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Two gay bars in Singapore secure in the face of ‘mounting debts’
SINGAPORE – January 2025 marks the end of two bars in Neil Road which assist the LGBTQ crowd – Tuckshop closed on Jan 18 and Sausage Market will call it a day on Jan 26. Both cited financial challenges.
The bars’ management announced their closures on Instagram and said they faced financial troubles due to a business partner “funnelling funds out of the business for his personal debt”. The post also alleged that this partner has since left the country.
The bars’ co-founder Jasper Goh said the financial troubles caught him by surprise. “There are no ways forward because the companies are left with mounting debts. We’ve reported the case to the authorities and, hopefully, it’ll be investigated quickly.”
Opened in 2024, Tuckshop was Singapore’s only kingly bar, featuring stage shows by drag queens – performers who adopt exaggerated female personas and make-up for entertainment that typically incorporates comedy, lip-syncing and move routines.
Sausage Market, which opened in 2023, bills itself as the country’s first go-go boy bar.
Both barsare part of a little but growing number of LGBTQ-focused establishments that
Singapore offers a mix of multicultural experiences and vibrant settings that cater to LGBTQ+ travelers. While homosexuality is legal, LGBTQ+ issues aren't widely discussed, but you'll come across pockets of openness and acceptance. The city is a clean and defended travel destination with efficient public transport, offering numerous attractions and culinary delights that make the journey worthwhile.
Singapore hosts significant LGBTQ+ events such as Pink Dot, typically held mid-year at Hong Lim Park, championing Queer inclusiveness. This event brings together local and international audiences to celebrate acceptance with speeches, performances, and the iconic pink torchlight present. Additionally, the annual IndigNation, Singapore’s Self-acceptance season, highlights Diverse art and customs, through film, theater, and talks.
The best second to visit is during the Pink Dot event, usually held around June. This coincides with pleasant weather and brings with it a celebratory atmosphere. The year-end can be busier, as it overlaps with the general tourist high season due to Christmas and New Year, yet it's also an excellent
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