Powerhouse

I’d like to leave a review about Powerhouse. I’ve visited the place more than once, but yesterday my wallet—containing my documents—was stolen. After I alerted the entire staff, security found it in the restroom; the money was gone, but the documents were still there. A huge thank you to the club staff for helping me find my wallet. And please, stay vigilant.

Oh, what has become of powerhouse?! What was once a brilliant Gay club Is now dull lifeless hole That now just seems to cater for straight students. no more atmosphere no light up dance floor. Yet another queer space lost. Will never be going again

Extremely pricey entry for a venue without any charm or unique appeal. It didn't appear to be a gay or queer club at all. Music wasn't to my taste, unappealing mixes of cheesy hits and chart toppers. Was approached by multiple men and didn't feel especially safe there as a lone woman when I was separated from my friends. Had hoped for a night out in queer company but ended up counting the minutes until my friends were finally ready to leave. Not for me - I won't be making a second visit.

Described as a gay bar on google but let’s be clear - it USED to be a gay nightclub but currently lets anyone in and is absolutely NOT a welcoming LGBTQ+ safe space anymore and hasn’t been for years. Read the other reviews. Powerhouse don’t even promote themselves as a gay venue anymore on socials. It’s open later than other venues so gets full of very rowdy aggressive drunks and chavs and I’ve had homophobic comments from the bouncers before. The bouncers also aren’t there for safety/wellbeing - some are just looking for an excuse to get “rough” with punters using their armband as a “legitimate” excuse.

The bouncers are absolutely vile, shoving and pushing drunken teenage girls around outside because they “can” !! pushing them so hard they fall down and they smirk at you when ur on the floor in a vulnerable state. No offer of help, to ring a taxi, to find friends, NO CONCERN FOR PEOPLES AND PUBLIC SAFETY AT ALL.