Where Pink and entourage went after ‘disaster’ ID experience at venue

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Another Sydney venue saved the night for Pink and her entourage after she was refused entry from another club over an identification standoff.

The singer, who is in Australia for her Summer Carnival Tour, was turned away from Manly Skiff Sailing Club on Monday night despite having made a reservation for 15 people.

Locals claimed the singer and her entourage were denied entry to the harbourside club after she couldn't produce any ID, as per door requirements.

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Manly Markets manager and local Mark Eymes told Chris O'Keefe on 2GB radio he was in line with the singer when she was denied entry.

"I was strolling along towards the Skiff Club and I noticed Pink and she said to us, 'I'm sorry, I'm holding you up. Please go past'," he said.

Eymes said he tried to use his membership card to "vouch" for Pink, but his attempt was also denied.

"There was never any mention of 'Hey, I'm Pink'. She was super cool about it, she was upset obviously," he said.

Pink and her friends left and dined at craft brewery Four Pines Manly instead, with manager Harriet telling 2GB she was told they experienced a "disaster" at another pub.

"I couldn't believe it when she just walked in the door," manager Harriet told 2GB.

"Pink ordered a cocktail and then they ordered lots of food, all the kids were happy, all the friends and family there were having a great time."

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Under the Registered Clubs Act 1976, visitors must provide ID for club venues.

In a statement released today, Manly Skiff Sailing Club said it was "disappointed at how things played out" but insisted Pink was not "turfed out".

General manager Matt Hazell said the singer chose to leave after encountering a "sign-in process issue".

"The Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club extends our sincerest apologies to Pink, her family, and friends for the inconvenience experienced during her recent visit to our venue," he said.

He said while the venue had missed the opportunity to show the singer "the best food and hospitality Sydney has to offer", it must abide by strict rules applied to all NSW clubs.

"As a 100-year-old sailing club, we have policies to ensure all patrons are signed in correctly," he said.

"However, there was a misunderstanding, and we regret any embarrassment or frustration caused.

"We appreciate Pink's graciousness and hope to welcome her back soon."

The club said it would love to have the singer back to "raise a glass" and show her the best of Sydney Harbour, adding: "We could even take you for a sail on one of our skiffs."