on a rural pub on the outskirts of Henley-On-Thames, before he was offered Subline which was the first gay venue that he had managed.

He loves the social side of working in the bar trade and admits that he is much shyer than people think (or believe) him to be, but being behind a bar forces him out of himself! He also takes great satisfaction in providing a secure and sociable space where the community can relax and be themselves.

Charity events are very important to Subline. Besides being the largest fundraising donor to Brighton Bear Weekend, with events through the year, not just during the weekend itself; they have other regular events, most notably the annual Mr Subline contest which benefits the Terrence Higgins Trust

Steve grew up in Leafy Surrey – spending most of his childhood in Ripley, famous he says for Eric Clapton, but very little else.

His work keeps him very busy and he has very little time to himself, but when that time is available his inner geek gets a chance to indulge in video gaming; and he can clear (almost) all of the tracks on Rock Band 3 Expert guitar… He also loves music and reading, his favourites read being a difficult choice between Douglas Coupland’s All Families Are Psychotic and Clive Barker’s Weaveworld.

Steve has a few favourite tipples; he has recently been drawn to Espresso Martini’s, he loves a glass of Rioja, or a classic gin and tonic but tends to default to Vodka and diet coke. In fact he will drink anything!

Who’s the new boss behind the bar @Queens Arms?

Posted on by Morgan Fabulous

Morgan Fabulous pops along to the Queens Arms to chat with new boss John Michael Fletcher who is fulfilling his life’s ambition to run a bar.

The Queens Arms is one of Brighton’s oldest established gay bars providing top quality cabaret for over thirty-five years.

It has seen many legendary managers come and go over the years, and now is managed by John, a retired furniture manufacturer and upholsterer who has a life time of business and customer service experience behind him.

The Queens Arms is known for top quality drag entertainment and its friendly atmosphere – it is also the first bar I visited when I originally moved to Brighton and was welcomed with open arms.

John is intending to shake things up a little bit and is presently looking for new unique acts and singers to perform at the bar, so the entertainment on offer becomes more diverse and appeals to more people.

A few weeks ago saw the successful launch night of Men for Men Monday special, a full strip show, presented and promoted by Davina Sparkle, (unfortunately Davina wasn’t stripping, but it was still a hell of a show). Plans are in place to overhaul the front of the pub, with eye-catching light installations and displays to advertise the week’s entertainment.

John was raised in Lancaster and lived in West Yorkshire until he moved his import/export furniture business to Brighton in 1993 and became the owner of Marthas Barn.

However, he decided he wanted to travel and take his love of furniture with him, so he moved to Cape Town in South Africa and commuted back to Brighton once a month to over-see his business.

After seven years of success in Cape Town, it was time to move back to Brighton as the land that the business was located on was being bought by a major company who didn’t want to continue renting the property for retail, so Marthas Barn sadly closed.

John decided to take his business to Chiang Mi in Northern Thailand, where he made furniture for big brands such as Zara Home. After six successful years there, he decided to retire, left Thailand and moved back to Brighton, where did voluntary work at the hospital for the Salvation Army and for the homeless at the Dorset Gardens Methodist Church.

He returned to Thailand for a holiday where he met his partner. It wasn’t until that point that John came out to himself, after many years in the closet (I had to get that in seeing as he is a furniture maker). He had often thought about his sexuality, but never felt the time was right, until then. He told me that at the time, very few people knew, but I have his full permission to include it in this article.

When he finally returned to Brighton to live he felt like taking on a new project and jokingly offered his services to run the bar at the Queens Arms, which turned into reality a few weeks later and he is now looking for staff to join his friendly team!

John enjoys reading; his favourite book is Katherine, by Anya Seton. He also loves music and listens to everything from Maria Callas to Lady Gaga.

Who’s the boss behind the bar @Amsterdam Bar and Kitchen?

Posted on by Morgan Fabulous

Morgan Fabulous chats with Tony Lupton, one-third of the business trio who now run The Amsterdam Bar and Kitchen on Marine Parade.

Tony grew up in Hammersmith, London, and arrived in Brighton six years ago via Suffolk where he lived and worked for five years.

He took over the Amsterdam in January this year with his two business partners, dropping its previous name ‘A Bar’ and renaming it The Amsterdam Bar and Kitchen’. The bar is open to everybody and offers a welcoming, friendly environment to relax in whatever the time of day.

When the management changed in January so did the decor. They brightened the interior up with new lighting and a fresher feel. Outside they are continuing to do work on the terrace, with new plants and lighting to make it a more inviting place to sit and take in the sun. The large terrace is without a doubt one of the best places on Brighton seafront to spend a summer’s afternoon, or hot summers night sipping a G&T from their Gin menu which supports local brands, and ideal if you are a smoker.

