New venue hopes it has '˜raised the standards' in Bognor

'˜It feels like a bit of a dream', that is how Daniel Slade described seeing his business come to life.
TAO staff members in Bognor. Pic Steve Robards SR18001191 SUS-180401-173157001TAO staff members in Bognor. Pic Steve Robards SR18001191 SUS-180401-173157001
TAO staff members in Bognor. Pic Steve Robards SR18001191 SUS-180401-173157001

TAO, a bar and venue which occupies the former McDonald’s on the town’s High Street, hosted a ‘soft’ opening on December 22 and held a celebration last Thursday to thank all the people who made the project possible.

Daniel said: “After 15 years in my head and planning and saving, then two years of working 14 hours a day, it doesn’t feel real that my vision is now in front of me.

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“I have been very humbled by people saying thanks for bringing something to Bognor and sticking with it. We have had a fantastic response every day we have been open. Hopefully we have raised the standards for Bognor.”

TAO in Bognor. Pic Steve Robards SR18001239 SUS-180401-173223001TAO in Bognor. Pic Steve Robards SR18001239 SUS-180401-173223001
TAO in Bognor. Pic Steve Robards SR18001239 SUS-180401-173223001

The work isn’t over yet, as self confessed perfectionist Daniel reveals ‘it is a work in progress’. “There are plans to extend the inside to make it more multi-use too, it is a case of watch this space.

“It is something for the day, for everyone, as well as the sports fans and those looking for somewhere to go in the evening – it is a bar rather than a club. Our plans are to offer small plates/bar tapas from around February or March time.”

An official launch is planned for January 19, see facebook.com/TAOBOGNOR/

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