Business News R-Bar to reopen tonight after cheeky facelift! R-Bar, one of Brighton’s most iconic queer spaces, is to reopen to the general public tonight (Sunday, September 18) at 7pm after a cheeky facelift courtesy of DesignLSM. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Business News R-Bar redesign “inspired by Miami nostalgia with a hint of Brighton beach”! One of Brighton’s most iconic queer spaces, R-Bar (formerly known as Bar Revenge), is poised to be redesigned by award-winning hospitality design agency, DesignLSM. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Business News Petition launched to save Bar 7 Crawley Bar 7 Crawley, the town’s only gay bar, has revealed on Facebook that recent planning permission puts the venue at risk. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Business News Eden Bar to return to Birmingham’s Southside The much-loved Eden Bar, which sadly closed its doors on Hurst Street in October 2020, is to return! By Catherine Muxworthy • 2 min read
Business News Raconteur launches FREE business journalism course for underrepresented voices The 12-week course, designed to find, train and nurture a new generation of business journalists from communities that are underrepresented in media – particularly business journalism, will be hosted virtually and can be slotted around existing commitments and work schedules. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Business News Cin Cin restaurant in Hove chooses Sussex Beacon as official charity partner “We’re delighted that the wonderful Cin Cin have announced the Sussex Beacon as their official charity partner for the coming year!” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Business News Ask For Clive announces the return of Pub Pride in May The scale of Pub Pride 2022 is set to be even larger, with 2021’s inaugural venues returning, many new sign ups, major partners and iconic venues getting onboard. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Business News Centre Stage Brighton chooses Sussex Beacon as its preferred charity Centre Stage Brighton is the jewel set between two LGBTQ+ – venues Charles Street Tap and Legends. The bar is all about having a good time with top-flight tunes, live music, drag and more By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Business News Brighton & Hove City Council announces £175,000 apprenticeships boost for city Brighton & Hove City Council is making nearly £175,000 available to local businesses, schools and charities to help boost take-up of apprenticeships in the city. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Business News Tony Chapman retires after 40 years serving the LGBTQ+ community Throughout Tony’s time in business, he has always treated his employees as an extended family and felt it was important to give back to the community. Over the years his venues have contributed over £365,000 to local charities. The largest amount of any gay business By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Business News ‘Queer the Marly’ campaign succeeds in keeping the Marlborough pub in the hands of the queer community “The Marlborough is an indispensable community asset for Brighton’s innumerable queers and their wonderful allies.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Business News Lloyd Russell-Moyle, MP for Brighton Kemptown, calls on Parliament to guarantee support for nightclubs and other businesses According to the Labour MP, one in six in ten patrons of Revenge nightclub have come down with the Omicron variant and the club isn’t receiving support it needs By Graham Robson • 1 min read
