Surrey restaurant's 'sexist' dress code slammed by locals as it encourages 'sexy' attire for women

A restaurant in Leatherhead, Surrey, has sparked controversy over its "sexist" dress code.

The Beluga Bar will open on Friday and serve Japanese food. The menu will also consist of items such as £45 Caviar and £16 cocktails named 'Lord of the Drinks'.

The aspect of the bar's opening that has proven contentious is the dress code, after it advised women to wear "sexy black ankle-strap heels with a form-fitting top" or "bodycon dresses" when attending the venue.

The restaurant say in the terms and conditions: "Dress code is smart casuals with jackets for men, no tracksuits, no t-shirt and women can wear skinny jeans with sexy black ankle-strap heels and with a form-fitting top.

"Alternatively, there are many different types of dresses that would look good at a bar in the summer or winter, namely a midi or bodycon dresses".

Locals have hit out at the dress code put in place, describing it as "out of touch".

"WTF have you read how sexist and how out of touch your T&Cs are for 2022!" one wrote on Instagram.

Another added: "Not sure we will be able to come with the dress code for women ?!! Don’t own any sexy black ankle strap shoes".

"Your dress code and laughable terms and conditions mean that you have lost my custom before you’ve even opened," someone else wrote.

The terms put on the website appear to have since been removed, and the restaurant are yet to respond to the controversy caused.