Emily Webb, a 25-year-old adult star and TikTok creator based on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, claims she was asked to leave the sought-after Burleigh Pavilion restaurant over her outfit. She says staff had already served her a drink before management stepped in.
Incident at Burleigh Pavilion
Webb filmed herself moments after the incident, showing the plunging pink top and denim micro skirt she was wearing. She claimed she and her friend were initially cleared by security at the door and allowed into the venue. Once inside, they went to the bar, ordered drinks, and paid.
After the bar staff had already poured the drinks, venue management reportedly stepped in to enforce their "smart casual" dress code standards. Webb recalled: "And we'd just paid for a drink, and they wouldn't let us drink our drink. And they gave us a refund for our drink. That's how serious it was." Management refused to let them stay or finish their beverages, the Daily Mail reported.
Online Reaction
Taking to her TikTok account, @emwebbily, using the caption "Banned from the Burleigh Pav", the influencer shared a video showing her outfit. The video sparked heated debate, with one TikTok user commenting: "The fact that security let you in should've been enough. I'm actually really confused as to why you guys would get kicked out of there. Also that's how people dress all the time. It's not unusual to see those outfits at bars."
Others had little sympathy. One asked: 'What did u expect wearing that?' Another wrote: "You're wearing practically nothing. Dress codes are a thing."
Venue Dress Code
The official dress code at Burleigh Pavilion's two venues, The Pav and The Tropic, is "smart casual" - and the rules are far more strictly enforced at night or during peak busy periods, according to The Tropic. The venue says staff may be more flexible in quieter daytime hours, but warns entry can be refused if you don't meet the standard.
The venue lists a range of outfits that can get you turned away, including singlets or overly casual tank tops, thongs (flip-flops) and flimsy sandals, ripped or dirty clothing, hard-capped shoes or work boots, plus sports team or club tops and athletic jerseys. Fancy dress and themed costumes are also banned.
