Hey there-

i know sheffield isnt exactly famous for its gay scene, but i was wondering if there was actually anything, cos ive been looking!

Im aware of the union nites like Climax and Fairy Likuid, but are there any good bars, clubs or other nites that are worth visiting? Help me out guys!!

Cheers

Depends what your looking for matey... Dempsies is very buzy and overated!!
Ma Bakers is for the older generation...XS is seedy!!
I wouldnt bother chuck..
Climax is about the best.

well im looking for nice bars or clubs where i can meet like minded people really.. im 19 so i spose the older generation isnt something im lookin for really! anyone else got any ideas?!

There's gay speed dating at Lounge Bar at the far end of West Street. I know nothing about the gay scene, but the geezer who organises it seems really nice and the girls who own the bar are smashing.

Call them to find out when the next one is: 0114 275 0880

Cheers

There is also Poptastic and Dabble at the leadmill although they seem to be only occasionally now.
The next one is this sunday so can't wait for that its a good laugh, although sometimes a bit quiet but still good fun. Its deffo worth a visit besides its a bank holiday so no uni on Monday!!

well as a 40 something gay bloke, I don't appreciate anyone gay or straight to be told to p^&* off.....

a few more manners are in order I feel.

as for gay places in sheffield, as a bloke who hates the scene, I am sorry but there are few nice gay areas...
that I know of

And as a 33 year old straight person I have to agree!!!

And to the original poster - I would try the university LGB society - you should be able to find a link to it on www.sheff.ac.uk - though they may not be around for a week or so as its the Easter vacation...

I have heard the Nottingham House pub very near to the large student houses on Whitham Road is EXCELLENT for gays. I think it is a Tuesday when it happens, could be wrong.

well..if there are some people that avoid to be welcome....or if nottingham is so far....
There is a nice gay scene in my house for all of yu if u fancy ..:-))


Happy easter to everyone

ciao

Mark xx

Mark, have you tried looking on the Sheffield Pub Forum. It is a similar website to this only it is purely related to bars and pubs in Sheffield. Think it is just sheffieldpub.co.uk or something like that. They might be able to help you out. Or as evildrneil pointed out, perhaps you could give the LGB socs a call at the universities and see if they can give you any recommendations. I am sure they would be able to help. My Ma works at Sheff Hallam. I could ask her to find out the number if you like. She is usually in the know when it comes to her precious little students....HONESTLY that is what she calls you. You don't wind her up at ALL!!!! (hee hee)

mark...give Sheff Hallam Student's Union a call on 0114 2254111 and ask to speak to the Socs Officer. They will put you through to the LGB soc officer and you can have a chat with them.

The Union LGB website is http://www.shef.ac.uk/lgb/ although it would appear to be all about their internal organisation. I'm sure there are some contact details on there though.

I know a couple of the guys in the group and they're are all really friendly & helpful. They certainly wouldn't find pointing you in the right direction.

Best of luck

Hi Mark,

You would be more than welcome at the next gay speed dating event at Lounge Bar. Check www.thegayguide.biz/complete/speed for more details. We are all laid back and friendly and thanks to E-man for the nice comment ;-)

It pains me to see comments like the one about ******* off to Manchester, I'm 35 now, and it's people like that with narrow minded bigotted views that scare and influence young gay guys trying to deal with the fact that "society" somehow needs to label us and view us as different to everyone else.

"The reason we are so pleased to find other people's secrets, is that it distracts public attention from our own." - Oscar Wilde



Take care
Si
x

nb. Sheffield Youth Association on Carver street may be useful, Deffo on everyone's recommendations for the LGB at the UNI, fantastic bunch of people.

I liked Xes (even though I'm straight), but then I was very drunk the last 3 weekends.

you want to get down to climax at the uni. it's pretty good, drinks are cheap and they have the worlds biggest glitter ball...
..has anyone ever seen a bigger one? it usually keeps me entertained and you'll find me underneath it :)

hope you find somewhere that you like xx

Hi Mark
try going to Dempseys its a great bar loads of friendly folk
kareoke downstairs and Dance upstairs its a great nite out theres also cosack bar on west st
have fun where ever u go
if ya need a mate :-)2go with gimme a shout

Originally posted by vampy
you want to get down to climax at the uni. it's pretty good, drinks are cheap and they have the worlds biggest glitter ball...
..has anyone ever seen a bigger one? it usually keeps me entertained and you'll find me underneath it :)

hope you find somewhere that you like xx

so thats where you'll be - hehe!!

hi there mark! :wave:

indeed the best gay nite out is climax!! dempseys isn't that bad, i've never been to fairylikuid yet or the new cossack but they're supposed to be ok.

you soon make friends at climax - i did - and i love it!! :D i didn't have the guts to go alone so i dragged my best mate and she loves it now!

yep :rolleyes: it keeps me entertained for a rediculous amount of time....

so come find me :) xx

Originally posted by crazey
Take Heed uncle heed if you have such a big problem with it aren't you best pi**ing off to Manchester? For a bloke with a problem with the gay scene you seem to know a lot about it? Umm I Wonder?
I'd rather just send him to Coventry. ;)

Anyone remember The Cossack? . . I heard that they closed the front doors at midnight and put a sign up saying 'please enter through the rear'.

I would really like to have a gay night at he earl s soon as possible but dont have any contacts in this area ..if you are interested in teaing up with me and gettig the best gay night in sheffield happening PLEASE drop me a line
petap@btopenworld.com
; ) xxx

this is my theory - if it helps !!

The gay "scene" in Sheffield, believe it or not was much better in the 1980's than it is now!! - yes its true!!!

I have 2 theories actually:

1 - the reason it is so bad for such a large city has something to do with the police and the magistrates granting licences (ie, they are very bigotted and not forward thinking)

or

2 - Gay people have become much more accepted these days and maybe its the done thing not to "ghettoise" - is that a word??, a group of people


Actually, if you go down West Street pubs at the weekend youll find loads of gay people mixing with straight people AND with no trouble - quite amazing really

theres my theory anyway - and, by the way I am gay too (yes another one!!!)

Does anyone know what's happened to Dabble at the Leadmill, there wasn't one last month and I haven't seen anything about it, maybe its going to be over August Bank holiday but I will be in Manchester at Pride so not going to miss that really.

I think its a shame that Sheffields scene is a bit on the rubbish side. I mean fairy likuid please its just awful and we dont have a pride, Leeds are doing a rainbow weekend and have a good gay scene how come they can manage it??

I think Sheffield should wake up and try and be a bit more like Leeds and Manchester.

I mean Manchester Pride is great I go every year its got the right idea completley, lots of fun set around their gay scen, AND it raises loads of money for charity. Maybe thats what Sheffield should get in on, doing charity things for the gay scene, maybe the magistrates will be a bit easier on us all then?

I agree Princess - as a gay bloke in Sheffield the "scene" is horrendous - no wonder most people sod off to leeds or manchester - something should be done!!

anybody going to the climax all day bender on July31st?

how exciting :D


pm me or something :) xx vampy xx

I've heard the Climax all day'er extends into Western park in the daytime. Is this true ? Can't believe it myself, in Sheffield too ?!!

Yes, I agree Princess M, Fairy Likuid is awful and so obvious (ie. cheese on cheesy rubbish music). The trouble is, all these 'gay' nights are made for 'Marco's' (as in BB). It's full of screamers ! Annoying campers camping it up. More mincers than a sausage factory.

Hate Dempsey's too due to that 'Poundland' feel. Low life gaydom ! No style, no character, no attitude which are all the elements missing in Sheffields gay scene and clubs.

The best one (but not exactly great either) is Climax. At least they have a slightly differing music polcy in the 2nd room but even then it's getting a bit obvious, playing the same choons each month.

Have I missed any out ?

CLIMAX - the best by far!

Been going for 6 years and I'm still not teird of it.

Think Sheffield is in desperate need of a decent full time gay club in Sheffield though.

Something on the same scale as NG1 in Nottingham and Queens Court in Leeds would do Gr8t business!

