Ричард Брэнсон рассказал, как купил ночной клуб после отказа в доступе из-за одежды

Richard Branson was denied entry to a nightclub, the Virgin founder has said. The billionaire Virgin boss lived for about 20 years at a country house in Mill End, Kidlington, until he reportedly sold it to his children in 2013. He then moved to Necker Island, his private island in the Virgin Islands. Sir Richard and Joan married in 1989 and have two children, Holly and Sam. But now the businessman has recounted a story in which he bought the nightclub he was denied entry to over "not looking smart enough". READ MORE: Person in hospital with serious injuries after car crashes off road Sir Richard said: "After running a gay night club in the 80s, and buying a rooftop bar in London after I was denied entry for not meeting the dress code, I’ve learnt a thing or two about what it takes to create special hospitality experiences. "People don’t care for stuffy service and black ties. You’ve got to cultivate the natural energy of a space, and let the magic happen. It’s always the atmosphere and hospitality that you remember." He added: "The best bars I've been to all have a common element: they create a space where people feel relaxed but also special, and let the rest take care of itself. "This is what we did when we ran the Kensington Roof Gardens and Heaven nightclub in London. "Fun fact, I bought the Roof Gardens after being denied entry for not looking smart enough. Needless to say, I removed any sort of dress code as soon as we took over. "People don’t care for stuffy service and black ties. You’ve got to cultivate the natural energy of a space, and let the magic happen. "It’s always the atmosphere and hospitality that you remember." He was discussing his favourite bars in the world, including one on Necker Island, his home. "One of my favourite 'bars' on Necker Island is quite unique," he said. "Our famous floating sushi bar is where our chefs serve fresh sushi from a decorated canoe, floating in a pool. "It’s an important reminder to always find new ways to unexpectedly delight your guests and customers. "A thoughtful surprise will often linger in the memory bank a lot longer than a grand gesture. And who wouldn’t want to strike up a conversation over a California roll and sake?"