Yes, it's a little odd that we included a Guest House on the site. It was one of those places you walk by without noticing, after all, it's just a guest house for visitors, unless you look down and spot the illuminated BAR sign. One subconsciously assumes it's for the patrons, but at the time it was open to the public, and very few knew. It was like having a bar in a very comfortable lounge.

The building can be found at 111 Marine Parade, in a terrace set between the Travel Lodge and the Premier Inn, a gem between two giants.

If you had an artistic leaning, you would have appreciated the surroundings along with their comfort. Jane and Martyn Grubb were skilled in both.

The couple have been the owners for three years, but the bar came into being some 19 years before. It was popular for disco types, and the décor had a more 'Neptune' theme, fishing nets, shells, and plastic starfish.

If you've noticed I've used the past tense a few times it's because I don't think the bar is open anymore. I can't be 100% sure the guest house is too.

 Time Line

 A little bit extra

Jane & Martyn Grubb