Even though the venue has been part of Brighton’s gay scene for a long time now, the new refurbishment gives the bar a fresh feel and continues to be a vibrant and welcoming part of the Brighton scene.

With drag acts, karaoke and quiz nights The Amsterdam Bar and Kitchen welcomes all clientele from local glitterati to out-of-town hen parties! They also offer the venue up for charity events and are currently selling fabulous sparkling t-shirts, which are great for pride, in aid of the Sussex Beacon and planning charity events for the future.

As is the case with many people in the hospitality trade, Tony was drawn in by the social aspect of the job and loves getting to know his customers and meeting new people.

After a career in advertising, he was asked to run the hospitality sector in a film studio at Twickenham Film Studios. He went on to run a pub in rural Suffolk before moving to Brighton where he managed The Farm Cafe in the North Lanes with business partner Chris, who is now also his business partner at the Amsterdam Bar and Kitchen along with Pete the chef.

Tony’s says his biggest achievement has been losing weight, and he now tries to keep as fit and healthy as possible. He enjoys exercise and walking his dogs and has made sure The Amsterdam Bar and Kitchen is very dog friendly!

His favourite drink is Gin and tonic (with Tom Cat – my favourite local gin!), his favourite movie is Personal Services with Julie Waters and his favourite book is Cynthia Payne’s  autobiography An English Madam.

Who’s the boss behind the bar @Velvet Jacks?

Posted on by Morgan Fabulous

Morgan Fabulous chats to Jackie Perry, the co-owner and manager of Velvet Jacks on the border of Brighton and Hove about what makes it the perfect place to relax and have a cocktail.

Velvet Jacks is a small and quirky independent bar with both friendly staff and customers, it’s the kind of place you can walk in to on our own and instantly feel at home and relaxed. It celebrates it’s second year birthday on May 23, which is also the date of Jackie’s wife, Eve’s birthday.

Jackie grew up in the east end of London, in the 50’s, in the kind of place where your Aunt and Uncle lived next door. The whole neighbourhood was like one big extended family and you could leave your doors and windows open without a second thought.

She worked as a prison officer for 14 years, with women, young offenders and people serving a life sentence. But, Jackie wanted to see what else the world had to offer and decided she would go traveling.

She travelled around Australia on two separate occasions for 6 months at a time, lived in Key Largo, which is an island in the upper Florida Keys archipelago for three and a half years and also backpacked around South East Asia for a few years in the 90’s.

Before Velvet Jacks, the place had been a family run restaurant for the last 30 years. Her wife, Eve, owned the tattoo shop next door to the restaurant and had always wanted to turn it into a bar if the opportunity arose. When she heard it was being sold, she managed to persuade the owners to sell it to her.

As Jackie had already run a themed bar and restaurant in the east end of London, which unfortunately attracted a poorly behaved crowd, she was more than happy to get back behind the bar and transform it into somewhere she and like-minded people would love to socialise in.

They totally redecorated and replaced everything in the bar except the Artex ceiling, transforming it into a cosy hang out. Jackie says it feels like a cave inside and keeps them nice and warm in the winter. They have a team of five all-female staff who are very friendly and accommodating.

The bar attracts a wide clientele from gay woman and men who enjoy good wine and cocktails to locals dropping by for an after work drink. Jackie and Eve love dogs and enjoy being around people who share their interests.

Olive and friend wait for their Gin Bowl

In fact, most days you will find Olive, their Airedale Terrier entertaining her friends to a Gin bowl in the bar.

First and foremost Jackie is a people person and the bar is a way of life to her. In fact it is her life, and she thinks of it and her regulars, like her large extended family.

It is evident in the decor and the great customer service that Jackie loves the bar and wants others to love it just as much as she does. She serve amazing cocktails and Gin bowls, and everyone who drinks there is guaranteed a warm and friendly welcome.

Who’s the boss behind the bar? @ Bar Broadway

Posted on by Morgan Fabulous

Morgan Fabulous chats with business partners Alasdair Jarvie and Michael McGarrigle about their award-winning showbar.

Michael McGarrigle
Michael McGarrigle
Alasdair Jarvie with cast from Pricilla
Alasdair Jarvie with cast from Pricilla

Bar Broadway is the only bar in Brighton & Hove that is all about the musicals, or anything with links to musical theatre. Beyond that, they try to provide something a little different to the Brighton scene.

When co-owners Alasdair Jarvie and Michael McGarrigle took over they gave the bar a makeover inside and out. They painted the bar ‘Broadway Red’ and installed three gilded TV screens around the bar to play musicals from start to finish.

