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After retiring earlier this month, Chris Tanguy sat down with Express to look back on 14 years of operating Tanguy’s in Mulcaster Street, and more than four decades working in Jersey's hospitality industry.
The last dance at Tanguy's took place on 2 July, marking the end of an era for the owner and DJ who has been one of the most colourful figures in the island's nightlight scene since the late 1970s.
An application to transfer the licence for the Tanguy's site, which is owned by the Liberation Group, was granted by the Royal Court last month.
Joao Silvestre, who currently runs another town venue, the St. James Wine Bar, will be the new licensee.
Pictured: Joao Silvestre, who currently runs St. James Wine Bar will be the new licensee of the Tanguy's premises.
Chris Tanguy first worked as a DJ in 1978 and subsequently featured at many of the island's leading venues including Madisons, Thackeray's and Lords.
Having initially come close to a deal to sell Tanguy's in early 2020, his retirement plans were then scuppered as the deal for his business fell through as a result of the pandemic.
He said: “There'll be mixed emotions when we finally close, but retirement's been on the cards for a while and I'm pleased the licence transfer has gone through and people know where they stand.”
Express spoke to Chris about the heyday of Jersey's nightlife scene in the 80s, and 90s, the perils of the Sunday dancing law, and the recent challenges facing the sector that have left him fearful for its future...
Listen to the interview below or search 'Bailiwick Podcasts' on your favourite podcast provider. You can also read a fuller interview with Chris in Saturday's JEP...
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