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Appleby's
Bar
better known as "Jimmy's"
Now minus Jimmy from 2006
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25 Years on
and still "just about" going strong
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Crissy's
Revue in May 2006 - James is Back
This
page is fast turning into a blog! It is hard to keep up with the
fast changing events at the Philbeach. Anyway dear James (Jimmy)
is BACK! Hurrah.
"Sadly
all good things change and Jimmys bar is no exception. After a
little tiff (for reasons totally unclear) between Mr Tom the owner
of the Philbeach hotel and Jimmy who had put the place on the
map over 25 years, Jimmy was banned from his own bar! Dreadful..
Anyway the bar is currently being run by "the chinese"
who seem to just "wanta your money". Actually they are
Thai persons connected with Mr Tom.. as far as I understand it.
I last went to "Appleby's Chinatown" bar in March but
the general atmosphere was not so good and so I left PDQ to Riane's
new Monday Night little soiree up in Notting Hill. You
may want to check out "Riane
at the Leinster" a
new Monday night venue in West London. Unsurprisingly
Riane was also barred from the Philbeach. Not that she is too
worried about that!"
 Here
you find all any night of the week. Suits and Ties straight from
the office or sometimes just underwear code. Company Directors,
Chairmen, Military Officers and all ranks (from around the World),
the legal profession , a few famous - you name it - and of course
the tranny's (some of whom of course fit into the above categories)
plus some TS's like myself and there really are some gorgeous
girls. Location
Map
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Above
Jimmy's Bar is located "The
Thai Princess",
an excellent Thai Restuarant which
is totally TG & Gay friendly and very romantic. Many
a famous face has been spotted in there being served by
Thai ladyboys.
This
can be a magical place and it certainly is unusual. I
have been a regular visitor for years and there are not
many TV's and TS's who have come out and who don't know
it. Officially named "Appleby's Bar" it is managed by
James Appleby (do not call him "Jimmy" please !) who has
been there for about 25 years - Bless him - he's seen
it all. All the drinks are normal pub prices but the atmosphere
is that of a special little club and it is very friendly
particularly so to new guests. You don't have to be a
TG or Gay to go there.
Monday
evenings are usually the busiest as they hold what they
call "Lipstick"
night although check out "The
Theme Nights",
a regular selection of different venues. Jimmy's is a
place where anyone can go whether straight or gay - it
doesn't matter - and Jimmy's Bar is open seven nights
a week from about 6pm - Yes every evening including Sundays!
- Wacky and yet sophisticated.
Crissy's
Verdict:- "without
James Appleby "Jimmy" this venue would become
history. Support him!"
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