Some people will say there isn't the demand for it in Sheffield but when you consider how many people go to Climax (which is incidently the University of Sheffield Union's most successful monthly club night) and when you also consider that there are over 500 registered profiles for gaymen in Sheffield on Gaydar.co.uk, who knows how many gay people live in Sheffield are unregistered, I'd estimate about 75% aren't.

The only reasons the last few full time gay clubs have bombed, i.e. Freedom and Planet is because the venues was so cheap and nasty with over priced drinks and the club manager's was only thinking about bleedin the pink pound dry!

Think it's only a matter of time before someone with the money and nouse comes along and opens a 1st rate gay venue in Sheffield which will set the standards for other gay pubs/clubs in the city.

God I wish they would hurry up! I cant afford to keep travelling to Leeds and I dont want have to live in Leeds before anyone tells me to **** off over there!

Money itself and prospectors cannot bring Sheffield the gay choice it deserves to have. What Sheffield council, planners, magistrates, police and every other organisation that "governs" the city needs is a "kick up the ass" - they seem to be backward thinking instead of moving with the times

Its fine making Sheffield a "mecca" for students but what about the minorities such as us gay people that get left behind not only other cities in the UK but some small towns which have a better gay choice than we have here!!!

Even if money is poured into providing a decent gay scene in Sheffield happens, the question is WILL the magistrates grant a licence plus will the POLICE do something underhand to block it??

Me cynical? - no, Im a realist, Ive seen it all before.

Why is the Sheffield governing authorities so backward thinking when it comes to catering for it's gay community?

What have they got to fear?

Straight and gay people mix in the pubs and bars without any problems on West St and Division St/Devonshire St.

Sheffield hetrosexuals are alot more tolerant than many other cities when it comes to its gay community.

Its not the people of Sheffield that stop there being a good gay nightlife, its the authorities, ie, such as licensing and police etc.

Over the years generally the gay establishments have been run by one owner(s), its common knowledge, the whole scene has been monopolised basically, and when strangers have tried to get in as it were, they have been "blocked"

Political - dodgy dealings, call it what you will but this has taken place over the years and appears still to do so - this is the main reason why us gay people have to "put up" with such a deplorable gay scene in whats supposed to be one of the biggest and cosmopolitan cities in the UK.

Quote from Sanderson:

"Its not the people of Sheffield that stop there being a good gay nightlife, its the authorities, ie, such as licensing and police etc."

My point exactly, I never said it was the people of Sheffield who stop there being a gay scene in Sheffield.

I don't think the dire scene in Sheffield can be completely blamed on the political dodgy dealings within the Sheffield authorities though because surely they would have closed down Club X's years ago its has dodgy has an hedgehog on the Parkway!

I agree with you - XES isnt exactly a posh wine bar!!! BUT its the only place to go most nights, other than dumpseys ;o)

How do the councils and authorities stop there being a scene and clubs in Sheffield ? Do gay clubs and venues have to have a separate licence to straight places ? Why can't prospective investers open gay place under the same rules as Xes, Dempsey's and Climax ?

What is it exactly they do to stop such places opening, and if so, why can't it be taken to the court of human rights ? Is it to do with the number of votes in the council that say 'don't open any more gay places' ? If so, on what basis ?

I'm same as you. Would like to see more 'class' places in Sheffield like in Manc and Leeds but don't understand how descions are made in the council to stop this ?

By the way. interesting stats on how many gay's there are in Sheffield.

no one really understands why these decisions are made, unless u r in these authorities - but im still sure its all dodgy - how come places like nottingham and leeds, smaller than sheffield - get such a variety??

i wanna go out tonight but other than driving to leeds in which case i cannot drink im resigned to going to the same places yet again in sheffield - oh well, such is life - unless of course anyone knows where i can kip down overnight lol

my best mate is away on holiday so i wont have anywhere to stay - awwww

What about the pub behind the Howard! Its hardly a scene thou. My Dad rekons that they have 50ps nailed to the floor. I don't know what he means :loopy:

If anyone on this thread can help I am trying to trace a friend of mine from Sheffield. James Butler. I know he is still in Sheffield but we have lost touch.

If you do know of him you don't even have to give me any details if you feel uncomfortable just mention my user name to him.

Don't forget it's Viva Climax on Saturday!!

viva climax? is that the all day barbeque one they did last year?? i hope the airbrush tattoo man is there if it is..

Do "gay clubs" play different music to "straight clubs"??

I don't really understand why there needs to be gay and straight.

Can't everyone just go to the same places and mix together and just have a good time regardless of sexual persuasion? :confused:

There are plenty of so called mixed bars in Sheffield, but I wouldn't feel comfortable snogging or holding hands with another fella in any of them!

Can you imagine being in a pub on West Street say Varsity or BRB and two guys decided to hold hands, a perfectly acceptable thing to do with your partner in public if your straight.

But heaven forbid if 2 guys did that in a mixed public place and I should know!

The majority of the straight people in there would just ignorantly stare till their eyeballs fell on the fall. Some would take it a step further and threw verbal abuse, some even further would threw punches!

Stopped going to Polysexual at the Forum on a Saturday night when it was running (Promoted has being a mixed night), although the door staff did used to warn groups off straight guys that homophobic behaviour would not be tolerated. Numerous time's I was made to feel very uncomfortable and even got spit at whilst dancing and called all the usual gay-names, which actually make me laugh!

Not exactly what you want, when you've been working all week and you just want to go out and have a good time.

So YEAH I do think there is a genuine need for gay venues in Sheffield.

God I never realised there were so many gays in sheffield.
Woul'd I be correct when I say there are at laest 6 gay bars in the city,if so you are spoilt for choice.
Have you tried that one on carslile street,ive been told it is very good,not that im gay or anything.
I once went in the cosack out of curousity with some friends and it was ok ,but the price of the drinks was excessive,you seem to pay a lot for having gay bars.

Skyfitsboy I didn't realise there was still so much homophobia about. I'm shocked! I can't believe someone would spit on you.

I mean I can understand that some people just don't like the idea of homosexuality and it might bother then, but to actually shout at someone or spit on them is quite disgusting.

If I saw two men snogging in a bar, yeah I admit I probably would have a look because It's nothing something you see everyday, but it wouldn't bother me in the slightest. After the initial novelty of the sight had worn off I'd probably think "oh pack it in you soppy sods" old romantic that I am! :D

message by Royjames

Woul'd I be correct when I say there are at laest 6 gay bars in the city,if so you are spoilt for choice.
Have you tried that one on carslile street,ive been told it is very good,not that im gay or anything.
I once went in the cosack out of curousity with some friends and it was ok ,but the price of the drinks was excessive,you seem to pay a lot for having gay bars.

6 gaybars?! This is Sheffield not Leeds!

There are only 2 gay bars in Sheffield I am aware of these are Dempseys and Club Xs.

Could you tell me where the other 4 are please because I would love to be spoilt for choice.

As for The Cossack that shut down ages ago and for goods reason, it was little more than a garage!

Both Dempseys and Xs very cheap and nasty places with overpriced drinks, and to get to Xs which is in one of the most disgusting places in Sheffield - Burngreave cost's a fortune.

Alot of small towns in the UK have better gay place's than Sheffield, it's so embarassing when gay friends from other cities come over to see me and they want to sample Sheffield's gayscene.

I'm just thankful we have Climax, shame it only once a month.


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there's that twin one by Xes - ma bakers? they also say there;s one near gatecrasher, but not sure, the the odds are on them being dives. Anyone know if it's all day climax this saturday??

Sorry if I have shown my ignorance about the number of bars for gay people,I have to say that you do get a raw deal what with over priced drinks and lack of venues.
I did nor know the cosack had closed down,I woul'd have thought that with the population of the U K being 10% gay it woul'd make good comercial sense for someone to cater for that market.
As they say the pink pound has a lot of buying power,anyway hope you find something to your liking soon.

