Nightclub founder gives advice for a safe night out in UK

Although nightlife in the UK is changing as more people start to feel more confident going out. But there is still a lot of fear out there, especially when it comes to safety and sexual harassment. ONS data this year revealed that women felt less safe than men in all settings after dark.

Arith Liyanage, CEO and founder of The Night Owl, an independent nightclub renowned for its soul and retro music, has commented: “Hospitality and entertainment venues, as well as the government and the police, have a responsibility to ensure the safety of customers is front of mind.”

In this piece, Arith provides tips to ensure you and your party enjoy a safe night out, whilst exploring how nightlife and the confidence in going out has changed over time.