Twilight star Robert Pattinson and Far from the Madding Crowd actor Tom Sturridge popped into The Moon by Sea in Worthing, where they posed for a photo with owner Sam Lindsey.
“They’re two of my best friends and came to see what I’ve been up to”, said Sam.
“We met at school – I’ve known them for 30 years and used to write with Rob.”
Sam opened the bar on Goring Road two weeks ago and describes the bar as a “new adventure”.
“I want it to be a neighbourhood bar with a European feel”, he said.
“There is something for everyone – if you want a coffee, you can have a coffee, if you want a beer, you can have a beer, if you want a cocktail, you can have a cocktail.”
Robert Pattinson (left) and Tom Sturridge (right) with old friend and bar owner Sam Lindsey (Image: The Moon by Sea) Although Sam doesn’t have a background in hospitality, he says he is “lucky enough to spent a lot of time in some really great restaurants and bars over the years” and an experienced manager who is “steering the ship”.
The bar is currently serving “lovely pastries”, but Sam says they will be “leaning into food” and “setting up their own kitchen team eventually”.
Sam, who spent the “best part of 12 years” touring as a musician, moved to Worthing five years ago from London with his wife and daughter.
“All the businesses are really thriving in this bit of Worthing so it’s nice to be another addition”, the 38-year-old said.
“The community are so nice and supportive, and it’s nice to be part of that community.
“I really like people, and I wanted a vessel to connect with people.”