For 65 years, the Soho restaurant has been the place where Labour lunches. “We believe now is the time to create a new Gay Hussar, and are in talks with possible partners who agree with us that this unique establishment must be saved,” said the Goulash Co-operative’s spokesman John Goodman. We have lots of exciting plans to renovate it, including installing a dumb waiter and a downstairs toilet.”Facebook Twitter Pinterest Since 1953 the Gay Hussar has played host to generations of politicians, including Peter Mandelson. Sassie, who died in 1999, sold the Gay Hussar to the Restaurant Partnership in 1988. Supporters of the Gay Hussar have already raised a large sum with big and small donations.

Source: The Guardian May 26, 2018 19:07 UTC