A FAMOUS Worcester drag queen has slammed a bar after for refusing them entry during Pride for wearing "fancy dress".
Ginny Lemon was refused entry to Revolucion de Cuba, in Manchester, alongside fellow drag performer Yshee Black, which they claim was due to them being in drag.
In a post shared on Twitter, they said: "Revolucion de Cuba not letting us in because we were in drag. Pure and utter discrimination. Shame on you.
"Not the best way to start our Manchester Pride. They said no fancy dress. We are stone-cold sober and very polite.
"Such a shame, avoid."
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The RuPaul's Drag Race UK star went on highlight how despite being refused entry, the bar still had a pride flag on display for the event.
They said: "Also Revolucion de Cuba, why are you displaying the Pride flag if you are going to discriminate against those people that flag is for?
"Shameful Pride exploitation. Get in the bin."
The Manchester bar issued a response on Twitter to Ginny Lemon following the tweets.
A spokesperson for Revolucion de Cuba said: "Hi Ginny. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
"We are incredibly disappointed to hear about this and are conducting a full investigation. We are proud to be an inclusive and supportive company and to also have the honour of celebrating Pride events across the UK.
"We would love to invite you and Yshee Black, back to the bar, where you will be welcomed with open arms and receive a full apology from the team.
"It's important to us that all our guests feel safe and welcome in our bars, and we are sorry this did not happen yesterday."
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The bar also confirmed to a Twitter user who asked if the experience would be free, that it would be.
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