Prohibition Cabaret Bar

08/02/2025

In light of the recent spate of major corporations spitting their dummies out over diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) let me make myself clear on where I, my staff and my business will always stand.
We love diversity. We live for equality. We strive for inclusion. We stand WITH those who identify as whoever the heck they want, however the heck they want. Honestly, it's none of our business, and we are grateful for and very much value your business. You do you and please know that here, at Prohibition, you will be welcome and you will be safe. We've got you. 😊

We are a diverse, equal and inclusive space. We always have been and always will be. For our performers, for our staff, for you. Without diversity, equality and inclusion this world would be a VERY boring place. We only get one shot around this crackers Earth folks, so make it count, be yourself and simply allow others the same courtesy. Easy peasy! 😁 🙏🏼❤️

Gan canny you lovely lot! ~ Mitch 🥃

07/02/2025

'The Girl From Ipanema' performed LIVE by the fantastic John Rowland Quartet! 🎶

03/02/2025

What a sharp shootin', rootin' tootin' team of doozies I have! Our (eventual!) Christmas staff night out was held last night at Point Blank shooting range, where I discovered that, should I ever need to call upon their skills, they'd have me covered! Mrs. Boss included! 😉 👍🏼 We ended the evening at the very snazzy Spot White West in the VIP room, as is tradition now, where ping pong, darts, pool and karaoke scores were settled! 😂

I've got a fantastic team of staff here at Prohibition so it's always good to enjoy time together off the clock and have some fun! 😊

Here's to another year, gang and thanks for being mint! ❤️🙏🏼

~ Mitch 🥃

30/01/2025

We FINALLY made it to the end of January, thank Jimminy, so let's share this momentous occasion together with a celebratory offer, Prohibition style!

Say our special password at the bar, any time, either Friday or Saturday night this weekend, for a super special discount of £1 off our regular house deals! Enjoy two Signature Serve Cocktails for just £8 or two Selected Lagers for just £7, all night long! Ain't we just the best?!

"But Mitch, what's the secret password?!" I hear you say... simple, it's PAYDAY!!

So, let's get this weekend party started and blow those January cobwebs away!

See you at the bar ~ Mitch 🥃



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26/01/2025

Exciting news folks!

2025 will see us hosting lots of fantastic sessions, workshops and projects through our charity 'The Prohibition Act Society CIC' which was set up to provide a safe and inclusive space for all things entertainment. The first of which is brought to us THIS Tuesday 28th from 6pm to 9pm by local music industry legends Generator 🎶

Hope to see you there, and if you can't be there be sure to share! 😁 👍🏼

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Great news! We're delighted to have been chosen to host a brand new monthly drop in session organised by local music industry giants 'Generator' starting this Tuesday coming, 28th January 2025.

Generator wrote on their website:

"Introducing our new monthly drop-in session, Generator Connect, designed for our community.

The monthly drop-in sessions will feature knowledgeable music experts to share their experiences, providing support for not only artists but also those involved in the music business. It’s your opportunity to meet directly with the Generator team, ask questions, gain valuable insights, network, and grow your career in the music industry.

Don’t miss our first session, where Bernii Mac will present more about mental health in the music industry, and an 'In Conversation With' session led by Generator’s Deputy CEO, Alice Fuller and Head of Programmes, Thomas Bagnall.
We’re looking forward to seeing you there – no RSVP necessary."

So be sure to come along and join us. 6pm to 9pm. FREE entry. The bar will be open for refreshments.

23/01/2025

Somewhere Over the Rainbow is where you'll find Alan Law on keys, Paul Grainger on double bass and Mark Robertson on drums performing live tonight as The Pedal Point Trio 🎶 🌈 🎹

Just soaring... 🙏🏼🎵

18/01/2025

ATTENTION treasured friends of Prohibition Cabaret Bar! Now that 2025 is in full swing it's time to get our schedule of monthly Burlesque shows up and running once again! Produced by the award winning and simply amazing Trixie Blue, each month we gleefully host an evening of enticing, titillating entertainment as the stars of The House of Trixie Blue take to the stage and dazzle audiences with their talents.

The first show of 2025, Vaudeville Vault, is coming up on Friday 21st February and tickets are on sale NOW!! They cost just £3 (+booking fee) and they sell out fast so head on over to the link below for purchasing opportunities.

page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1012582577533110

Ticket sales: https://wegottickets.com/event/640316

17/01/2025

Some rather tuneful 'Pennies From Heaven' courtesy of the wonderful Redwell on stage this evening here at Prohibition Cabaret Bar. Check our listings out on the website to get up to speed on all our upcoming gigs and events. We'll see you soon! 🎶

~ Mitch 🥃

16/01/2025

A little Mais Qué Nada magic from Pete Tanton's Cuban Heels band this evening as we warm up for another busy weekend of FREE live music and entertainment! 🎶

16/01/2025

11/01/2025

Our very own Queen of Pink Lane, Miss Bunty Del Mar brings our January Pian-oke Show to a roof-rattling close accompanied by our incredible Jenni Winter on the house piano! Thanks to all who came along and let rip on our stage! 🎤 🎶

Bunty's new show 'Bunty's Big Mouth' will grace our Prohibition stage for its first airing on Thursday 20th March so he sure to pop that in your diaries now! We can't wait to hear what she comes out with! 😂

06/01/2025

Now then you lucky lot! We're off to a flying start this Friday night with our rip-roaring monthly knees up and sing-along gathered round the 'old Joanna'... It's the January edition of our famous Pian-oke! 🎶🎤

Once again hosted by the one and only Queen of Pink Lane, Miss Bunty Del Mar! Choose your song, get up on our stage and sing your heart out while our incredible house pianist, Ms Jenny Winter backs your every note on the keys 🎹🎶

Doors open 6pm, show starts 8pm. See you at the bar! ~ Mitch 🥃

02/01/2025

COMING UP THIS WEEKEND at Prohibition Cabaret Bar! Happy New Year to you all!! I can't believe we made it to 2025 - by which I mean our happy little bar AND society in general... who'd have thought it?

