This gay bar stands out as one of the poorest experiences I have encountered. While I refrain from giving it a one-star rating due to the kindness of one or two bartenders who have allowed me to bring fish and chips from across the street in the past, my overall impression remains dismal. The exorbitant drink prices, filthy toilets swarming with flies, and visibly unwashed glasses all contribute to a subpar atmosphere. Moreover, the majority of the bartenders have exhibited extreme rudeness and unprofessional behaviour, including one who openly engaged in unsanitary habits behind the bar. Adding to the discomfort, I received disparaging glances from the staff whenever I was accompanied by an older friend, leading me to believe we were being surveilled. Shouldn't people of different ages be permitted to enjoy each other's company without scrutiny? It is disheartening to encounter such judgmental attitudes within my LGB community that should promote acceptance and inclusivity. Instead of fostering unity, such behaviour only reinforces negative stereotypes and contributes to the marginalisation of our community. We must strive for a culture of support and camaraderie, rejecting divisiveness...
Read moreRead a good review when quickly googling for a decent bar for me and my mates to go to. Straight away the outside is divey and creepy looking, we didn't want to go in, but we'd walked all the way down to find it, so in we went. The interior is even more crusty looking, really a bit of a dive with pretty bad tunes on. I'm sure I'd have more to complain about but when I went to the bar I was asked for my ID, not being funny, but I look nothing even close to under the drinking age. Of course I didn't have any (not having had to carry ID for years now) and so we had to leave. When I told them my age I was told that they didn't believe me. So, I suppose I can leave a positive review for my wrinkle cream...
Went to a much better pub around the corner. Don't bother with...
Read moreGreat lgbt spot in Kemptown. Bulldog is a staple of the scene but do be warned (reading some of the reviews) the vibe changes - weekdays you’ll find locals catching up, weekend nights this is a late night spot with a drag show on Friday at midnight and pre DILF parties so it gets busy! Staff always cope when it gets manic and you can tell they’re having fun.
They have fetish themed days and events too so if that’s your thing check their instagram, if not well you’ve been warned.
Also shout out to the bar manager Freddie, lovely guy who you can find chatting to the locals on quiet shifts and keeping things going with the team (flash, dan, Brendan, to name a few)...
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