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Topic ID 5308

24/05/2010 by hannah_w

Sugar Hut Closed

Does anyone know why Sugar Hut hasn't been open over the weekend? I thought it had been quiet on Thursday night and was walking by late Friday and Saturday and it was closed :-S


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Reply ID 74554

24/05/2010 by hertford born and bred

Open when i walked by about 10.00pm on Saturday.


Reply ID 74556

25/05/2010 by mikol

It was open this weekend, I walked past and made the silly comment of how short and fitting the girls dresses were to my partner !


Reply ID 74566

25/05/2010 by hertford born and bred

quote:
Originally posted by mikol
made the silly comment of how short and fitting the girls dresses were to my partner !
Yepp was gonna say the same to my misses. But then thought better of it. Eyes open mouth shut.[:D]


Reply ID 74571

26/05/2010 by Mack E. Avelly

http://www.brentwoodweeklynews.co.uk/news/localnews/8125959.New_doubt_over_Sugar_Hut_s_future/ It looks as if the Brentwood and Basildon branches are no longer trading. Not sure if the 99p drinks on Thursday and all you can drink for £15 on a Saturday will survive the latest legislation/"advice". No personal axe to grind myself I hasten to add, not the demographic we target, nor do I have anything against the intended audience. Was once a youngster with a rather too keen fondness for the occasional quiet gallon or so myself. Just found those smilies in the edit zone. Nothing remotely as rich as Jaycee's brilliant palette. [img]http://www.brentwoodweeklynews.co.uk/news/localnews/8125959.New_doubt_over_Sugar_Hut_s_future/


Reply ID 74664

02/06/2010 by Rooster

It was open last Thursday when I drove past.


Reply ID 76764

20/09/2010 by Steve

Looks like The Sugar Hut's days are numbered http://www.hertford.net/blog/default.asp?id=814


Reply ID 77087

05/10/2010 by Steve

The Licensing sub-committee meet on 14th to discuss the review of the Sugar Hut's licence. Judging by the catalogue of incidents detailed in the police report (fights, underage drinking, drug dealing etc etc) they'll have their licence revoked and be closed down. http://e-services.eastherts.gov.uk/moderngov/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=144&MId=1450


Reply ID 77091

05/10/2010 by Frenchie

Another Estate agents beckons....


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05/10/2010 by Kitty Kat

Bring back Sloppy Joe's I say - can we start a campaign?! [:D]


Reply ID 77097

05/10/2010 by Abbotts_lass

i agree Kitty Kat !!


Reply ID 77098

05/10/2010 by Kitty Kat

Happy Hour - Zombie cocktails, 2 for 1 [8D]


Reply ID 77099

05/10/2010 by Ewoowar

quote:
Originally posted by Kitty Kat
Happy Hour - Zombie cocktails, 2 for 1 [8D]
Don't the repeated drinks promotions form a major part of the problem at the Sugar Hut?


Reply ID 77100

05/10/2010 by Steve

quote:
Originally posted by Ewoowar
quote:
Originally posted by Kitty Kat
Happy Hour - Zombie cocktails, 2 for 1 [8D]
Don't the repeated drinks promotions form a major part of the problem at the Sugar Hut?
From page 23 of the review application: "On 21.8.10 at 2307hrs Sergeant Turner attended Sugar Hut and made some observations. He subsequently issued Simon Cleary [the premises licence holder] with a Section 19 Closure Notice, Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001. The reason for the issue of the ticket is the breach of Mandatory Codes regarding the irresponsible promotions offered at Sugar Hut. A copy of the promotion running that day and Sergeant Turner's statement is submitted as part of this application. During this period a number of drinks promotions have been advertised on the Sugar Hut website, and by flyers. Details of the promotions are outlined in PC O'Connell's statement. Hertfordshire Constabulary hold the opinion that the promotions run by the Sugar Hut are directly responsible for the crime and disorder that has been associated with them. This has been evidenced by the persons arrested stating why they had come to Hertford and specifically to the Sugar Hut. The promotions are irresponsible and the premises need to be held accountable for the impact they have had on reported crime and disorder."


Reply ID 77101

05/10/2010 by Kitty Kat

I was referring to the late 1980's when they had 1 hour of 2 for 1 cocktails only on a friday night from 7pm til 8pm - not the same as the Sugar Hut's all you can drink for £15 deal [8D]


Reply ID 77268

14/10/2010 by james

Anybody know the result of today's hearing?


Reply ID 77269

14/10/2010 by Steve

quote:
Originally posted by james
Anybody know the result of today's hearing?
Hopefully the minutes of the meeting will be on the EHDC website in a couple of days.


Reply ID 77273

15/10/2010 by codek2

Was open last night, didnt look that busy though.


Reply ID 77278

15/10/2010 by Steve

http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/Hertfordshire/Sugar-Hut-licence-up-for-review.htm They got off lightly IMHO.


Reply ID 77290

15/10/2010 by Woody

Who will fund and man the resident's hotline? Whilst the cost burden should belong to Sugar Hut alone, the condition is pointless if the calls go through to their employees, surely?


Reply ID 77296

15/10/2010 by Leo Densian

For some reason the 'latest news' on their website omits to mention this small hitch. [:D] They will have to amend a few of the time details on their 'events' section too...