The curtains were raised, and all that remained was to get Charlie Hides (now a RuPaul’s Drag Race star) and Queer As Folk and Emmerdale’s Denise Black to bring some fun and laughter and showbiz glitter. Next on their shopping list of things to do, is a full refurbishment of the downstairs toilets, the only part of the previous bar that remains untouched.

Both Alasdair and Michael come from theatre backgrounds. Alasdair gained an MA in Film & Television Scriptwriting, and ran a fringe theatre company in Manchester which produced 18 plays over four years.

Michael is also a costume supervisor for film and TV. He has been fortunate enough to work with some of the greats, including; Laurence Olivier, Kirk Douglas, Joan Collins, Sean Connery, Joel Grey (MC from Cabaret) and Topol (Fiddler On The Roof). At the moment, he is currently in Spain working on series 10 of ITV comedy drama Benidorm.

Alasdair grew up in Inverness but escaped to Glasgow when he was 17 to study mathematics and computer science. A few years later he met Michael, who grew up in Glasgow, in Bennets (now AXM), they hit it off, and rest as they say is history.

Michael is a huge fan of Spanish film maker Pedro Almodóvar, and his favourite film is All About My Mother. His favourite musical is Oliver, the first musical he saw. Alasdair’s favourite film is Connie & Carla, he loves the humour, campness, the singing and Debbie Reynolds. Muriel’s Wedding comes a close second.

Michael likes to read biographies and he’s just read one on Dusty Springfield.

He says: “I don’t think anyone realises how tragic her life was, the book left me in tears and stirred a renewed interest in her music. She was surely the best British female vocalist this country has ever produced, even though she was part Irish.”

Alasdair and Michael are totally overwhelmed by how popular Bar Broadway has become since they took over on August 1, 2014. It’s gone way beyond their expectations. Sometimes they look at each other and know they are thinking the same thing: “is this really happening?”

They acknowledge they’ve been very lucky with their staff, as they’re constantly told how they’re all so friendly and good-humoured. Alasdair says they’re a great bunch of guys, they work hard and they both believe them to be amongst the friendliest bar staff in Brighton.

Michael’s favourite thing about being an owner of Bar Broadway is that when he’s alone in the bar, he can listen to any song from any musical of his choice when he is doing the dusting.

Alasdair says he’s not much of a drinker, but vodka tonic is his favourite tipple, though he’s partial to the Espresso Martini’s at Plotting Parlour, along Steine Street, which he says are “quite moreish”.

Bar Girl Profile: Lou Foley @Bar Revenge

Posted on by Morgan Fabulous

The first person many LGBT+people meet when they first arrive in the city is the bar person at their local LGBT+ venue.

These gatekeepers to the community provide an important role both befriending and signposting new arrivals. Over the coming months we will be finding out a little more about them and what makes them tick.

Where do you originally come from? I was born in Isleworth, West London and lived in Bedford where I went to school. After school I went straight into catering gaining a lot of experience in bars and restaurants over the years, so when I decided to move to Brighton I knew I wouldn’t have trouble getting a job down here

What brought you to Brighton? After spending a weekend down here I fell in love with place. It’s atmosphere and the vibrant social scene.  I’ve been here for about 16 years now 

Oddest thing you’ve been asked for? Erm…. Asked where the nearest men’s sauna is.  

What’s the worst kind of punter?  Those who ask me to name what gins we offer… then after all that ask for a pint of bitter

What do you do when it’s quiet in the bar? Clean..restock the bar…put tunes on the jukebox to keep me going and of course, check my makeup

Do you know the difference between Ale and Beer?  Yes of course..next question 

Can you pull a pint? I would hope so being here so long at Bar Revenge 

Prefer to be shaken or stirred? Shaken as long as I’m wearing my sports bra 

Whats your favourite tipple? JD and coke with lots of ice 

What makes you roll your eyes? Lou knows me when customers try to get guest list for club

What makes for a perfect bar girl? Patience, energy, a sense of humour is a must… Being organised and ready because you never know what’s gonna happen when you open them front doors

Where do you like to go out when you’re not working? Out for dinner. Maybe a gig in Brighton, walks on the beach with my partner and our dog Meryl and spending time with friends

Tell us a secret about yourself? I used to play for the original Chelsea ladies football team for about 8 years when I lived back home

What’s your nickname behind the bar?  Loubag …that’s all!

Trousers or skirt? Trousers …I haven’t shaved my legs this week…now the weather is getting better I will 

You prefer Butch or femme? Tomboy 

Latest News

Arts Komedia to celebrate 30th birthday in May
Community News Brighton & Hove Rainbow Run to return for third fabulous year in August
International News Foreign Office issues travel warning for LGBTQ+ tourists travelling to Greece
Pride Feels so good: Leeds Pride reveals big name acts for 2024 Pride event
X