Blend

Typical queue

Bar Blend is walk-in for groups under eight; Monday bingo and weekend drag/DJs operate ‘full means full’. Arrive before the 21:00 bingo host for a table. Groups of eight or more can reserve, held for only 15 minutes on busy nights.

Best night

Monday Drag Queen Bingo is the distinctive free weekly event. Friday/Saturday bring drag, dancers and DJs until 04:00; weekday afternoons are better for cocktails and actual conversation in the small original bar.

Locals vs visitors

LGBTQIA+ locals, gay men, drag audiences, tourists and respectful friends use a compact, mixed-gender room. Weekend entertainment broadens the visitor crowd, while weekday regulars give it more neighbourhood texture.

Dress code in practice

The group publishes no strict dress code: colourful casual, smart cocktail clothes and drag-night sparkle all work. The meaningful constraint is space, so keep bags small and wear shoes that handle a packed little dance area.

Staff inclusion

Bar Blend publishes zero tolerance for racism, transphobia and harassment. It is step-free with a ground-floor toilet and offers a quieter rear lounge; staff ask guests to call ahead for a quiet corner or specific support.