If you glance through the negative reviews here, you’ll notice a couple of recurring themes; the no-dogs policy, and the bouncer. My experience firmly sits with the latter.
The bouncer is a small, bald man who seems to have confused the role with an opportunity to play the big man, selectively, of course. His confidence appeared to peak when dealing with women, and notably dipped the moment there was any real chance of being challenged.
On the night in question, his issue was with a group who briefly cheered. Not drunk, not aggressive; just enjoying themselves for a moment. They apologised immediately and kept things quiet thereafter. That should have been the end of it.
Instead, he instructed staff to stop serving them alcohol. Not because of behaviour, but seemingly because he could. The staff themselves were visibly confused, openly disagreed, and even laughed about the decision, which says everything.
What was more telling was what happened next. While the police were nearby, he was keen to be seen. Once they left, so did his presence. When customers calmly discussed the situation with staff, he didn’t return to explain or stand by his decision — he disappeared. It’s difficult not to conclude that the authority matters to him far more than the responsibility that comes with it.
It’s a shame, because the bar itself is otherwise a good spot. Unfortunately, one insecure overcompensating individual, managed to sour the entire experience. Judging by other reviews, this doesn’t seem to be a one-off.