17 nightclubs that have come and gone in Portsmouth

By Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Published 30th Oct 2019, 09:28 GMT

Updated 14th Feb 2023, 10:11 GMT

Many of Portsmouth’s most beloved nightlife spots have sadly left the city.

From Joanna’s to Ritzy, plenty of iconic venues have now closed down.

However fortunately our memories of them – and photos captured inside them – live on.

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We decided to celebrate some of the city’s lost nightspots by diving into The News archives.

Have a look through our gallery below and see how many you can remember!

Also see: ‘Throwback’ retro nightclub coming to Portsmouth as experienced owner earmarks venue for young and old

Located on the Southsea seafront, Nero's opened in 1971 and is an iconic venue in Portsmouth. It later became 5th Avenue. Photo: JPIMedia

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