Went to Climax for the first time ever on Saturday and had a great night out. Would recommend to anyone, gay, bi or straight. It felt really free and relaxed in there as nobody cares what anyone else thinks. I'll definately be going again next time. Anyone know when the next one is?

I'm aware that Fairy Likuid is this Saturday but from what I've heard it's not up to much.

BTW....did anyone see Marco in Climax this weekend? He was being kept busy all night by people wanting to chat and get pictures. Hehe

Does anyone know why Sheffield doesn't want to be part of the 21st Century. You know, it was a great city once. When did it decide not to move on like Leeds or Manchester (or Nottingham)? Who wants to be in the biggest village in the country or the People's Rebublic of South Yorkshire? Forgive the following comment from a straight but maybe the reason there's no Gay Pride in Sheffield is because there's no Sheffield Pride?

Can you give any examples or is it just that there's not much of a gay scene? Not having a go at you, just curious.

The next CLIMAX is Friday 20th August by the way!

You're a star, Cheers mate. :thumbsup:

I've lived and worked in London, Leeds and Manchester and know that these are places where things change fast. Not everyone wants to go out at 8 on Friday, but I did in Sheffield once and the place was dead. This doesn't happen elsewhere. What is it with girls and gay bars? Maybe it's the music or the non-threatening atmosphere, but the gay bars I've been taken to have been really good. Don't know the name, but the music at some bar in Queen's Court Leeds was awesome. small venue great non-commercial dance music, great night out. Just have to apologise for crashing someone else's scene. OK I've had a drink and probably going off-topic. If you haven't seen Bush/Blair doing Gay Bar by Electric 6 check it out: http://www.campchaos.com/show.php?iID=647 but I guess you have and you hate it. You haven't seen me.

Message by spinac:
"What is it with girls and gay bars?"

??? Could you clarify please?

Queens Court in Leeds is really good on the right night, but it's not like any gaybars we have in Sheffield.

Guess what I'm saying is the gay scene and gay community is just as diverse as straight culture and can't be pigeon holed into one thing, which a lot straight people assume it is.

Message from spinac:
"Not everyone wants to go out at 8 on Friday, but I did in Sheffield once and the place was dead. This doesn't happen elsewhere"

It's certainly never dead when I've gone out in town before at just gone 8pm, especially in the summer, depends where you go I suppose, which you could say about any city or town to be honest.

right seriously, i live din manchester and london and both have fab gay scenes, but now im back in sheffield im dying here!! anyone want to take me to a gaybar? dont have any gay mates in sheffield and miss it like hell. looking to meet gay guys/gals! let me know and we can go for a drink! then we can meet a sheffield forum gay meet if all goes well :)

Pm me!

Mimi

near the showrooms is gay friendly and a lovely old pub it is too!!!

Not sure where the showrooms are but cheers for the info.

P

The Showroom Cinema/Bar is opposite the train station facing the roundabout which is currently being demolished.

is the norfolk arms that one on the corner just after the rhino? isn't their one on/near matilda street? are any of these recommended by anyone?
i miss the coccack - i could never pick those damn 50 pence coins from the floor either..

Anyone know whats happened to Poptastics plans to return to Sheffield?

dunno about poptastic, but if (and only if) sheffield was to develop a Canal Street (but less common, obviously), where would it go? i think it needs to be away from main going-out areas, but not in the middle of nowhere (like the failed one in attercliffe).
so, i think:
1. trippet lane area
2. those little backroads by gatecrasher
3. hillsbro corner (joke)

any ideas?

Victoria Quays would be cool!

Can someone tell me where this climax bar is plz.
Even though i'm straight it sounds like a good place to go to and have a good time.

you want to be treated equally, so why not drink in the areas where its all going on ?

why do you have to be secluded to one area, where everyone is the same. Its like South Africa used to be, where is the white scene !!!

you do yourself no favours !!

God I only asked where this bar is what has that got to do with south africa??

Originally posted by Henri
you want to be treated equally, so why not drink in the areas where its all going on ?

why do you have to be secluded to one area, where everyone is the same. Its like South Africa used to be, where is the white scene !!!

you do yourself no favours !!

so, henri - do you ever go out on a friday night and find yourself being told by bar management not to kiss your partner because it's going to cause a scene??
also, have you had lager poured over you whilst being out with a group of girls and being overheard saying "look at the pecs on him"??
It may be like South Africa in your eyes, in which case homosexual people are the suffering party. We make the choice to go to 'safe houses' so that we can be ourselves and not have to worry that someone is gonna want to knock us to pieces.

and for royjames, - climax is in sheffield uni SU (western bank) monthly - someone else will know when the next one is - i always miss it!

Thanks for that rich,much appreciated.

The next CLIMAX is a week today, the 20th August!

I know...hehe. I'm gonna be there. Should be wicked.

Dates from now til November are here (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=15359)

right you guys, would anybody be up for a big gay meet?!?! bi/gay/tg/ts/tv kinda thing, would be a laugh i think! if you would then post here and we can discuss places to go and when etc!

Depends if everyone is 'out' or not really doesn't it. :lol:

I'll go though. :)

I know climax is legendary good, but are any other nights any good in sheffield? was going to try forum's polysexual, but it ended, and there's that place Xes, but not heard if it's good.
spose you lot will know??
cheers!

I've never been to Club Xes but I've heard it's poo and from the look of the place (drove past the other day) I wouldn't like to be down that end of town at night, never mind actually going in.

Also arranged to go in Dempseys the other night but decided against it for the same reason. Maybe I'll get brave one night and go in but for now I'm sticking to Climax. I may possibly go to Mission in Leeds some time in the future.

There's another night called Fairy Likuid in Sheffield but I'm not sure when it's on next. As you say though, someone will know. :)

wayhay, off to manchester today to see some of my gay mates, poptastic tomoro night. cant wait! been too long since i was surrounded by gay people!

did any of you go to the all-day climax?

yeah pauly, i saw marco - very amusing :banana: he's fantastic!

all-day climax was well good, mimi - i've got a group of gay/bi friends, we'll take you to a gay bar!

:thumbsup: x

Marco's Cool... i saw him too lol (hmmm private joke!)

Climax on Friday again. Can't wait! :D

Why is it that, every time it's Climax, i have to go somewhere else? This month, i'm off to a birthday party in Wales, so looks like i'll miss out on it again.
can't it go weekly? i used to know the people that were running it, but i guess it's all changed now.
never mind - i guess i can make do with Dempseys(!) the week after...

Gutted for ya mate......however the 31st is a Tuesday night so u reckon you could make that one?

Going to Climax later tonight.... very much looking forward to it!!!

Had a great night a few weeks back... Hope you can make it next time richynomates...

ps I didnt just see Marco... I Spoke to him!

Just done a search on gaydar.co.uk for gay men registered in Sheffield and there is now over a 1000 gaymen registered!!

Some of my gay friends have profiles on it but most of them don't, there's no way of knowing for sure but the size of the gay community in Sheffield is easily several thousands, definately comparable with Leeds and Nottingham. (who we all know Sheffield has a bigger poplulation than both of these!)

It amazes me we still have such a crap gayscene here!

No idea mate. Maybe it will improve in time but for now there doesn't seem to be much going on.

Think one may need to travel.... Its not just you guys...

Seems to be more men tho than there are women on the scene!

Just been talking to a friend and apparently the Forum launched a new gay night last Saturday, which will run every Saturday from now on.

Does anyone have any more information?

Not a clue matey, but post it here if you find out. :)

Hmmm... That sounds interesting :P

Keep us posted!

Wel Sheffield did once have a scene, but this was many years ago, time does change, but I am surprised it is not as good as it should be.

Club Xces I would say is the best of them all, I wouldn`t say it was seedy, it does cater for the more mature gay men, Dempseys is fine if you like them younger, but each to their own.

But you cannot beat Manchester.

