Rockwater Hove celebrates the LGBTQ+ community in a series of fantastic activities and events

Rockwater Hove, a boutique bar and restaurant experience which provides residents of the local community with an incomparable hospitality offering, will throw open its doors on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th August for the annual Brighton and Hove Pride. As an all-encompassing venue situated on the Western Esplanade of Hove’s seafront, the venue will welcome all aboard the H.M.S Rockwater for a weekend extravaganza.

For one weekend only, the restaurant invites the local community and guests onto the campest cruise ship to set sail, the H.M.S Rockwater. From drag queens, DJ’s and performers, to pole dancing, comedy and everything in between – Rockwater will celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in a series of fantastic activities and events.

In support of Brighton & Hove-based charity, Switchboard LGBTQ+, Rockwater will have the following offerings over the weekend:

Saturday
Drag brunch hosted by Ophelia Payne & friends
11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Pride Festival on the lawns with Savage Disco & more
12:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Sunday
Rockwater Brunch Club – DJ edition
11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Comedy picnic on the lawns
2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

More information is available at https://rockwater.uk/event

Luke Davis, founder of Rockwater Hove, comments on the events planned:

“Despite the renowned Brighton Pride being cancelled due to COVID-19, we still wanted to mark Pride Month 2021 with the glitz and glamour the event deserves. While Brighton & Hove residents will be doing their bit to celebrate the heroes in our community, for those looking for a venue, Rockwater Hove will be celebrating Pride with a series of fantastic activities and events – from amazing drag queens, DJ’s and performers, to a comedy show and brunch.

We are also thrilled to be partnering with Switchboard for the weekend’s festivities. As a Brighton & Hove based charity that has been listening to, supporting and connecting LGBTQ+ communities, the extravaganza at the H.M.S Rockwater will be the perfect opportunity to show our appreciation for the work they have done for a host of social causes.”