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Hawkins Meeting House Place, Plymouth’s New Gay Venue, Pub, Bar , Devon. House  transvandangle

About Us

Hawkins Meeting House

5 Buckwell Street

Plymouth

PL1 2DA (Map Here)

Tel: 01752 223341

Email: info@hawkinsmh.co.uk

Hi everyone!
I would like to thank you all for your enthusiasm and support in the weeks following Hawkins' Launch on 29th August 2008. It has been an absolute pleasure. I have met some wonderful people and some fantastic characters!!! It reminds me of my youth some 30 years ago when I was just 18 and venturing out into the world of Brighton as an Art student.
Those were heady years!

Perhaps you need to know a little about me...

I grew up just outside of Brighton and didn't feel the need to leave until I discovered New York & London! Art college was good old fashion bohemian decadence. To pay my way through college I was a dancer (didn't have grants & loans in those days) and my most favourite venues were the gay nightclubs of Brighton - they were superb (anyone remember Pink Coconut, Sherrys, Savannah...?) of course, I did London as well ~ you would wouldn't you!
I was a New Romantic at heart and loved to party. Had the most fantastic themed parties which I would love to introduce into Plymouth.
When I left College I worked in USA taught art & design then came back and did some modelling, exhibitions, furniture design in London. From there I went back to Brighton and did advertising & photography. I ended up as an interior designer for some 13 years in and around Sussex. In 1999 I changed direction and came into the licensing trade.  

And now the thorny bit...

I would describe myself as a shy extrovert who is creative, enjoys the company of others and has a life motto of: "it's not over, until its over... so fill it up". My life has been full of adventure. And now I have started a new adventure with you. There are rumours flying about and as much as I would like to ignore them I feel the need that I must at least address some of them.
Q. Would I ever change the pub back to a 'straight' pub?
A. No... I would never do that. Why? because I am having such fun and it is so good to see others having fun too.
Q. There has been a lot of controversy
A. There are always going to be hiccups with any new venture it just takes time to iron   them out and to get the balance right... I will not get involved in any mud slinging and my staff are following this direction. Gossip, rumour and subversion serve no purpose - I am not in that business.... I am in the business of selling enjoyment ...
 
If you have any concerns or you would just like a chat please feel free to come and talk to me ~ I don't bite!
 
Laura

We would like to know what entertainment YOU! would like, so please let us know. We love to party! (Contact us)

 

Can't wait to meet you all out there. Party bookings being taken. 

 

We have various facilities available for hire, the venue is a muli-functionable space, ideal for private functions. Just ask I'm sure we can cater for your needs.  (daylight Venue pictures here)

Opening Times

 

Mon  4.30pm - up to 1am*
Tues  4.30pm - up to 1am*
Wed  4.30pm    - up to 1am*
Thurs  4.30pm  - up to 2am*
Fri  12pm   - up to 3.30am*
Sat  12pm -up to 3.30am*
Sun  12pm - up to 1am*
 
* time of bar closure dependant on trade