Peter (Parson Cross)

Personally I go up to Blackpool for the scene! Dempsys is about the best we have, but unfortunately its too small, too hot and too crowded. In fact its a dump, but its always open and is fairly cheap. Climax is best at the Union, think there is one next Friday (17th). Heard that the Matilda may be reopening as gay soon as well.

Anyone know what the Bronx Sauna is like nowadays? Not been there in ages and wasn't very good then.

I think the "gay scene" in Sheffield has always been crap. I have never realy bothered with it as most of my mates are straight and it was made fairly obvious that they wern't welcome (especially in the Cossack).

I don't think I've been to a "gay" place in Sheffield for about 5 years now, and I don't miss it.

There is a magazine free in Waterstones that is based on the Yorkshire Gay Scene - Sorry can't remember what it is called!

I have taken my straight friends to the gay scene and never had any problems, they actually liked it.

What we need is more pubs, but I feel thats a long way off.

What we need is for anyone to be able to go to any pub they want, but most gay people seem to actually want to be restricted to "gay" pubs.

Weird.

Probably got something to do with the possibility that gay people might find it easier to relax and be themselves in a gay bar/club and have a better chance of not getting someone's back up if they ask them for a drink or whatever takes their fancy.

I can imagine some straight people could react very badly to the assumption that they might be gay and it's just not worth the hassle of upsetting someone where there might even be violent consequences. :rolleyes:

Your probably right, I wouldn't want to share the pub with some screaming queen, perhaps some of them are better off locked away in the depths of Attercliffe.

Originally posted by peter41
I have taken my straight friends to the gay scene and never had any problems, they actually liked it.

What we need is more pubs, but I feel thats a long way off.

I went to my first gay bar & club a few weeks back and i can honestly they have been some of the best nights out i have had out in ages...

The atmosphere was brilliant the only way i could describe it would be to say 'FREE' no one cares everyone gets on with their own things which is having fun and enjoying themselves...

Its a great night out... and will be looking forward to Climax this friday... :)

I know there has been mention of people meeting up and going to "discover" the gay scene in Sheffield. Has that actually happened yet? If not, would people be willing to do so? And if not wanting to stay in Sheffield, how about going further afield?

Originally posted by smh2004
I know there has been mention of people meeting up and going to "discover" the gay scene in Sheffield. Has that actually happened yet? If not, would people be willing to do so? And if not wanting to stay in Sheffield, how about going further afield?

Sounds a good idea to go further a field... As far as i am aware no meets have been sorted out...

Where and when you thinking?

Do you find that gay pubs tend to be a bit, well, crappy ?
The ones in Leeds are especially unpleasant.

maybe one friday/saturday night? seeing the posts on this thread, it seems people are unhappy with Sheffield. Manchester seems like a good place, (I have never been but would like to) but I guess everyone goes there. So if anyone has any ideas, then maybe something will happen?

Originally posted by nick2
Do you find that gay pubs tend to be a bit, well, crappy ?
The ones in Leeds are especially unpleasant.

Well I've only been in one in my whole life and that was Dempseys last Sunday and the Sunday before for the karaoke. Ok it's not the classiest of places but it's a good laugh if you're with friends and is better than sitting on your arse on a Sunday night being bored.

I'll be in Climax again this Friday though. Looking forward to another good night out. :D

I don't suppose anyone knows what happened to the couple of queens that ran Planet in Attercliffe, the one thats Dancing Dollar now ?

That place was a real dump, but good fun, if you were realy drunk.

Not sure I'd fancy going around that part of Attercliffe at that time of night mate. Looks well dodgy when you're driving through it. :nono:

Think I prefer town centre.

i was goi to arrange a gay meet up but noone seemed interested, canal street or anal street manchester used to be my regular hideout, lived in mcr for 4 years n still go now and again. defo shud give it a go. pm me if ur interested in that and illsee what numbers are like n we can go and have a right old time, can try em all, bham is quite good, londons bloody amazing, but we shud have a build up to that!!

so would anyone be up for a meet one weekend to go to go manchester? I don't think anyone would like to meet and go round sheffield by the sounds of it

Originally posted by mimicraze
i was goi to arrange a gay meet up but noone seemed interested, canal street or anal street manchester used to be my regular hideout, lived in mcr for 4 years n still go now and again. defo shud give it a go. pm me if ur interested in that and illsee what numbers are like n we can go and have a right old time, can try em all, bham is quite good, londons bloody amazing, but we shud have a build up to that!!

I used to live in London and found the "scene" was mainly about getting laid, which was fine when I was 18, but it's a bit tedious now I'm older.

The scene in San Francisco is amazing, so is Amsterdam, but London is just, well, single minded.

yeh i lved in london too, i kinda get ya about the getting laid thing but i wasnt up for that, so not every is just wanting a quickie in the toilets. there are some absolutely awesome clubs, heaven is amaing these days, the ghetto is alot better, and then theres popstarz which is grotty but probably the best.

What is different about Amsterdam and some other cities is that the clubs are "mixed" but you still feel relaxed and comfortable because everyone there is ok, you don't have to go somewhere "gay", same goes for the restaurants, pubs, hotels, etc. etc.

Thats the way I would like to see things go here, as opposed to just creating more exclusively gay places.

Yeh it would be nice if everyone just accepted each other but I think if we discussed that we'd be verging away from the topic. :)

I don't think British culture is as accepting as Amsterdam's. It's getting there very slowly but there's a fair way to go yet.

Originally posted by Pauly
Yeh it would be nice if everyone just accepted each other but I think if we discussed that we'd be verging away from the topic. :)

I don't think British culture is as accepting as Amsterdam's. It's getting there very slowly but there's a fair way to go yet.

I agree, but going out to "straight" pubs will help people be more accepting, people won't get used to the idea if we hide in Dempseys every night.

Straight pubs tend to have better beer too :0)

I go to straight pubs with workfriends quite a bit, and pop to dempseys or xes later in the evening, and I enjoy staright pubs alot, the beer is cheaper as well,.

But yes meeting and travelling further afield sounds even more fun, esp Manchester.

I didn

I didn`t (pressed wrong key and it posted) know the planet was owned by 2 people. When it was called Rockies it was quite good, but thats going back ages and ages ago.

wlel if you pm me if you wanna goto MCR Big Gay Out that were arranging, then I can see numbers and have a think, we can also have a gay night out in sheffield, but go to straight places, lets show em ;)

when is big gay out? also yeah, I'd be up for a meet in sheffield, it'd be nice for everyone to get to know each other :)

haha i was just calling our trip to manchester big gay out, the official one has been and gone! how about then, we arrange a sheffield one first, which day is best for everyone?

sorry being a bit gormy there lol. Any day for a meeting in Sheffield is good for me. What about everyone else?

so are you all gay guys or are there any gay/bi girls like me on here?

I am a girl, well I was the last time I checked lol

I am of the female breed :) lol

cool you guys gay or bi then> you go out to gay places at the mo?

Climax is on at the Union this weekend

yeah I am gay. I don't really visit places such as dempseys or climax, wouldn't mind, but never had anyone to go with :(

Climax on Friday, yeea, I'll be there!!

Is there anything else on this month, as yet again, i have had plans made for me for climax night!
Hope to get to one before Christmas.....
And on the subject of gay bars, etc, check out the west street area on climax evening - it's like a mini, less-common canal street! it's brilliant! Your favourite bar, turned all pink and fuffy for the evening... .. .

Last time I checked I was male

I am also up for a Sheffield get together

Around payday - end of month should be one for us all --- any suggestions

I have just posted details about a possible meet on another thread. What do other people think? Let me know, this is what I have put?

"okay, I guess someone has to nail a date, time and place? How about RSVP in Barkers pool next friday 24th? About 8pm, we can move on after that if we want to? What does everyone think?"

[i]Originally posted by richynomates:[/i

]And on the subject of gay bars, etc, check out the west street area on climax evening - it's like a mini, less-common canal street! it's brilliant! Your favourite bar, turned all pink and fuffy for the evening... .. .

The Harley is packed to the rafters with gay people pre-Climax nights! BRB and The Lounge are also pretty popular on these nights too.

