The south Florida club that allegedly ‘shoved’ and kicked a transgender woman off its premise says it will remove anyone who makes guests ‘uncomfortable’ but that it was misrepresented in the media by the woman.
Dixie Roadhouse in Cape Coral, Florida says it has ‘two private restrooms that our transgender guests use often.’
Furthermore, the club says that its ‘multiple security camera angles’ suggest that the incident in which Piper Ayres was allegedly kicked out ‘simply did not happen as it was described to the media.’
In response to the club’s statement, Ayres told the Daily Mail that she was ‘unaware of any private bathrooms’ despite having been to the club on multiple occasions.
‘I was unaware of any private bathrooms because if I was I would definitely go use those to make everybody comfortable including myself,’ she said.
The situation involving Piper Ayers simply did not happen as it was described to the media.
Earlier this week, Ayres, alleged that bouncers seized and booted her out of Dixie Roadhouse, a popular line dancing bar, because she is legally still male.
On Thursday, Dixie Roadhouse posted a statement to its Facebook page defending itself against the accusations hurled its way by Ayres.
‘Dixie Roadhouse is all-inclusive and has been since Day 1 eleven years ago – hence the sign on our front door.’
The rowdy cowboy-themed club has a sign out front that reads, ‘If you are racist, sexist, homophobic, or just a jerk … don’t come in.’
‘The safety and comfort of our guests are paramount to us and we will address anyone that disrupts the party, makes other guests uncomfortable, or is rude or confrontational with our staff, regardless of their sexual orientation,’ continued the statement.
Trans-woman Piper Ayres told the media she was forcibly removed from popular south Florida nightclub Dixie Roadhouse after being told not to use the women’s restroom on the premise
A statement posted Thursday by the south Florida club contesting some of the accusations Ayres made in the media
The Dixie Roadhouse nightclub in Cape Coral, Florida was voted best regional club in 2021. Its received both backlash and praise for what allegedly happened to Piper Ayers
Ayres, who recounted the story to local media, explained she was wearing a crop top, skirt and high heels and pleaded with security for her right to use the ladies’ restroom.
She broke down in tears as she recalled her humiliation and said the traumatic experience left her feeling ‘worthless’.
‘I go to the bathroom, next thing you know they’re saying something to me.
‘The next thing you know, they grab ahold of me and start shoving me out the front door.’
A friend of Ayres confronted the club’s security guards who told him that they ‘don’t allow men to use women’s restrooms.’
Ayres then said, ‘So we went to the manager and he said what does it say on your ID.’
She had not officially changed her name and gender so her identification badge read that she was legally still a man.
She added through tears: ‘I just felt worthless. Like I wasn’t a person, or I didn’t have feelings or emotions. Just no respect.’
Ayres told Daily Mail she had been to Dixie Roadhouse a few times but was unaware of the private bathrooms
Dixie Roadhouse placed this sign on the entryway to the popular line dancing bar
The club in Cape Coral, Florida has consistently been named as one of the best nightlife destinations of the area since opening more than a decade ago
Facebook commenters on Dixie Roadhouse’s page appeared to overwhelmingly support the club’s decision to remove Ayres from the club and agreed that transgender women should not be allowed to use the women’s restroom.
‘I support transgender, be you and do whatever makes you happy. But yes, truthfully I would not feel comfortable if another man was in the women’s restroom, regardless if they are dressing as a female,’ wrote one user.
‘I have friends who are gay, lesbian and even some transgender friends. However, I totally support Dixie Roadhouse’s stance on this. There are restrooms provided for transgenders, so there shouldn’t have ever been a problem,’ wrote another.
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