Gay bars in rochester kent

Home Kent News Article. Despite the changing times, gay bars remain a refuge for all sorts of people who may be frightened to reveal their sexuality in a conventional setting, or don't want to go to a pub which could be full of rowdy revellers. Some venues are now starting to grow a significant reputation within the community, booking stars from across the country to sell tickets.

The Sundowners bar in Margate is currently the only gay bar in Gay. They regularly host drag performance evenings and it is the hub of all festivities during Margate Pride. Duncan Bayles, rochester, who runs The Sundowners said: "Bars are a lot more kent the open now. In the past, bars were held underground. The Limes Lounge on Rosemary Lane in Canterbury is a retro gay bar with rainbow branding across the front of kent building after a renovation last month.

The bar is well-known across the county for cocktails and karaoke nights - owners Mikey and Anthony advertise "Gayaoke" regularly on the Facebook page. However, it has at times been subject to abuse, with a dead pigeon thrown through the door and threats of an arson attack. Anthony says bars like his are "a refuge to everyone who is afraid to come out" but they can know their secret will be safe with bar staff.

There's a host of drag queen shows, comedy open mic nights and other events in the works, in addition to the venue's usual billing. General manager Chris Leeder, 34, said: "We were just discussing new options for the pub going forward and if we made it into bar that isn't around this area and what we thinks this area needs.

Since the reopening the bar has been a huge success and they are ready to continue the "big pride party". New Road Avenue in Chatham is home to the gay nightclub Coyotes. It is a blast from the past and just like Duncan Bayles from The Sundowners mentioned, is completely underground, with a staircase taking you rochester to the front door.

Coyotes is only open on Fridays and Saturdays but doesn't close until 4am so if perfect for those who like to party until sunrise. This pub has a long history, standing for years on Rochester High Street and is the oldest gay bar in Medway. In bar of the traditional St George's flag in many beer gardens, this pub celebrates its history with a rainbow flag in pride of place.

For those who are a fan of history, the purple dance bar was the site of the first arrest and conviction for buggery way back in the days of Henry VIII. Not only is this a great pub to enjoy a quiet drink with friends, but they also serve traditional English food fresh from the kitchen every day.

This Canterbury bar is incredibly popular with students, but has recently become host to Glitterbomb nights. However, they have recently changed location and now The Cuban is taken over every Tuesday with drag performances and the Glitterbomb dancers. Fans of a Glitterbomb night out gay also be please to hear that Glitterbomb in the Park is set to return to Mote Park this summer after a successful debut last year.

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The Laundry Room is home to resident drag queen Madame MuMu who hosts bingo and brunches - she is also the DJ in the upstairs room on club nights. They have recently added another drag queen to the books - Shebert Dip runs karaoke evenings on Thursday and Sundays in Nellie Gerkins the Irish pub owned by the Mu Mu brand.

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