Lookin forward to tomorrow night as usual. Good atmos in there and should be a little busier now the students are back. :)

I have had one person saying next friday @ RSVP @ 8pm is fine by them. Is there any more takers?:thumbsup: :D :confused:

Originally posted by skyfitsboy
Climax on Friday, yeea, I'll be there!!

Its bound to be yet another! great night!

Originally posted by smh2004
I have had one person saying next friday @ RSVP @ 8pm is fine by them. Is there any more takers?:thumbsup: :D :confused:

Now you have another ;)

Originally posted by skyfitsboy
The Harley is packed to the rafters with gay people pre-Climax nights! BRB and The Lounge are also pretty popular on these nights too.

yeah, i used to work at the harley many moons ago. always made sure i was there climax night - and i always managed to get on the guest list too!!
and isn't it funny that the Swim Inn doesn't quite catch the pre-climax gay thing?
as for BRB - if ever there was an unofficial gaybar in sheffield, this has to be it. what does everyone else think?

I won`t be able to make the 24th as pay time for me is week after, but if you do another count me in for that one

just a reminder to anyone that is interested that some of us are meeting on Friday @ 8pm @ RSVP. Anyone who wishes to join us is free to do so and more than welcome

If it all goes well is this a monthly thing you will do ..... will have to post how it all went

if all goes well, then I don't see why it shouldn't become a monthly thing

fairy likuid is back next month which is a good thing i guess but its not got the same kind of atmosphere as climax which i might add was ace last friday

Originally posted by damo
fairy likuid is back next month which is a good thing i guess but its not got the same kind of atmosphere as climax which i might add was ace last friday

Would have to agree with you on that one :thumbsup:

Yup u betcha. Not bad at all. :D

Did many go out on Friday nite ?

me and my mate met Deejay there, and Angel05 and Pauly were there too, but we kinda by passed them because we weren't sure who we were looking for :gag: :help: but maybe next time I'll get it right and get everyone together :loopy:

That is the only problem meeting in pubs, especially when you are not sure who you are looking for and loads are already there.

Im easy to spot, usually the big bloke playing on the Fruit Machine.. In fact thats my trademark meet point :hihi:

Fairy Likuid is absolutley dreadful I can't even bear going just to go on a gay night out in Sheffield, its really poorly done and the music and DJ's are rubbish.

I tend to go further a field now even though it costs more its worth it in the end cause the only other option is things like fairy Liquid and they aren't even worth the money!

Originally posted by peter41
That is the only problem meeting in pubs, especially when you are not sure who you are looking for and loads are already there.

Not sure if this has been mentioned before please forgive me if it has :?

A picture board of members... Or drawings of a likeness :lol: now that could be different... and fun! :)

Just an idea :confused:

Originally posted by Princess M
Fairy Likuid is absolutley dreadful I can't even bear going just to go on a gay night out in Sheffield, its really poorly done and the music and DJ's are rubbish.

I tend to go further a field now even though it costs more its worth it in the end cause the only other option is things like fairy Liquid and they aren't even worth the money!

I agree that these once a month jobs are a bit crappy. I havent been to them for years, I think the wobbly glasses and warm beer in the City Hall ballroom put me off for life.

Fairy Likuid is a real load of crap!

The organisers are so wrapped up in their own self-importance, it always feels like you've just gatecrashed some gayfriends, friend of a freinds tacky 18th birthday party where you wasnt really invited so you never really feel welcome:suspect:

Then theres the dreadful STEPS style pop/cheese that all gay people are supposed to luv and when the Likuid bunch stop the music and do one of their lame showstopping performances its just painfully embarassing to watch the confusion on peoples faces:hihi:

Would prefer a midweek visit to a gaynight in Chesterfield or Barnsley to Fairy.

Climax excluded, Do yourself a favour, save your money and go somewhere decent outside Sheffield!:thumbsup:

Oh forgot to mention, there's rumours that the Hallam Uni LGB are starting a monthly gay night to rival Climax within the former NCPM, dont know how accurate the rumour is.

I went to a university LGB meeting once with a friend of mine (for moral support he claimed but he was realy on the pull), it was so cringingly right-on.

We all had to hug the person next to us and decribe what predudice and hardship we had encountered being gay, they looked quite upset when I said I hadn't experiencd any and if I got any grief from anyone I would smash their face in.

We would have been better going to the pub for a few pints and a chat.

If you like hard dance, HypaNRG is on at Orchis tonight 10-2.

Originally posted by nick2
I went to a university LGB meeting once with a friend of mine (for moral support he claimed but he was realy on the pull), it was so cringingly right-on.

We all had to hug the person next to us and decribe what predudice and hardship we had encountered being gay, they looked quite upset when I said I hadn't experiencd any and if I got any grief from anyone I would smash their face in.

We would have been better going to the pub for a few pints and a chat.

which university was that at nick? I know the one at hallam can be quite clicky, went twice and felt a bit out of my depths, felt like I was being stared at because I was the new kid in the class.

Originally posted by smh2004
which university was that at nick? I know the one at hallam can be quite clicky, went twice and felt a bit out of my depths, felt like I was being stared at because I was the new kid in the class.

It was at the old University, we escaped to the Star And Garter during a role-playing excercise.

i pretty much agree about fairy likuid but at least one of the people who runs it is nice :)

if there is another gay night in sheffield i think we will see the end of fairy to be honest

anyone going to next climax? its on the 15th i do believe i shall be there which is strange as i never usually know which is a pain for the people doing the guest list haha!

Originally posted by damo
i pretty much agree about fairy likuid but at least one of the people who runs it is nice :)

if there is another gay night in sheffield i think we will see the end of fairy to be honest

anyone going to next climax? its on the 15th i do believe i shall be there which is strange as i never usually know which is a pain for the people doing the guest list haha!

They have a guest list for Climax ?

yeah they do

i don't have to queue up or pay to get in which is pretty cool

What happened to Poptastic in Sheffield anyway. I used to love that cause of the indie music and when it stopped I thought that Fairy Likuid was going to be something similar which is really isn't cause its rubbish and there is no indie.

Pop did come back briefly last year with Dabble but that was only short lived maybe the leadmill wasn't the right place I don't know but you would think that there is somewhere in Sheffield for them to come back to. Its a pain but I have to go to manchester to go to pop now, although apparantly poptastic is coming back to Leeds soon after it stopped on a Thursday which was a great night at the cockpit, its somewhere else now can't remember where though. but for gods sake come on Sheffield get with the programme!!!


(anyone know what happened to Dabble by the way it dissappeared without a trace and we used to really enjoy it, it was a good laugh??)

Well everyone has slagged off Fairyliquid (must confess I never went), I have a feeling it wont statr up again, their website has been closed for sometime.

So lets start on the next 2 pubs that open till 3/4am ---> Xes and Av It bar, yes they are next to each other and it is a change to have 2 bars so close together and it is easy walk as well.

If you like young guys its probably the place to be, I get the feeling real gay men don`t exist in Sheffield now, gawd knows where they go.

I think a lot of people in Sheffield don't go to gay places beacuse they are just so grotty and tacky and full of screaming teens (Xes and Dumpseys being perfect examples).

Once a nice city centre gay pub opens in Sheffield I will be happy to go, but until then I'll stick to "straight" pubs/clubs.

God, I sound like a right old fart.

Poptastic in Leeds is now back weekly at their new venue club MISSION every Sunday.

Also HOMO at MISSION every Thursday is quite similiar to poptastic and is only £2 entry and all drinks are £1 ALL NIGHT!

HOMO is always packed out with 2 fab arenas playing commercial dance and the other playing Pop/ Disco, atmosphere is fantastic!

On top of this of course Leeds offers Queens Court, Fibre, Federation and Speed Queen, hate to say it but Leeds completely pis*es all over Sheffield on the gay front:help:

Originally posted by skyfitsboy
Poptastic in Leeds is now back weekly at their new venue club MISSION every Sunday.


Why Sunday ?

