A Glasgow bar is at the centre of an investigation by the council after hosting a stripper during level two coronavirus restrictions.
The Butterfly Lounge on Cochrane Street hosted a 'Thirsty Tuesday' event which saw a stripper performing for a large crowd of unmasked revellers.
Pictures from inside the bar show the performer giving a striptease and one person licking whipped cream off his buttocks.
Glasgow City Council say they have now launched an investigation into the incident and any possible breach of the coronavirus rules, reports the Daily Record.
The city remains in level two of the Scottish Government’ s coronavirus restrictions stating that adult entertainment, along with nightclubs, is not permitted.
Indoor meetings of up to six people from three households are permitted, but everyone must wear a face mask inside a venue while they are not eating or drinking at a table.
An eyewitness told the Daily Record: “I was passing the Butterfly Lounge in Glasgow and I couldn’t believe my eyes.
“It was jam-packed, people standing all over the place, even at the bar, and there was a stripper. Clear breach of coronavirus rules.”
Writing on Facebook prior to the event yesterday, The Butterfly Lounge said: “Afternoon everyone and welcome to Thirsty Tuesdays down at the butterfly today we are celebrating our handsome bar staff Mark’s birthday so pop in later and buy him a drink or 10.”
The post reminds customers of the current restrictions by stating: “Remember to check-in and out for NHS Scotland test and protect.
“We are still in a level 2 so that is for indoor drinking up to 6 people from 3 households. Outdoor drinking 8 adults from 8 households.”
A spokesperson for Glasgow City Council said: “We are aware of the incident and are investigating.”
The Scottish Government said: “It is vital that all premises operate within the rules in their area. We remain in a delicate position, with the Delta variant causing additional levels of concern and we do not want to undermine the hard work and sacrifices that have been made to get us to this point.
“Anyone with concerns around compliance can report it to their local authority or the police.”
The Butterfly Lounge has been contacted for comment.
