14/09/2026
XXL – TEMPORARY CLOSURE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
After a great deal of thought, I’ve decided to close XXL for a short period of two weeks while I review the way the bar is currently operating and consider its future.
Over the past year, Guapatini’s has grown far beyond anything I imagined, and its success now demands much more of my time and attention. As a result, I no longer feel I can give XXL the time and care that you, as its customers, deserve.
A ship needs a captain and without a captain the crew will run the ship and the ship or flounder and you all deserve a captain.
XXL was my first business here and has been a big part of my life for years. I know how much it matters to have a dedicated gay venue on the island, and I don’t want that to disappear. For that reason, this isn’t a decision I’ve taken lightly
Rather than allow XXL to continue without the attention it deserves, I think it’s right to pause, reassess, and decide the best way forward.
A ship needs a captain and without a captain the crew will run the ship and the ship or flounder and you all deserve a captain.
Thank you to everyone who has supported XXL over the years. We’ll keep you updated.
Please do share this as much as you can, so everybody is aware. And forgive me if I don’t reply to comments below I need this time to process regroup and see what my next move will be.
Paul ❤️