Originally posted by nick2
Why Sunday ?

Probably because it was the only suitable day/venue that wasn't already taking by another promotion.

Which is way I prefer HOMO, who wants to get trashed on a Sunday night? Monday mornings are bad enough without a hangover as well:gag:

leeds is cool for a night out and i tend to be there all the time just a shame some of the people in fibre are so pretentious

i've been out on many a sunday in leeds much to my regret the next day!

Just wanted to add to the stuff already said...

I've always thought Fairy Likuid was crap since it took over from Poptastic at the NCPM. I was hoping for something similar with an indie room but it was just stereo-typical STEPS, Spice Girls, Wham and the rest of the cheesy rubbish that people seem to lump in with the 'gay scene'.

I've not been to Pink Glove at the Uni in the Raynor Bar ? or even know if it's still running. If it is, can anyone tell me if it's any good ?

Climax is just about the best there is. It's actually not too bad and I'm glad they don't always play the obvious cheese. They do make an effort to play some good chat stuff and the smaller room is good with the retro stuff although it can get a bit too self indulgent (have you seen how serious the DJ is in that room ? So intense !).

I'd say the last good place was Poptastic in the NCPM with the Indie room. Hope it comes back soon.

Pink Glove used to be fun in the Raynor Lounge at the University of Sheffield's Union.

Music was very indie and brit-poppish, the room was very small though abou the size of 2 large living rooms with a tiny bar and a DJ booth caged in the corner, but it was still gud fun.

Not sure if it still running or not, last time I went was about April last year.

So, is there anything on in the 0114 area tonight or tomorrow, apart from the usual 'only-if-you're-desperate' dempseys, as i finally have a night out in town.
if not - maybe i'll have to admit desperation and go there. i hate to admit it, but i have one of their memberships cards - with a very drunken picture on it!
when is next climax?

Originally posted by richynomates
i hate to admit it, but i have one of their memberships cards - with a very drunken picture on it!
when is next climax?

I shouldnt worry... i have one on its way too YIKES!!!!!!! scary thought... and dempseys of all places :lol:

Climax is on again around the 15th i think :? no doubt i will be corrected if wrong :lol:

yes the 15th is correct

it's gonna be ace! the students are settled (ish!) i shall be there celebrating my new job! (any excuse to drink too much really!)

Ahhh I remember the old Cossack Pub with fond memories a few years ago .. I always thought it was the best gay pub in Sheffield ... such an atmosphere and the Karaoke nights were great ...

i thought that place was straight till a year or so ago! the missed chances!

there used to be nice guys stood outside all the time as i'd walk up the hill and i'd speed up thinking they were looking at me because they wanted a fight lol!

Originally posted by Patrick2000
Ahhh I remember the old Cossack Pub with fond memories a few years ago .. I always thought it was the best gay pub in Sheffield ... such an atmosphere and the Karaoke nights were great ...

The Cossack was a good pub, the fact that they had a pool table was enough for me, Karaoke and quiz nights were great and it used to be packed at the weekend and on Thursday night (before Club Uropa stopped the gay night). I think it's going to be demolished now, either that or left to fall down. Shame.

Originally posted by damo
yes the 15th is correct

it's gonna be ace! the students are settled (ish!) i shall be there celebrating my new job! (any excuse to drink too much really!)

What a guess! :) lol

Looking forward to yet another fab night out! :D

me too i've been looking forward to it since last months which was ace

some friends from leeds are coming over for this months so we gotta show em sheffield can be as good as leeds!

Originally posted by damo
some friends from leeds are coming over for this months so we gotta show em sheffield can be as good as leeds!

Good luck.

My best friend lives in Leeds and he never misses Climax so that must say something about Sheffield:thumbsup:

Climax has a special vibe that I've not experienced anywhere else, it even had it when it used to be at the City Hall Ballroom back in the nineties!

Originally posted by skyfitsboy
My best friend lives in Leeds and he never misses Climax so that must say something about Sheffield:thumbsup:

Climax has a special vibe that I've not experienced anywhere else, it even had it when it used to be at the City Hall Ballroom back in the nineties!

It was ok in the City Hall Ballroom, there was plenty of space, though the beer was horrible and the plastic glasses were a pain.

My brother once went to Climax and was sent away as he was too old, (he was only 38ish), do they have a age policy ?,

Yes Cossack was good, and those were the days

So if no one goes to a gay pub, which staight pubs do you all go in

Originally posted by peter41
My brother once went to Climax and was sent away as he was too old, (he was only 38ish), do they have a age policy ?,

Yes Cossack was good, and those were the days

So if no one goes to a gay pub, which staight pubs do you all go in

Thats what I hate about the gay scene, it's so youth and beauty obsessed that there is no room for "normal" people. I also think that once you are in a relationship you don't need the scene anymore.

I just go to the pubs in town, on West Street and Division Street etc, with my mates, we haven't had any trouble, but then a good night out for us doesn't involve running around like big screaming queens.

there is no age policy that i know of my friend nigel is 38 and gets in fine plus i've seen people much older than that in there

the gay scene is what you make it here in sheffield now in leeds thats a different story its as you stated nick2

I'll most likely be in Climax again on Friday next. It's a works night out so we'll be starting off with them about 7ish I reckon, then the better half and I will move on about 10.30/11ish as always. :D

Should be fun like last time....I hope. :clap:

i shall be getting there about 10:20 cos thats when guest list arrives (in theory!)

but it usually involves a ten minute wait outside to wait for people sometimes i dunno why i bother being on time lol

I just go to the pubs in town, on West Street and Division Street etc, with my mates, we haven't had any trouble, but then a good night out for us doesn't involve running around like big screaming queens.



Thats why we stay in town near quayside area, it is not full of big screaming queens as you say. Although its much harder to spot a gay person in str8 pubs.

I must try Climax one time with my brother to see whay it is like. I would neve go alone as have very few gay friends.

Originally posted by peter41
Although its much harder to spot a gay person in str8 pubs.


True, but not impossible.
I only realy go on the gay scene when I'm single and desperate for a shag (I can't imagine why anyone would go to Dempseys for any reason other than to get laid).
If I'm going out for fun with mates I prefer somewhere staight.

I've been to Dempseys a couple of times and the guys I've tagged along with don't go there to get laid. They go there to have a bit of a laugh at the Karaoke on a Sunday night and have a few drinks, chill out etc.

Saying that though I still prefer either West St or Ecclesall Road for a night out. :D

i've been to dempseys a few times for a laugh

i've never been to get laid as i don't do casual sex in the slightest

Originally posted by damo
i've been to dempseys a few times for a laugh

i've never been to get laid as i don't do casual sex in the slightest

You should try it, it can be fun.

Went to Poptastic in Leeds last night and had a top night. Great venue and great to hear indie music while I am out on the pull he he
I asked the DJ in the indie room if Pop was coming back to Sheffield and he said he didn't know but we told him it should and soon, don't know where they will go though.

I tried Homo at mission too the other week but I didn't like it as much, no indie just camp and dance and rather annoying people there too which was a bit of a nightmare. The dance room was ok though.

Great venue though Mission! I wish we could get it together over here and get some decent nights going again.

Originally posted by nick2
You should try it, it can be fun.

I ended up in there on Saturday night, had quite a good time once the alcohol had kicked in, arriving sober isn't a good idea though and should be avoided.

It doesn't seem to be as hot and stuffy in there, now that they have invested in some air conditioning, but they really need to get that chip pan sorted out downstairs cos the whole place just reeks of chips, when ya walk in the chip fat it stings your eyes, probably so you cant see how bad the place is inside :hihi:

Oh and the miserable DJ needs pensioning off, half the time he looks like he's asleep with his head in his hands, and he plays far too much RnB and that god damn Whitney megamix needs smashing to pieces!

Dempseys is just a strange place, I walked past yesterday and there were groups of pensioners having their Sunday dinner in there.

I suspect this is where the chip-fat smell comes from.

