Saturday, 26 September 2015
Tiffany`s, Sandgate Road 1988 - 1991
Licensees
Catherine Smith and Ena Smith 1987 1991 (1987 as Fifth Avenue)
Folkestone Herald
11-11-1988
Local News
A new nightclub is lined up for Folkestone but not everyone is pleased. Planning permission has been given for rooms underneath Tiffanys wine bar
in Sandgate Road to be turned into a disco.
The owner of Tiffanys, is not happy with the
idea “I already have a wine bar and a disco upstairs, I don’t want to be
disturbed by the noise of a new club in my basement. They can only open until
midnight under the terms of their planning permission, so it isn’t too bad, but
I have to shut at 11p.m.”
The new club, which will be called The Basement, still has to be given
permission to sell alcohol by Folkestone magistrates.
Folkestone Herald
3-3-1989
Local News
Plans for a disco on
the Sandgate Road in Folkestone have been rejected. Mr. Arist Aristocleus wanted to open a
nightclub in a basement underneath Tiffany`s wine bar, but Planning and Development
committee members threw out the scheme on Tuesday. Councillors felt opening until two in
the morning was too late in an area of high residential density. But councillor Anthony Deighton said
“The majority of people who go to these discos are law abiding citizens who
cause no trouble. We have got to look
to the youngsters of this town and of Shepway”. The nightclub, which is not connected with Tiffanys, would have had
access at the back of the building, an area with many residential flats. Neighbours of the proposed club had
complained of possible increases in noise and disturbance, an increase in
traffic and a possible reduction in property value.
Folkestone Herald
7-9-1990
Local News
Police advised a wine bar to take down a window poster
encouraging drinkers to guzzle six bottle of Pils lager between 9 p.m. and
closing time.
Officers told staff at Tiffany`s Wine Bar, in Sandgate
Road, Folkestone, it was not a good thing to advertise drinking large amounts
of alcohol in a short time. Chief Superintendent Keith Shipman said “If
licensees are irresponsible enough to run this type of promotion they will
place their licences at risk”.
The poster was part of a promotion got the strong German
lager.
The curate of Folkestone`s Parish Church, Colin Laxon,
attacked the sign. “It`s blatant irresponsibility”, he said. “If people who
sell alcohol are unable to exercise a degree of responsibility, how can we
expect youngsters to do so?”
The manageress of Tiffany`s, who would not give her name,
brushed aside his criticisms. “I`ve never heard anything so ridiculous in all
my life”, she said. “I thought I would just encourage more people to come and
see a group play in the wine bar. I wouldn`t push the drink down their necks –
I just sell the beer”.
Friday, 18 September 2015
Toffs, Grace Hill 1974 - 1984?
Licensees
No details available
Folkestone Herald
10-11-1989
Advertising Feature
A new nightclub is opening in Folkestone tonight to bring
a feel of the fifties and sounds of the sixties to town. Heroes night club is
taking over from Toffs in Grace Hill. But it`s not a disco. The club, theme bar
and steak house offer a nostalgic night out to anyone who wants to hear rock
`n` roll, swing and hip hop from 1950 to 1985. A tribute to music heroes of the
golden-oldie age, Heroes will re-live the days of Elvis, Eddie Cochran, Jerry
Lee Lewis, Bill Haley and Billy Fury. Walls are covered with photos, rare album
covers, original newspaper and magazine stories, and two Elvis gold discs. The
club is open four night a week for chart hits from 1955 – 85 and live shows by
cabaret bands from all over Britain. The theme bar in the tavern is open every
day during normal pub hours and until 2 a.m. from Wednesday to Saturday, while
the steak-house is open lunchtime and evenings. The club will be enlarged in
February to attract bigger bands. Heroes offers Haley to Hendrix, Barry Manilow
to Bobby Darin, Sinatra to The Shadows, and is open to over-21s, with smart
dress essential.
Heroes, Grace Hill 1989 - ????
Licensees
No details available
No details available
Folkestone Herald
10-11-1989
Advertising Feature
A new nightclub is opening in Folkestone tonight to bring
a feel of the fifties and sounds of the sixties to town. Heroes night club is
taking over from Toffs in Grace Hill. But it`s not a disco. The club, theme bar
and steak house offer a nostalgic night out to anyone who wants to hear rock
`n` roll, swing and hip hop from 1950 to 1985. A tribute to music heroes of the
golden-oldie age, Heroes will re-live the days of Elvis, Eddie Cochran, Jerry
Lee Lewis, Bill Haley and Billy Fury. Walls are covered with photos, rare album
covers, original newspaper and magazine stories, and two Elvis gold discs. The
club is open four night a week for chart hits from 1955 – 85 and live shows by
cabaret bands from all over Britain. The theme bar in the tavern is open every
day during normal pub hours and until 2 a.m. from Wednesday to Saturday, while
the steak-house is open lunchtime and evenings. The club will be enlarged in
February to attract bigger bands. Heroes offers Haley to Hendrix, Barry Manilow
to Bobby Darin, Sinatra to The Shadows, and is open to over-21s, with smart
dress essential.
Banjo`s, Cheriton High Street 1989 - 1992
Licensees
Barry
Chamberlain 1989 1991 Licensee of White Lion before name change
Anthony
Leeves and Hilary Leeves 1991 1992 Remained at renamed White Lion
Folkestone Herald
17-3-1989
Advertising Feature
The old White Lion pub in Cheriton has opened with a new
name and a new look. It is now called Banjo`s and puts much more prominence on
food. There are regular bands and plenty of good beer.
Landlord Barry Chamberlain said “We have been closed for
six weeks. Basically there`s been a complete change at the pub. There is a
restaurant at the back of the pub now and one double-size bar”. He says he
hopes to push the food more as an attraction. “We serve traditional English
food and can boast a wide range on offer. It`s quality food at reasonable
prices. Sunday night will be band night, when we will be having the best bands
you can find in the area”, said Mr. Chamberlain.
The pub is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. with the
restaurant cooking good food practically all the time. Barry and wife Lyn
always extend a warm welcome to their customers, and the White Lion has been a
popular place for many years. Now under it`s new name it is set to stay just as
successful – if not much better. So why not pop along to the end of Cheriton
high Street if you fancy some decent food and drink?
Folkestone Herald
12-5-1989
Local News
A charity concert, raffles and a special record raised £1,300 for the
Wishing Well appeal. Regulars at Banjos fun pub in Cheriton High Street, Folkestone, dug deep
into their pockets for the appeal which raises money for the Great Ormond
Street children`s hospital. Local bands made a record and put on a charity
show at the pub with all
proceeds going to the appeal, and more money was raised by the pub football
team's meat raffle. A cheque was handed over to Dianne Cairns of the South East
Kent Wishing Well Committee by landlord Barry Chamberlain.
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