Business partners Les Ross, Lewis Boddy and Mark Klose have opened a new late-night venue in Dumfries called The Hi-Hat, in the upper floor of the Queen of the South pub on Nith Place. The trio is leasing the space from licensee, Jonathan Robertson. Les Ross told DRAM, “We redecorated and installed a new sound system and there was a real buzz about what we’re doing in the town ahead of last month’s launch. One rumour doing the rounds was that we were opening a dedicated jazz club, whereas we’re actually running a monthly – or bi-monthly – night to showcase our other concern, Double Down Disco, plus hosting functions, launches and parties.”
She continued, “Everybody has been really supportive of what we’re doing, both by voting with their feet and coming along for the launch party and Hogmanay, as well as all the social media buzz of course.”