I agree Princess M. I don't get chance to go to Poptastic anywhere else and I miss it in Sheffield, particularly for the indie stuff. Used to love it in the Popular Music Centre a couple of years back.

Yeah I used to like it there too Trouncer.

The indie DJ in Leeds is the same one that used to do NCPM and when I asked him he didn't seem to know if they were coming back or not but hopefully he will try and find out, there is nothing on their website.
I think we should get a petition going to Poptastic and get them back here.
Sheffield needs a good kick up the backside!!

hi i am new to the area - looking for some nice bars to meet like-minded people. there must be some queers in south yorks?! can anyone help? thanks

So who is going to Climax tonight ?, I bought a ticket last nite and thought why not ....... I have a hen night first !!! (dont ask) ... and then pop over to Climax .... when I can find it .....

.... probably be already drunk ...... there is no point describing myself as I would imagine alot of people will be there .... but here it is anyway ......I will be the one with glasses on, short grey/brown/mixed colour hair and black trousers with a white shirt with a stripe across it ..... incase anyone wants to say ello .... I dont bite......

Originally posted by peter41
So who is going to Climax tonight ?, I bought a ticket last nite and thought why not ....... I have a hen night first !!! (dont ask) ... and then pop over to Climax .... when I can find it .....

.... probably be already drunk ...... there is no point describing myself as I would imagine alot of people will be there .... but here it is anyway ......I will be the one with glasses on, short grey/brown/mixed colour hair and black trousers with a white shirt with a stripe across it ..... incase anyone wants to say ello .... I dont bite......

Pauly and myself will be there as always...

Had a fab night last time so looking forward to another....

We're planning on going - if we make it that far, going round Division Street & West Street first so could be a bit wobbly by closing time!

Originally posted by peter41
So who is going to Climax tonight ?, I bought a ticket last nite and thought why not ....... I have a hen night first !!! (dont ask) ... and then pop over to Climax .... when I can find it .....

.... probably be already drunk ...... there is no point describing myself as I would imagine alot of people will be there .... but here it is anyway ......I will be the one with glasses on, short grey/brown/mixed colour hair and black trousers with a white shirt with a stripe across it ..... incase anyone wants to say ello .... I dont bite......

I'll keep an eye out for you Peter. Not sure what I'm wearing yet though so it'll be up to me and Angel05 to find you. ;)

Well, hope everyone enjoyed themselves last night at Climax. We WERE enjoying ourselves and got about 2 mins walk from Climax when my other half took a tumble outside The Harley and the result was a sprained ankle and 3 hours in Northern General A&E. Sh*t happens eh? :rolleyes:

She's doing ok altho it's still pretty sore but they reckon she'll be walking ok again in a couple of weeks. She's learning how to get up stairs on crutches at the moment, not easy I can tell ya....and it's not even me who's got to do it. :o

The thing between us in the past is that fate always seems to take a hand so we're looking at it like there was a reason we weren't meant to be there last night. Any bomb scares or anything crazy happen in Climax last night?

hey people, just wanted t say that im proud to be gay and all the small minded people out there need to grow up and act like humans.
Gay people are nothin like perverts they just dont want to follow other people in their views and they just want to get on with their lives without small minded comments. if you dont like the gay scene dont go there and leave people to get on with what they want to do.

sorry if this as been put on the wrong site but im new to this website.
bye for now

Anyone else think the atmosphere in Climax was quite strange last night?

Lost count of the times I got pushed, banged into, elbowed and shoved all without an apology and hate to say this but mainly from girls especially whilst waiting to be served, whats happened to manners!

Worst thing is that it's really infectious because I just got to the stage last night where I ended up pushing past people and not apologising.

If anybody that works in security at Climax is reading this, please could you try a bit harder to keep girls out of the guy toilets cos they just take over the place and some are quite vile, witnessed one girl trying to pee in the sink last night! :gag:

Originally posted by skyfitsboy
Anyone else think the atmosphere in Climax was quite strange last night?

Lost count of the times I got pushed, banged into, elbowed and shoved all without an apology and hate to say this but mainly from girls especially whilst waiting to be served, whats happened to manners!

Worst thing is that it's really infectious because I just got to the stage last night where I ended up pushing past people and not apologising.

I rest my case. That's why me and the other half weren't meant to be in last night. I can't tolerate bad manners and people who push so it was probably a good thing that she and I weren't able to make it.

last night was odd it was full of straight people not that thats a problem of course but heres were tons! i had tons of straight girls start on me lol i apoligise to anyone i knock into and will usually give ya a quick stroke to make sure i havent offended ya lol

Originally posted by j3986
hey people, just wanted t say that im proud to be gay and all the small minded people out there need to grow up and act like humans.
Gay people are nothin like perverts they just dont want to follow other people in their views and they just want to get on with their lives without small minded comments. if you dont like the gay scene dont go there and leave people to get on with what they want to do.

sorry if this as been put on the wrong site but im new to this website.
bye for now

Glad you're proud to be gay but I don't recall seeing any real gay predjudice in this thread. Seems you're arguing for no real reason matey. Everyone's cool with it here. :)

Well I didn`t get to Climax on Friday ... ended up in dempseys with my brother, but sounds like it was a odd night anyway ... maybe next time ....

I went to Climax too. Bit rough I thought didnt like it as much as usual

Not sure what was going on but hope it gets back to normal next time
x

Originally posted by Princess M
I went to Climax too. Bit rough I thought didnt like it as much as usual

Not sure what was going on but hope it gets back to normal next time
x

Sounds like my accident was a blessing in disguise :lol: ;)

Not nice tho i can tell ya... Look forward to next month :razz:

i have good news! there is going to be a new LGB night in sheffield called VIP its gonna be at takapuna in sheffield the launch night is the 11th of november!

Originally posted by damo
i have good news! there is going to be a new LGB night in sheffield called VIP its gonna be at takapuna in sheffield the launch night is the 11th of november!

Sounds good keep us posted :)

Doesnt clash with climax tho does it? :?

Originally posted by Angel05
Sounds good keep us posted :)

Doesnt clash with climax tho does it? :?
Nah it's gonna be on Thursday nights!

Originally posted by Pauly
Glad you're proud to be gay but I don't recall seeing any real gay predjudice in this thread. Seems you're arguing for no real reason matey. Everyone's cool with it here. :)
I agree with you!! no one in here has gone against the homosexual fraternity..<<<hates to say gay as it is a happy word!!!
The Homosexuals can do as they wish without prejudice.....just so long as it is not preached or considered normal...

Originally posted by DerekH
I agree with you!! no one in here has gone against the homosexual fraternity..<<<hates to say gay as it is a happy word!!!
The Homosexuals can do as they wish without prejudice.....just so long as it is not preached or considered normal...

And normal is?

Originally posted by DerekH
I agree with you!! no one in here has gone against the homosexual fraternity..<<<hates to say gay as it is a happy word!!!
The Homosexuals can do as they wish without prejudice.....just so long as it is not preached or considered normal...

And so long as it's in the privacy of their own homes and not shoving it down your neck, eh?

Tut!

Originally posted by Pauly
And normal is?
Whatever you want it to be!!!! I believe normal is for a male to be iwth a female ...This of course is natures way of procreation.....If a male goes with a male!! what are ya gonna produce to keep the human cycle carrying on?
Need I have to answer the obviouse?

Originally posted by BoroughGal
And so long as it's in the privacy of their own homes and not shoving it down your neck, eh?

Tut!
I don't care actually...I wish we could donate an island to these people.. and see how it grows....
LOgically.......Give em an island then at least at the next generation we could get it back!

homosexuality is natures way of saying we are having too many children...

lets not be having arguments on wether gay people are normal or not as it will go on forever lol!

lets change the subject!

who's going to be coming to VIP on the 11th?

Originally posted by Phanerothyme
homosexuality is natures way of saying we are having too many children...

and far too many breeders:D

Originally posted by DerekH
Whatever you want it to be!!!! I believe normal is for a male to be iwth a female ...This of course is natures way of procreation.....If a male goes with a male!! what are ya gonna produce to keep the human cycle carrying on?
Need I have to answer the obviouse?

