No to open late. 83 it was 11:00 because Coasters was a bar, not a club. Clubs didn't open late either.
At Rain we had a strange exclusive licence. No alcohol without food (burger or similar), had to have music but also a dance floor, hence a DJ. Inspected one night and no dance floor, told it...
Almost. Whilst Rory worked in Coasters (Top Rank Suite) I worked 10 pm till 2 am in Rain, now Buddies. We were the only late night venue with a licence till 2 am. Met him many yimes when he came in post work.
As an aging DJ who frequented Sherrys way back in the late 70's, why has Brighton never attracted a 'super club' to the town. By that I mean a night club putting on star DJ's from around the world. Yes we have/had all the clubs on the beach plus concorde2 and FBS with his nights. I recall a few...