The Stanley Show Bar

You walk down Chapel Street towards the seafront and The Stanley Show Bar announces itself without any fuss—just a straightforward bar that takes its entertainment seriously. Inside, it's got that warm, lived-in feel of somewhere that's been pulling crowds for years, with a stage that actually gets used properly rather than sitting empty. The crowd's a genuine mix: locals propping up the bar, couples on a night out, groups who've made this their regular spot. Shows run regularly and the whole place has that buzz of anticipation before something kicks off—the kind of venue where people actually want to be there, not just passing through.