Some people will argue it's better and some people will argue it's not."īoth Eagle venues have been the start of relationships, friendships and even marriages. "The whole gay scene has transformed into something different. "But the whole idea of what was created as a gay village in the city has disappeared," Haydyn added. Falling into the likes of Minsky's, Club X and Exit, Eagle 50 was a welcomed addition and last to close its doors. It takes just seconds to subscribe - simply click here, enter your email address and follow the instructions.Īt one point, Charles street was a bustling hub for LGBT+ club goers.
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You can now get all of the need-to-know news sent straight to your inbox by signing up for our free WalesOnline newsletter. "Pre-pandemic we’d never have envisaged this happening - it’s sad things that have happened this way are totally out of our control." "The cost of running the business during Covid has been far too prohibitive and with no dates even pencilled in for re-opening it is with much regret we have decided to move on," a statement read.
Opening 27 years ago formerly as 'The Locker Room' in 1993, Eagle 50 has been a staple for gay men in south Wales and beyond for decades. At the time they were an asset for gay men to meet up in societies that deemed homosexuality illegal. Records of gay bathhouses date back as far as the 15th century with more modern ones created at the beginning of the 20th century throughout the world including London and New York. Unbeknown to some, the closure of this iconic and somewhat infamous venue is a massive blow to the gay community and one of its sub cultures. The coronavirus pandemic has left huge losses in Cardiff's nightlife scene, especially gay and LGBT+ venues.įollowing the closure of WoW Bar and Minsky's last year, Eagle 50 on Charles Street has unfortunately buckled under Covid-19 restrictions leaving Cardiff with an even smaller LGBT+ nightlife scene.Įagle 50 is a separate venue to its namesake Eagle Bar, which re-opened on the May 19 this year after a long hiatus.