{"id":13348,"date":"2026-07-22T15:29:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T15:29:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/?post_type=venue&#038;p=13348"},"modified":"2026-07-22T15:29:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T15:29:19","slug":"the-forbidden-fruit-hastings","status":"publish","type":"venue","link":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/venue\/the-forbidden-fruit-hastings\/","title":{"rendered":"The Forbidden Fruit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Forbidden Fruit<\/strong> is a vibrant LGBTQ+ cabaret bar, restaurant and live entertainment venue in <strong>Hastings<\/strong>, offering an exciting mix of drag, live music, comedy, dining and nightlife on the Sussex coast. Situated on the seafront in nearby St Leonards-on-Sea, it has become one of the area&#8217;s leading destinations for unforgettable entertainment in a welcoming and inclusive setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The venue presents a packed calendar of events throughout the year, including spectacular drag shows, live singers, tribute acts, comedians, burlesque, open mic nights, quizzes and themed party evenings. With regular performances from acclaimed drag artists and entertainers, every visit promises something different, whether you&#8217;re celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a night out with friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alongside its renowned entertainment, The Forbidden Fruit serves a menu of freshly prepared food, handcrafted cocktails, premium spirits, wines and beers. Guests can enjoy everything from relaxed lunches and evening meals to pre-show drinks and late-night cocktails, making it an ideal destination for both dining and nightlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The venue is also available for private hire, hosting birthdays, celebrations, corporate events and exclusive parties in a stylish, intimate setting. With its friendly team, inclusive atmosphere and commitment to celebrating creativity and diversity, The Forbidden Fruit has established itself as one of the most popular LGBTQ+ entertainment venues in the Hastings area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Address:<\/strong><br>The Forbidden Fruit<br>22 Grand Parade<br>St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings<br>East Sussex TN37 6DN<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Visit The Forbidden Fruit in Hastings for drag shows, live music, comedy, cocktails, great food and unforgettable LGBTQ+ entertainment by the seafront.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":13349,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"venuecat":[351],"venue_tags":[],"location":[432],"class_list":["post-13348","venue","type-venue","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","venuecat-lgbtq-queer-venues","location-hastings"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue\/13348","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/venue"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13348"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue\/13348\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13350,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue\/13348\/revisions\/13350"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13349"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13348"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"venuecat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venuecat?post=13348"},{"taxonomy":"venue_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue_tags?post=13348"},{"taxonomy":"location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/location?post=13348"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}