Pubs to avoid: The Moon Under Water in Manchester. Can Wetherspoons sink any lower?

Gay couple turned away from Wetherspoons pub in Manchester

Photo via twitter

Re-blogged from GAYSTARNEWS

A couple has said they were refused entry from a Manchester Wetherspoons pub because they are gay. Joshua Fox, 23, say him and his boyfriend were turned away from The Moon Under Water pub on Deansgate by doormen after they had been for a meal in the northern English city’s centre. ‘Mixed couples only’, they were told when they tried to enter the venue for a quick drink.

On Twitter, Fox said: ‘My 6 year love of Wetherspoons ended last night after being refused entry bc I wasn’t in a ‘mixed couple’ I’ll take my gay elsewhere thnx’

Explaining more to Manchester Evening News, he said: “The doorman stopped us to check our ID, then said “mixed couples only tonight” and refused to let us in. It was quite shocking really. I was staying in a flat near the pub and go in there all the time. I’m surprised they didn’t recognise me to be honest.”

When they complained, another member of staff stepped in and allowed them to enter. The company, known for their chain of UK pubs, has denied any accusations of discrimination. But after Mr Fox sent an email of complaint he received a reply apologising, which said: “Parties of a single sex may be refused entry in order to maintain a balanced and pleasant environment for all customers. This is based on some experiences in which the atmosphere in our pubs has been spoiled due to an unbalanced ratio between men and women. I appreciate that you feel that this action was unjust and please accept our apologies for any inconvenience that this caused you.”

Eddie Gershon, spokesman for JD Wetherspoon, said:

“Wetherspoon is proud of the fact that its pubs welcome a cross section of customers. We have discussed the incident with the manager who in turn has spoken with door staff and they are adamant that they did not mention the fact relating to mixed couples. We appreciate that this was an upsetting situation for the man involved, however, we reiterate that there was no discrimination towards him. We see from his blog that he was a fan of Wetherspoon pubs and hope that he will return to the pub in due course.”

WE (W.S.) HOPE HE WON’T – MORE ABOUT J.D. WETHERSPOONS.

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