Exciting Future For Worthing With New Venues, Businesses And Events On The Way

Wednesday, 6 April 2022 06:42

By Jessica Hubbard, Local Democracy Reporter

Chapel Road Worthing. Photo by Jessica Hubbard

Worthing has seen some exciting new venues and businesses open in recent months and more are on the way.

Pier venue opening date announced

One example is Perch on the Pier which will be opening inside Worthing Pier’s Southern Pavilion on Good Friday (April 15).

Worthing Pier, Adur And Worthing Councils

Businessman Alex Hole, who also runs Perch café on Lancing beach, made the exciting announcement this week.

“I’m so excited to show everyone the space and the building,” he said, “we’ve worked tirelessly to try and keep this incredible structure and bring back its grand status.”

Refurbishments and extensions under way

Several well-known venues have also been carrying out extensions and refurbishments.

Escape Bar & Grill, at 37-39 Marine Parade, announced plans for a refurbishment and craft beer shop and taproom Beer No Evil, at 82 Brighton Road, has been given permission for outdoor seating.

Wax Cactus, at 114 Montague Street, is looking to expand by taking over the space next door at number 116.

Summer events planned

A number of events are also due to take place this summer, including celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

A live music event is set to take place on Broadwater Green on Thursday June 2 to mark the jubilee.

The Soundscape event will see two nights of live music and an orchestra at Steyne Gardens on June 3 and 4.

Worthing Pride will also take place at Steyne Gardens between July 8 and July 9 this year, following a venue change.

More details about venues seeking to apply for or amend an alcohol licence can be found at the council’s website here: https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/licensing-consultations/licensing-act-2003/#intro