Prestige Dance Club — Restaurant in Faro

I’m deeply disappointed by my experience at Prestige today. I was refused entry, despite having visited this venue over ten times previously with my partner without any issue. Today I happened to be alone, and the treatment I received was unacceptable.

I spoke directly with the owner — a German gentleman with glasses — and explained that I’m a regular guest. After a conversation with security, I was told I’d need to pay €10 to enter. I had no problem with this. I’m from Dubai, have lived in the UK, and I typically spend €50–€80 per night on drinks, even more when I’m with my partner. Unlike many local guests who sip on a single beer all evening, we genuinely support the venue financially.

What upset me most was the sense that I was being judged by my appearance. I was told I “looked Indian” — which felt like a poor excuse for what was clearly discriminatory behaviour. For the record, I’m Emirati and Sri Lankan — not that it should matter in any case. When I calmly tried to explain that I felt uncomfortable with how I was treated, the owner interrupted and accused me of “playing the racism card.” I’ve never encountered racism in my life — until today.

My partner, who is Spanish and a good friend of Sue (the bartender), will be shocked to hear about this. We’ve decided not to return. What happened today felt like pure prejudice. And coming from a venue owned by foreigners in Portugal, the irony is staggering.

Prestige has lost loyal customers. I truly hope the management reflect on how they treat people. Until then, I strongly recommend avoiding this place. It’s not...

I’ve been to this club many times over the years, both with my boyfriend and other friends, on multiple different occasions. We’ve always had a great time and have spent a significant amount of money there without ever encountering any issues – no problems, no fights, nothing but good memories.

However, I am utterly shocked and disappointed by what happened recently. My boyfriend went to the club and was denied entry simply because of his skin color – he was told that he couldn’t enter unless he paid, just because he’s not from Portugal. This is incredibly upsetting, especially considering that even the owner of the club is an immigrant.

Discrimination of any kind should never be tolerated, especially in a place that represents the LGBTQ+ community, which is supposed to stand for inclusion and acceptance.

I will never return to this venue, and I strongly advise others to avoid it. As someone who owns four businesses in Portugal myself, I know how important it is to treat every customer with respect and fairness – something that was clearly lacking here.

What happened is outrageous and completely unacceptable. A place like this should not be supported until it addresses such...

A horror Night !!! But it s not halloween in may

Already you arrive, We stay 30 minutes in front to see the crowds, if people have entered. A bit of coming and going, going out and coming in to smoke, you say to yourself, why not try... At the entrance you are asked for 5 euros per person, you go and pay, and you enter, and the surprise, the people that we saw coming in and going out, are in reality the staff coming out smoked, at midnight we were 5 for a Saturday night it's light. We drink a glass, 18 euros for 2 gins, not even the 5 euros from the entry deducted... One hour and a half we were 12 customers in a tiny place, and without atmosphere, nobody dancing, everyone rides in their corner with their drink... A ruined evening. Message to management, you have to know how to question yourself!

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