First look as South Shields Can Can Bar reopens under new owners this weekend

A former cabaret bar in South Shields reopened as a live music and karaoke venue at the weekend.

The Can Can Bar, on Ocean Road, which closed its doors in the summer, was taken over by Candescent Entertainment Ltd in October.

Directors, Michael Jeffels and Gillian Grainge, who also own the Rose Inn in Wallsend, are renowned for their entertainment offering

The South Shields venue is now dedicated to live music and karaoke nights and is set to host some top tribute acts.

Josh Marr manager of Can Can Bar on Ocean Road, South Shields gets ready for its reopening on Saturday, November 2.placeholder image
Josh Marr manager of Can Can Bar on Ocean Road, South Shields gets ready for its reopening on Saturday, November 2.

Diana Ross tribute act Tameka Jackson performed at Saturday’s opening night.

The team has given the bar a spruce up in time for Christmas.

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