A cool venue which I actually looked at last year as a potential wedding venue. I decided to go elsewhere but was gifted an experience - show and three course at Proud Cabaret - by family who had attended the viewing with me.

We were welcomed and seated by Silvia who served us all night. She was very friendly and attentive.

There was an intimate crowd with mixed groups and couples. Dolly Rocket was a great host for our Friday night and created a jubial atmosphere. However, Dolly frequently confused a Spanish couple for Italians. It's a small thing but perhaps she shouldn't ask or chat about ethnicity/nationality if she can't guarantee remembering the details.

The show was split into three parts with bingo and entertainers. Some entertainment, such as SkyFlow with the hula hoops, was absolutely brilliant. Other acts were still enjoyable but somewhat lame in comparison to her. The intervals felt as long as each entertainment segment - seemignly designed for people to pile themselves with drink. I expected our food courses to be brought out at the start of each entertainment segment, or with the following interval but it was much more random.

The food was ok. The pea veloute didn't taste of much. The chicken supreme was overcooked and served with frozen and boiled broccoli/cauliflower. I couldnt discern any Jaffa cake in the Jaffa cake cheesecake - but I always enjoy a digestive base. The vegan ice cream was good.

Drinks were reasonably priced... at first glance. We enjoyed two Aflie-Eight cocktails until glitter was sprinkled into them inadvertently by the entertainment. We weren't offered a replacement when we mentioned it, nor a removal/discount on our bill. I probably wouldn't have cared if I had drank as much as some other customers so I won't consider this as a negative.

The bill included a mandatory 15% service charge. The calculation for this charge included the value of gift voucher which I I think this is a cheeky practice. Additionally, there was a tray charge which was also mandatory as we were told there was table only service - seedy. Tray charges are hotels. We were also billed for 3 seats rather than 2 and had to ask for a revision. Silvia immediately obliged but I wonder if this is something purposeful, with Proud knowing that customers are quite intoxicated by that point in the evening.

Once paid up, my wife and I were marked on the hand by Silvia and allowed to proceed to the exit. We were checked by the bouncer who then opened the door. Again, this feels seedy and seems to verge on entrapment.

TLDR; I had an enjoyable evening - made such by a gregarious host, brilliant hula hoop act, bingo and friendly staff. Unfortunately I'm hesitant to go back or recommend to my network due to the lacklustre food, length of intervals, questionable terms and conditions and high cost for a few hours out. However, if money isn't much of an object for you then go for it! I'd go back if they increased ticket prices and relaxed their T&C's/service charge, etc.