We're kicking off the new year in style, because of course we are, with a whole weekend of free live music:

Fri 3rd: Opening the live entertainment in 2025 here at Prohibition is acoustic blues guitarist John Gregory. Having toured throughout the British isles and gigged in America, John provides a well practiced performance of finger picking, acoustic blues guitar with a particular lean towards the 1920s - so perfect for our bar. You can catch John's performance for free, just come on in and grab a space, and we'll have our Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors on the day open at 6pm with the live music kicking off at 8pm.

Sat 4th: Performing here at Prohibition once again, phenomenal jazz singer and musician Rivkala. After a hugely successful 2024 for Riv, complete with hit singles and music video launches, we're thrilled to welcome her back to the stage to treat our guests to a top shelf night of smooth jazz. With a voice compared to Amy Winehouse and a captivating style all of her own, Riv will be performing her own material mixed with some popular hits, supported by two of the finest local jazz musicians on offer; Paul Grainger on bass and Alan Law on keys. This gig will be completely free to enjoy and we'll get the ol' Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors at 6pm, live music from 8pm.

Sun 5th: This Sunday evening we've got lined up for you all Blues, Jazz and Americana trio Salty Dog. With a strong background in all three genres of music, specialising in the classics paying a particular respectful nod to the originators of the music. Consisting of Terry Docherty on guitar and vocals, Herbie Hudson on chromatic harmonica and vocals and John Robinson on acoustic bass. This gig will be free to enter and enjoy and we'll have the famous Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors on the night open at 6pm with the live music from 7pm.

21/12/2024

A good while ago now we launched a campaign that saved our bacon and got us out of somewhat of a financial pickle following the Covid pandemic as we tried to recover and stay afloat. We didn't have much to offer but came up with a way to raise vital funds but give something back to our supporters at the same time.

Our original illuminated sign from the first premises had come with us to our new digs but wasn't able to be put up outside due to conservation restrictions. So it sat, in two halves, gathering dust in our attic for several years. It was decided that we could reinstate the sign but put it up inside the venue upstairs. In return for your generous donations we offered one of the 81 lightbulbs in the sign to be named in your honour, the money raised going straight in the coffers to help keep us above water.

Well, you came forward in droves to sponsor a lightbulb and earlier this year we finally sold the last one, meaning it was time to get the sign down from the attic and ready to install. We purchased new LED bulbs to replace all the old filament ones and yesterday, with much elbow grease and sheer determination got it all s**c and span again and finally in place, high up on the venue wall.

To commemorate the generosity of those who donated and bought a bulb we've created a framed 'Roll of Honour' in the names the bulbs were purchased for. Some for families, some in loving memory of a lost one, some for bands, some for friends or partners, some bought more than one, but all for the collective goal of helping keep our lights on during difficult times while also giving you the opportunity to put your names in lights! 💡

So, without further a do, here is the sign. We think it looks pretty fantastic, if we do say so ourselves. It particularly warms my heart to see it lit up again.

We extend our most heartfelt thanks to each and every one of who donated and bought a bulb. Your love and support of Prohibition will be honoured and remembered every time we switch the sign on. We are truly grateful and humbled. It means so very much to us and is a beautiful sight to see.

We wish you all a ruddy wonderful Christmas and look forward to seeing you all at the bar again soon! Gan canny one and all!

~ Mitch and the Prohibition Mob 🥃

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07/12/2024

Here's one for your Christmas stockings... 30 something seconds of the fabulous Miss Bunty Del Mar belting out a bit of Oom Pah Pah and taking the roof off to a full house audience tonight at the Pian-oke Christmas Special, accompanied by our amazing pianist, Jenni Winter! What festive fun and frolics we all had! 🎉🎄🍷🎶 🎹 🎤

Plenty more FREE live entertainment to come this weekend so be sure to join us to get your December off to a flying start!

~ Mitch & The Prohibition Mob 🥃

06/12/2024

Here we go! It's our Pian-oke Christmas Special and this month is guest hosted by the one and only Queen of Pink Lane herself Miss Bunty Del Mar! She's BACK!

Pianist extraordinare Jenni Winter leads the charge on our old house keys with a jam packed list of Christmassy songs to choose from. Miss Bunty will welcome you to our stage and with a little Dutch courage and the support of a friendly audience it's time to take the mic and sing your heart out!

Expect Christmas cheese, camp fun and a festive frolics aplenty! Be sure to arrive in good time to get a seat as once we're full, we're full!

See you tonight! 🎶 🍷 🎄 🎹

04/12/2024

ATTENTION treasured friends of Prohibition Cabaret Bar! Just a quick reminder (or fresh news if this is the first you're hearing of this) that tonight's pub quiz is the Christmas Jumper Special! As it's the first quiz of December we encourage you to come dressed in your best (or worst) Christmas jumper - prizes will be on offer for the best efforts (as in the one I personally like the most).

As ever, our Wednesday evening pub quiz kicks off at 8:30pm (the bar opens at 6pm) and entry is £1 per person in cash with up to 6 people permitted per team.

See you there, festive quizzers!

30/11/2024

What a classy jazzy evening we had last night with the incomparable Jude Murphy on double bass and vox, Dan Stanley on guitar and an impromptu guest slot drop in treat from Alan Law on keys 🎶

Roxanne, you don't have to put on the red light, this is Pink Lane! 😉