Coral Reef is in Quigney, East London, which means it's central and really close to the sea.  It's also within easy reach of the city's gay club (Club Eden) as well as a bunch of other bars and restaurants - and the aquarium.  There's usually a proud rainbow flag flying, but the wind murdered the last one - no worries though, as soon as you're welcomed by owner David, you'll know you're with family.  The staff are friendly, the breakfast is great - included in their very reasonable rates, you...

I've been so busy processing and uploading photographs of Saturday night's Gay Beauty Pageant at East London's Arts Theatre, that I almost forgot I should write about it all before the memories fade from your minds and mine.  The event sold out fast and the crowd, it has to be said, was fantastic.  The evening was relaxed, vibey and fun - the audience was also really mixed, reflecting the fact that East London's one and only gay club, Club Eden, is really mixed too.  As backwards as this East...