Strokes Wine Bar

Strokes Wine Bar was occupied by The Firm but was a disguise for illegal gambling, which was involuntarily managed by Den Watts. It was thought by Gregory Mantel that Den, a well-known publican, would not draw any suspicious illegal goings-on at the bar.

Strokes were opened in 1988, and was a threat to rival pubs The Queen Victoria and The Dagmar, which caused each business to hold special events to attract more customers than there rivals. In 1988, Den was framed for the torching of The Dagmar, which led to him being sent to HM Prison Dickens Hill, and Joanne Francis took over his position at the wine bar. Following tensions grow and enrages The Firm's bosses, as it draws attention to the illegal gambling going on at Strokes.

In 1989, Joanne steals thousands of pounds of The Firm's money, leading to her doing a runner, Brad Williams tries to stop her in a speedy car chase but Joanne manages to ambush, and Strokes closed down soon after.

List of employees

 * Den Watts - Manager
 * The Firm - Owners
 * Joanne Francis - Barmaid/manager
 * Cindy Beale - Barmaid