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The Strangers' Bar is one of several bars in the Palace of Westminster, the home of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, situated near the House of Commons. It is open to Members of Parliament and officers of Parliament, their guests, and members of parliamentary staff. The bar often sells ales and other beverages from small breweries across the UK.

In January 2025 the bar was closed for a review of security and safety procedures after a report of drink spiking.

See also

• Strangers' Gallery

References

1. Guide to Catering Services (PDF), House of Commons, July 2021
2. "Long Melford Nethergate Brewery served at Strangers' Bar in Houses of Parliament". Suffolk Free Press. 16 March 2023. Retrieved 13 December 2024 – via James Cartlidge MP.
3. Asaf, Seher (17 January 2025). "Parliament bar closed after alleged spiking incident". BBC News. Retrieved 19 January 2025.

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