Strangers' Bar
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The Strangers' Bar is one of several bars in the Palace of Westminster, the home of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, situated near the House of Commons. It is open to Members of Parliament and officers of Parliament, their guests, and members of parliamentary staff.[1] The bar often sells ales and other beverages from small breweries across the UK.[2]
Smoking was banned in the bar from 4 April 2005.[3] In 2013 the bar underwent at £13,000 refit.[4]
In January 2025 the bar was closed for a review of security and safety procedures after a report of drink spiking.[5] By 11 February 2025 plans were in place to reopen it with CCTV, more security guards and additional staff training.[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Guide to Catering Services (PDF), House of Commons, July 2021
- ^ "Long Melford Nethergate Brewery served at Strangers' Bar in Houses of Parliament". Suffolk Free Press. 16 March 2023. Retrieved 13 December 2024 – via James Cartlidge MP.
- ^ Russell, Ben; Woolf, Marie (2 February 2005). "Order! Smoking in Parliament is banned". The Independent. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ Booth, Robert (13 February 2017). "Davis-Abbott row latest in a long line of Strangers' Bar tiffs". The Guardian. Guardian News & Media Limited. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ Asaf, Seher (17 January 2025). "Parliament bar closed after alleged spiking incident". BBC News. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
- ^ Nevett, Joshua (11 February 2025). "MPs' bar to reopen with CCTV after alleged spiking". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
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