Why is it always about Men & Men there are also Woman & Women... But i guess that doesnt really matter to some men as that can just appeal as a huge 'turn on' :?

People should be treated with equal rights... What difference does it make? I am sure Gay people dont need telling about what they can produce an what they cant... If someone falls in Love with another who is to stand in the way of it... May they be Gay or Straight...

Gay people dont shove it down Hetrosexual peoples necks... Complaining and moaning about Women being with men and vice versa...

Live an let live! Life is too Short!

End of :razz:

ps... There is no 'Normal' everyone is different! otherwise the world would be a boring place... :? :)

I shall be there Nov 11th for the first night of VIP :) ;)

Well said Angel .... abviously DerekH has a problem with life .... and if we ignore him he will go away to his own thread .....but anyway lets get back to the topic ..


.... where is Takapuna for this VIP thing, I have never heard of it.

Originally posted by peter41
Well said Angel .... abviously DerekH has a problem with life .... and if we ignore him he will go away to his own thread .....but anyway lets get back to the topic ..


.... where is Takapuna for this VIP thing, I have never heard of it.

I think it's on West Street somewhere. I might be the place that was the West Street gym ?

Originally posted by nick2
I think it's on West Street somewhere. I might be the place that was the West Street gym ?


Must be tough being the onnnnnnly gay in Dore Village. :lol: :lol:

Originally posted by t020
Must be tough being the onnnnnnly gay in Dore Village. :lol: :lol:

It's is, but my £500,000 mortgage and 4 wheel drive are a great comfort. :lol:

theres a map to takapuna on the vip website linked in my sig can't wait to see you all there!

Originally posted by peter41
Well said Angel .... abviously DerekH has a problem with life .... and if we ignore him he will go away to his own thread .....but anyway lets get back to the topic ..


.... where is Takapuna for this VIP thing, I have never heard of it.

Had to be said :) and lets hope so...

Originally posted by peter41
Well said Angel .... abviously DerekH has a problem with life .... and if we ignore him he will go away to his own thread .....but anyway lets get back to the topic ..


.... where is Takapuna for this VIP thing, I have never heard of it.
www.club-vip.co.uk/map.htm

There it is :P

Originally posted by Phanerothyme
homosexuality is natures way of saying we are having too many children...

1st time ive heard it called that:hihi:

gay place for good night out ...now called AV-IT bar on carlisle street .. opposite x-s.. been told to pass that on to you ...

been and it's another xcess in my view quite seedy etc obviously ok when you are overly drunk lol

I have been to Av-It as well and I don`t find it seedy, neither is xces.... as I say it is only seedy if you make it seedy. I just go for the drink and a laff and get ****** with friends.

But my brother did go last Friday night to Av-It and it was completely straight for the night. So hope it does not turn completely straight.

Fanxs all for the other link for new place, shall go check it out.

suppose it depends on what you are comparing it to shall we just say it isn't the cleanest of places but a good laugh all the same lol

Originally posted by damo
been and it's another xcess in my view quite seedy etc obviously ok when you are overly drunk lol

That seems to be the main theme of the Sheffield scene - "Ok if your drunk".

Don't know where I heard this, but it seems the Stone House are looking to do a gay night on sunday nights. don't know when from, but as they aren't currently open on Sundays, maybe it will be alright? (i.e. regulars wouldn't be turning up!)

Originally posted by richynomates
Don't know where I heard this, but it seems the Stone House are looking to do a gay night on sunday nights. don't know when from, but as they aren't currently open on Sundays, maybe it will be alright? (i.e. regulars wouldn't be turning up!)

I drink in Stone House a lot, and I haven't heard anything about a gay night. I don't think some of the regulars would be very impressed.

ah right can't say i have heard anything about the possibility of the stone house having a gay night

If someone just re-opened the Cossack we would have a fairly decent pub in town again.

A pub that small must have low running costs.

Originally posted by nick2
If someone just re-opened the Cossack we would have a fairly decent pub in town again.

A pub that small must have low running costs.

Hi!! been registered on here for ages! just read the whole thread without stopping!

You're right about re-opening the cossack - i already thought they did move to somewhere else when it closed down.

I've always said if i win the lottery i would make sheffield's gay scene loads better, have a gay village or something!! :P

Climax is on the 19th November - whos going?! i'll be going as i haven't been for ages! can't wait!! :D

Hi to Vampy - still not found you yet under the mirror ball!! Also hi to Damo - hope ya ok hun!

Originally posted by karl2784
Hi!! been registered on here for ages! just read the whole thread without stopping!

You're right about re-opening the cossack - i already thought they did move to somewhere else when it closed down.

I've always said if i win the lottery i would make sheffield's gay scene loads better, have a gay village or something!! :P

Climax is on the 19th November - whos going?! i'll be going as i haven't been for ages! can't wait!! :D

Hi to Vampy - still not found you yet under the mirror ball!! Also hi to Damo - hope ya ok hun!

Fingers crossed of no further injuries an i should be there :? with the better half ;) got so close last time... 2 mins walk in fact... :( hey ho i guess it wasnt to be...

Would be good to actually meet some of the people from this site that go... maybe we could arrange something? :)

Yeh!! I am actually able to go this time! Also with my better half, I think we should all have a meet up before we go somewhere and then head on to climax, what do you all think? I cant wait!!

Originally posted by mimicraze
Yeh!! I am actually able to go this time! Also with my better half, I think we should all have a meet up before we go somewhere and then head on to climax, what do you all think? I cant wait!!

Sounds like a plan in the making... that way we can all move on together... :)

Where would people wanna meet beforehand then? And more importantly at what time ;)

Make sure you guys get down to VIP @ Takapuna (http://www.club-vip.co.uk) for the launch night on Thursday 11 November.

Opening night is FREE Entry and should be an excellent night!!! :thumbsup:

aha, we know mate! Its been said enough!! blimey!! ill be there :clap:

Originally posted by mimicraze
aha, we know mate! Its been said enough!! blimey!! ill be there :clap:

:lol: :clap: :clap: :thumbsup:

I take it you'll be there then? Whats your role in all this?!

Web Designer! :P

hehe fair enuff, you gonna be there then?? See what all your efforts have come to?

I wouldn't miss it - Takapuna is like my second home anyway :P

i shall be there as well as i'm the OFFICIAL promoter hehehe :)

Originally posted by Dirk Diggler
Make sure you guys get down to VIP @ Takapuna (http://www.club-vip.co.uk) for the launch night on Thursday 11 November.

Opening night is FREE Entry and should be an excellent night!!! :thumbsup:

We'll be there :) no worries... looking forward to it...

we'll have to have some lil forum meet up inside lol if you wanna see who i am goto here (http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/)

Sounds good to me. I'll be joining the better half on the 11th and will see you all there. :)

Originally posted by damo
we'll have to have some lil forum meet up inside lol if you wanna see who i am goto here (http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/)

Sounds like yet another plan :)

well VIP launch night is only a few days away now i'm getting all excited hehe anyone spotted the VIP posters near dempseys xcess etc?

oooh climax soon too seems ages since the last one

Originally posted by damo
well VIP launch night is only a few days away now i'm getting all excited hehe anyone spotted the VIP posters near dempseys xcess etc?

oooh climax soon too seems ages since the last one

Soz not seen the Posters as yet :( but looking forward to VIP... it'll be nice to be going somewhere diff for a change... Other then Climax an maybe Dempseys for a Sunday evening of Karaoke with the other half...

Seems ages since Pauly and i were at Climax... September was the last one we went to... So gives us an excuse to make Novemeber a greater night out...

I'll certainly be watching my steps that night... Dont want any further accidents before i actually get to my destination...

Do we :? :razz:

hahaha yeah im surprised i haven't managed to injure myself in someway on my way out (touches wood)

the posters keep getting took down by management at dempseys etc bit of a pain really