Reply ID 77405

22/10/2010 by Gemma

I am so glad its shut some friends wanted to go here tonight and me saying it seems like hell on earth wasnt enough to sway them, thankfully it being shut means we definatly cant go there!


Reply ID 77406

22/10/2010 by codek2

Its only temporary - you can tell your friends you can go in 4 weeks time :)


Reply ID 77407

22/10/2010 by Ray_by_the_Beane

It was open last night (Thurs 21st) when I passed it going to and returning (11:30) from the Old Gits Pub.


Reply ID 77408

22/10/2010 by Gemma

Dont tell me that! I shall stick with its closed to all my friends then


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22/10/2010 by Eyeone

They will probably have a grand re launch with half price drinks all night….[:D]


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22/10/2010 by Golden

Just heard (from my eldest) that it was £3 to get in last night with drinks at £1.50 so its good to hear that they noted the licensing magistrates concerns about cheap drinks promotions!!


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22/10/2010 by White Horse

The Sugar Hut epitomises what is wrong with today's society and brings unwanted idiots to our fair and prosperous town. Please don't think im some old 'stuck in the mud', i'm 36 and have had licensed experience in the town. In my day, and that weren't so long ago, we went to Zero's and possibly pulled, but usually not, but had a good time and went home. Now, these management idiots from Sugar Hut have chosen to defile our town with £15 drink-as-much-as-you-can-till-you-fall-over-sick-or-stab-someone promotions. They deserve everything that is coming to them, and the DPS should be prosecuted.


Reply ID 77457

25/10/2010 by simcut

^ very well said, and I'm not even 30. Hate walking around the town avoiding sick/piss/half-eaten kebabs from the night before lying on the street :/


Reply ID 77465

25/10/2010 by Drama Queen

Vote with your feet, don't use the establishment! Eventually they won't be able to keep going. I am pretty sure their HQ in Essex (says it all really) isn't doing so well financially so we can keep our fingers crossed I hope...


Reply ID 77474

25/10/2010 by Steve

quote:
Originally posted by Drama Queen
Vote with your feet, don't use the establishment!
Most people in Hertford don't use it. The majority of their custom is from outside the town, as evidenced in police reports.


Reply ID 79927

04/03/2011 by codek2

Hertford Sugarhut was mentioned in the (london) metro today!! It didnt exactly cover itself in glory - they apparently refused admission to a lady for being too big (size 16 which is hardly huge is it). (well they say it was dress code based)


Reply ID 79928

04/03/2011 by Steve

As reported in yesterday's Mercury http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/Hertfordshire/Woman-claims-Hertford-club-refused-her-entry-because-of-her-size.htm Personally I suspect this is an inside PR job



Reply ID 79931

04/03/2011 by Ewoowar

There was a radio ad for a relaunch event there on Kiss FM last a week or two ago..........and don't ask what I was doing listening to Kiss FM!


Reply ID 79932

04/03/2011 by Golden

My daughter is now (unfortunately) of the age to go to Sugar Hut and was invited to the launch party, when she came home she told me that they left early as a lot of the boys they were with had been refused entry due to not being dressed properly so I have to say there is some consistency in the code; at least on the evening in question. I'm only trying to give some balance to the story - not defending SH - but it does seem to have been quite strict on the evening in question. I'm also sure that SH are quite happy with all the free publicity!


Reply ID 79933

04/03/2011 by Bubbaoshea

I didn't even realise it had re opened. Might have to pop along next weekend and see what all the fuss is about. Mind you, i'll remember not to wear a Superdry shirt otherwise i won't get in...


Reply ID 79934

04/03/2011 by Steve

quote:
Originally posted by Bubbaoshea
I didn't even realise it had re opened. Might have to pop along next weekend and see what all the fuss is about. Mind you, i'll remember not to wear a Superdry shirt otherwise i won't get in...
It never closed as far as I'm aware. It was a relaunch, not a re-opening. They've yet to renegotiate their licence as the review appeal is still pending.


Reply ID 79935

04/03/2011 by codek2

it was refurbished - so i guess it was probably closed for a few days at least.


Reply ID 79936

04/03/2011 by Rachel

I don't like the place but to be fair, the woman was probably not turned away because of her size. My colleague's daughter is a big lass who goes there regularly. As Golden says, the door policy was obviously very exacting that night and the offending 'lumberjack' dress in the picture isn't very glam or clubby, it's the sort of thing the girls in my office would wear to work. If only the Sugar Hut were as picky about checking the fake ID of the under-age kids who go in there, or about refusing to serve people when they are drunk.



Reply ID 79938

04/03/2011 by Steve

quote:
Originally posted by James007
Four words [url="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1101283/Jodie-Marsh-celebrates-30th-birthday-ridiculous-outfit-standards.html"]Sugar Hut Jodie Marsh[/url]
Thanks for that James, I was just about to eat [;)][xx(]


Reply ID 79961

06/03/2011 by Rabbit Rabbit

Quote from the "manager"- Club manager Ronnie Banks said: “..... We don’t discriminate against size, age, sexual orientation or anything else" If there's no age discrimination, how about an "over 50's" flashmob of Forum members descending on the place?


Reply ID 79991

08/03/2011 by Gemma

To be fair to the sugar hut they are not the only place that dont let people in because of dress, I have been (sadly) turned away from the stonehouse for same reason. I do not work for the sugar hut by the way and I would never ever ever consider going there anyway.


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