Couple serve up a taste of Ibiza in back garden
A couple used the lockdown to build their very own Ibizastyle nightclub – in their back garden.
Inspired by famed club night Glitterbox on the Spanish party island, the glam white bar, which cost just under £2,000, is kitted out with alcohol and cocktail equipment in their back garden in Kirkcaldy.
Laura Harmes, 42, and partner Mike Braid, 50, came up with the idea before Christmas – but it was the lockdown that gave them the opportunity to finish it.
They finally got to enjoy it when the lockdown eased off in Scotland, coinciding with Mr Braid’s 50th birthday celebrations. And it even came to the attention of the Ibiza club, which sent them a message of appreciation.
Mr Braid, a father-of-two, said: “It was just a wee idea we had back in October.
“I started just before Christmas, but once the weather turned we kind of left it, and when lockdown came we battered on with it and finished it a few weeks ago.
“It was Laura’s idea to call it ‘Glitterbox’. We have been to this club in Ibiza many times over the years.
“We all have a great love for Ibiza.
“It’s got a double fridge at the end of the bar, with beers, cocktails, spirits and a draught beer machine. It’s turned out really well.”
Mr Braid added: “We’ve had comments from DJS saying ‘can we come and perform in your garden?’.
“Glitterbox emailed as well saying it was fab – they’re really taken with it.” The bar has proven so popular that visitors have had to book time slots, with social distancing.